Andek Cocoon updated 061115
Target: Clean Room Environments
Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640
Email: [email protected]
N.B. This presentation is a conceptual endeavor. It does not offer implementation specifications. While thoughts expressed are ultimately true and exciting; the intent of this document is to expose you to the amazing uses of this dynamic product. Please see Andek website for the full list of products. Also, take note to the full line of Andek Cocoon products. My focus is the Cocoon line-up. I am not in the habit of chasing leprechauns; it is very satisfying to have these products provide solutions. Enjoy. Sean T. Doyle.
Andek Cocoon 560 for Surgical Clean Rooms / Lab Environments/ HAZMAT
Perfect application for: Swimming Pools Shower rooms Labs – Surgical Clean Rooms Auto Maintenance facilities Incarceration facilities! Current Project Pending: Surgical Clean Rooms in Mansourra Egypt Andek Cocoon 560 is the perfect application for “clean-room” environments. The main distinguishing attribute of Andek Cocoon 560 is its durability and bacterial resistant capabilities on an immersion constant surface. This is critical for “clean rooms” that come under constant cleaning. Andek Cocoon is has a very high abrasion resistance. Andek Cocoon 560 is also self-extinguishing. From the Andek.com website: DESCRIPTION: COCOON 560 is formulated for protection of surfaces subject to constant immersion. It has maximum surface hardness and very high abrasion resistance. COCOON 560 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building surface. Wherever it is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent waterproof skin that is adaptable to most interior surfaces. COCOON 560 is used in many situations including sludge dewatering areas, shower rooms, swimming pools, vehicle cleaning facilities, bottling plants, water cooling and recycling rooms, separators, and other areas where abrasion resistance, wash ability, moisture protection, chemical protection, fungi and bacteria resistance are important. I am available at any time to discuss the amazing uses of this compound. As you can surmise, I am excited about the uses of this unique formulation.
Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640
ANDEK COCOON 560 PRODUCT DATA SHEET Cocoon 560 Product Data.pdf
Please visit the entire Andek Cocoon Product line at link below……. http://andek.com/AProducts/ProductsCocoon/CocoonSelection.html Andek Cocoon is a small part of what the Andek Corporation brings to market. Please see what I consider to be the War horses of Andek. The Concrete and Steel Corrosion Products.
The other War Horses of Andek Andek Cocoon is my baby but these products are incredibly important to address the Evil twins of Steel and Concrete. PolarPrime 21 is a primer used for steel applications. Can tolerate some surface rust but must have grease removed. Surface prepared. Encapsule Super is a base coating to be applied over PolarPrime 21 for a very good barrier against corrosion. “Puts metal to Sleep”. Wearcoat or 66/44 can be applied over Encapsule Super. Steel or Concrete. Aim#1 – Polyurethane material with Barium Sulfate & micaceous iron oxide. Barium Sulfate is the most water repellant material on earth. X-Rays can’t pass through. Concrete. Wearcoat 66 – “Non-skid” coating for surfaces.
In many cases Andek products considerably exceed the minimum requirements for building code compliance. Andek products have been tested by many independent and government agencies including Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, U.S. Labs, N.A.V.S.E.S., S.W.R.I., D.S.E.T., Omega Point, etc. Any test certification is available online or may be emailed directly to the appropriate code officials.
Current Active/Pending /Completed Industries Egypt – Surgical Clean Rooms Perth, Australia – Lamp Production Baku, Azerbaijan - Artificial Lake Bed Raleigh, North Carolina – Hyperbaric Chambers University of Southern California – Surgical Rooms Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Corrosion Control Marine Italy, Texas- Tyson Foods Activities: Lead Remediation Asbestos Encapsulation Natatoriums Liquid/Gas Containment Emergency Response / Hazmat Vans Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Food Manufacturing (Cocoon 76234) USDA/FDA Approved
The Cocoon Story - The Beginning, the reality, the possibilities! At the end of World War I in November of 1918 The U.S. military complex began to come home. Warships, tanks and airplanes sat in storage. While in hindsight technological advances would have made most of the equipment obsolete, what was startling was the abject deterioration of the hardware.
Beginning in 1931 after Japanese aggression towards China, the United States military complex began to rebuild. Between 1931 and 1939 a small majority of the military complex was manufactured. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the Unites States went into hyper manufacturing of armament.
However, a lesson was learned. We needed to preserve the immense investment in the military complex. A compound was developed that we now know as Cocoon.
Cocoon is an extraordinary, liquid polymer coating that sprays cobweb-like filaments that form a tough, waterproof, flexible, monolithic membrane that will conform to any surface.
Cocoon coatings form a monolithic seal highly resistant to impact and abrasion. Cocoon will maintain its integrity despite movement at pipe and duct penetrations or expansion and contraction between walls and ceilings. Anywhere there is an artifact that needs preserving, any structure that needs waterproof, weatherproof , environmental adjutant protective sealing could all be cost effectively and easily sealed and protected using ~ Cocoon.
