Environmental laws are getting stricter. CRX Coatings helps companies navigate murky legislative waters with its sustainable X21 Foul Release Coating with graphene.
In use since 1860, copper-based anti-fouling paints have proven very effective at preventing marine growth on the hulls of ships. However, copper is also harmful to the environment. Known as leaching, the paint dissolves over time and releases copper ions into the ecosystem, disrupting marine habitats, reducing biodiversity, and rendering drinking water unsafe for humans.
Using graphene instead of copper, CRX Coatings' new X21 Foul Release Coating provides a safe, effective and eco-friendly alternative to keep commercial fleets free of fouling.
Although effective, copper-based bottom paints have been around for over 160 years.
Since then, studies have shown their devastating impacts on the environment, marine life and humans.
That's why copper anti-fouling paints are becoming increasingly regulated in the United States, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposing sweeping restrictions.
These legislative changes pose serious economic challenges for commercial shipping companies, ports, and marinas that use copper for their foul removal needs.
Given this, what can your business do?
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional hexagonal lattice, making it one of the thinnest materials in existence.
Besides being 200 times stronger than steel, it's also incredibly lightweight, an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, and highly flexible.
As a biocide-free alternative, graphene not only meets stringent environmental regulations but also improves vessel performance by removing algae, mussels and barnacles from the hulls of ships.
By preventing such cumbersome growth, the X21 Foul Release Coating reduces friction and drag while improving fuel consumption—the single biggest expense for the maritime shipping industry.
CRX Coatings' new graphene-based paint is designed to improve the performance of commercial maritime vessels.
By preventing biological growth on the hulls of ships, companies can expedite their delivery times and save on fuel.
The X21's self-cleaning properties, activated by the natural movement of a vessel through water, also reduce time spent undergoing drydock maintenance.
Designed to last up to three years, the X21 provides excellent corrosion resistance and weatherability, making it a reliable and cost-efficient choice for maritime businesses.
A spokesperson for the company informs: “Our X21 Foul Release Coating offers unparalleled benefits in ultraviolet-resistant, anti-microbial, and friction-reducing applications. We have tested our product in the harshest marine conditions, ensuring superior quality.”
CRX Coatings specializes in the manufacture and distribution of high-performance sustainable paints for diverse industries, including shipping, construction and aerospace.
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company supplies its products directly to customers through its distribution network.
"CRX Coatings is a pioneering business born from years of cutting-edge research and development in advanced materials," adds the company spokesperson. "The culmination of our research is our flagship product, the X21 Foul Release Coating, which offers unparalleled performance and durability, and sets a new standard for marine applications."
For more information about CRX Coatings and its products, check out https://crxcoatings.com
