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AG-CGT Aerogel Industrial Protective Coating

AG-CGT Aerogel Industrial Protective Coating is a high-performance water-based aerogel coating engineered for metal substrates across industrial and marine applications. Designed for thermal insulation and corrosion protection, it excels on chemical storage tanks, low-to-medium temperature piping, valves, offshore platforms, FPSO hulls, and industrial equipment operating within -40~120℃.With an ultra-thin 2mm system, it delivers 50% better thermal performance than standard reflective coatings and outperforms bulky 70mm rock wool insulation. It reduces tank internal temperatures by 5–10℃ or more, minimizes heat exchange and solar radiation impact, stabilizes stored media, and prevents corrosion under insulation in harsh marine and industrial environments.

Product Features
  • Thin Insulation

    Thin Insulation

  • Long Durability

    Long Durability

  • Easy Application

    Easy Application

  • Anti-Corrosion

    Anti-Corrosion

  • Industrial safety

    Industrial safety

Product Detail

Key Advantages of AG-CGT Aerogel Industrial Protective Coating


High Thermal Insulation Efficiency with Minimal Thickness


AG-CGT provides effective thermal insulation while maintaining a very thin coating structure.


The aerogel-based coating system typically has a thermal conductivity of 0.045–0.055 W/(m·K) at room temperature. With a total thickness of around 2 mm, the coating forms a continuous thermal barrier layer that reduces heat transfer from the tank surface.


The coating maintains stable performance in the temperature range of -40 °C to 120 °C, making it suitable for most medium- and low-temperature storage tanks.


Hydrophobic Structure to Reduce Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)


Traditional tank insulation systems using rock wool or fiberglass often suffer from water absorption. Moisture trapped within the insulation layer creates conditions for corrosion under insulation (CUI), which is a major maintenance issue in petrochemical facilities.


AG-CGT coating forms a continuous and hydrophobic insulation layer directly on the steel surface, preventing water penetration and eliminating cavities where moisture can accumulate. This integrated coating structure helps reduce the risk of CUI while maintaining long-term insulation performance.


The coating also shows good resistance to dirt accumulation and weather exposure, helping maintain surface integrity in outdoor industrial environments.


Lightweight, Flexible and Crack-Resistant


Conventional tank insulation systems are heavy and rely on mechanical supports, metal sheets and fasteners. Over time, thermal expansion, vibration or weather exposure can cause cracking or detachment.


AG-CGT coating eliminates these problems through a lightweight and flexible coating structure.


Key characteristics include:


Wet density ≤600 kg/m³


Only 1.5–2.0 kg material per m² required for a 2 mm coating thickness


Strong adhesion to steel substrates


Good flexibility to accommodate thermal expansion of the tank shell


Because the coating is directly bonded to the tank surface, risks of insulation layer detachment or falling panels are avoided.


Simplified Installation and Reduced Project Time


Traditional tank insulation systems require complex installation processes, including:


insulation layer installation


metal cladding


support structures


welding and drilling


AG-CGT coating significantly simplifies construction.


The coating system typically involves 3 steps:


Anti-rust primer


Aerogel insulation coating


Protective reflective topcoat


The coating can be applied by airless spraying, trowel coating or scraping, allowing flexible construction methods.


Because the insulation layer can directly spray to the tank surface, the overall installation process is faster and safer, particularly for large storage tanks and elevated tank structures.


Flame Retardant and Long Service Life


AG-CGT coating achieves UL94 V0 flame retardant rating, providing strong fire safety performance required in petrochemical environments.


The coating system is designed for long-term outdoor exposure and can maintain stable insulation performance for up to 10 years under normal operating conditions.


Compared with conventional cooling coatings that often require repainting after several years, the aerogel insulation layer provides more durable thermal protection and reduces maintenance frequency.


Water-Based and Environmentally Friendly


AG-CGT Aerogel Industrial Protective Coating is formulated as a water-based coating system.


