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AGM Expands its Range of Graphene-Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Paints AGM has launched its own range of graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion paints alongside another high-performance non-metal additive.
A
pplied Graphene Materials (AGM) has introduced two new product
hybrid range, which is free of metals and VOC, maximizes synergies
developments in quick succession, continuing to demonstrate its
between complementary systems to offer the paint and coatings industry
commitment to innovation.
excellent corrosion protection. The new graphene additives are based
Following exceptional results achieved through extensive internal
on the company’s established Genable technology, which improves
research and testing, AGM has launched a range of industrial anti-
performance such as chemical resistance, barrier properties and anti-
corrosion paints incorporating its own Genable graphene additives. The
corrosion properties.
two epoxy-based prototype primer systems represent an easy way for
Genable 3100 and Genable 3105 are optimized formulation-ready
those considering the adoption of graphene to quickly test and evaluate
dispersions that are easy to formulate, safe to incorporate and stabilized
its potential benefits.
in a standard epoxy resin; Genable 3120 offers a more sustainable option
The Genable Epoxy primer is a C3-classified hybrid product that contains
in an environmentally friendly bio-based epoxy resin to increase anti-
graphene and a zinc phosphate additive to allow the end user to benefit
corrosion performance while contributing to environmental goals.
from the synergies offered by both systems in standard applications,
Adrian Potts, Chief Executive Officer for AGM, said: “We are pleased to be
such as urban and industrial environments. The Genable CX primer is
able to launch these new Genable products, which we anticipate will help
a high-performance hybrid system based on graphene and aluminium
further accelerate the adoption of graphene nanoplatelet technology in
chemistries which allows to protect surfaces against corrosion even in
the industry. Our technology development programmes have focused
harsh environments, such as offshore and marine applications.
on extensive testing and evaluation for a range of applications, and this
Additionally, AGM has also introduced a range of non-metal, active anti-
experience is valuable to guide customers in the use of our products.”
corrosion graphene to extend its Genable 3000 dispersion series. Using a combination of graphene with traditional sacrificial additives, the new
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