Epoxy Siloxane applies in one coat.

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Dual-component Polysiloxane XLE combines properties of epoxy and polyurethane in one coat. Glossy, self-priming coating is VOC-compliant and isocyanate-free and dries in 1 hr to corrosion-resistant finish. Suited for application by brush, roller, and conventional or airless spray equipment, product may be applied directly to properly prepared steel or over inorganic, zinc-rich primers. It is suited for structural steel, tank exteriors, and piping.


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Sherwin-Williams Introduces Polysiloxane for Replacing Two-Coat Epoxy-Polyurethane Systems with a Single Coat

VOC-compliant, isocyanate-free Polysiloxane XLE is ideal for high performance industrial environments (CLEVELAND, March 31, 2004) - Sherwin-Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings group offers Polysiloxane XLE, a new addition to the company's ExpressTech(TM) family of coatings. Polysiloxane XLE is a two-component high solids epoxy siloxane that combines the properties of both a high performance epoxy and a polyurethane in one coat. The high gloss, self-priming coating is VOC-compliant and isocyanate-free. Its one-coat application minimizes the high cost of hourly labor. Fast-drying Polysiloxane XLE dries in one hour to a corrosion-resistant finish with excellent long-term color and gloss retention. It may be applied by brush, roller, conventional or airless spray equipment. Polysiloxane XLE may be applied directly to properly prepared steel in industrial environments or over inorganic zinc-rich primers. It is ideal for structural steel, tank exteriors, and piping, especially in heavy-duty industrial environments such as power plants and off-shore structures. Sherwin-Williams ExpressTech coatings are engineered to improve end-user productivity by helping facilities owners and coatings applicators save time and money on coating. The ExpressTech coating family was developed in response to customer needs. Sherwin-Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings group serves North America with a broad line of high-performance coatings, comprehensive technical service, and the industry's largest distribution network. Relying on more than 135 years of experience in formulating industrial coatings, the group provides cost-effective solutions for applications where extreme corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack are present. Visit Sherwin-Williams on the Internet at www.sherwin-williams.com/im or to have a representative contact you, call 1-800-524-5979.

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