GAINA is certified as an incombustible (in Japan), the highest rating possible by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
33. Incombustibility
GAINA is certified incombustible by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, a Cabinet of Japan.
To ordain incombustibles by the government ordinance, there are 3 ranks of building materials to fit in the engineering standards for incombustibility: Incombustibles, Quasi-incombustibles, Fire retarding materials.
GAINA is certified as an incombustible (in Japan), the highest rating possible by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
GAINA is certified as an incombustible (in Japan), the highest rating possible by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
32. Safety
Water-based GAINA is safe. Interior GAINA received a "Four Star" grade (in Japan.)
Water-based GAINA does not contain hazardous materials such as organic solvents. Interior GAINA received Four Stars for the room air quality safety measurement.
Also, GAINA can be used as exterior paint, it cannot receive Four Star (because it is an interior rating system) but it holds the same level of safety evaluations for aldehydes and Volatile organic Compounds (VOC) as seen in the table below.
Water-based GAINA does not contain hazardous materials such as organic solvents. Interior GAINA received Four Stars for the room air quality safety measurement.
Also, GAINA can be used as exterior paint, it cannot receive Four Star (because it is an interior rating system) but it holds the same level of safety evaluations for aldehydes and Volatile organic Compounds (VOC) as seen in the table below.
| Emission rate analysis result of Aldehyde and | |||
| Volatile organic Compound (VOC ) from sample | |||
| Sample name: Interior GAINA | |||
| Measurement Method | Emission Rate | ||
| (ug/m²-h) | |||
| Aldehydes | Formaldehyde | ND | |
| Acetaldehyde | ND | ||
| Toluene | ND | ||
| Xylene | ND | ||
| VOC | Paradichlorobenzene | ND | |
| Ethylbenzene | ND | ||
| Styrene | ND | ||
| Emission rate analysis result of Aldehyde and | |||
| Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) from sample | |||
| Sample name:GAINA | |||
| Measurement Method | Emission Rate | ||
| (ug/m²-h) | |||
| Aldehydes | Formaldehyde | <5 | |
| Acetaldehyde | ND | ||
| VOC | Toluene | ND | |
| Xylene | ND | ||
31. Endurance
GAINA can make buildings' last longer.
GAINA has many ceramic layers that are the strongest against ultraviolet rays, and is 2 to 3 times more durable than regular paint. Also, its insulation/thermal barrier effects restrict the building's usual expansion/contraction.
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| Regular Paint (left) GAINA (right) |
| Endurance against ultraviolet rays by ultraviolet rays' absorption rate | |||||
| Absorption Rates | |||||
| Finely divided titanium oxide | 87-90% | ||||
| (sunblocks) | |||||
| Carbon black | 95-97% | ||||
| (tires, electric wires etc.) | |||||
| GAINA | 93-95% | ||||
| Xenon 2000 hours compound cycle test (color: light gray) | |||||||
| Carbonate Dioxide | No splits, peelings, frosts, color changes | ||||||
| Carbonate Dioxide | Same as abobe | ||||||
| Adhesion Strength | After Carbonate 0.57 | After Anticorrosion 0.69 | |||||
| (N/mm) | |||||||
| Near Infrared Rays | Standard Training (1 week later) | 89.50% | |||||
| Reflectance | Xenon compound cycle test 2000 hours later (about 14 years) | 87.10% | |||||
| (780-2100nm) | |||||||
30. Preventing Condensation
Dew prevention
Preventing condensation by restraining the movement of heat, creates a comfortable living situation.
There are many places - ceilings, walls, windows, in the closet - in our home where condensation occurs. Condensation happens when the heat of the air moves through windows and walls. Heat moves from higher temperatures to lower temperatures. This is why condensation happens in the lower temperature areas such as windows, walls, and closets.
GAINA's coating adjusts to the surrounding temperatures. So when painted with GAINA, the surface area's temperature becomes comparable to the room temperature. As a result, there is less movement of heat because there is less difference in temperature, and the effect of preventing condensation happens.
Preventing condensation by restraining the movement of heat, creates a comfortable living situation.
