Industrial Innovations

 Water Borne Paint Coatings for Metals

The process: 1. Eliminates the use of organic solvents, which are injurious to health 2. Reduces cost of production 3. Forum from fire hazards 4. Suitable for application on noise surfaces. Based on the knowledge a rust converting primer has been developed which helps protection of metals from various corrosive environments.

Area: Engineering Sciences

Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Benefits: The coating material replaces usage of harmful organic solvents with water and reduces production cost.

Implementing institute: National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Govt. of India

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