Paints and varnishes

The Paints and Varnishes Division at IRFAQ places its expert knowledge and specialized equipment at your service. Many players in this sector call on IRFAQ’s know-how to perform tests and develop specific formulations such as:

Tests on paints and varnishes:

Determination of complete drying time (ASTM 5895)
Determination of through-dry state and through-dry time (NF EN ISO 9117-1:2009)
Adhesion test on specific supports in accordance with the cross-cut tests (PR NF EN ISO 2409:2010)
Sag resistance test (ASTM D 4400)
Comparison of contrast ratio (hiding power) of paint (NF EN ISO 2814:2006)
Determination of spreading rate (NF T30-073:1989)
Rapid deformation (impact resistance) test (NF EN ISO 6272-2:2002)
Wet scrub resistance assessment and cleanability of coating (EN ISO 11998:2006)
Determination of formaldehyde in indoor air (ISO 16000-3)
In cooperation with partners:
Determination of VOC emissions (ISO 16000-9) – test chamber method (in accordance with order of May 13, 2011)

Formulation

Paints :
All types including special formulations:

Low VOC paints
Paints for temporary road markings
Photo-luminescent paints (various colors): general safety, night-time visibility
Photo-reflecting paints: for road safety use
Inks and paints with chemical marker or reagent to guarantee origin of marking (guarantee of origin)

Inks :

Cosmetic inks (ephemeral tattoo)
Marker inks

Photo-luminescent varnishes, chalks and textile inks: safety, nautical marker,…

High performance eco-friendly special solvents for tags and graffiti removal, etc. on many different substrates (road signs, concrete façades, metal supports…)

Irfaq’s fields of expertise cover various sectors of specialty chemistry including:
nutraceuticals and nutricosmetics, cosmetics, performance assessment tests, reverse engineering.

Your contact

Cédric POULENARD
Phone:
+33 5 49 61 51 48