Overview:

Innovative energy efficient microspherical paint additive that significantly improves thermal insulation quality of coating. Suitable for various interior and exterior applications in residential, commercial and industrial use.

Product Description:

Thermilate is a non-toxic powder additive that can be mixed with almost any paint to create an insulative, energy efficient roof or wall coating to keep heat in or out of buildings, significantly improving indoor comfort levels, while reducing energy use through air conditioning, and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Thermilate paint additive is accredited as a US Energy Star Partner (see Discussion) under the roof products category. Energy efficiency requirements of this category state the products solar reflectance must be higher than 0.65 (and 0.5 after three years). Various tests and case studies have been conducted on Thermilate, and if applied both internally and externally, energy consumption required for heating and cooling can be reduced by up to 40%.

Manufacturer states the product was developed as part of the NASA technology exchange programme. It consists of thousands of ‘ceramic microspheres’ no larger than a grain of sand with a highly durable ceramic surface layer. All gas within the microspheres has been removed, creating a vacuum. Heat cannot be conducted through a vacuum and hence, the microspheres act as a thermal barrier.

Thermilate also has an added reflectivity quality when used in topcoats that further assists in reducing heat absorption into the surface and reduces potential re-radiation from the internal roof or wall surfaces. This should assist reducing extremes in overall ‘mean radiant temperature’.

Use of this product may contribute to the achievement of Green Star™ credit points (see disclaimer below). Subscribers please click here to view full enhanced content listing.

 

 

 

Issues of Concern/ Red Lights?

Minor: The radiant energy efficiency can be marginally effected by dust settling on the surface, however the conductive benefits are likely to be unaffected by dust.

Assessment Comparison:

Standard paints

Indicative cost:

Retail (small quantity orders)- additive cost equates to $10/L of paint

Wholesale (bulk quantity orders)- additive cost equates to $3.60/L of paint

Manufacture/Fabrication:

Manufactured in the UK

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

 

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact Reduced aquatic impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Eco packaging Reduce material use

HUMAN HEALTH

Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

MSDS Independent Verification Doc Manuf Claim Environmental info about product

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