Variation of UV resistance and film property based on crosslinking types of FEVE layer coated over PVDF layer

This study describes the effect of crosslinking types on chemical and physical properties and UV resistance of fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) layer over poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) in coil-coating. Hexamethoxymeth-ylmelamine (HMMM) of melamine type and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) of isocyanate type were used respectively as crosslinkers of high gloss and transparent FEVE layer on the PVDF coating layer. The evaluation of physical property and UV (UV-B) resistance was processed within ASTM standards. Urethane-reaction group using HDI showed relatively much better stability against UV (UV-B) than melamine reaction group of HMMM, while some physical and chemical resistances were found to be weaker. Also, in spite of the same melamine reaction group, the U V resistance was varied according to the ratio of HMMM cross-linker. From this study, it is expected to enhance weatherability as well as minimize the film deterioration from UV through optimizing crosslinking reaction in FEVE/PVDF double layer coating as a building exterior application.