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Table 1 Main characteristics of examined façade coatings

From: Value of information analysis for assessing risks and benefits of nanotechnology innovation

 

Nano—TiO2

Pigment—TiO2

Application field

Outdoor

Outdoor

Lifetime (years)

27

20

 

Composition [% weight]

TiO2, pigment-grade

13.58

16.58

Silicone defoamer

10.97

10.97

Styrene/acrylic copolymer

14.62

14.62

Calcium carbonate (filler)

31.75

31.75

Talcum (filler)

6.58

6.58

Further ingredients

5.20

5.20

Water

11.3

14.3

  1. The main characteristics of the two compared façade coatings are reported to check composition’s differences. Presented amounts are related to the percentage of weight for the different components of the paint