In summary, when War broke out along the 38th parallel bisecting Korea on June 25, 1950. The United States was able to "unwrap" all of the hardware that had been preserved with Cocoon. This afforded the United States and immense head start on war preparation and immeasurable cost savings.
Andek Corporation obtained the rights to Cocoon in 1973 and we are proud to bring this amazing compound to the ever expanding U.S. marketplace in need of innovative solutions.
Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640
List of well-known clients with various needs. Merck, Sharp & Dohme, West Point, PA. Sterile products Building: walls and
ceiling for use as a return air plenum.
Wm.H.Rorer Co., Sanford, N.C.: sealing of 3 foot opening between the masonry walls and corrugated metal deck rather than construct drywall which would not have maintained the seal.
Hoffmann LaRoche, Inc., Totowa, N.J. Antibiotic Facility: and ceilings of production area and sealing of common within the plant to prevent cross contamination.
Wyeth Laboratories, Marietta, PA Rabies Vaccine Building: ceilings. Hoffmann LaRoche,Inc., Nutley, N..J. Animal Research Laboratory: walls and
ceilings. DuPont Experimental Station, Wilmington, DE Containment Room: walls and
ceiling. General Electric, Burkville, AL. Phosgene Gas interior and exterior metal
surfaces against gas Facility: seal leakage. Merck & Co. ,Rahway, N.J. Animal Facility: walls and ceiling of Cage Wash
Area. Jersey Central Power & Light, Morristown, N.J. Deionized Water Tank: foam glass
walls and concrete floor. FDA, Beltsville, MD MODULE 1: interior sheet rock ceilings of animal research
facility Penn State University, University Park, PA. Wiley Lab: biological containment
seal over painted block, structural glazed tile, metal panels and sheet rock.
Franklin Mushroom Farms, North Franklin, CT. Sterilization Rooms: seal
interior block partition walls to prevent cross contamination. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Plum Island Disease Greenport, N.Y. Temporary
interior containment walls sections of building during expansion. Emerald Lakes Community, Hazelton, PA. Central Swimming Pool: seal wood plank
ceiling over indoor swimming pool.
April 23, 2009
GREEN TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE
Green Technology in Construction Waterproofing
Better living through green chemistry has been integrated into every aspect of Andek
Corporation's approach to problem-solving, material selection, product design, and distribution
operations since the 1970's. The principle of using low toxicity materials began when most
waterproof coatings manufacturers were using asbestos, lead,mercury, and many toxic
chemicals as ingredients. Andek Corporation implemented "green chemistry" guidelines in
formulation design as part of a corporate culture to integrate sustainable technology with
environmental responsibility.
Waterproof coatings in their earliest forms had very high volatile organic compound (V.O.C.)
contents. This often consisted of the majority of the volume of the product and was essential
to get the coating to a viscosity low enough for application. Andek Corporation realized that
incorporating vast quantities of ingredients designed to be released into the air was not just
unhealthy but was wastefu l. The goal of formulating high solids, low emission products was
tied to the concept that, just as trees emit turpentine, isoprene, and other volatile organic
compounds into the air, a waterproof coating should emit no more V.O.C.s than a tree during
its lifetime.
Durability is, of course, one of the most important ingredients of sustainabil ity. This is central
to the core of green chemistry.
Andek Corporation has utilized polymeric technology that incorporates hydrophobic
molecular design into a stable geometry that anchors into a sub- strate through crosslinking.
This is the process that was first discovered by adding sulfur to natural rubber latex to make
very effective waterproof clothing. This essential durability
prevents waste by increasing the lifespan of the product to extend the period of protection of
the substrate.
Energy conservation is an important function of any construction material. Every effort has
been made by Andek Corporation to formulate products that control energy transmission
through the building envelope. Some of these products reflect heat by either reflection or
reduce thermal shock by endothermic reaction. Also important is the use of low energy
demand manufacturing processes to reduce the carbon footprint of production.
Efficient distribution of material using local sources of supply is essential to maintain the
sustainability of any operation. Knowledge of local building styles and codes, together with
climatic and environmental considerations, is extremely important . Andek Corporation has
built a network of technical field representatives that can offer specialized advice through their
extensive knowledge of both their area of expertise and familiarity with specifications for the
use of Andek products. Many people rely on the insight and innovation of this team to provide
durable, long-lasting waterproofing products using sensible green technology. Andek
Corporation is fully committed to incorporating green chemistry into all research and
development, creating breakthrough products of the future for construction waterproofing and
building preservation.
Neil Shearer
Chief Chemist
Andek Corporation
The amazing sprayable polymer coating that protects, seals and waterproofs
Cocoon coatings have their origin immediately following the Second World War. Millions of square meters of United States Naval warships and airplanes were successfully coated and “mothballed” with Cocoon for future use. Through continuous research & development, Cocoon’s permanent waterproofing, gas seal and protective qualities have been enhanced and refined.
COCOON is a revolutionary, high-quality, sprayable liquid polymer coating. No other product has Cocoon’s unique qualities. It sprays a cobweb-like filament that forms a permanent, tough, seamless, waterproof, very durable coating that can be applied to almost all materials. Cocoon creates a waterproof and vapor-proof barrier that is able to stretch 2.5 times the original size, and return to its original form.
