Waterborne polyurethane coatings have been used in the bridge preservation market for years as an alternative to solventborne systems but early technologies required the bridge coatings engineer to compromise on properties or durability. Additionally, many of these early products still contained high levels of VOC although touted as waterborne technology. New alternatives have evolved that address these issues and fit well into an overall sustainability plan.

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Zinc rich coatings, Coatings, Top coats, Gloss, Solvents, Chemical resistance, Polyurethane coatings, Waterborne coatings, Bridges, Abrasion resistance, Concrete, Paints, Resins
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