Visit a boatyard in March and you’ll be greeted by the sweet smell of solvents. Known as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), solvents are essential to the application and curing of most antifoul paints, many of which contain up to 45% VOCs.

These solvents pose a fundamental problem – they’re major contributors to climate change. In an attempt to keep the polar ice caps intact, regulations are moving towards stringent reduction of VOC content, to the point of complete elimination.

Coppercoat already meets all these regulations and has done so since its launch in 1991. With a single biocide (an exclusively sourced copper powder made in the UK from recycled copper wire), water-based VOC-free epoxy and minimal leach rate per square centimetre per day of just 1.4 micrograms, Coppercoat is the logical, environmentally friendly and effective choice for antifouling.

Coppercoat’s low leach rate also contributes to its longevity; a single application of Coppercoat lasts up to 20 years. And when re-application is due, it is made directly to the old coating, thereby eliminating the ‘end-of-life’ contamination associated with scraping off old paint. Coppercoat has always been a great choice for minimal maintenance coupled with effective protection.