The Only Water-Based C5 Coating on the Market

 

RD-Monoguard

Industrial-Strength Protection Without the Solvents -Now Proven for Offshore Environments

RD Monoguard isn’t just another coating. It’s a breakthrough. The only water-based acrylic system that delivers true C5-level corrosion protection, something traditionally only achieved with multi-component, solvent-heavy coatings.

At New Guard Coatings, we know what our customers need: high performance, easy application, safer products, and reduced environmental impact. RD Monoguard ticks every box, combining advanced corrosion resistance with the sustainability and safety of a 100% water-based formula, now trusted in offshore and marine environments, too.

✔️ 100% Water-Based - Benefits to Your Business

No solvents. No flammables. No hazardous fumes.
RD Monoguard is completely water-based, setting it apart from every other C5-rated coating on the market. It offers the same industrial-grade protection as traditional systems but with zero solvent content, making it the safer, cleaner, and more sustainable choice for your projects, including offshore platforms and wind farms.

This means:

  • ✅ Ultra-low VOCs and full compliance with environmental regulations

  • ✅ Safer handling for crews and less expense on PPE

  • ✅ Minimal odour during application, meaning work in all areas can continue

  • ✅ Ideal for live environments, occupied buildings, and enclosed spaces

  • ✅ 8x Lower VOCs than equivalent solvent paint ensures compliance with authorities and avoids unnecessary fines
  • ✅ Coat-on-coat application, reducing the need to buy additional primers and topcoats



✔️ The Only Water-Based C5 Coating Available

C5 is the highest standard of corrosion protection under ISO 12944. It's designed for environments with extreme exposure such as coastal locations, industrial zones, refineries, and high-humidity facilities. Historically, coatings that meet this standard are solvent-rich and multi-layered.

RD Monoguard changes the game.
It’s the only single-component, water-based coating that meets the C5 standard. It gives you powerful protection without the drawbacks of solvent systems.


✔️ Direct-to-Metal (DTM) Application

RD Monoguard goes straight onto clean, prepared metal surfaces, often with no primer required. That saves time, material, and labour. It is perfect for fast-track or high-volume projects.


✔️ Acrylic Technology for Lasting Flexibility

Its advanced acrylic resin formula gives RD Monoguard natural flexibility and UV resistance. It moves with the substrate to resist cracking and flaking, even in exposed or high-temperature environments.


✔️ Colour Matched to Any Spec

Available in a full range of RAL and BS4800 colours. Whether you’re maintaining brand consistency or meeting site standards, RD Monoguard delivers both performance and precision aesthetics.


Ideal for Use In:

  • Chemical Plants and Refineries where harsh chemicals and high humidity demand serious corrosion resistance

  • Coastal Infrastructure such as piers, marinas, and seaside buildings where salt spray destroys ordinary coatings

  • Warehouses and Factories where non-toxic, low-odour application is essential for occupied or enclosed buildings

  • Bridges and Structural Steel that need durable protection with a simple application process

  • OEM Manufacturing and Maintenance where faster production and safe indoor use matter most


 

The Benefits of Being Water-Based:

  • ✅ No mixing or pot life concerns

  • ✅ No flammable storage or handling issues

  • ✅ No shutdowns required during application

  • ✅ No compromise on environmental compliance

  • ✅ No other C5 system offers this much protection in a single, solvent-free coat


Why Choose RD Monoguard?

Because it is the only water-based C5 coating that saves time, cuts labour costs, and protects your people and the environment. All this without compromising on durability.

 

RD Monoguard doesn’t just match solvent-based systems. It improves on them.

 

Ready to protect your steelwork with the only C5-rated, water-based solution on the market?