Andek Cocoon Summary Document

Neil Shearer – Chief Chemist Andek Corporation, “Once upon a time, Sean… Mammals beat Dinosaurs.”

Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640

Email: Solutions0811@gmail.com

N.B. This presentation is a conceptual endeavor. It does not offer implementation specifications. While thoughts expressed are ultimately true and exciting; the intent of this document is to expose you to the amazing uses of this dynamic product. Please see Andek website for the full list of products. Also, take note to the full line of Andek Cocoon products. My focus is the Cocoon line-up. I am not in the habit of chasing leprechauns; it is very satisfying to have these products provide solutions. Enjoy. Sean T. Doyle.

The Cocoon Story - The Beginning, the reality, the possibilities! At the end of World War I in November of 1918 The U.S. military complex began to come home. Warships, tanks and airplanes sat in storage. While in hindsight technological advances would have made most of the equipment obsolete, what was startling was the abject deterioration of the hardware.

Beginning in 1931 after Japanese aggression towards China, the United States military complex began to rebuild. Between 1931 and 1939 a small majority of the military complex was manufactured. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the Unites States went into hyper manufacturing of armament.

However, a lesson was learned. We needed to preserve the immense investment in the military complex. A compound was developed that we now know as Cocoon.

Cocoon is an extraordinary, liquid polymer coating that sprays cobweb-like filaments that form a tough, waterproof, flexible, monolithic membrane that will conform to any surface.

Cocoon coatings form a monolithic seal highly resistant to impact and abrasion. Cocoon will maintain its integrity despite movement at pipe and duct penetrations or expansion and contraction between walls and ceilings. Anywhere there is an artifact that needs preserving, any structure that needs waterproof, weatherproof , environmental adjutant protective sealing could all be cost effectively and easily sealed and protected using ~ Cocoon.

In summary, when War broke out along the 38th parallel bisecting Korea on June 25, 1950. The United States was able to "unwrap" all of the hardware that had been preserved with Cocoon. This afforded the United States and immense head start on war preparation and immeasurable cost savings.

Andek Corporation obtained the rights to Cocoon in 1973 and we are proud to bring this amazing compound to the ever expanding U.S. marketplace in need of innovative solutions.

The Andek Cocoon Family

*** Product Data & MSDS are available at www.ANDEK.COM***

Cocoon 111 – This the original compound develop for use in preserving the U.S. Military fleet. For all intents and purposes it replaces “shrink wrap”. Like all Andek Cocoon products it is most importantly: Non-Toxic Non-Flammable Non-Permeable Non-Contributory Users: any business looking to coat and protect against moisture, dust and sunlight. Cocoon 501 – COCOON 501 is formulated for exterior surfacing of masonry, plywood, steel, etc. COCOON 501 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building surface. Wherever it is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent waterproof skin that is adaptable to most surfaces. COCOON 501 seals against moisture, gases, corrosion, and particulates, and maintains excellent low temperature flexibility.

O u t s t a n d i n g F e a t u r e s o f 5 0 1 :

• Highly efficient seal for interior applications such as dust-free areas, shower rooms, brewery fermentation rooms and bottling plants, hospital scrub rooms, and natatoriums

• Provides abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical resistance, and bacteria resistance

• Resists corrosion and surface deterioration caused by acids, oils, fats, greases, and fungi

• Maintains an effective gas seal coating in controlled atmosphere storage, hyperbaric suites, and fumigation warehouses

• Effectively seals plenum chambers and ducts in environmental control systems against air loss

• Bridging characteristics provide a permanent seal around lights, filters, pipe and duct penetrations, and at all ceiling and wall joints.

Cocoon 550 – is formulated for protection of exterior surfaces subject to mechanical stresses, impact, and harsh climatic conditions. COCOON 550 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building surface. Wherever it is sprayed, COCOON 550 will form a tough, flexible, waterproof skin that will withstand the extremes of temperature, thermal shock, differential substrate movement, and impingement. COCOON 550 is used extensively on promenade decks, traffic bearing roof decks and mechanical room floors where excellent abrasion, waterproof, scruffing and traction enhancement properties are important.

O u t s t a n d i n g F e a t u r e s :

• Excellent protection to exterior surfaces, including roofing and structural decks, to effectively waterproof and seal against moisture presentation

• Tested by Factory Mutual for combustibility and found to be a fire retardant coating that will inhibit the progress of combustion

• Cocoon has been in practical architectural use for over fifty years • Approved by the Board of Standards and Appeals of New York City (795-

57-SM) for use as a roof covering on hospitals, schools, institutions, commercial and industrial buildings

• Unaffected by intermittent exposure to dilute solutions of alkalies including sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and ammonium hydroxide

• Resistant to exposure to most strengths of mineral acids at ambient temperatures and to all concentrations of salt solutions, alcohols, and greases

• Weathering characteristics permit the use of many different pigments and pigment blends to produce a wide variety of colors possessing excellent stability

• Chemical structure permits infinite touch-up and recoating window (new Cocoon coat softens the old coat and “bites in” to offer provision for future maintenance work)

Cocoon 560 is formulated for protection of surfaces subject to constant immersion. It has maxi-mum surface hardness and very high abrasion resistance. COCOON 560 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building surface. Wherever it is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent waterproof skin that is adaptable to most interior surfaces. COCOON 560 is used in many situations including sludge dewatering areas, shower rooms, swimming pools, vehicle cleaning facilities and other areas where abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical protection are important.

