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VC® 17m ban
Following testing of the product by the Finnish Agency for Safety and Chemicals (TUKES) for compliance with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation, International® has removed the antifouling from its product range. According to the new regulation, only products with a maximum copper dissolution rate of 15 µg/cm2/day may be used from now on. A transitional regulation provides for a period of 365 days for processing.
Facts about the VC® 17m ban at a glance
With immediate effect, the production of the thin-film antifouling VC® 17m has been discontinued.
The paints will still be available on the market until 30.04.2024.
Processing by the end user is permitted until 02.11.2024.
After the end of the transition period, use in freshwater areas and inland waters is prohibited.
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We are already out of stock of VC® 17m graphite and blue. Remaining stocks can still be found in stores until 30.04.
The popular VC® 17m antifouling dries within a very short time to an ultra-smooth surface without sanding. The easy application and adhesion to a wide variety of substrates (GRP, wood, steel, lead) make the antifouling particularly popular.
VC® 17m is used on sailboats and motorboats, and in underwater applications it successfully prevents the growth of aquatic plants and mussels.
All VC® 17m advantages at a glance:
thin-layer antifouling
hard & smooth surface
short drying time (20 min)
smooth, low-friction surface
suitable for GRP, wood, steel, lead
suitable for freshwater areas
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Alternatives to VC® 17m
B-Free Explore as biocide-free fouling protection
B-Free Explore does not require any biocides. The silicone-based antifouling has a particularly smooth and slippery surface to protect against unwanted fouling and also has a positive effect on fuel consumption!
VC® Offshore EU
For those who prefer a classic look, the high-performance antifouling VC® Offshore EU is best suited to all fouling conditions on motor and sailing boats. The hard, smooth finish can be polished with very fine wet sandpaper for a particularly smooth and low-friction surface. Particularly practical: Offshore can simply be painted over existing VC® 17m coatings!
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