Nano-Integrated Protective Epoxy System

Salus NanoPaint is a self-priming, two-component nano-enhanced cycloaliphatic amine (NCA) epoxy system engineered for long-term protection in extreme marine, immersion, and industrial environments.

 

Through tightly cross-linked nano-enhanced epoxy chemistry, the system integrates at substrate level to form an extreme bond — including adhesion to steel, aluminum, fiberglass, concrete, and glass.

The cured matrix provides superior corrosion, chemical, abrasion, and impact resistance under sustained exposure conditions. Designed for immersion service, fuel containment, marine structures, and infrastructure-scale protection.

 

Technology Platform

Nano Cycloaliphatic Amine (NCA) Epoxy Matrix

NanoPaint utilises a nano-particulate cycloaliphatic amine curing system combined with high cross-link density epoxy chemistry.

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During curing:​

• Nano-particulates integrate with the substrate surface

• The epoxy matrix forms a tightly cross-linked barrier

• Bond strength exceeds conventional primer-dependent systems

• Extreme adhesion is achieved, including to glass

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The system is self-priming and engineered for structural bonding rather than superficial coating adhesion.

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This results in:

• Superior adhesion performance

• High impact resistance

• Enhanced abrasion resistance

• Long-term corrosion barrier protection

 

Corrosion & Chemical Resistance Behaviour

The dense cross-linked NCA epoxy matrix resists:​

• Marine salt exposure

• Fuel immersion (JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Aviation Gas, Jet A-1)

• Chemical containment environments

• Brine and wastewater systems

• Steam pressure exposure

• High-temperature immersion

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NanoPaint is low VOC, fast curing, and does not off-gas during cure or leach components into contained liquids.

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For detailed chemical compatibility data, please refer to the Salus Technical Department for the comprehensive Chemical Resistance Guide.

 

Independent Validation & Performance Testing

Two-coat NanoPaint systems have passed performance requirements equivalent to:​

• MIL-PRF-4556F (Fuel Tank Coating)

• MIL-DTL-24441D (Ship Coating Systems)

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Performance testing includes:​

• Abrasion Resistance – ASTM D4060

• Adhesion Strength – ASTM D4541 (1735 psi)

• Cathodic Disbondment – ASTM G8

• Chemical Immersion – NACE TM-01-74

• High-Temperature Immersion – ASTM D870

• Salt Spray (Fog) – ASTM B117 (1000 hours)

• Steam Pressure testing

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These evaluations assess corrosion resistance, adhesion integrity, chemical durability, and long-term barrier performance under cumulative stress conditions representative of marine and industrial deployment. Full technical documentation is available upon request.

 

Cure Performance

In controlled side-by-side evaluation, approximately one-inch thick samples of NanoPaint® and two major competitive coating systems were poured into equal containers and allowed to cure at room temperature for 15 hours. NanoPaint® cured fully within this timeframe, while comparative products remained in liquid state.

 

This demonstrates rapid cross-link development and accelerated cure stability under comparable conditions.

 

Operational Case References

Telecommunications Infrastructure – Philippines

NanoPaint was deployed on telecommunications tower structures during 3G, 4G and 5G infrastructure upgrades in tropical and coastal regions of the Philippines. In addition to structural steel components, antennas, antenna arrays, and sensor housings were treated to enhance durability and long-term environmental stability.

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Application Context:

• High-humidity tropical climate

• Coastal salt-air exposure

• Continuous UV radiation

• Critical antenna and sensor reliability requirements

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Observed Outcomes:

• Stabilisation of previously corroded structural steel following preparation

• Long-term corrosion resistance (15+ year protection expectation)

• Protection against saltwater, humidity, and atmospheric degradation

• Enhanced durability of antennas and exposed electronic housings

• Reduced corrosion risk at antenna mounting interfaces

• Mitigation of environmental factors that can degrade signal consistency

• Prevention of seasonal ice adhesion in applicable regions

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In select deployments, NanoSealer was applied as a top layer to provide additional UV resistance, surface energy control, and atmospheric protection.

 

The combined NanoPaint + NanoSealer system supports long-term structural and environmental stability for high-performance telecommunications infrastructure.

 

Gulf of Mexico – Offshore Oil & Gas

NanoPaint deployed on offshore structural components exposed to marine atmosphere and hydrocarbon environments.

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Observed outcomes:​

• Corrosion containment under salt exposure

• Structural surface stabilisation

• Long-term immersion durability

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NanoSealer applied as an optional top layer in select deployments to enhance fouling and atmospheric gas resistance.

 

Marine Bollard Restoration

Prepared and coated using NanoPaint self-priming epoxy system.

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Observed outcome:

• Corrosion encapsulation

• Surface stabilisation

• Extended service life under marine exposure

 

System Integration

NanoPaint provides structural corrosion and chemical resistance. For applications requiring enhanced surface energy control, fouling resistance, or UV stabilisation, NanoSealer may be applied as a top-layer system.

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Formulation Profile

NanoPaint is:​

• Two-component nano-enhanced cycloaliphatic amine epoxy

• Self-priming

• Low VOC

• Non-leaching

• Fast curing

• Engineered for immersion and marine exposure

• Available in Beige, Gray, Black, and White

• Special colours available upon request

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Application procedures, surface preparation standards, coverage rates, and dry film thickness specifications are detailed in the Technical Data Sheet.

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