A New Generation Silyl Antifouling Coatings

Ultimate Smoothness, Ultimate Fuel Saving

gA New Generation Silyl Antifouling Coatings

10.5% Fuel Saving Possible
TAKATA QUANTUM and its series, based on silyl acrylate
technology, have long been recognized as the best performing
antifouling coating on the market. During the past 15 years
more than 6000 vessels have been coated with our silyl
acrylate technology.						Kansai Paint Marine, under our previous company title, was thefirst manufacturer of silyl acrylate TBT-free antifouling coatings.
TAKATA QUANTUM has for years benefited our customers
with its excellent long-term antifouling performance thatensures a smooth, hydrodynamic hull for fuel saving efficacy.				
There is no doubt that TAKATA QUANTUM has become
the benchmark antifouling amongst high-end performance
products. Since this technology has proven by far the mosteffective, other coating manufacturers have recently launchedtheir own silyl acrylate antifoulings, which they promote as theirpremium products. 			
As the leader in this technology, Kansai Paint Marine deeply

understand the advantages of the silyl acrylate polymer.
However, there are some instances where a combination ofapplication and environmental factors combine to cause cracks
or flaking as the hydrolysing reaction occurs.
By maintaining outstanding antifouling performance whilst
improving physical properties to prevent cracks or flaking,Kansai Paint Marine Coatings has taken agiainst step forwardwith the development of a new silyl methacrylate binder.
Furthermore, rheological technology for better coating levelling/flow-out that was originally developed by Kansai Paint for
automotive coatings has been utilised for greater smoothnessof the coating film immediately after application.
The optimised fuel saving of new generation silyl methacrylate
antifouling TAKATA QUANTUM
is ready to be
introduced.
, with its improved fuel saving
TAKATA QUANTUM
performance for reduced CO2 emissions, "goes the extra mile
to deliver an eco-smile".

Characteristics of TAKATA QUANTUM
１）Having maintained the 'backbone' silyl technology of TAKATA QUANTUM,
X-mile provides long- term, unrivalled antifouling performance.		
２）Introducing the next generation silyl polymer, silyl methacrylate, X-mile
reinforces physical properties to remove negative factors for fuel savingsuch as cracks or flaking.
３）Utilising Kansai Paint Marine's unique rheological technology forsmoothness during coating application, freshly applied X-mile has lessfrictional resistance for improved hull hydrodynamics and reduced
fuel consumption immediately after undocking.
Power４）Like TAKATA QUANTUM, X-mile can achieve a 60-month
Increased
service life and possibly longer! Please contact
in Start Dash
Kansai Paint Marine formore information about
extending service life beyond 60 months.
５）Continuing in the environment-friendly direction,
Rheology control
X-mile has a lower VOC (volatile organic compounds)
helps
reducecontent than TAKATA QUANTUM .					the initial roughness			

in application:

Physicalproperties
improved
Optimised fuelThe silylsaving immediately methacrylate
after out-docking
helps prevent
cracks or flakings

Maintaining basic
technology ofTAKATA QUANTUM

Reliable Results of Long Term
Antifouling PerformanceZebra saves the earth!
Only the extreme surface of TAKATA QUANTUM is polished by the hydrolysis reaction. 						After long-term uniform erosion, a beautiful polishing pattern - the zebra pattern - appears. 							This pattern is a proof that TAKATA QUANTUM's self-activating hydrolysis property is working to prevent							the build up of leach layer, keeping the hull smooth, clean and hydrodynamic. (Dry-up photo)

TAKATA QUANTUM in-docking condition before washing[ Ocean-going vessel ][ Coastal vessel ]LNG

TANKER

VLCC

RORO

PCC

BULK

Next generation silyl polymer: silyl methacrylate
What is silyl methacrylate?
Silyl Polymer
Major components ofantifouling coating:← The methyl binder
is criticalMethyl

Biocides Pigments Solvents

Binder’( active ingredients’ )C＝OORSiRR
Use of a silyl methacrylate binder minimizes volume contractionof the coating film during the hydrolysing process.
This stops cracking and flaking.

Physical properties of silyl antifouling products:
Accelerated testing for 22 months (equivalent to 60 months of actual ship operation)

Kansai Paint Marine
TAKATA QUANTUM X-mile
Silyl methacrylate

TAKATA QUANTUM
Silyl acrylate▼Enlarged▼Enlarged

Market products
Silyl acrylate▼Enlarged

Copper silyl acrylate▼Enlarged

with silyl methacrylate technology brings ultimate fuel saving in the longTAKATA QUANTUM
term, not only during one sailing period, but over repeated dry dockings for the duration of the coating life.
This is only possible because of the consistently stable physical properties of the silyl methacrylate binder.

