TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes are applied via easy-to-use TUBALL™ MATRIX, which is a line of additives based on polymer carriers and pre-dispersed TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes.
Please, choose TUBALL™ MATRIX based on a carrier medium, which suites your formulation:
Target system |
Solvent-free epoxy |
Solvent-based epoxy |
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Additive carrier |
Plasticizer |
Surfactant |
Plasticizer & stabilizing agent |
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Fatty acid glycidyl ester |
Alkyl glycidyl ether |
Ethoxylated alcohol |
Fatty acid glycidyl ester, ammonium salt of polyolefins-based derivative |
Alkyl glycidyl ether, ammonium salt of polyolefins-based derivative |
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Product |
Note: this diagram provides average trends compared with other additives, based on OCSiAl data. Product performance may vary depending on product type and formulation.
The use of TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes via TUBALL™ MATRIX additive provides a full range of electrical resistivity of 104–108 Ω·cm while allowing for a wide range of light colors to meet customer requirements, including facilitating visual inspections and more efficient servicing.
TUBALL™ nanotubes, in contrast to traditional conductive agents, maintain the mechanical properties of the original non-conductive epoxy coating, resulting in a high level of durability and prolonged service life.
ISO 2409. No detachment of coating from substrate after cross-cut adhesion test
ISO 6272. Full resistance to falling 1 kg weight indenter impact from 50 cm height directly to the coating and from the opposite side
ISO 1520. Full resistance of coating to cracking and detachment from a substrate by indentation to 7 mm depth
TUBALL™ MATRIX can be processed with standard equipment widely used in the coating industry:
TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes are applied via easy-to-use TUBALL™ MATRIX, which is a line of additives based on polymer carriers and pre-dispersed TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes.
TUBALL™ MATRIX - Processing guidelines
Electroconductive lining and epoxy coatings - Project-based solutions
How to increase fuel storage tank safety
Conductive lining coatings applied in tanks for storage and transportation of flammable chemical products have technical requirements for both producers of lining coatings as well as for service companies. The choice of a conductive agent becomes critically important in order to provide the required electrical conductivity while maintaining the properties of the initial coating. TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes are an effective alternative to carbon black and conductive mica.
Conductive lining coatings enhanced with TUBALL™ nanotubes are widely applied in:
TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes, also known as single wall carbon nanotubes, can be used in the production of lining coatings in compliance with the following standards and recommendations: EN 14015, TRbF 401, GOST (ГОСТ 1510-84), NFPA 77, etc.
Contact us to discuss your project specifications or to request a TUBALL™ MATRIX sample