What does TGIC stand for in powder coating?

TGIC (triglycidyl isocyanurate) is a chemical compound formulated in some powder coatings as a curing agent; this curing agent has been used safely for over 40 years.

What is the most durable powder coating?

Epoxies. Epoxies were the first widely used powders. They are very durable, offer excellent hardness and have arguably the best chemical and corrosion resistance of all available powders. Another plus of this type of powder is its ease of use and a wide range of cure schedules.

What is TGIC free powder?

HAA polyester (TGIC-free) powder coatings are designed for decorative and protective end service applications where exterior durability is a requirement. HAA polyesters (TGIC-free) can be formulated to meet requirements for the agricultural and construction equipments, incidental food contact and automotive companies.

What is hybrid powder coating?

These hybrid powder coatings represent a compromise between the performance of epoxies and polyesters. They are formed by blending these two polymer types in different ratios depending on the end-use requirements. Hybrid powder performance can be summarized as follows: enhanced overbake resistance vs. epoxy.

What is TGIC polyester?

TGIC is a low-molecular-weight, multifunctional crosslinker which enables polyester TGIC formulations to contain 90% or greater resin within the binder system. Because they enhance the weather-resistance of polyester, TGIC coatings are comparable to polyester urethane coatings.

What does TGIC stand for?

TGIC

Is powder coat an epoxy?

Epoxy powder coating is a thermoset polymer coating that is hard and also offers chemical resistance, flexibility, and high adhesion. Epoxy-based powder coating is not recommended for exposed, open-air environments or situations where exposure to ultraviolet radiance will cause chalking.

What is the difference between epoxy and powder coating?

Epoxy coating is, in our opinion, far superior to powder coating for the following reasons: The superior epoxy coating we use will last indefinitely, being highly resistant to chips, cracks, flaking or peeling. It can be submerged in salt water for years with absolutely no damage to the finish.

Is TGIC toxic?

TGIC is a Category 2 mutagen. As a result it is now classified as a toxin and cannot be used in certain regions. Exposure occurs by breathing in dust containing TGIC, by skin contact and by ingestion. Ingestion can be caused by contamination of hands, food and drink, and following inhalation.

Is powder coating polyurethane?

IFS polyurethane powder coatings exhibit properties similar to epoxy powders, but also offer exterior durability and are often more ‘overbake stable’ than epoxies (though not as good as Polyester TGIC powders).

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Is powder coating bad for your health?

All of the powders used in powder coating processes are non-toxic, non-volatile and completely safe, whether they’re being sprayed or simply sitting in one spot. Instead, powder coating has no known short- or long-term health dangers, and does not cause any risk of fire or other workplace hazards.