Benefits
Cool products last longer
One simple way to preserve materials is to refrigerate them. Heat accelerates chemical reactions, including those responsible for the degradation of physical, chemical or optical properties. Certain polymers, such as polyesters, are known to be sensitive to solar-induced heat build-up and will lose gloss, color, and physical properties. Arctic® pigments mitigate solar-induced heat build-up – and the destructive events associated with it.
Cool roofs save energy
A cool roof decreases a building’s cooling load. The U.S. Department of Energy has found the energy savings provided by a reflective roof so significant that they have made roofing a part of its EnergyStar program. States and Municipalities have followed suit and offered incentives, rebates, or otherwise written reflective roofs into their building codes. Arctic® pigments provide the reflectivity behind these cool roofs.
Cool roofs reduce urban temperatures and air pollution
As vegetation has been replaced by non-reflective materials, our cities have grown steadily warmer. This places a heavy demand on peak energy loads, and creates health risks in non-air conditioned edifices. In addition, heat generates smog, with its associated impact on urban residents’ health. Arctic® pigments contribute to keeping our cities cool by maximizing the reflectivity of man-made surfaces, such as roofs and pavement.
Cool products enhance quality of life
Schools, homes, warehouses, factories, vehicles, pavements. Any surface that is exposed to sunny environments can develop uncomfortable levels of heat. Arctic® IR-reflective pigments work to decrease this heat build-up – and enhance the occupants’ quality of life.
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