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Single-pack silicone foul-release — advanced silicone elastomer, super water-repelling

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ECOLOSILK AXEL is part of Nippon Paint Marine's ECOLOSILK series, a line of biocide-free antifouling paints based on silicone elastomer technology. The broader ECOLOSILK range has been in development for some time, with Nippon Paint Marine having a long history in marine coatings dating back to the 1880s and introducing its first tin-free self-polishing copolymer antifouling paint, ECOLOFLEX, earlier in its history.
ECOLOSILK AXEL is specifically designed as a one-component silicone foul release coating for propellers, distinguishing it from other hull coatings in Nippon Paint Marine's portfolio. In contrast, other antifouling systems like A-LF-SEA and FASTAR are primarily developed for ship hulls.
ECOLOSILK AXEL's primary strength lies in its biocide-free formulation, utilizing silicone elastomer technology to create a super water-repelling surface that prevents marine organisms from settling on propellers. This results in low frictional resistance, enhanced fuel efficiency, and stable, long-term antifouling performance, while also being environmentally responsible.

Model	Biocide-Free	Application Area	Coating Type	Typical Dry Film Thickness (μm)	Volume Solids (%)
ECOLOSILK AXEL	Yes	Propellers	Silicone Elastomer (Single Pack)	150	78 ± 2%
ECOLOSILK	Yes	High speed / high activity ships (hull)	Silicone Elastomer (Three Packs)	150	72 ± 2%
A-LF-SEA 250	No (Copper Silyl Acrylate Copolymer)	Underwater Hull	Self-Polishing Antifouling	N/A	N/A
FASTAR XI & XII	No (Nanodomain technology with biocides)	Underwater Hull	Self-Polishing Antifouling with Hydrogel	260 (containership vertical sides)	N/A

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 │  │  │  └── Model: ECOLOSILK AXEL
 │  │  └───── Make: Nippon Paint Marine
 │  └──────── Equipment: Paints & Marine Coatings
 └─────────── System: Deck & Engine Branded Stores