What is a Kynar finish?
PVDF coating (polyvinylidene fluoride) or Kynar® coating is a pure thermoplastic fluoropolymer that is non-reactive and possesses multiple coating benefits. This coating is unaffected by most chemicals and solvents, and has excellent wear and abrasion resistance.
What is the difference between Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000?
Kynar 500® is a registered trademark belonging to Arkema Inc. Hylar 5000 is a registered trademark of Solvay. 70% PVDF resin-based coatings include standard color two-coat systems, consisting of a primer and color coat.
Is Kynar anodized?
A variety of architectural paint color options in Kynar 500, baked enamel, and powder coat, as well as various anodized coatings. 70% PVDF (Kynar 500®) resin-based coatings offer the ultimate protection in building performance. These sustainable coatings will ensure a long- lasting, durable finish.
What is a Kynar 500 finish?
Kynar 500® is a fluoropolymer (polyvinylidene fluoride or PVDF) resin that is used by leading paint manufacturers to create long-life coatings for many end uses including metal roofing and siding.
Can Kynar 500 be field applied?
Now, the extreme performance of a Kynar 500 based coating is available in a low volatile organic compound (VOC), SCAQMD Rule 1113-compliant, air- dry system: either field-applied or factory-applied.
Who owns Kynar?
Arkema
Arkema is the manufacturer of Kynar & Kynar 500 resin. Solvay is the manufacturer of Hylar 5000 resin.
What kind of paint is Kynar 500 made of?
Kynar or Kynar 500® is not a finished paint. It is a trade name for PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) resin, as is Hylar 5000® also a trade name. PVDF resin is the raw material used by licensed formulators to manufacture PVDF based coatings.
What’s the difference between PVDF, hylar and Kynar?
KYNAR, HYLAR or PVDF? What is PVDF? It is a resin used in architectural coatings that has exceptional weathering characteristics. PVDF stands for polyvinylidene fluoride. It is also known as ‘Kynar’, or more properly, Kynar 500®. Kynar 500® is a registered trade mark of Arkema Inc. To quote Arkema, “Kynar polyvinylidene fluoride
What kind of warranty does Kynar Hylar roof have?
Most PVDF finishes come with a 30-40 year paint warranty. Most PVDF finishes come with a 30-year fade and chalk warranty – anything outside is going to fade, but with a Kynar/Hylar roof you can expect about one shade of difference over a 30-year span.
Who is the manufacturer of the Kynar resin?
Arkema is the manufacturer of Kynar & Kynar 500 resin. Solvay is the manufacturer of Hylar 5000 resin.