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NANO‑CLEAR®
THIRD PARTY TEST RESULTS (original)
1 - Nano-Clear® Baseline Test Results
2 - Comparison - Composite Material
3 - Testing Chemical Resistant Coatings
4 - Contact Angle and Ice De-bonding
5 - Anti-Microbial (Log10 Reduction) Test
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Recommended Uses:
For Oxidized or Freshly Painted Surfaces
Chemistry:
3D Nano-Structured Polyurethane / Polyurea Hybrid
1 - Nano-Clear® Baseline Test Results
TEST PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
RESULTS
Crosslink Density
DMA (Dynamical Mechanical Analysis)
2.17 (x 10^3 mol/m^3)
VOC
ASTM D3960
1.25 lb/gal (150 g/l)
Recommended Dry Film Thickness
ASTM D5796
2.0 mils (25.4μm to 50.8μm)
Gloss 20° / 60°
ASTM D523
86.0 / 92.2
Abuse Resistance
Abrasion Resistance CS-17, 1 kg, 1000 cycles)
ASTM D4060
8.4 mg loss
Pencil Hardness, Scratch
ASTM D3363
4H
Scratch Hardness
SASA 2833
2500 gm
Pencil Hardness, Gouge
ASTM D3363
5H
Pendulum Hardness (Persoz)
ASTM D4366
< 250 oscillations
Impact Resistance 18°C Direct in/lbs
ASTM D2794
50 Pass / 60 Fail
Impact Resistance 18°C Reverse in/lbs
ASTM D2794
10 Pass / 20 Fail
Impact Resistance
SASO ISO 3248
1 kg - 160 cm
Impact Strength
ASTM D2794
145 kg - cm
Chip Resistance 23°C / 73.4°F (2.0 mils)
ASTM D3170
7A
Chip Resistance -29°C / -9.4°F (2.0 mils)
ASTM D3170
7B
Falling Sand Abrasion 100 litres
ASTM D968
Pass
Mar Resistance
ASTM D5178
5.0 kg
Environmental Resistance
Xenon WOM Resistance 4,000 hrs
SAE J1960 / ASTM G155
100% Gloss Retention
99 % Gloss Retention
QUV 313, > 1,500 hrs
ASTM D4587
100% Gloss Retention
Water Immersion Test 240 hrs @ 50°C / 122°F
ISO 2812-2
Pass
Salt Spray, 6,360 hrs
ASTM B117 / 2018
No corrosion points - Approved
Humidity, 100% RH, 100°F / 37.8°C - 240 hrs
ASTM D1735-02
No loss of adhesion - No change
CASS 240 hrs @ 50°C / 122°F
JIS H8502
Pass
Thermal Shock Heat (37.8°C / 100°F: 3 hrs, Freeze: 3 hrs, Steam
GM9525P
No loss of adhesion - No change
Chemical Resistance
10% Sulfuric Acid
ASTM D1308
No effect
10% Hydrocloric Acid
ASTM D1308
No effect
10% Sodium Hydroxide
ASTM D1308
No effect
10% Ammonium Hydroxide
ASTM D1308
No effect
Isopropyl Alcohol
ASTM D1308
No effect
Xylene
ASTM D1308
No effect
Skydrol® 500 Fluid
ASTM D6943-A
No effect
MEK Resistance - 1,500 Double Rubs
ASTM D4752
No effect
Flammability
Flammability: Fire Retardant & Flame Spread
ASTM E4 / BS476
Class 1 Excellent()
2 - Comparison Test For Composite Materials (Fibreglass with Gel-Coat)
BASF vs Nano-Clear® Baseline
TEST PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
CLEAR TOP COAT
(1K or 2K)
Dry Film
Thickness (DFT)
ACETONE
PRE-CLEAN
RESULTS
Mechanical Scratch Ambient Temperature
ASTM D7027
BASF DC92 (2K)
2.0 - 3.0 mil
NA
43.853 Mean
Mechanical Scratch Ambient Temperature
ASTM D7027
Nano-Clear® (1K)
2.0 mil
NA
38.129 Mean
Mechanical Scratch After 7 Day 8 hr Heat Cycling @ 50°C / 122°F, Ambient Cool down Temperature
ASTM D7027
BASF DC92 (2K)
2.0 - 3.0 mil
Yes
1.532 Mean
Mechanical Scratch After 7 Day 8 hr Heat Cycling @ 50°C / 122°F, Ambient Cool down Temperature
ASTM D7027
Nano-Clear® (1K)
2.0 mil
Yes
35.99 Mean
3 - Testing of Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings - CARC
Nano-Clear® with Matting Additive (NCI+MA)
TEST PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
CONVENTIONAL
COATING RESULTS
NCI +MA RESULTS
Optical Properties
Gloss:
20°
60°
85°
ASTM D234
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0.7
3.6
7.4
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0.6
1.3
7.8
Color:
L
a
b
ASTM D2244
ASTM D2244
ASTM D2244
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66.66
6.02
20.71
66.66
6.02
20.71
Infrared Resistance
ASTM E-903
Pass
Pass
Physical Properties
Adhesion
ASTM D3359
5B
5B
Pencil Hardness
ASTM D3363
2B
>6H
Resistance
Acid Spot Resistance
MIL-DTL-53039E Sec 4.6.24
No Effect
No Effect
MEK Resistance:
Double Rubs to Substrate
Double Rubs to Start of Coating Dissolution
ASTM D4752
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ASTM D4752
>200
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20
>1,500
>1,500
Water Immersion Test:
Visual Observation
Pencil Hardness
Adhesion
MIL-DTL-53039 Sec 4.6.22
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No Effect
4B
5B
No Effect
>6H
5B
4 - Contact Angle and Ice De-bonding (Shedding) Test
COATING INFORMATION
CONTACT ANGLE RESULTS (%)
Contact Angle Results of Frozen DI Water Ice Droplets (%)
Control
43.12
NCI +EC @5%
102.41
NCI +MA @30% +EC @ 5%
101.07
Shedding Time Results of Frozen DI Water Ice Droplets (Seconds)
Control
58.0
NCI +EC@5%
32.0
NCI +MA@30% +EC@ 5%
40.05
Sample of Ice De-bonding Test on Aluminum Substrate
(NCI +MA +EC: 40 seconds)
5 - Anti-Microbial (Log10 Reduction) Test
Nano-Clear® With Anti-Microbial Additive (NCI+AM)
TEST PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
AVERAGE
CFU/CARRIER
RESULTS
(Log10 Reduction / % Efficacy
Control
JIS Z 2801
3.97E+05
NA
NCI +AM
JIS Z 2801
1.53E+01
6.87 / 99.99998%
Sample Log Reduction Test
(Comparing DFU (Colony Forming Units), Before & After)
