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Kynar 500® PVDF

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Kynar 500® PVDF resin-based coatings are the global gold standard for architectural metal protection, safeguarding billions of square feet worldwide against weathering, pollution, and aging. Introduced in 1965,  these high-performance finishes deliver unmatched long-term durability and continue to be the architects’ preferred choice for iconic, long-lasting buildings.
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Kynar 500® PVDF-based coatings: The Architectural Coating Standard                     

For aluminum, galvanized steel, or aluminized steel substrates, the final finish consists of a factory-applied, oven-baked coating based on Kynar 500® PVDF resin. Formulated by licensed partners and applied by approved applicators, these premium coatings provide exceptional color retention, weather resistance, and long-term performance. Proven for over 25 years in the most demanding UV environments, Kynar 500® PVDF-based finishes meet the highest industry standards, including AAMA 2605, ensuring lasting beauty and reliability.                                                                                              

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High-Performance Metal Roofing for Energy Efficiency and Urban Comfort

Metal roofing systems coated with Kynar 500® PVDF can achieve over 70% solar reflectance, helping keep roof surfaces cooler and reducing heat transfer into buildings. This improves energy efficiency and contributes to mitigating the urban heat island effect, where built-up areas trap and re-radiate heat, leading to higher temperatures than surrounding regions. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT METAL ROOFING WITH KYNAR 500® PVDF BASED COATINGS

Preserving Color, Protecting Surfaces with Kynar 500® PVDF-based coatings   

The performance of a coating lies in its ability to resist weathering, as all materials eventually degrade under the effects of sunlight, air, and water. For polymer coatings applied to metal, this degradation appears as a loss of color, gloss and adhesion, along with the formation of chalking. Most coatings deteriorate under the combined effects of sun, rain, and pollutants, whereas Kynar 500® PVDF-based coatings  provide superior resistance to this chemical breakdown over time.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WEATHERING PERFORMANCE OF Kynar 500® PVDF-BASED COATINGS

News & Press release

  • Arkema receives American Chemistry Council's Sustainability Leadership Award for Exemplary Achievements in Environmental Protection with Kynar Aquatec® PVDF Solutions

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  • Arkema celebrates the 60th anniversary of its flagship Kynar 500® PVDF

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  • Arkema’s waterborne PVDF range has received the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” label, rewarding its high efficiency in durable cool roof solutions

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Building & Construction

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