Coatings World - July 2014

• Sustainability Committee established
• Opening of a new plant in Nigeria
In line with Beckers Group´s sustain-
ability vision, this report will only be avail-
able electronically on Beckers Group´s
website, www.beckers-group.com.

PPG Debuts Data Sheet for
ENVIRON MCL Coatings

PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has published an informational guide about ENVIRON MCL coatings, an environmentally-friendly, water-based coating for application on metallic coating lines over GALVALUME coated sheet steel and hot-dipped galvanized metal.

Environ MCL products provide a
permanent coating that is superior to
temporary anti-fingerprint coatings avail-
able on the market and extends the life
of buildings by offering lasting aesthet-
ics with enhanced solar reflectance (SR),
ultraviolet (UV) protection and corro-
sion resistance. Available as a clearcoat
or in a selection of colors, Environ MCL
coatings have a minimum SR capability
of 70, which enables them to reduce en-
ergy costs and improve comfort in metal
building structures.

The guide includes performance specifications with data for dry film thickness, post-cure pencil hardness, solar reflectance, salt-spray and humidity resistance, accelerated weathering, and outdoor exposure.

As a water-based product with low VOC (volatile organic compound) content, Environ MCL coatings protect the environment by encapsulating zinc from the metal substrate to eliminate toxic runoff into the water supply. The coatings also can be applied on mill coatings lines, which can reduce costs by eliminating the need to send metal to a coil coater for processing.

Typical exterior applications for
Environ MCL coatings include metal
roofing, agricultural buildings and shade
and shelter structures. The coatings are
also suitable for interior uses such as
ceiling grids, structural steel, lin-
ear panels and roof decking.

AIHA Releases Reccommendations on Lead Poisoning Prevention Among Children in Developing Countries

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has issued recommendations to prevent lead poisoning among children in developing nations, based on a case study of lead contamination conditions in several countries in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. The recommendations, in the form of a reference document, identify methods to promote safe and healthy communities and improve understanding among international experts in environmental and public health programs involving lead poisoning in children.