Tekon Universal Sciences, Inc.

TEKON B IS COMPOSED OF ENVICOAT 

The Envicoat product was tested by a major full service independent test laboratory (test date available on request) with offices in Los Angeles , San Francisco and Anaheim , to several test standards, including American Standardized Testing Methods (ASTM), as follows:

1. Surface Protection Characteristics : Aluminum and titanium sheet materials were coated with three applications of Envicoat product and allowed to set for 12 hours. The sheet material surfaces were also treated with an anodized finish, a Kynar base paint and one was untreated prior to the Envicoat coating being applied. The coated surfaces were then sprayed with nondiluted aircraft engine fuel, hydraulic fluid and engine oil. The material sat for 48 hours then wiped clean. One sample was subjected to an abrasive rub before the fuel, fluid and oil were applied.

Results: It was observed that the samples coated with the Envicoat product had less color variation and were easier to clean than the noncoated samples. It was also noted that residual oils were not present on the treated samples. On the samples used for the abrasive test, the samples did appear slightly darker than the other coated samples but were easier to clean than the untreated samples. The untreated samples in all cases were darker in color and difficult to clean

2. ASTM G-53-84, Accelerated Weathering: Two samples each of metallic coated glass and silicon setting blocks were coated with the Envicoat product. One sample of each was then exposed to light and condensation conditions using a Model DMC-R Atlas Weatherometer for various times and temperatures over one week, or a total of 168 hours in the Weatherometer.

Results: Neither sample showed any variation from the coated non-tested samples.

Two samples of an aluminum extrusion were coated with two coats of Envicoat product and two samples were coated with three coats of Envicoat product. One sample was left uncoated. All samples were tested for 96 hours using a 5% by weight concentration of salt spray at 95 degrees F.

Results: Envicoat coated samples showed no visual effects and wiped clean after a clean water rinse.  The uncoated sample had an accumulation of discoloration at the edge of the extrusion.

Two samples each of granite, limestone and reflective glass were coated with two coats of Envicoat product. One set of samples was set at a 45-degree angle to the ground and left exposed to the Southern California environment for 2376 hours from November through February. The other set of samples were set at a 90 degree angle to the ground and exposed to the same conditions and were further exposed to water, wind and a splattering of oil every 15 minutes for a total test time of 1488 hours from November through January. Uncoated samples were also exposed to the same conditions.

 Results:  All samples coated with the Envicoat product showed no change in appearance and were easy to clean.  The uncoated glass sample had no change in color but was difficult to clean.  The uncoated granite and limestone had discoloration at the edges and were very difficult to clean.  The limestone could not be totally cleaned.

The leading manufacturer of mirrored bath cabinets tested three best candidates for sealing against black spotting using American Standardized Testing Methods (ASTM) humidity and salt spray protocol.

Results: No.3 had large black blotch in the center and black edges.  No.2 had spots throughout as well as edges.  No.1 (Tekon^TM) treated was spotless.  It appears that the ultra-hydrophobic surface forms large beads that cannot penetrate the exposed silver along the edge or pinpointed leaks in the backing.  Whether it is salt, "hard", base or acidic water doesn't matter because it remains isolated from the surface.  Tekon A also transforms glass surface chemically, blocking access to oxygen, and thereby excluding hydrolysis.

The leading manufacturer of bath enclosures life tested Tekon^TM. On one of the doors, we coated the anodized aluminum fame, vinyl seal and glass. The other door remained uncoated. For six weeks the FRP enclosure and doors were blasted with steam generated cycles to simulate 6.3 years of use.

 Results:  The uncoated glass was permanently stained with stage 1 corrosion.  The anodized aluminum was corroded with pits.  The vinyl was faded, requiring acid cleaning.  The Tekon^TM door was as good as new after only wiping with a cotton cloth.  Glass was spotless; aluminum was spotless; vinyl was spotless.  They have provided a written report and are preparing to coat all shower doors with Tekon^TM.

After six years, Long Beach Transit (LBT)coach windows corroded severely and required replacement. Available sealing coatings were tested. The Tekon^TM products were applied to LBT glass and polycarbonate (PC) bus windows and subjected to 4 months of normal weather and driving conditions. Each month the windows were evaluated and cleaned. The test using the Tekon^TM products was compared with other tested solutions such as, waxing and washing with various other cleaning solutions.

 Results: Other solutions simply did not work.  Water spotting returned within hours or days.  One solution lasted for about two weeks before the spots returned on the glass and could not be cleaned sufficiently to prevent the quick return of water spots.  PC windows could not be restored.