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High-build epoxy cargo hold coating — long-term maintenance reduction for bulkers

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Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) was founded in May 1917 as Chugoku Chemical Industry Limited Partnership, initially manufacturing hull coatings. The company was reorganized as Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. in May 1923.
EPOVEX 550 is an epoxy finish coating, categorized as a high-build product within CMP's marine coatings range. It is part of a broader selection of epoxy coatings offered by CMP, which also includes products for anti-corrosive protection, tank linings, and primers.
EPOVEX 550 is designed as a finish coat for epoxy systems on steel ships, bridges, and other steel structures, providing a durable and protective layer.

Model	Type	Application	Key Feature
EPOVEX 550	Epoxy finish coating	Steel ships, bridges, steel structures	High-build
EPICON FINISH HB	Epoxy/Polyamide finish coat	Steel ships, bridges, steel structures	High-build, part of EPICON FINISH HB EX system
BANNOH 500	Pure epoxy resin	Multi-purpose primer for most areas of ship	Excellent physical properties, good adhesion, flexibility, resistance to seawater and cathodic protection
PERMAX 3000-S	High build coating (epoxy resin and polyamide resin with glass flake)	Anti-corrosive, chemical, seawater, oil, alkali, and weak acid resistance	Can be applied 300-500 micron thickness per coat

Sources: cmp.co.jp; cmpprotectivecoating.com; cmp-chugoku.com; cmp.co.jp; chugoku.co.id

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^W  P  C  S
 │  │  │  └── Model: EPOVEX 550
 │  │  └───── Make: Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP)
 │  └──────── Equipment: Paints & Marine Coatings
 └─────────── System: Deck & Engine Branded Stores