Organic modified polysiloxanes are generally recognized as the newest generic class of high performance protective coating. They have gained commercial acceptance over the last ten years and are now widely used in new construction, heavy duty OEM, marine and industrial maintenance painting. This paper provides an overview of the technology, describes the available types of polysiloxane modified organic coatings and their properties and briefly discusses some recent advances in the field.

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Primers, Coating performance, Zinc rich coatings, Silicones, Chemical resistance, Siloxanes, Epoxy coatings, Polyurethane coatings, Weathering, Corrosion resistance, Epoxies, Resins, Acrylics
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2005
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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