Development of a product for outdoor temporary markings

The world is full of painted surfaces of a variety of colours and the paint industry has evolved to improve colours, longer last colour intensity, alter finishing and cover a myriad of different surfaces. However, there has been a lack of development in temporary markings or coatings that last from hours to days. This project explores the development of four paint colours that can be dry sprayed for outside recreational applications, such as temporary lines on a grassy field or a temporary mural. Harnessing the sun’s energy, the colours will fade in definable timeframes. In addition, the colours employed are safe for consumption, suggesting that the coatings will be friendly to the environment.

Faculty Supervisor:

Todd Sutherland

Student:

Olga Kravchenko

Partner:

2000169 AB Inc

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Calgary