GAINA's coating adjusts to the surrounding temperatures. So when painted with GAINA, the surface area's temperature becomes comparable to the room temperature. As a result, there is less movement of heat because there is less difference in temperature, and the effect of preventing condensation happens.
29. Preventing dust to float and stick
Preventing unpleasant odors and controlling dust particles that stick to walls and ceilings.
Most solid particles (odor molecules, pollutants, dust, pollen, etc.) in the air are positively charged. This makes them stick to surfaces by static electricity.
Pollutants have difficulty clinging to GAINA coated surfaces. (GAINA has 0.0 electrification characteristic)
GAINA as a purifier:
The negative ionized water attach to floating particles, and won't stay in the air.
For clean air, Negative Ion Balance is necessary.
An interior with GAINA Coating has the proper balance between Positive and Negative Ions.
Most solid particles (odor molecules, pollutants, dust, pollen, etc.) in the air are positively charged. This makes them stick to surfaces by static electricity.
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| How GAINA works |
Pollutants have difficulty clinging to GAINA coated surfaces. (GAINA has 0.0 electrification characteristic)
GAINA as a purifier:
The negative ionized water attach to floating particles, and won't stay in the air.
For clean air, Negative Ion Balance is necessary.
An interior with GAINA Coating has the proper balance between Positive and Negative Ions.
28. Air Quality Improvement
Odor neutralization (Odor control)
A restaurant improved odor
Mr. S, owner of a small Japanese restaurant (Fujisawa city Japan) chose GAINA. He said "If the air is clean, food and drinks taste better. I wanted to create a relaxing, hospitable atmosphere" In his new restaurant, GAINA was coated on all the interior walls with a plaster style finish creating a calm refreshing environment. The most surprising to him was "there was no residual smell of alcohol and cigarettes from the previous day" He said "I'm likely to forget the ventilation."
Restaurants must keep clean for safety reasons. Guests won't eat or drink if the restaurant appears unclean. Likewise, providing clean, fresh air has become more popular, since restaurants are prone to odors. The smell remains after closing because it sticks to the walls and ceiling. GAINA has the ability to prevent dirt and odors from sticking. Mr. S couldn't believe how well GAINA worked, it was better than expected.
Almost like being in the forest, realized that air quality improved
T's family (in Fukushima prefecture Japan) coated GAINA on their new house because their previous home was dusty. When they moved into the new house, immediately they felt the air-quality difference. They said "It feels like we are living in the woods."
Mr. M (in Tokyo) was bothered by unpleasant smells of the previous home owner. After he renovated his condominium, he was pleased, saying, "After GAINA was applied, no more bothersome smells and very comfortable."
Dr. F, a dental director (in Fuji city Shizuoka prefecture Japan) coated GAINA in his clinic to improve air quality and help patients relax.
Now he gets nice comments from the patients saying, "It's comfortable."
A restaurant improved odor
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| Applied / inside walls 592 ft2 (55 m2) |
Restaurants must keep clean for safety reasons. Guests won't eat or drink if the restaurant appears unclean. Likewise, providing clean, fresh air has become more popular, since restaurants are prone to odors. The smell remains after closing because it sticks to the walls and ceiling. GAINA has the ability to prevent dirt and odors from sticking. Mr. S couldn't believe how well GAINA worked, it was better than expected.
Almost like being in the forest, realized that air quality improved
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| T's home Application : inside walls / ceiling 1808 ft2 (168 m2) / 1883 ft2 (174.9 m2) |
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| M's home : inside walls / ceiling 484 ft2 (45 m2) / 376 ft2 (35 m2) |
Mr. M (in Tokyo) was bothered by unpleasant smells of the previous home owner. After he renovated his condominium, he was pleased, saying, "After GAINA was applied, no more bothersome smells and very comfortable."
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| F dental clinic : walls and ceiling 1808 ft2 (168 m2) |
Now he gets nice comments from the patients saying, "It's comfortable."