O u t s t a n d i n g F e a t u r e s :

• Attractive, jointless, hygienic seal that is highly resistant to impact and abrasion

• Maintains an effective seal against water and water-borne contaminants including chemical treatments and enzymes

• Maintains integrity of seals at pipe and duct penetrations, where expansion and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress

• Resists abrasion from entrained solids of turbid waters in dynamic flow situations

• Low surface tension reduces drag coefficient at the surface/liquid interface • Architectural colors available that maintain stability and definition in

chemical environments.

Cocoon 72634 is formulated for protection of surfaces subject to incidental foodstuff contact according to the definitions of U.S.D.A. (F.D.A.) requirements. It has maximum surface hardness and very high abrasion resistance. COCOON 72634 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building surface. Wherever it is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent waterproof skin that is adaptable to most interior surfaces. COCOON 72634 is used in many situations including food processing and packaging facilities, cooling and blast freezers, nitrogen atmosphere storage, bottling plants, water cooling and recycling rooms, separators, and other areas where abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical protection are important.

O u t s t a n d i n g F e a t u r e s : 7 2 6 3 4

• Attractive, jointless, hygienic seal that is highly resistant to impact and abrasion

• May be used in livestock situations where resistance to physical damage, blood, fecal matter, and biological fluids is essential

• Maintains an effective seal against water and water-borne contaminants including chemical treatments and enzymes

• Maintains integrity of seals at pipe and duct penetrations, where expansion and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress

• Resists abrasion from entrained solids of turbid waters in dynamic flow situations

• Meets the requirements of U.S.D.A. (F.D.A.) for incidental food contact and is approved for these uses

• Low surface tension reduces drag coefficient at the surface/liquid interface • Architectural colors available that maintain stability and definition in

aggressive environments

Vital Products to most Andek Cocoon projects:

COCOON VINYL BOND B is an adhesion promoter and prime coat for the Cocoon series of products. COCOON VINYL BOND B is an adhesive resin solution which can be sprayed onto any clean, dry building surface where it will rapidly condition the surface to accept the appropriate Cocoon coating. COCOON VINYL BOND B may be used over gypsum board, wood, masonry, concrete and metal surfaces.

COCOON WEBBING AGENT is a resin solution that is a reinforcing additive. COCOON WEBBING AGENT, when mixed with any Cocoon coating, is used to form a bridge over openings. A properly sprayed coat of COCOON WEBBING AGENT will result in a fine, dry, cobweb-like filament which will not break of its own weight. COCOON WEBBING AGENT forms part of the Cocoon range of products that have diverse uses for architectural and industrial coatings applications in waterproofing and air sealing. Cocoon has been in continual use for over 50 years.

COCOON CLEANING SOLVENT is a blend of solvents specially formulated for cleaning equipment used for spraying or otherwise applying the Cocoon series of products. COCOON CLEANING SOLVENT may also be used to adjust the viscosity of the Cocoon coatings for application purposes.

The Cocoon Story - The Beginning, the reality, the possibilities! At the end of World War I in November of 1918 The U.S. military complex began to come home. Warships, tanks and airplanes sat in storage. While in hindsight technological advances would have made most of the equipment obsolete, what was startling was the abject deterioration of the hardware.

Beginning in 1931 after Japanese aggression towards China, the United States military complex began to rebuild. Between 1931 and 1939 a small majority of the military complex was manufactured. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the Unites States went into hyper manufacturing of armament.

However, a lesson was learned. We needed to preserve the immense investment in the military complex. A compound was developed that we now know as Cocoon.

Cocoon is an extraordinary, liquid polymer coating that sprays cobweb-like filaments that form a tough, waterproof, flexible, monolithic membrane that will conform to any surface.

Cocoon coatings form a monolithic seal highly resistant to impact and abrasion. Cocoon will maintain its integrity despite movement at pipe and duct penetrations or expansion and contraction between walls and ceilings. Anywhere there is an artifact that needs preserving, any structure that needs waterproof, weatherproof , environmental adjutant protective sealing could all be cost effectively and easily sealed and protected using ~ Cocoon.