Cocoon Protects • Tough, very durable, weatherproof, seamless coating that is highly resistant to impact and abrasion. • Sunlight, rain, wind and marine atmospheres have minimal effect on Cocoon. Provides a very high UV-resistance barrier. • Resists all forms of corrosion and prevents surface deterioration caused by acids, fats, salt solutions, alcohol, greases and fungi, and most industrial chemicals. • Resistant at ambient temperatures to most strengths of common alkalis or mineral acids. • Cocoon can stretch to 2.5 times its original size, and return to its original form. The extreme elasticity of Cocoon permits the coating to stretch and shrink with changing temperatures, and assures that the coating is not damaged or torn. • Will not support combustion. When exposed to a flame, Cocoon will not ignite and will protect combustible substrates from the spread of flames.
Cocoon Seals and Waterproofs • Cocoon has the unique ability to bridge openings around penetrations of any size or shape. • Forms a waterproof and vapor-proof barrier in both low and high temperature environments. Water vapor transmission is virtually zero. • Can be applied to interior and exterior structures to protect against the penetration of water, dust, gas and oil. • The tough, flexible web structure ensures the efficient and effective sealing of walls, including wall penetrations, regardless of changes in substrate. • Perfect for sealing against incoming and outgoing moisture, air and gases.
Oklahoma City Zoo Oklahoma City , OK USA
Aesthetic and Maintenance Features: • Beautiful, high quality coating available in virtually any color. • Long lasting color durability. • Ease of modification or repair: Cocoon readily accepts top- coating since the new coat softens the old and “bites” in. • Ease of maintenance: Cocoon is extremely washable and will withstand repeated scrubbing with strong detergents, sterilizing solutions or high pressure washers.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Plainsboro, NJ USA
Merck West Point, PA USA
Connaught Labs Toronto, Canada
Cocoon’s Web-like strands • Unique web-like strands allows the applicator to form a seamless, durable, flexible, permanent membrane over gaps, ensuring a perfect bridging and seal between various building materials. • Permits the sealing of machinery and equipment, pipe and duct penetrations, and the gas and airtight sealing of any room or structure. • Maintains integrity of seals at pipe penetrations, where expansion and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress.
Cocoon’s web-like strands during application
Cocoon uses: Mothballing • Objects are protected with a weather-proof, tough and seamless Cocoon ‘skin’, which is hermetically sealed against moisture and dust. Within this “cocoon”, the relative humidity is kept at approximately 40%, which prevents the formation of mold and corrosion. • Peel off “version”: Temporarily protects or conserves various installations. Ability to be sprayed on and easily peeled off without damaging the materials underneath.
Before and after images of US Navy Missile Battery. Image on right shows the Missile Battery totally encapsulated with Cocoon.
Cocoon use: Operating Theatres, Clean Rooms and Laboratories
• Cocoon creates a tough, flexible seal and is able to maintain both positive and negative pressures to prevent cross contamination. • By using the unique Cocoon system the applicator can create a hermetically sealed hygienic environment. • Cocoon is perfect for sealing against other incoming and outgoing moisture, air and gasses. • Eliminates surface porosity, joints and cracks where bacteria or spores can lodge and develop and is extremely resistant to fungi or bacteria.
Other Cocoon uses:
• Gas seal coating in hospital hyperbaric suites and tobacco fumigation warehouses. • Hermitically sealing of ammunition crates, components used for oil and gas drilling. • Used on all exterior masonry surfaces, including roofing, to effectively waterproof and seal against moisture penetration. • Used for interior applications such as dust free areas, shower rooms, brewery fermentation rooms and bottling plants, hospital scrub rooms, swimming pools, and other areas where abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical protection, fungi and bacteria resistance is important.
Other Cocoon uses:
• Used in environmental control systems to seal plenum chambers and ducts against air loss. • Has been used extensively on promenade decks, traffic bearing roof decks and mechanical room floors where its excellent abrasion, waterproofing and durability features are important.
Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA USA
U.S. Dept of Agriculture Plum Island Disease Control Greenport,NY USA
Hoffman LaRoche Nutley, PA USA
The World of Cocoon
Beginning of a spray application demo at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Note the formation of web structure. (February 2015)
The U.S.Capitol Railway Tunnels protected from chemical infiltration since 1960 with Cocoon.
Barnegat Lighthouse preserved with Cocoon clear coating.
Another bad day at the boatyard.
Surgical Clean Room: Walls and ceiling coated with Cocoon non-permeable membrane.
I'm guessing there will be no boating today. Should have used Cocoon instead of shrink wrap.
Swimming with stuff falling from the ceiling is no fun! Cocoon applied to the ceiling suspension system and panels.
Most likely a very expensive ship's propeller preserved against corrosion while in dry-dock with Cocoon.
The money shot! Preserving America's military complex since 1945••.•••
Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640 Email: [email protected]