Graphene Coatings

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new range of permanently conductive graphene hybrid transparent coatings for anti-static, EMI Shielding and explosive atmosphere applications.

The coatings were developed as part of a 5 strong European consortium with EU funding for development of film and coating products to replace conventionally high volatile organic content and heavy metal filled formulations for the speciality electrically conductive coatings market.

Using carbon nanotubes and a graphene derivative, TBA’s coatings offer an alternative to ITO coating (Indium Tin Oxide) which has finite resources.

ECP 572 is a permanently conductive clear acrylic coating and, unlike ITO coating, it can be applied in situ to curved applications such as lighting, touch screen monitors and keypads.

The coating conforms to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for lighting in an explosive environment and has electrical surface resistivity at 50 micron (ASTM D257) of ˂10⁷ ohm/sq.  It is also fully compliant with BS EN 61340-5-1:2007.  The coating can also be supplied in aerosol form (ECP 592).

For use on flexible surfaces ECP 576 is a permanently conductive transparent polyurethane coating and is suitable for use where a highly conductive surface is required on a flexible surface such as PVC, rubber variants and fabrics.  Typical applications would include eliminating static from electronics in sensitive areas such as touch screen monitors and flexible keypads in hospitals and also ATEX handling areas such as oil rigs.

A conductive coloured (grey) water based epoxy coating (ECP 575) offers the advantage of low odour and is environmentally friendly.  Used on flooring applications in the electronics industry, petro-chemical, water-treatment plants, hospitals and ATEX environments the coating can be supplied in tinted shades, or flat colours such as yellow for hazardous signs used in ATEX handling areas.

 

 

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