In summary, when War broke out along the 38th parallel bisecting Korea on June 25, 1950. The United States was able to "unwrap" all of the hardware that had been preserved with Cocoon. This afforded the United States and immense head start on war preparation and immeasurable cost savings.

Andek Corporation obtained the rights to Cocoon in 1973 and we are proud to bring this amazing compound to the ever expanding U.S. marketplace in need of innovative solutions.

The other War Horses of Andek Andek Cocoon is my baby but these products are incredibly important to address the Evil twins of Steel and Concrete. PolarPrime 21 is a primer used for steel applications. Can tolerate some surface rust but must have grease removed. Surface prepared. Encapsule Super is a base coating to be applied over PolarPrime 21 for a very good barrier against corrosion. “Puts metal to Sleep”. Wearcoat or 66/44 can be applied over Encapsule Super. Steel or Concrete. Aim#1 – Polyurethane material with Barium Sulfate & micaceous iron oxide. Barium Sulfate is the most water repellant material on earth. X-Rays can’t pass through. Concrete. Wearcoat 66 – “Non-skid” coating for surfaces.

In many cases Andek products considerably exceed the minimum requirements for building code compliance. Andek products have been tested by many independent and government agencies including Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual, U.S. Labs, N.A.V.S.E.S., S.W.R.I., D.S.E.T., Omega Point, etc. Any test certification is available online or may be emailed directly to the appropriate code officials.

Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640

April 23, 2009

GREEN TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE

Green Technology in Construction Waterproofing

Better living through green chemistry has been integrated into every aspect of Andek

Corporation's approach to problem-solving, material selection, product design, and distribution

operations since the 1970's. The principle of using low toxicity materials began when most

waterproof coatings manufacturers were using asbestos, lead,mercury, and many toxic

chemicals as ingredients. Andek Corporation implemented "green chemistry" guidelines in

formulation design as part of a corporate culture to integrate sustainable technology with

environmental responsibility.

Waterproof coatings in their earliest forms had very high volatile organic compound (V.O.C.)

contents. This often consisted of the majority of the volume of the product and was essential

to get the coating to a viscosity low enough for application. Andek Corporation realized that

incorporating vast quantities of ingredients designed to be released into the air was not just

unhealthy but was wastefu l. The goal of formulating high solids, low emission products was

tied to the concept that, just as trees emit turpentine, isoprene, and other volatile organic

compounds into the air, a waterproof coating should emit no more V.O.C.s than a tree during

its lifetime.

Durability is, of course, one of the most important ingredients of sustainabil ity. This is central

to the core of green chemistry.

Andek Corporation has utilized polymeric technology that incorporates hydrophobic

molecular design into a stable geometry that anchors into a sub- strate through crosslinking.

This is the process that was first discovered by adding sulfur to natural rubber latex to make

very effective waterproof clothing. This essential durability

prevents waste by increasing the lifespan of the product to extend the period of protection of

the substrate.

Energy conservation is an important function of any construction material. Every effort has

been made by Andek Corporation to formulate products that control energy transmission

through the building envelope. Some of these products reflect heat by either reflection or

reduce thermal shock by endothermic reaction. Also important is the use of low energy

demand manufacturing processes to reduce the carbon footprint of production.

Efficient distribution of material using local sources of supply is essential to maintain the

sustainability of any operation. Knowledge of local building styles and codes, together with

climatic and environmental considerations, is extremely important . Andek Corporation has

built a network of technical field representatives that can offer specialized advice through their

extensive knowledge of both their area of expertise and familiarity with specifications for the

use of Andek products. Many people rely on the insight and innovation of this team to provide

durable, long-lasting waterproofing products using sensible green technology. Andek

Corporation is fully committed to incorporating green chemistry into all research and

development, creating breakthrough products of the future for construction waterproofing and

building preservation.

Neil Shearer

Chief Chemist

Andek Corporation

The amazing sprayable polymer coating that protects, seals and waterproofs

Cocoon coatings have their origin immediately following the Second World War. Millions of square meters of United States Naval warships and airplanes were successfully coated and “mothballed” with Cocoon for future use. Through continuous research & development, Cocoon’s permanent waterproofing, gas seal and protective qualities have been enhanced and refined.

COCOON is a revolutionary, high-quality, sprayable liquid polymer coating. No other product has Cocoon’s unique qualities. It sprays a cobweb-like filament that forms a permanent, tough, seamless, waterproof, very durable coating that can be applied to almost all materials. Cocoon creates a waterproof and vapor-proof barrier that is able to stretch 2.5 times the original size, and return to its original form.

