Micron 66

Micron 66

Micron 66

Product catalog summary
Overview
Micron® 66 is a self-polishing copolymer (SPC) antifouling paint designed for superyachts. It offers protection comparable to TBT SPC antifoulings without the environmental impact of tin. Utilizing Biolux® SPC technology, it provides protection for two seasons or more, even during prolonged stationary periods. The paint enhances speed and fuel efficiency by minimizing drag.

Key Features and Benefits
  • Biolux® SPC technology ensures antifouling protection equivalent to TBT SPC coatings.
  • Durability extends beyond two seasons, allowing flexible maintenance schedules.
  • Controlled, sustained biocide release offers constant protection in various conditions.
  • Continuous smoothing minimizes drag, optimizing speed and fuel efficiency.
  • Available in three colors with long-lasting stability.
  • Free of tin, allowing unrestricted global movement.

Systems and Compatibility
Micron® 66 is not suitable for freshwater use. It can be applied over Superyacht 800 and 900 antifoulings in good condition with a transition coat of Micron® Extra.

Performance Data
  • Continuous static immersion for 19 months in Port Camargue, France, and 30 months in Golfe Juan, France, with challenges from heavy slime, weed, and barnacles.

Product Data
  • Product Codes: YBA470 (Blue), YBA472 (Red), YBA473 (Black)
  • Finish: Matt
  • Thinner: Thinner No 3
  • Application: 2 coats by spray, 3-4 by brush/roller
  • Pack Sizes: 20lt, 5lt
  • Shelf Life: 24 months

Surface Preparations and Systems
  • Newbuilding: Consult an International Paint Representative.
  • Major Refurbishment: Apply the first coat over a dry, contaminant-free anti-corrosive primer system.
  • Repair and Upgrading: Degrease and clean the surface, repair corroded areas with recommended primers.
  • Sealer Coat: Use Primocon as a sealer coat, followed by a transition coat of Micron Extra before applying Micron 66.
  • Antifoulings should be wet sanded only.
  • Apply an extra stripe coat in high-wear areas.

Overcoating Times
  • 5°C: Min 12 hrs, Max extended
  • 15°C: Min 8 hrs, Max extended
  • 23°C: Min 6 hrs, Max extended
  • 35°C: Min 4 hrs, Max extended

Related Products
  • YTA085 Thinner No 3
  • YPA984 Primocon
  • YPA400 / YPA403 / YPA404 Interprotect
  • YPA828 / YPA829 / YPA824 Interprime 820

Disclaimer
The information provided is subject to change and should be verified for suitability for specific purposes. International Paint Ltd. accepts no responsibility for product performance or any resulting loss or damage.
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Catalog excerpts

Micron 66-1

Micron® 66 A True SPC Antifouling with Biolux Technology Micron® 66 is a true SPC (Self-Polishing Copolymer) Superyacht antifouling that delivers the same outstanding level of protection as TBT SPC antifoulings, but without the negative environmental impact of tin. Based on Biolux® SPC technology, unique to International Paint, it lasts for two seasons and beyond and even protects over prolonged stationary periods. Micron® 66 maximises speed and fuel efficiency because it smoothes continuously minimising drag through the water. Micron® 66 does not contain organotin biocides and complies with the IMO Systems Convention (AFS/CONF/26) Lloyd’s Register Certificate No: MNDE/2002/1213. Key features and benefits • Based on Biolux® SPC technology - delivers antifouling protection equal to TBT SPC coatings • Lasts for two seasons and beyond - allowing flexibility in maintenance schedules • Delivers controlled sustained biocide release - gives constant protection in all conditions even over long stationary periods • Constantly smoothes, minimising drag - maximises speed and fuel efficiency • Available in 3 rich colours – gives long lasting colour stability • Free of tin - provides freedom of movement worldwide Systems and compatibility Not suitable for use in fresh water Can be applied over Superyacht 800 and 900 antifoulings in sound condition with the use of a transition coat of Micron® Extra Micron 66 Micron 66 Continuous static immersion Continuous static immersion 19 months Port Camargue, France 30 months Golfe Juan, France Fouling Challenge Heavy slime, weed and barnacles Fouling Challenge Heavy slime, weed and barnacles

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Micron 66-2

MICRON® 66 Product Data PRODUCT CODE & COLOUR FINISH THINNER NUMBER OF COATS APPLICATION METHOD PACK SIZES TYPICAL SHELF LIFE YBA470 – Blue, YBA472 – Red, YBA473 – Black Matt Thinner No 3 2 by spray, 3-4 by brush/roller Brush, Roller, Airless Spray 20lt, 5lt 24 months Refer to Micron® 66 product data sheet for more information, including drying times. Always read the label. Surface preparations and systems NEWBUILDING: Consult an International Paint Representative MAJOR REFURBISHMENT: The first coat of Micron® 66 should always be applied over a recommended anti-corrosive primer system, which...

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