Nano-C - Milesi S.p.A.

What is nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is a branch of applied Sciences and Technology referring to a field whose theme is the control of matter on a lower scale than
micrometer scale. Generally, Nanotechnology deals with structures between 1 and 100 nanometers.
(Source: Wikipedia).
The application of technology in Chemistry, and mainly in the field of coating products, allows obtaining a better technical performance than
using traditional products.
Broadly speaking, the nanotechnologic development of raw materials consistently enhances all the properties that they confer to the manufacture.
The reduction in the dimension of the particles allows optimizing their distribution within the coating film. A better distribution of raw materials
corresponds to a higher homogeneity in the technical performances of the coating film.
In particular, it is possible to enhance the coating film mechanical resistance qualities (surface hardness, elasticity, adhesion, scratch resistance),
resistance to yellowing (caused by a prolonged exposure to UV rays), and resistance to heat and flame.
NANO-C for exteriors: test results
The following table summarizes the results of the accelerated test of exterior exposure using QUV Solar Eye equipment with spray system,
according to EN927/3 regulation (2016-hour exposure).
Here the standard coating cycle and the new NANO-C solution are compared
Initial opacity Final opacity Bubble formation Film cracking Chalking Adhesion Color fading Film detachment Yellowing
Standard Cycle 30 18 0 0/1 2 2 n.m 1 Δ E* 3.9
NANO-C Cycle 29 25 0 0/1 1 1 n.m 0/1 Δ E* 1.4
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WATER-BASED NANOTECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR EXTERIORS
Δ E*
Legend: 0 = Excellent 5 = Very bad
From what can be observed from the table, the cycle realized with NANO-C products gives the following advantages:
■ Longer lasting brightness of paint in the exterior
■ Stronger adhesion and elasticity
■ Stronger resistance to film yellowing
The aesthetic level of the coating cycle is in line with the best water-based products for exterior distributed on the market.
Besides, the top-coat has the following characteristics:
■ Opacity 30 gloss
■ High verticality
■ Excellent elasticity and adhesion
■ Reduced grain swelling
■ High filling
■ Excellent resistance to water penetration over short times (water-proof)
NANO-C coating cycle is particularly indicated for the coating of light stained woods.
The best results are obtained on conifer woods with white, semi-covering, top-coat effect.
In this specific case, the new proposal offers the utmost protection from visible UV rays, limiting wood yellowing.
AN IVM CHEMICALS’ BRAND

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Milesi products were born in 1947 in Italy, from Milesi spa, a company specialized in the
production of coatings, stains and primers for wood.
In 1970, Milesi spa became part of IVM, the most important multinational Group in Europe,
and among the first groups in the world in this sector. It has Subsidiaries in Italy, France, Spain,
Germany, Greece and Poland, distributing in over 70 Countries thanks to a highly specialized
Sales Network.
In 2007, IVM Chemicals originated from the merger between Milesi and the other Italian
Companies of the Group, and at the same time it was created the International Development
Division, exclusively dedicated to the distribution of Milesi products all over the world.
The project involves the building of a highly productive plant, thanks to the possibility offered
by the processing of quantities never managed before by a single plant.
IVM Chemicals plant is the largest and most modern manufacturing establishment in the
world, designed to guarantee high process standardization, the constant possibility to intervene
with tests and quality controls, the optimization of loading operations and a complete control
of raw materials and finished products.
Milesi products have been studied and developed by over 200 researchers who, in the
European Research and Development labs of the Group, work every day in constant telematic
contact for the future of wood coatings, with the most technologically advanced instruments.
Nanotechnologically developed innovative
solutions for frames
The constant attention of IVM Chemicals laboratories, in which Milesi products are
created, toward technological and scientific innovation, allowed studying the possible
applications of nanotechnology in the field of paints for wood.
Milesi NANO-C water-based products for exteriors originate from deep studies and laboratory
research.
Thanks to the nanotechnological development of particular raw materials, NANO-C
water-based products for exteriors allow controlling and delaying the inevitable deterioration
process to which the wood is subject, mainly for what concerns UV rays resistance, one of the
main causes of wood deterioration.
The specific laboratory tests done on samples painted using NANO-C technology have given
results of coating film resistance to UV rays, which are unthinkable with traditional coating
systems.
Nanotechnological water-based products for exteriors are part of Milesi NANO-C line,
which also includes:
■ Products for the coating of parquets, office furniture, kitchens and for all manufactured
items requiring extreme hardness and wearing resistance.
■ Water-based UV products
■ Fire-retardant products.
NANO-C for exteriors: products
XHT100
Water-based white primer for immersion or flow coating application.
It is characterized by excellent wrapping and pigmentation, and reduced grain swelling.
It has been formulated using special polymers which can give excellent resistance to yellowing
over time. It is possible to modify its color using Milesi Kromosystem series HMT10-90 pastes
to realize the pastel shades required by the market.
XBC100
Intermediate, water-based base-coat for immersion or flow coating application.
Main characteristics: besides the ease of use and its excellent wrapping, the product
distinguishes itself for the high filling and for its reduced grain swelling, mainly on conifer
woods.
XGC100
Neutral water-based top-coat characterized by excellent versatility in application, using
common spray systems (manual or automatic).
It gives high filling, excellent outdoor resistance and stability to light.
Water-proof: it offers the utmost resistance to water in short times, avoiding chalking on the
manufactures exposed to rain after being coated.
NANO-C for exteriors:
stained-effect coating cycles
Water-based coating cycles for manufactures positioned outdoor allow obtaining a particular
stained effect and can limit the inevitable deterioration process on exterior wood.
CYCLE 1
MANUFACTURES:
PRIMER:
BRUSHING
TOP-COAT:
CYCLE 2
MANUFACTURES:
PRIMER:
TOP-COAT:
SANDING
TOP-COAT:
CYCLE 3
MANUFACTURES:
conifer wood frames and manufactures for exteriors
XHT100 (also colored with pastes HMT10-90) Application by
immersion or flow coating
Grammage: 70-80 grs/sqm - Drying: minimum 4 hours
XGC100 (also colored with 2% color matching primer)
Manual or automatic spray application
Grammage: 250-300 grs/sqm - Drying: minimum 24 hours
conifer wood frames and manufactures for exteriors
XHT100 (also colored with pastes HMT10-90)
Application by immersion or flow coating
Grammage: 70-80 grs/sqm - Drying: minimum 4 hours
XGC100 (also colored with 2% color matching primer)
Manual or automatic spray application
Grammage: 100-125 grs/sqm - Drying: minimum 24 hours
XGC100 (also colored with 2% color matching primer)
Manual or automatic spray application
Grammage: 200-225 gr/sqm - Drying: minimum 24 hours
conifer wood frames and manufactures for exteriors
PRIMER:
XHT100 (also colored with pastes HMT10-90)
Application by immersion or flow coating
Grammage: 70-80 grs/sqm - Drying: minimum 4 hours
INTERMEDIATE COAT: XBC100
Application by flow coating
Grammage: 70-80 gr/sqm - Drying: minimum 4 hours
SANDING
TOP-COAT: XGC100 (also colored with 2% color matching primer)
Manual or automatic spray application
Grammage: 250-275 grs/sqm - Drying: minimum 24 hours