Key environmental advantages include:


no volatile organic solvents


low VOC emissions


non-hazardous transportation classification


safe application in industrial environments


These characteristics help meet environmental and safety requirements in modern petrochemical and industrial facilities.


Technical Comparision Data Sheet




Typical Applications

Petrochemical Storage Tanks


cooling of gasoline and diesel storage tanks


thermal insulation for LPG spherical tanks


evaporation loss reduction of light oil tanks


temperature control for propylene and propane storage


Industrial Equipment


insulation and corrosion protection for steel structures


medium-temperature pipelines in petrochemical plants


storage tanks for chemical, food and pharmaceutical products



These projects have demonstrated effective tank temperature reduction and long-term insulation performance in outdoor petrochemical environments.




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Be Used For
  • Storage Tank Insulation

    Storage Tank Insulation

    AG-CGT aerogel coating can be sprayed onto metal tank surfaces, providing highly efficient thermal insulation while reducing construction costs.

  • Chemical Transfer Pipeline Insulation

    Chemical Transfer Pipeline Insulation

    AG-CGT aerogel coating reduces heat loss in medium-to-low temperature media, prevents condensed water from forming on the inner surfaces of pipelines, and effectively prevents Corrosion Under Insulation.

  • FPSO tank tops or hulls

    FPSO tank tops or hulls

    AG-CGT aerogel coating provides thin, lightweight thermal insulation for FPSO cargo tanks, reducing heat gain, preventing CUI, and ensuring safe surface temperatures.

  • Offshore platform storage tanks

    Offshore platform storage tanks

    AG-CGT aerogel coating reduces heat gain, product loss, and CUI for offshore storage tanks.

Product FAQ

If you have any questions about the product, please feel free to contact our technical experts at any time via E-mail: lexie@ag-tech.cn

  • 01

    How complex is the construction of AG-CGT Aerogel Midcoat?

    The construction is simple and convenient, requiring only 3-4 procedures by spraying. Compared with complex construction of traditional insulation materials, it greatly shortens the construction period and improves the construction safety factor, reducing overall construction costs.

  • 02

    What makes AG-CGT specially suitable for petrochemical storage tanks?

    It is tailored for petrochemical scenarios: 

    Targeted application: Suitable for thermal insulation of light oil tanks (gasoline, diesel) and spherical tanks (liquefied gas, propylene, propane) that require spray cooling in summer;

     Anti-corrosion & hydrophobic: Good hydrophobic performance prevents corrosion of the insulation layer, adapting to the harsh petrochemical environment; 

     Flame-retardant & safe: Reaches UL94 V-0 flame-retardant rating, no self-ignition or fire-assisting phenomena, meeting petrochemical safety standards; 

    Temperature adaptation: Operates stably in the range of -40~120℃, coping with outdoor temperature fluctuations.

  • 03

    What are the core technical advantages of AG-CGT in thermal insulation?

    Low thermal conductivity: 0.045~0.055 W/(m·K) at room temperature, ensuring efficient heat blocking;

    High thickness-efficiency: A 2mm-thick system improves thermal insulation effect by 50% compared with ordinary reflective insulation coatings;

    Significant temperature reduction: Can reduce the internal temperature of storage tanks by more than 10℃, effectively reducing medium evaporation losses in summer.

  • 04

    How does AG-CGT Coating outperform traditional insulation for storage tanks?

    Compared with 70mm-thick rock wool + aluminum layer (a common traditional solution), AG-CGT shows obvious advantages: 

    Better thermal insulation: It can further reduce the temperature by 5-10℃; 

    Ultra-thin design: Only 2mm thick, avoiding the risk of falling off caused by excessive insulation layer thickness; 

    Lightweight & flexible: With a dry density ≤230kg/m³, it reduces the load on tank bodies, and its flexibility and crack resistance adapt to tank deformation;

     Simplified construction: 3-4 construction procedures only, shortening the construction period significantly compared to the cumbersome installation of rock wool.

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