Objective European legislation related to styrene emissions is having far reaching effects in the fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) industry. This has driven the development of zero emission, environmentally friendly Thermo-composites, a combination of polypropylene and glass fibre, as a replacement for traditional resin based materials. A limitation to market acceptance of these materials has become apparent in the lack of a suitable zero emission in-mould surface finish, an equivalent to the gel coat. It is in the coating process that peak emissions occur and therefore styrene emissions still exist in the process. The overall objective of this project is to develop and evaluate a completely new solvent free in-mould coating addressing areas of application, bonding, long term environmental performance, surface finish and potential for recycling. This coating will have a thermo setting application but behave in a Thermo plastic way and will compliment the development of Thermo-composites to assist in a broader market acceptance of the material. Fields of science natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencesengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and films Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator EURO - PROJECTS (LTTC) LTD. EU contribution No data Address Off Brakback Road, Pocket Gate LE12 8RS Woodhouse Eaves - Leicestershire United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all TUBUS BAUER GMBH Germany EU contribution No data Address Stockackerstrasse 1 79713 Bad Säckingen See on map Total cost No data
