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#193 Condensation Prevention Paint

Category : Special paints
September19, 2014

This paint is for the prevention of dew condensation in the room or equipment in the room, where condensation is prevented by coating's moisture absorption and moisture release. Additionally, the coating contains large amounts of diatomaceous soil, vermiculite, and perlite that make the coating sound proofing function.

Condensations occur when surface temperature of objects become lower than surrounding saturation temperature, and the following measures are taken in general.

1. Prevent surface temperature of ceiling, walls, and floor to be low. Use heat insulation materials or apply electrical heat.
2. Raise the room temperature by heating device.
3. Lower the humidity by venting.
4. Reduce the amount of water vapor.
5. Use hygroscopic materials on walls.

Condensation prevention paints can be classified into the following types based on coating's main ingredients.

1. A synthetic resin emulsion type containing diatomaceous soil, vermiculite, perlite, and calcium carbonate, or synthetic resin emulsion mixed with powder of diatomaceous soil, vermiculite, perlite at the time of painting.
2. Alkyd resin and other synthetic resin varnish mixed with diatomaceous soil, vermiculite, and perlite.
3. Diatomaceous soil, asbestos, and perlite mixed inorganic material such as cement or water glass.
4. Binary urethane resin foam type.

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