Cocoon Protects • Tough, very durable, weatherproof, seamless coating that is highly resistant to impact and abrasion. • Sunlight, rain, wind and marine atmospheres have minimal effect on Cocoon. Provides a very high UV-resistance barrier. • Resists all forms of corrosion and prevents surface deterioration caused by acids, fats, salt solutions, alcohol, greases and fungi, and most industrial chemicals. • Resistant at ambient temperatures to most strengths of common alkalis or mineral acids. • Cocoon can stretch to 2.5 times its original size, and return to its original form. The extreme elasticity of Cocoon permits the coating to stretch and shrink with changing temperatures, and assures that the coating is not damaged or torn. • Will not support combustion. When exposed to a flame, Cocoon will not ignite and will protect combustible substrates from the spread of flames.

Cocoon Seals and Waterproofs • Cocoon has the unique ability to bridge openings around penetrations of any size or shape. • Forms a waterproof and vapor-proof barrier in both low and high temperature environments. Water vapor transmission is virtually zero. • Can be applied to interior and exterior structures to protect against the penetration of water, dust, gas and oil. • The tough, flexible web structure ensures the efficient and effective sealing of walls, including wall penetrations, regardless of changes in substrate. • Perfect for sealing against incoming and outgoing moisture, air and gases.

Oklahoma City Zoo Oklahoma City , OK USA

Aesthetic and Maintenance Features: • Beautiful, high quality coating available in virtually any color. • Long lasting color durability. • Ease of modification or repair: Cocoon readily accepts top- coating since the new coat softens the old and “bites” in. • Ease of maintenance: Cocoon is extremely washable and will withstand repeated scrubbing with strong detergents, sterilizing solutions or high pressure washers.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Plainsboro, NJ USA

Merck West Point, PA USA

Connaught Labs Toronto, Canada

Cocoon’s Web-like strands • Unique web-like strands allows the applicator to form a seamless, durable, flexible, permanent membrane over gaps, ensuring a perfect bridging and seal between various building materials. • Permits the sealing of machinery and equipment, pipe and duct penetrations, and the gas and airtight sealing of any room or structure. • Maintains integrity of seals at pipe penetrations, where expansion and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress.

Cocoon’s web-like strands during application

Cocoon uses: Mothballing • Objects are protected with a weather-proof, tough and seamless Cocoon ‘skin’, which is hermetically sealed against moisture and dust. Within this “cocoon”, the relative humidity is kept at approximately 40%, which prevents the formation of mold and corrosion. • Peel off “version”: Temporarily protects or conserves various installations. Ability to be sprayed on and easily peeled off without damaging the materials underneath.

Before and after images of US Navy Missile Battery. Image on right shows the Missile Battery totally encapsulated with Cocoon.

Cocoon use: Operating Theatres, Clean Rooms and Laboratories

• Cocoon creates a tough, flexible seal and is able to maintain both positive and negative pressures to prevent cross contamination. • By using the unique Cocoon system the applicator can create a hermetically sealed hygienic environment. • Cocoon is perfect for sealing against other incoming and outgoing moisture, air and gasses. • Eliminates surface porosity, joints and cracks where bacteria or spores can lodge and develop and is extremely resistant to fungi or bacteria.

Other Cocoon uses:

• Gas seal coating in hospital hyperbaric suites and tobacco fumigation warehouses. • Hermitically sealing of ammunition crates, components used for oil and gas drilling. • Used on all exterior masonry surfaces, including roofing, to effectively waterproof and seal against moisture penetration. • Used for interior applications such as dust free areas, shower rooms, brewery fermentation rooms and bottling plants, hospital scrub rooms, swimming pools, and other areas where abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical protection, fungi and bacteria resistance is important.

Other Cocoon uses:

• Used in environmental control systems to seal plenum chambers and ducts against air loss. • Has been used extensively on promenade decks, traffic bearing roof decks and mechanical room floors where its excellent abrasion, waterproofing and durability features are important.

Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA USA

U.S. Dept of Agriculture Plum Island Disease Control Greenport,NY USA

Hoffman LaRoche Nutley, PA USA

The World of Cocoon

Beginning of a spray application demo at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Note the formation of web structure. (February 2015)

The U.S. Capitol Railway tunnels were coated by the Army Corp of Engineers in 1960. This area pales in comparison to the non-public areas treated with Cocoon by the Army Corp of Engineers, A surface area equal to the above ground space.

Barnegat Lighthouse preserved with Cocoon clear coating.

Another bad day at the boatyard.

Surgical Clean Room: Walls and ceiling coated with Cocoon non-permeable membrane.

I'm guessing there will be no boating today. Should have used Cocoon instead of shrink wrap.

Swimming with stuff falling from the ceiling is no fun! Cocoon applied to the ceiling suspension system and panels.

Most likely a very expensive ship's propeller preserved against corrosion while in dry-dock with Cocoon.

The money shot! Preserving America's military complex since 1945••.•••

Sean T. Doyle President Spray Solutions, LLC. Cell: 732-259-4640 Email: Solutions0811@gmail.com