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| Self-cleaning effect of ShineOn SCF Technologies A/S has successfully completed the first test that shows ShineOn, the company's new self-cleaning product for windows, is just as effective as a product applied in the factory. No approved standards are currently available to evaluate the performance of self-cleaning products. However, an EU project has proposed a self-cleaning test procedure, which SCF Technologies implemented. The results showed that ShineOn is self-cleaning according to the definition proposed by the EU project (> 85%), with a self-cleaning value of 90 ± 5%. It also documented ShineOn's claims to be a photocatalytic coating with a dual cleaning mechanism. According to the test, ShineOn degrades around 25% of dirt by photocatalytic action. The remaining dirt is washed off by rain. Pilkington Activ, which has a self-cleaning coating applied in the factory, was also tested according to the draft procedure. The coating showed a self-cleaning value similar to ShineOn of 91 ± 3% and its photocatalytic properties degrades around 27% of dirt. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |