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TDS - ALUFLEX - English (Uk) - Issued.28.11.2005
TDS - ALUFLEX - English (Uk) - Issued.28.11.2005
ALUFLEX
Product description
Aluflex is an aluminium pigmented paint based on a flexible penetrating alkyd oil.
Recommended use
For use in cargo holds and on areas where a thorough pretreatment cannot be carried out. Aluflex
penetrates porous surfaces.
Minimum
20
50
20
Maximum
50
120
8
Typical
25
60
16
Physical properties
Colour
Solids (vol %)*
Aluminium
40 2
Flash point
38C 2 (Setaflash)
VOC
Gloss
Flat
Water resistance
Fair
Flexibility
Good
*Measured according to ISO 3233:1998 (E)
Surface preparation
All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from contamination. The surface should be assessed and
treated in accordance with ISO 8504.
Bare steel
Remove heavy rust scale.
Coated surfaces
If applied on top of old coating systems (i.e. epoxy or polyurethane), it may be necessary to abrade
the surface.
Other surfaces
The coating may be used on other substrates. Please contact your local Jotun office for more
information.
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Application methods
Spray
Brush
Roller
Application data
Mixing ratio (volume)
Single pack.
Thinner/Cleaner
Guiding data airless spray
Pressure at nozzle
Nozzle tip
Spray angle
Filter
Drying time
Drying times are generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness and number of coats,
and will be affected correspondingly. The figures given in the table are typical with:
* Good ventilation (Outdoor exposure or free circulation of air)
* Typical film thickness
* One coat on top of inert substrate
Substrate temperature
Surface dry
Through dry
Dry to recoat, minimum
5C
2h
20 h
12 h
10C
2h
10 h
9h
23C
1h
8h
6h
40C
1h
2h
4h
The given data must be considered as guidelines only. The actual drying time/times before recoating
may be shorter or longer, depending on film thickness, ventilation, humidity, underlying paint system,
requirement for early handling and mechanical strength etc. A complete system can be described on
a system sheet, where all parameters and special conditions could be included.
1 x 25 m
( D r y Film T h i c k n e s s )
1 x 35 m
( D r y Film T h i c k n e s s )
Full
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Storage
The product must be stored in accordance with national regulations. Storage conditions are to keep
the containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated space and away from source of heat and ignition.
Containers must be kept tightly closed.
Handling
Handle with care. Stir well before use.
Packing size
20 litre container.
Packing may vary from country to country according to local requirements.
Europe
Middle East
South East A s i a
Jotun A /S
P .O . Box 2021
N-3248 Sandefjord
Road
Norway
8RR
Jurong
P hone +47 33 45 70 00
Fax
+47 33 46 46 13
U nited Kingdom
P .O Box 3671
Dubai U .A .E
P hone
Fax
+971 4 3 39 50 00
+971 4 3 38 06 66
Jotun is a World Wide company with factories, sales offices and stocks in more than 50 countries. For your
nearest local Jotun address please contact the nearest regional office or visit our website at www.jotun.com
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