Increased Surface Smoothness by Rheology Control
Technology
Improved flow properties

Surface condition in airless spray
TAKATA QUANTUM

Surface tension

mN / mSurface tension of wet coatingTAKATAQUANTUMNew rheology control technology contributes toincreased surface smoothness during application

Minimised initial/starting surface roughness.

Comparison of surface roughness in airless spray
TAKATA QUANTUM

Base CoatLarge

Small

Minimized in-water frictional resistanceTAKATA QUANTUM
Water Current

Water Current

Improved initial/startinghydrodynamics because ofsmooth surface in application

Transferring rheology control technology, originally developed by Kansai Paint for automotive coatings,
to TAKATA QUANTUM, has improved smoothness of the paint film surface just after application.
This contributes to optimised fuel saving.

Maintaining the excellent antifouling performance ofTAKATA QUANTUM					X-mile maintains the basic technology of TAKATA QUANTUM.
Therefore, it provide excellent long-term protection from fouling. 			
Comparison in antifouling performance 		1 ) Static immersion for 11 months2 ) Erosion data
Comparison of drum roter errosion testQuantum
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Copper-free A/FBlank

Same antifouling level with Quantum

Excellent performance at static condition:
beneficial for vessels with prolonged stoppages

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60M

durationLong lasting stable erosion:
same or better than TAKATA QUANTUM. 		
It enables X-mile to give longer service life 		3 ) Real world performance results:[Ocean going vessel]
Kind : LPGSaling Route : Japan—PG
Dock Interval : 29 Months
X-mileQuantum(Silyl methacrylate) （Silyl acrylate）[Coastal vessel]
Tanker 12months operation Whole vessel applied

Kind : LNG
Saling Route : Japan—Brunei
Dock Interval : 27 Months
X-mileQuantum(Silyl methacrylate) （Silyl acrylate）

Tugboat 18months operation
X-mile (Silyl methacrylate)

Flaking observedQuantum（Silyl acrylate）

Excellent fouling protection and improved physical properties!

Performance summary
Silyl Methacrylate

Silyl Acrylate

1. Initial surface smoothness

better than

Takata Quantum

2. Physical properties

better than

Takata Quantum

3. Antifouling property

same or better than Takata Quantum

4. Film erosion

same or better than Takata Quantum

5. Eco-freidly

Takata Quantum

better thanCorrect application equipment and techniques are very important for X-mile to show its rheology control
properties. Please refer to the X-Mile Application Management Guide.

Effect on fuel cost
Based on the data released by independent
technical consultant Marintek (Norway), theaverage speed loss during a 60-month sailing
period of a typical ship is in the range of 5%.
The resultant increase in fuel consumption istypically 3 times the speed loss. Thus, 5% average
speed loss results in approximately 15% fuelconsumption increase.

After field testing, it was confirmed thatmaintains hull hydrodynamics to such an
extent that there is less than 1.5% loss in speed.
When converted to fuel consumption, this equatedto less than 4.5% increase consumption over 60months.						X-mile effect in reduction of fuel consumption
Average ofall vessels

applied result

conversion
coefficientfuel saving rate

（ 5％ − 1.5％ ）× 3 ＝ 10.5%
Speed loss by MARINTEK data Note: speed loss data supplied by Marintek

IMO MEPC(60/4/21) / MARINTEK Trond Larsen SOPRAN Report

Fuel cost estimation

Ratio of frictional resistance against total resistance
VLCC 300k DWT(ballasted 85%, fully laden 95%)

90％

Large container 8000TEU

60％

Large Bulker 18k DWT

80％

Small Bulker 5k DWT70％

Coastal Ferry

75％

Average75%

60 month spec

Fuel cost US $600/ton

US$1=85 Yen

Fuel Consumption ton/day

Fuel cost in 60 months

10.5% × X/75 reduction rate

Cost reduction (mio.yen)

VLCC

100

108.0

12.6%1,157

Large Container

250

270.0

8.4%

1,928

(Voyage rate = 100%)

Product line up
Product nameColorPackage

Type

Takata Quantum

001

Maroon and Brick

20kg・18L

Ocean-going Slow erosion

Takata Quantum

002

Maroon and Brick

20kg・18L

Ocean-going Moderate erosion

Takata Quantum

003

Maroon and Brick

20kg・18L

Ocean-going Fast erosion

Takata Quantum

005

Maroon and Brick

20kg

Coastal vessel Slow erosion

Takata Quantum

006

Maroon and Brick

20kg

Coastal vessel Moderate erosion

Takata Quantum

007

Maroon and Brick

20kg

Coastal vessel Fast erosion

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