GRAPHENE ADDITIVE FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS
CORROSION DEFENCE...
REVOLUTIONISED
ecosparc® is a Graphene-based additive designed to seamlessly enhance the performance of marine and protective coatings for steel infrastructure
FIELD TRIAL
CAPE JAFFA LIGHTHOUSE
Kingston SE, South Australia
Durebild STE with ecosparc
Applied December 2025
FIELD TRIALLED WITH
ABOUT ECOSPARC
Ecosparc is not a paint
Ecosparc is a graphene-based additive which, when added in tiny amounts, supercharges coatings currently used to protect steel assets from corrosion.
For asset owners, the advantages of utilising an ecosparc enhanced coating are the direct result of extending the time between maintenance and recoating events, which corresponds to cost, emissions, productivity and safety benefits.
Ecosparc is the flagship graphene-based additive product developed by Sparc Technologies.
WHY CHOOSE ECOSPARC?
Ecosparc is an industry leading solution to fighting corrosion on steel
01
Cost-Savings
Up to 25% savings in re-coatable steel maintenance costs
02
Reduced Carbon Emissions
An 18–21% reduction in carbon emissions associated with asset maintenance
By extending the time between maintenance events, ecosparc delivers substantial cost, emissions, productivity and safety benefits.
03
Higher Productivity
Fewer onsite checkups and reduced asset downtime
04
Increased Safety
Minimising maintenance events on site
OUR CAPABILITIES
From a trial to full scale products, we'll help you succeed
Built By Industry Experts
>120 years of combined experience in protective coatings on staff
Extensive Research and Data
Our graphene and coatings specialists have undertaken six years of product testing to ISO standards
A Local Company With A Global Focus
Active engagement with global coatings manufacturers and assets owners on testing and trials
Ready To Be Shipped
Commercial production plant capable of producing sufficient additive to dose ~4.5 million litres of paint
COMMERCIALISTION PARTNER
Bringing ecosparc to market with a global coatings leader
A global Tier 1 coatings manufacturer has chosen ecosparc®
Sparc Technologies has partnered with AkzoNobel — one of the world's largest coatings manufacturers — to bring the first widely used protective coating incorporating the ecosparc® additive to market.
The product release follows more than six years of research and development, and over 2 years of field trials across corrosive environments. It represents a significant validation of ecosparc® and a major step in the commercialisation of graphene technology within protective coatings.
COMMERCIALISATION PARTNER
"A product release from a global leader such as AkzoNobel is strong validation for Sparc Technologies, which has spent over six years developing the market-leading graphene additive for protective coatings."
Nick O'Loughlin · Managing Director, Sparc Technologies
6+
Years of ecosparc® research and development
24+
Months of field trials with AkzoNobel
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
ecosparc® enhanced Interzone® 954
AkzoNobel released Interzone® 954 Graphene, an ecosparc® enhanced version of its flagship Interzone® 954 protective coating in Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
Interzone® 954 has a 25+ year global track record protecting offshore oil & gas facilities, offshore wind towers, jetties, sluice gates and petrochemical plants. ecosparc® enhanced Interzone® 954 offers more choice for AkzoNobel’s customers when choosing the right corrosion protection for valuable steel assets.
Launch Market
Australia
Manufactured at
AkzoNobel Australia
Launch Date
May 2026
Supply model
Made-to-order
25+
Year track record of Interzone® 954 globally
May 2026
Australian Commercial launch
Field Trials
Ecosparc is undergoing rigorous real-world testing through strategic collaborations with industry partners. These field trials will demonstrate ecosparc’s effectiveness in enhancing coating performance across diverse environments and applications. Explore our ongoing projects and see how ecosparc is delivering results in the field.
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Asset Owner
Location
Applied
Structure
Coating System
Exposure
South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
Eyre Peninsula (South Australia)
July 2024
New steel wharf piles
Interzone® 954 Graphene Grey and Black (2× 500µm)
Coastal marine and immersion exposure
Asset Owner
Location
Applied
Structure
Coating System
Exposure
National Trust of South Australia
Kingston SE (South Australia)
December 2025
Repaint of steel superstructure
Durebild STE with ecosparc (100–125µm), intermediate coat in a 3-coat system
Coastal marine exposure
Asset Owner
Location
Applied
Structure
Coating System
Exposure
Santos
Upper Spencer Gulf (South Australia)
December 2024
Steel structure and test coupons
Interzone® 954 Graphene Grey (2× 200µm)
Coastal marine exposure
Asset Owner
Location
Applied
Structure
Coating System
Exposure
29 Metals
Yalgoo (Western Australia)
September 2024
Vertical structural steel members
Interzone® 954 Graphene Grey (1000µm)
Heavy industrial exposure
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Asset Owner
Location
Applied
Structure
Coating System
Exposure
BHP BMA
Moranbah (Queensland)
April 2026
Coal Handling and Processing Plant structural steel sections
Interzone® 954 Graphene Grey (325µm)
Heavy industrial exposure
PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Data sheets and technical information for the application of ecosparc
ecosparc® is a revolutionary graphene-based additive developed on the back of over 6 years of research, >10,000 data points and eight rounds of cyclic corrosion testing to ISO standards. When added in very low volumes to existing protective coatings at the point of manufacture, ecosparc substantially improves both mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
A range of ecosparc® grades are available, with graphene types specifically selected and optimised for compatibility, stability, handling, and performance. Variations in particle size, resin carrier, and graphene concentration provide formulators with the flexibility to select the most suitable grade for their coating chemistry and end-use application.
Technical Support and Development Expertise
Sparc Technologies partners with coatings manufacturers and formulation chemists to develop optimised coating solutions tailored to your customers' needs. By combining graphene expertise with practical formulation support, Sparc helps customers unlock improved coating performance, durability, and long-term asset protection through the use of ecosparc graphene dispersion.
For more information on the ecosparc range or assistance with formulation development and testing contact us at info@sparctechnologies.com.au