Synavax, Inc. Helps Companies Mitigate Corrosion with Patented Insulation Coatings

DENVER - July 22, 2016 - PRLog -- A large issue in industry and one that Synavax™ hears about often from plant and facility managers is that older methods of insulation cause corrosion of their pipes, tanks, duct work and other equipment. This is a major problem comprised of several factors:

- They need to insulate, but the fibrous insulation actually ends up costing many companies more in the long run due to corrosion related damage and shortened asset life cycle, pinhole and larger corrosion related leaks, and the related increased MRO costs.

- This does not even factor in the reality of insulation's reduction of effectiveness that occurs with older methods and the very real energy saving losses that occur because of infiltration of mold, dust, and moisture into the insulation fibers.

- Additionally, the longevity of fibrous insulation is short and often plants do not want to incur the labor and materials expenses to replace the insulation on a performance-based time schedule, so they postpone replacement beyond the relatively short effective lifespan of the traditional insulation.

Synavax™ coatings uniquely provide solutions to all of these myriad performance problems and provide a truly durable sustainable solution with a long-term ROI. The coatings were specifically designed to both insulate and prevent corrosion and have successfully passed several industry standard tests for corrosion including the GM9540P, ASTM B117, and British Petroleum (BP) standards specific to Resistance to CUI.

Francesca Crolley, VP of Training and Specifications for Synavax™ explains, "Many years ago, I attended a Defense Department Corrosion Conference. Visitors would come by our booth and were astonished that a water-based coating could provide exceptional corrosion resistance AND thermal insulation. I told them, 'That's the power of nanoscience!' The dual benefits of high performing insulation AND anti-corrosion protection is our performance niche."

Five key ways that Synavax™ insulation coatings prevent corrosion and CUI are:

Bonds With The Surface. Synavax™ coatings bond directly to multiple metal surfaces; no primer required. The tight bond prevents corrosion caused when air and water reach the substrate surface.

Hydrophobic – Moisture Repellent. The patented nanotechnology component in these coatings, which insulate by having a low thermal conductivity, is also hydrophobic.

100% Coverage. The coatings not only have excellent coverage rates, they are very easy to apply with standard paint application equipment. So users receive excellent coverage with either a sprayer or texture sprayer and can apply while the equipment is in service.

UV/Weathering Resistance. Inside the technology, the Company has built exceptional resistance to elements that break down traditional coating films. Their clear coatings not only have 10+ year UV resistance, but also resistance to weathering in all types of extreme environments.

Dual Duty | Insulation + Corrosion/CUI Control. Some products insulate, but cause corrosion under insulation. Other products prevent corrosion. The Company's patented products were designed to do it all! The coatings ensure protection from corrosion under insulation (CUI) and the same level of insulation performance for years to come.

More information about mitigating corrosion with these innovative thin film thermal insulation coatings can be found at http://www.synavax.com.