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Opportunity|Display Carbon Fiber Weave in Outdoor Applications

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are now widely adopted to replace traditional materials in markets where high strength/weight ration is desired.

Carbon fiber has an appealing look that is attractive to the modern / architecture / deco / transport sectors.


Issues| State of the Art Clearcoats provide inadequate UV Protection

CFRP are particularly vulnerable in outdoor clearcoats over substrates both in the UV-A range and the near visible as the epoxy matrix is sensitive to sunlight.

Standard OEM clearcoats are not capable to protect carbon fiber.


Poor Stabilization leads to:• Gloss Reduction• Cracking• Blistering• Delamination • Failure

Solution | Carbon Guard

Carbon Guard allows designers to proudly display the beautiful carbon fiber weave of components.

Long-term external exposure protection is achieved. Use allows extension of desired physical and mechanical

properties:


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• Low weight• High strength and break resistance• Good rigidity• Corrosion resistance • Vibration resistance• Low thermal expansion

Where can Carbon Guard be Utilized?

Carbon Guard is recommended for outdoor applications with clearcoats where the desired effect is to display the carbon weave.

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• Automotive• Train• Aerospace• Bicycles and Motorcycles• Safety Equipment• Watercraft• Hobby• Wind Turbines• Sporting Goods• Architecture/Décor/Films• And more!


What is Carbon Guard ? Carbon Guard is a red-shifted benzotriazole which allows coating

of CFRP surface with a protective transparent layer rather than many opaque pigment layers.

This epoxy matrix is protected form UV light at the vulnerable wavelengths near the visible spectrum.

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How Long does Carbon Guard Extend Clearcoat Life?

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2000h Xe-WOM

5000h Xe-WOM

Standard Automotive durability testing requires 4000h Xe-WOM

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