EPILUX 89 HIGH BUILD FINISH EPILUX 89 HIGH BUILD FINISH

DESCRIPTION: A two pack epoxy high build coating with outstanding performance in severe marine and industrial environments. Old Concrete: Remove all salt deposits from the surface by water jet washing. Light sand blast the surface to remove all
The product has excellent resistance to chemicals and solvent fumes, splash and spillage. loosely bound coatings & roughening of firmly adhering coatings to ensure anchorage with recommended system. Ensure all
dust/other particles are fully removed by suction or air blast and the surface is fully cleaned and dry before application of paint.
USES: Recommended for use on offshore platform structures, helideck, accommodation areas as well as under decks and In non-critical areas where blasting is not possible, water jet washing and hard wire brushing are minimum requisites.
above water areas of jackets. The product is also suitable for application on MS & concrete areas of fertilizer plants, chemical
CONDITION DURING APPLICATION:
units, refineries, petrochemicals, metallurgical units etc.
1. Use the mixed paint within the stipulated pot life period.
PRODUCT DATA RESISTANCE GUIDE
Composition: Catalyzed epoxy resin, suitably pigmented Chemical Resistance: 2. Do not apply when surface temperature falls below 10ºC or rises above 45ºC and when relative humidity rises above
85%. Do not apply during rain, fog or mist.
Mixing Ratio: Base: Catalyst = 3:1 by volume Exposures Splash & Mild Fumes/
Spillage Outdoor 3. Brushes & spray equipment should be cleaned with Thinner T-7 otherwise equipment is likely to be damaged.
Pot Life: 4 - 6 hours
Resistance APPLICATION METHODS:
VOC: 320 - 340g/Litre Acids Good Very Good Stir base thoroughly and then mix three parts base and one part of catalyst by volume to uniform consistency. Allow the mixture
Flash Point: Above 220C Alkalis Excellent Excellent to mature for 30 minutes and stir again before and during use.
Recommended DFT (µm/ Coat): 100 - 125 microns per coat Solvents Good Very Good Brush: Add up to 5% Thinner T-7 if required during application.
Corresponding WFT (µm/ Coat): 172 - 216 microns per coat Neutral Salt Solutions Excellent Excellent Conventional Spray: Add up to 15% Thinner T-7 depending on conditions. Use any standard pressure pot equipment at an
Theoretical Spreading Rate: 50 - 65 sq. feet/Ltr. Fresh Water Excellent Excellent atomizing pressure of 3.7-4.9 Kg/cm2
Thinner: Thinner T-7 Airless Spray: Apply preferably without thinning. However, up to 5% Thinner T-7 may be added if absolutely essential, depending
on conditions. Use any standard equipment having pump ratio 40:1. Tip Size 0.43 – 0.53 mm. Tip pressure 110- 160 Kg/cm2
Rate of Thinning: (Min – Max): 5% - 20% Temperature Resistance:
Continuous (Dry) : 93ºC TYPICAL PAINTING SPECIFICATIONS:
Drying Time: It is related to air circulation, temperature,
film thickness and number of coats and would be affected Intermittent : 120ºC
Surface 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat
accordingly. Weatherability: Excellent in combination with a suitable Steel Zinc Anode 304 or Epilux 4 Zinc Rich Epilux 89 HB Finish Epilux 89 HB Finish
Touch : 3 - 4 Hours at NTP primer Primer
Handle : 8 - 10 Hours
Flexibility: Good -do- Epilux 610 Primer or Epilux Zinc Epilux 89 HB Finish Epilux 89 HB Finish
Hard : Overnight
Scratch Hardness: Good Phosphate Primer or Epilux FRX
Curing Time: 6 - 7 days Anticorrosive
Abrasion / Impact Resistance: Very good
Overcoating Interval: -do- Protectomastic Epilux 4 HB MIO Epilux 89 HB Finish
Min: Overnight Epilux 4 MIO Epilux 89 HB Finish
Max: 5 Days Concrete or Epilux 4 Clear Lacquer Epilux 89 HB Finish Epilux 89 HB Finish
Color: Assorted shades Plastered Surfaces
Galvanized Iron & Degrease and abrade the surface. Apply a coat of Jen. Wash Primer followed by any of the above
Finish: Egg-shell to semi glossy
Aluminum systems excluding the primer coats.
Shelf Life: Up to 12 months as long as the sealed containers
STORAGE: Container must be stored in a cool, shaded place with adequate ventilation, should be tightly closed in a secure
are kept covered in a dry place at room temperature
and upright position. Product should be kept away from source of heat and ignition.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
HANDLING: Handle with care and stir well before use. Use a mechanical stirrer to mix the product uniformly.
Steel: Remove grease, oil and other contaminants preferably by using rust blaster or T-7 solvent. Blast clean to a minimum of Sa 2
HEALTH & SAFETY: Please refer to the separate Safety Data Sheet available with detailed information
½ Swedish Standard SIS 05 5900. For severe corrosive conditions, blast to Sa 3 with a surface profile not exceeding 55 microns.
CAUTION! Keep away from heat and open flame. Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of vapor or spray mist. Do
If blasting is not practical, make full use of mechanical tools along with manual chipping and wire brushing to remove loose
not inhale. Close container after each use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
rust and scale to St. 2 Swedish Standard SIS 05 5900. Excessive burnishing of steel is to be avoided. Thoroughly dust down
all surfaces. Best results can be achieved if the manually cleaned surface is primed with Protectomastic – Self Priming Surface
DISCLAIMER
Tolerant Coating. The surface should be clean and dry before application of appropriate primer coat.
The information given herein is to the best of our knowledge. However, no guarantee of results is implied since conditions of use
Concrete: are beyond Berger’s control. Berger Paints shall not be liable for any consequential loss or damage arising out of such uses.
New Concrete: Ensure that the concrete is cured for a minimum 3 months. The surface is to be made rough and free from
laitance and other contaminants by sand sweeping.

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