Our SeaQare product is intended to be used as additive in antifouling paints for the prevention of growth on vessels, hulls of boats and other subsea level equipment. SeaQare is based on amorphous, porous silica (Naerogel) with a hydrophilic surface.
SeaQare functions as a carrier of copper in antifouling paints. The product provides a controlled release of copper into the environment. When studied in independent paint testing by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), the steady state copper release from antifouling paint containing SeaQare was considerably lower compared to the copper release from typical commercial antifouling paints. With SeaQare there is no initial burst-out effect after vessel launch, which means that no excessive waste of copper is released into to the environment during antifouling use. Moreover, the use of SeaQare in antifouling paints generates less copper waste during hull maintenance such as washing, removal of old paint layers and re-painting.
In addition to the mentioned advantages of the product, SeaQare makes it possible to produce antifouling paint with a minimum amount of active ingredient, yet with maintained or improved antifouling efficacy. The positive effect of SeaQare® has been confirmed by RISE through testing. Finally, the light base material used in SeaQare enables reduced weight for our customers’ antifouling products.
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