Multi-season, self-smoothing, copper-free antifouling paint with Biolux® Slime Blocking Technology

Interlux Micron CF Antifouling Paint-Gallon Black is a multi-season antifouling paint that instead of traditional copper, uses Econea and Biolux Slime Blocking Technology to keep hulls free of barnacles, zebra mussels and soft growth. Micron CF's copper-free formula helps to keep our boating waters clean, and also makes it a great choice for boats kept in marinas where copper-based antifouling paints are not allowed.

Like other paints in the Micron line, Micron CF wears away at a controlled rate and self-polishes as the boat is used, which reduces drag and helps to increase fuel efficiency. An additional benefit of this self-polishing technology is that less sanding is required when the time comes to repaint.

Micron CF can be applied to fiberglass, wood, steel and yes-on to aluminum hulls, since the copper-free formula will not cause galvanic corrosion. Micron CF is high in solids, VOC compliant and available in five crisp colors: Black, Blue, Red, Green and White.

Key Features

• Biolux Slime Blocking Technology
• Multi-season antifouling ablative for all fouling conditions
• Copper-free formula is better for the environment
• Self polishing formula reduces drag and paint build-up
• VOC compliant
• Available in five bright colors
• Biolux technology combats slime

Physical Data

• Type: Copper-free multi-season ablative 
• Finish: Low Gloss
• Available colors: Blue, Green, Red, Black, White
• Components: 1
• Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
• Solids by Volume: 66%
• Coverage: 518sq. ft. /gal.
• VOC: 330 grams/liter (As Supplied) 
• Active ingredients: 3.9% ECONEA
• Flash point: 98° F 

Application

• Application Method: Brush, roller, airless, or conventional spray
• Number of coats recommended: 2 Coats, 3 on bare wood (first coat thinned) 
• Wet Film Thickness: 3 mils
• Dry Film Thickness: 2 mils
• Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap) brush
• Application temperature Min. /Max. Range: Minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°C/95°F.
• Thinner: 216, Model 117598 or 433, Model 203679

 Drying Times* (Hours)

*The above dry times are minimums. May be recorded after the minimum time shown. There is no maximum dry time before launching.

Get the right amount of paint:

Another way to determine bottom paint quantity is to estimate the approximate surface area of the hull below the waterline, using the following formula:

Length x Beam x .75 = Approximate underwater surface area in square feet.

Each paint has a “theoretical coverage” area, but most paints require at least two coats, so you can expect actual coverage to be no greater than half of the theoretical value.