IRT Colors for Solar Heat Management

Intense dark shades without intense heat build-up

These Infrared Transparent Blacks are the hottest thing in cool colors. This family of products was specifically developed to produce deep dark shades while simultaneously reducing heat build-up from sunlight and infrared radiation.

Infrared waves readily pass through the dense layer of IRT Black coating where they are reflected away by the substrate underneath. The coated surface remains cooler and less heat is transferred into the substrate and surrounding environment.

Automotive Applications

• Reduces the surface temperature of Upholstery, Convertible Tops, Car Covers, Motorcycle and Bicycle Seats.

Architectural Applications

• Lowers energy consumption and utility costs when used on Roof Coatings, Wall Coatings and Siding. Reduced expansion and contraction should improve coating integrity and long-term weatherability tests are underway.

Outdoor Applications

• Hand Rails, Tool Handles, Equipment Boxes and other dark objects remain cooler to the touch.

Carbon Black vs IRT Black

Manufacturers are faced with a limited selection of dark colors that remain cool when exposed to sunlight and infrared radiation.

Traditional carbon blacks absorb virtually all wavelengths in the spectrum – including infrared – creating significant heat build-up in three distinct ways – radiation, conduction and convection.

Reflective iron chrome blacks are tinctorially weak and can't produce the deep dark shades required – and they may contain dangerous chrome.

White Substrate	ASTM G173 Reflectance	ASTM 4803 Simulated Heat Build-Up		Black Substrate	ASTM G173 Reflectance	ASTM 4803 Simulated Heat Build-Up
STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT	21.99%	88.25° F 31.25° C		STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT	17.17%	97.09° F 36.16° C
Carbon Black	6.9%	106.28° F 41.26° C		Carbon Black	2.08%	108.82° F 42.68° C

 

STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT can be formulated into coatings or plastic applications as a replacement for carbon black. The full family of pigment dispersions covers a wide range of applications and end uses.

IRT Blacks	Physical Form	Product Description	Potential Applications
STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT	Powder	Pure Toner	Plastics and Coatings
STANDARD™ Tint Black 8807 IR	Aqueous Dispersion	Water Based Surfactant Dispersion of STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT	Water Based Inks and Coatings
STANDARD™ TexTint Black 8800 IRT	Aqueous Dispersion	Water Based Dispersion of STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT	Textile Printing, Padding and Nonwoven Applications
PERMACURE® Black IRT	Monomer Dispersion	Acrylate Monomer Dispersion of STANDARD™ Coat Black 8880 IRT	UV Cured Inks and Coatings

 

Fastness Properties

Product	Fastness Properties			Physical Data		Product Description
PERMACURE® Black IRT	Light Fastness	Weather Fastness	Lb/Gal	Solids	Pigment Solids	Monomer based dispersion designed to provide a (cool) IR transparent black pigment into radiation coating and ink formulations.
	5	5	9.32	21%	20%

Ratings: 1=Poor 5=Excellent

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