
High temperature performance of phenolic novolac epoxies - thermal degradation and barrier properties
Phenolic/ novolac epoxy coatings are being used as protective barriers for assets operating at elevated temperatures, typically up to 204 °C (400 °F), and there is a large variety of coating products which all fall under the generic description phenolic/ novolac epoxy in the market today. This study has resulted in deeper knowledge about the phenolic/ novolac epoxy coatings and their high temperature service properties and illustrates the importance of testing at various temperatures for a long duration.





