The Qualities of Trinar®
A versatile high-performance PVDF coil coating system
Product Information
TRINAR is a high-performance fluoropolymer coating containing 70% polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin. This unique resin is combined with other proprietary resins and the highest quality ceramic and select inorganic pigments for the finest metal finish available.
This two-coat system, which utilizes our High-Performance Primer, provides unparalleled protection against harsh environmental weathering for decades. It has a tough but flexible finish, and is perfectly suited for high-end residential, institutional and commercial applications. TRINAR meets or exceeds all requirements of AAMA 620/621 and AAMA 2605.
Test samples of TRINAR have been exposed for decades at weathering facilities in South Florida and around the world, with results that prove the superiority of this system. We are constantly evaluating these test panels to ensure that only the highest quality pigmentation is used. The result is a coating system formulated for and tested under real world conditions. Using TRINAR coatings will ensure your project will continue to look good for many years after installation.
AkzoNobel stands behind the performance of TRINAR and backs it up with years of research and experience. TRINAR coatings are providing protection on all types of buildings in locations around the globe. They have proven that they are more than capable of withstanding the harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun and the degrading effects of weather extremes.
Field Performance
TRINAR is one component of a total paint system. When applied in accordance to specifications the following field performance can be expected.
Film Integrity
35 years
Chalk
No more than #8 for 35 years
Fade
No more than 5 ΔE Hunter units for 35 years
General System Information
TRINAR is approved for use on the following substrates: Hot-Dipped Galvanized (HDG), Galvalume® and Aluminum.
TRINAR is a factory-applied fi nish that is applied through roll coating to properly cleaned and pretreated first-quality substrates, and then ovenbaked to cure. It is a two-coat system, composed of a topcoat over our High-Performance Primer.
TRINAR COOL CHEMISTRY® Series
TRINAR is also available in our COOL CHEMISTRY Series, which contains ceramic infrared refl ective pigments. These special pigments are designed to refl ect infrared energy while still absorbing visible light energy, thus appearing as the same color yet staying much cooler. When COOL CHEMISTRY coatings are used on metal roofing, the result is a sustainable building material that can lower air conditioning costs, reduce peak energy demand, and help to mitigate urban heat island effects. All of our high-performance coatings for building products are also available in COOL CHEMISTRY versions.
Film Thickness
Topside finish: Primer (dry) = 0.20 – 0.30 mils; Topcoat (dry) = 0.70 – 0.80 mils; Reverse side finish: Primer (dry) = 0.15 – 0.25 mils;
Pigmented backer (dry) = 0.30 – 0.40 mils. Total DFT for system = 0.90 – 1.10 mils. All measurements per ASTM D 5796.
Topside Color
Controlled to the Master Standard by an approved Color Difference Meter or Spectrophotometer, and by visual match under daylight and horizon light of a Macbeth Daylight Booth per ASTM D 1729.
Specular Gloss
25% - 35%. Determined per ASTM D 523 at a glossmeter angle of 60°.
Pencil Hardness
Minimum pencil hardness, per ASTM D 3363, is "HB".
Solvent Resistance
Passes minimum of 100 double rubs of a MEK soaked cloth, per ASTM D 5402.
Cross-Hatch Adhesion
No paint removal with Scotch #610 cellophane tape after cross-scoring with eleven horizontal and eleven vertical lines 1 mm apart, per ASTM D 3359.
Impact Resistance
No visible paint removal with Scotch #610 cellophane tape after direct and reverse impact of 80-inch pounds, using 5/8" steel ball on a Gardner Impact Tester, per ASTM D 2794.
T-Bend Adhesion
Per ASTM D 4145, no loss of adhesion when taped with Scotch #610 cellophane tape when subjected to a 2T-Bend.
Humidity Resistance
No blistering, cracking, peeling, loss of gloss or softening of the fi nish after 2000 hours (HDG, Galvalume) or 3000 hours (Aluminum) of exposure to 100% humidity at 100°F ± 5°F, per ASTM D 2247.
Cleveland Condensing
No blistering, rusting or loss of adhesion of the fi nish after 1500 hours (HDG, Galvalume) or 3000 hours (Aluminum) of exposure at 120°F, per ASTM D 4585.
Water Immersion Resistance
Samples immersed in distilled water at 100°F per ASTM D 870 will exhibit no loss of gloss, blistering, cracking or color change after 500 hours.
Salt Spray Resistance
Samples diagonally scored and subjected to 5% neutral salt spray for 1000 hours (HDG, Galvalume) or 3000 hours (Aluminum), per ASTM B 117, then taped 1 hour after removal from the test cabinet with Scotch #610 cellophane tape, exhibit no blistering, no loss of adhesion and scribe creep no greater than 1/8".
Chemical Resistance
No significant color change after 24 hours exposure to 10% solutions of hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, per ASTM D 1308, Procedure 7.2 (spot test).
Kesternich Test
No significant color change after 10 cycles in a SO2 chamber, per ASTM G 87.
Accelerated Weathering
5 Hunter ΔE maximum color change, and at least #8 chalk rating after 10,000 hours exposure, per ASTM G 151 and G 154 using UVA-340 bulbs.
Exterior Weathering
Florida exposure (45º South), 5 Hunter ΔE maximum color change, per ASTM D 2244, and at least #8 chalk rating, per ASTM D 4214, Method A, after 20 years real-time exposure.
Abrasion Resistance
Per ASTM D 968, Method A, TRINAR passes 65 +/- 5 liters minimum of falling sand.
Flame Spread Rating
TRINAR displays a fl ame spread classifi cation of A (Class 1) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes wellknown brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are committed to delivering leading products and technologies to meet the growing demands of our fastchanging world.
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TRINAR and COOL CHEMISTRY are registered trademarks of an Akzo Nobel company
Revision Date: June 2014
