Fluoro Guard™ - Full-Strength

Fluoro Guard™ - Full-Strength is our premium-grade powder coating for the architectural market-place. Fluoro Guard™ Full-Stregth PVDF containing powder coatings should be the architectural specifier's coatings of choice when high performance, fluorinated powder coatings are required. They are formulated specifically for the architectural industry to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the AAMA 2605-02 Specification. The technology incorporates highly-fluorinated resin (PVDF) in combination with a proprietary thermoset coating resin. Also included in these formulas are highly durable (UV-resistant) ceramic grade pigments that provide superior color stability in long-term service. To add to the performance of these coatings, antioxidants and corrosion inhibitors are incorporated. The resultant coatings have tenacious adhesion to pretreated aluminum and provide long-term corrosion resistance. Applied at 2.5 to 4.0 mils, they provide much more abrasion and scratch resistance than liquid applied coatings. All Fluoro Guard™ coatings are smooth, highly flexible and impact resistant. The normal gloss range for these coatings is 25-35%, but other gloss levels are available by special order.

Typical Properties:

Property	ASTM Test Method	Units	Value
Specific Gravity	E 1164	Gm/ cc	1.4 - 1.8
Cure Cycle	Metal OF	Min./°F	10/ 437
Film Thickness	D 1400	Mils	2.5 - 4.0
Gloss Range	D 523	%	20 - 40
Smoothness	PCI	Rating	> 4
Impact Resistance	D 2794	In.-Lbs	> 100
Mandrel Bend	D 522	Dia. Inches	0.25
Pencil Hardness	D 3363	Rating	> 2H
MEK Resistance	D 5402	Rub-Off	Slight
Adhesion	D 3359	% Loss	0
Xenon Arc, 2000 Hours	G 155	Delta E	< 1.5
(SAE J1960)		(-) % Gloss	< 15
Color Tolerance	D 2244	Delta E	1.0
Salt Fog, 4000 Hours	B 117, Al.	mm/ Blisters	0/ None
Humidity, 4000 Hours	D 4585	% Blisters	0

Storage Stability:

The maximum storage temperature for this coating is 80°F at 50% Relative Humidity. Under these conditions, a shelf life of 12 months is expected.

Availability:

This product line is available only to pre-approved coating applicators with substantiated quality control programs, including the pretreatment of the aluminum substrates. Custom color matching services are available.

Approved Applicators:

Fluoro Guard™-Full Strength and Intermediate Strength fluorinated coatings are available only to approved applicators.

Customer Line Surveys:

Crosslink Powder Coatings can tailor these products to your coating line. To do so, our skilled associates must perform a coating line survey, to include monitoring of the oven times and temperatures. Please advise if you would like this service.

Precautions:

All dusts are respiratory irritants. The coating areamust be properly ventilated and oven air exhausted to the outside environment. If skin contact occurs, immediately wash with mild, soapy water. If eye contact occurs, flush with water immediately and secure medical attention. Dust clouds of any finely divided organic material can be ignited by electrical sparks or open flames. All equipment must be electrically grounded to preclude buildup of static electricity. Dustcollection equipment must be provided for adequate exhaust of dust-laden air.