I-Tech, the inventor of the anfitouling ingredient Selektope, has responded a strong market demand in Japan by enhancing its local supply chain agreements, after signing an agreement with Nagase & Co, a chemical trading company.
According to I-Tech to date, hundreds of Japane[ds_preview]se vessels have been coated with antifoulings containing Selektope, but demand continues to grow strongly. Under the new agreement, the company will continue to manage sales of its product in Japan while Nagase & Co will exclusively handle imports.
The organic, non-metal compound Selektope is the only ingredient of its kind used in a marine antifouling application the company stated. It is characterized by high efficacy at low concentrations (approx.0.1 % w/w), low leaching and flexibility and can boost the performance of copper-based paint formulations or replace copper completely. Due to the low concentration required, Selektope does not compromise the chemical structure, color or other cooperative biocides of a marine coating.
