- Kynar 500® Architectural Coatings is a fluoropolymer (polyvinylidene fluoride) that is used by leading coating formulators as a base vehicle in long-life coatings for aluminum, galvanized steel and aluminized steel. It's the same high quality Kynar 500® resin that's been produced at our original Calvert City, Kentucky plant since 1965. (A major expansion and futurization project was completed in 1992.)
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| How did I acquire color samples of Kynar 500® PVDF resin-based coatings? | Unfortunately, we do not publish color charts, nor do we produce Kynar 500® PVDF resin-based coatings. Arkema manufactures Kynar 500® PVDF resin for use in high performance metal coatings through a strict licensing agreement with approved paint producers. Please feel free to contact any of our licensees, as they will be able to assist you.
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| What are some of the outstanding properties of KYNAR 500®,
resin-based finishes? | Licensee's formulations exhibit long-life color retention and resistance to fading and chalking. They provide an excellent low, maintenance exterior finish.
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What methods are used to apply these finishes to metal
substrates? | They can be applied to metal by conventional coil coating methods or spray applied to extruded and preformed metal.
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| What substrates are recommended? | Aluminum, galvanized steel and aluminized steel.
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Does the American Architectural Manufacturers Association
(AAMA) have any published specifications for organic coatings
on architectural extrusions and panels for curtain wall
construction? | Yes, AAMA Publication Number 2605 is a specification for high, performance organic coatings on architectural extrusions and panels for curtain wall construction.
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| Are other Kynar® Resins used in applications other than metal coatings? | Yes. There are also engineering plastics that are widely used in high-performance areas such as chemical fluid handling systems, electrical and computer wire, plenum cable, insulators, cathodic protectors, piezoelectric and pyroelectric film, cable jacketing for aircraft wire and cables, porous pen tips, seals and gaskets, linings for tanks that handle corrosive chemicals, films and filter cloths.
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Is technical information available on properties of Kynar 500®,
resin-based finishes? | Yes. Technical data sheets and specification sheets are available from the licensees.
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Are sealant and caulking systems compatible with Kynar 500®,
resin-based finishes? | Conventional high, quality systems can be used in conjunction with Kynar 500®, based finishes. Specific data and recommendations should be requested from sealant manufacturers.
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Does cleaning or washing of surfaces coated with Kynar 500®
resin-based finish damage the finish? | Conventional detergents or solvent, type cleaners, as recommended by the license formulators, can be used on Kynar 500®, based finishes.
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Is there a list of manufacturers that supply building components
that incorporate wall systems and finishes based on
Kynar 500®? | A list of manufacturers is available for suppliers of windows, industrial wall panels, curtain wall panels, louvers, signage, siding, metal shingles, lighting standards, flagpoles, skylights, etc.
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| I understand that Kynar500® is marketed under a license program to several licensees and marketed under their own trade names. Is this true; and who and what are they? | Yes. Each licensee identifies Kynar 500®, based finishes under their own trade name. In most cases the licensees and the component suppliers identify their finishes as containing Kynar 500®. Click here for licensee list.
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| Does Kynar 500® have ANSI/NSF 61 approval for contact with potable water? | Yes. The Kynar 500® resin itself has ANSI/NSF 61 approval. However, please be advised that Kynar 500® resin is an ingredient and not the final paint system. To find out if the Kynar 500® resin-based paint system is ANSI/NSF 61 approved, please contact the paint manufacturer licensee. Click here for licensee list.
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