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| Waiting room |
27. Sound Testing
GAINA suppresses sound
Ordinary frying pan
GAINA coated frying pan
Hammer
Sound meter
Result of hitting hammer sound was:
Ordinary frying pan - 94.7 dB
GAINA frying pan - 74.9 dB
Reduction - 19.8 dB
20 dB - 1/100 the power
6 dB - 1/4 the sound
Hitting a frying pan with hammer.
GAINA coated frying pan
Hammer
Sound meter
Result of hitting hammer sound was:
Ordinary frying pan - 94.7 dB
GAINA frying pan - 74.9 dB
Reduction - 19.8 dB
20 dB - 1/100 the power
6 dB - 1/4 the sound
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| 94.7 dB |
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| 74.9 dB |
26. Vibration Testing
GAINA quickly absorb vibration
Sound is a vibration that is transmitted through a medium such as air.
The sound coming through the wall means that sound vibrates the wall in turn vibrating the air on the other side.
There are 3 data forms of Vibration Testing from Hamamatsu Industrial Research Institute.
This test shows how much GAINA suppresses the vibration.
Result:
Test data in the figure above, clearly show that GAINA has soundproof effect by suppressing the vibration.
The sound coming through the wall means that sound vibrates the wall in turn vibrating the air on the other side.
This test shows how much GAINA suppresses the vibration.
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| Fabric without paint |
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| Phthalic Acid Paint |
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| GAINA |
Test data in the figure above, clearly show that GAINA has soundproof effect by suppressing the vibration.
25. Soundproof
Special Ceramic Beads in GAINA reflect sound and suppress vibration.
GAINA coating(membrane) is made up of multi-layered hollow ceramic beads containing air inside.
The structure of the ceramic beads reflects the sound and the air within absorbs the vibration.
Thus GAINA has a soundproofing effect. When the sound enters the film, the multi-layer ceramic hollow beads reduce the sound by suppressing the vibration.
The structure of the ceramic beads reflects the sound and the air within absorbs the vibration.
Thus GAINA has a soundproofing effect. When the sound enters the film, the multi-layer ceramic hollow beads reduce the sound by suppressing the vibration.
24. Noise Reduction
Soundproofing - Busy street sound effect
Reducing traffic noise, my family now enjoys conversation.
"We used to turn the TV volume up very high so we can hear it" says the K family living in the suburb of Hamamatus City, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. Their house is on a busy street with high speeds. Also, there is a Heavy Equipment and Truck Rental Company across the street from their house, making loud noise, such as engine sound. It was GAINA that solved the K family's trouble. Coating GAINA on all the exterior walls of their house greatly reduced the noise pollution. Even in the living room that faces the busy street, they are able to watch TV set at a normal volume level. "Now we hear voices that we couldn't hear before in the noise, and enjoying our family conversations" says Mr. K with a smile.
The room is so quiet, they don't notice the sound of rain.
O family in Kanazawa prefecture chose GAINA because every year their children complained that "Our room on the 2nd floor is so hot." After Coating GAINA, not only did the temperature drop significantly, but also they noticed less noise. "Sometimes we have to hurry to get our laundry from outside because we don't notice the sudden shower" says Mr. O.
T family in Suka city, Saitama prefecture had trouble with noise because their house is in a noisy shopping district, and there is a lot of traffic. "After we painted GAINA, we realized how quiet it is in the house. We don't even notice the noisy cars and people that we used to hate" says satisfied T family.
Reducing traffic noise, my family now enjoys conversation.
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| Application for K's home Inside Walls & Ceiling: 430 ft2 (40 m2) Outside walls: 2800 ft2 (260 m2) |
The room is so quiet, they don't notice the sound of rain.
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| Application for O's home Roof: 978 ft2 (90.9 m2), Outside walls: 1689 ft2 (156.95m2) Application for T's home Inside Walls: 426 ft2 (39.6 m2), Ceiling: 213 ft2 (39.6 m2) Outside Walls: 888 ft2 (82,5 m2) |
T family in Suka city, Saitama prefecture had trouble with noise because their house is in a noisy shopping district, and there is a lot of traffic. "After we painted GAINA, we realized how quiet it is in the house. We don't even notice the noisy cars and people that we used to hate" says satisfied T family.
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