OLYMPIC
TBT-free antifouling
The HEMPEL Group’s Head Office:
HEMPEL A/S
Lundtoftevej 150
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Tel: +45 45 93 38 00
Fax: +45 45 88 55 18
Use anti-fouling products safely.
E-mail: marine@[Link] Always read the label and product
[Link] information before use.
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OLYMPIC is an economical, self-polishing
2003-compliant TBT-free antifouling. This
revolutionary paint contains fibres that
OLYMPIC
provide efficient mechanical strength and
improve polishing control. OLYMPIC thus
– an economical
ensures optimum protection under normal
fouling conditions. OLYMPIC can be
specified for up to 36 months.
Fibre technology Overcoating
HEMPEL maintains a constant focus on new technologies, OLYMPIC products make it possible to apply repeated
not least to ensure full compliance with the demands of coatings without having to use a tie coat. It is also possible
future legislation. The fibre technology used in OLYMPIC to use OLYMPIC products for overcoating. They are
antifouling is a result of ongoing research and development compatible with most brands of TBT-based antifouling,
work and HEMPEL holds a worldwide patent for this and all other HEMPEL TBT-free antifouling systems
unique solution. (including GLOBIC and OCEANIC). A tie coat is not necessary
Incorporating special fibres into rosin-based antifoulings when overcoating using OLYMPIC. This is a major advantage
enables us to add greater amounts of rosin, thus improving compared with TBT-free antifouling systems supplied by
the level of polishing control. This means that HEMPEL other manufacturers, as some products require such a tie
can provide products with a range of different polishing coat to avoid absorption of binder and active ingredients
rates. into the old antifouling system. OLYMPIC can be specified
for up to 36 months.
Controlled polishing
Due to their efficient self-polishing properties, OLYMPIC Will comply with IMO resolution
antifouling products do not build up an excessive leached In October 2001, the International Maritime Organization
matrix. The OLYMPIC range of antifouling products complies (IMO) adopted a resolution making it illegal to apply or
fully with the new regulations introduced in 2003. These re-apply antifouling paints that contain TBT or other
products are also designed to provide a versatile range of organotin compounds. When this resolution comes into
answers to the different needs of modern vessels. They effect, the OLYMPIC range of antifouling products will be fully
are suitable for use in all common combinations of vessel compliant.
speed and types of operation.
solution
Better operating figures Further information and full documentation
With the OLYMPIC range of products, HEMPEL has created OLYMPIC antifouling belongs to a new generation of 2003-
a self-polishing antifouling that can be applied over existing compliant, self-polishing products. The technology behind
HEMPEL antifoulings and all commonly known TBT-based these products is greatly improved compared with other
antifoulings. This makes OLYMPIC the perfect choice for TBT-free antifoulings.
discerning users. The self-polishing properties provide a
smooth surface when the vessel is in operation. OLYMPIC OLYMPIC antifouling products provide efficient fouling
products are easy to apply, and do not need a tie coat protection for ships operating at different speeds and
when recoating is necessary. All these factors contribute levels of activity and with average
to significant savings. dry-docking intervals.
Further information and
Specifications full documentation of
OLYMPIC can be specified for up to 36 months service the new generation of
time. 2003-compliant antifouling
products are available at
Paint consumption [Link].
When selecting an antifouling system for a particular vessel,
it is important to compare volume solids. The many new
TBT-free antifoulings currently available are based on
different technologies. This means they have different
volume solids. An easy way to compare prices is to use
this formula:
Price
= Price for 100% dry paint
Volume solids %
