Carboguard®190 HB

Product Data

Selection & Specification Data Chemical Resistance Guide

Generic Type Epoxy-polyamide, can be pigmented with Exposure Splash and Spillage Fumes
micaceus iron oxide. Part A and Part B mixed Acids Fair Very Good
prior to application.
Alkalies Excellent Excellent
Description Carboguard 190 HB can be used over Solvents Good Very Good
Carbozinc series inorganic and organic zinc Salt Excellent Excellent
primers. Particularly recommended as Water Excellent Excellent
intermediate coat for exterior tank, steel
structures, farms and miscellaneous
equipment where resistance to salt, alkalies Substrates and Surface Preparation
and weathering exposures is required.
Not recommended for immersion service, General Surface must be clean and dry. Employ
strong acid exposures or areas where adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil
chalking is undesirable and all other contaminants that could interfere
with adhesion of the coating
Features ƒ Excellent salts resistance
ƒ Excellent water, alkalies and weathering Steel Apply over clean, dry recommended primers
resistance
ƒ Very good resistance to mild acids and
solvents. Galvanized SSPC-SP1-SSPC-SP7 and prime with
ƒ Applicable up to 100-150µm DFT (4-6 mils) in Steel specific recommended Carboline primers.
single coat
Excellent abrasion resistance Concrete Apply over clean, dry recommended surfacers
or primers
Color CG 190 HB: All standard colors
CG 190 HB/FM: Metallic dark and light gray Application Equipment
only
Spray This is high built coating and may require
Finish Flat (epoxy lose gloss, discolor and chalk in Application adjustments in spray techniques. Wet film
sunlight exposure) (General) thickness is easily and quickly achieved. The
following spray equipment has been found
Primers May be applied over organic and inorganic suitable and is available from manufactures
zinc, epoxy primers, concrete or other such as Binks, De Vilbis and Graco
surfaces as recommended.
Conventional Pressure pot equipped with dual regulators,
Topcoats Acrylic, epoxies, polyurethanes or other as Spray 3/8” I.D. minimum material hose, .070” I.D.
recommended fluid tip and appropriate cap.

Dry Film 100 – 150 µm (4 - 6 mils) per coat Airless Spray Pump Ratio: 30:1 (minimum)
Thickness Don't exceed 250 µm (10 mils) in a single GPM Output: 3.0 (minimum) 12
coat. Excessive film thickness over inorganic liters/min.
zincs may increase damage during shipping Material Hose: 3/8” I.D. (minimum)
or erection. A mist coat over inorganic zincs is Tip Size: .017”-.021”
recommended to minimize bubbling. Output PSI: 2100-2300
Filter Size: 60 mesh
Solids Content By Volume: 60±2% Teflon packings are recommended and
available from the pump manufacturer.
2
Theoretical 24 m /l at 25µm
Coverage Rate 2 Brush & Roller Recommended for small areas or touch-up
4.8 m /l at 125µm
(General) only. Use medium bristle brush or good
Allow for loss in mixing and application
quality short nap roller. Avoid to rebrushing
and rerolling. Use Carboline Thinner #33 up
Dry Temp. Continuous: 93°C (200°F)
Resistance to 25% by volume for best results. Two coat
Non-Continuous: 121°C (250°F)
may be required to obtain desired apparence
and DFT.

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Mixing & Thinning Cleanup & Safety

Mixing Power mix separately, then combine and Cleanup Use #2 Thinner or Acetone. In case of spillage,
power mix. absorb and dispose of in accordance with local
applicable regulations.
Ratio Carboguard 190 HB 1:1 by volume (A to B)
Safety Read and follow all caution statements on this
Thinning Thin up to 25% by volume with Thinner #15. product data sheet and on the MSDS for this
For hot or windy conditions, use Thinner#33 product. Employ normal workmanlike safety
precautions. Hypersensitive persons should wear
Pot Life Eight hours at 24°C (75°F) and less at higher protective clothing, gloves and use protective
temperatures. Pot-life ends when coating cream on face, hands and all exposed areas.
loses body and beginns to sag.
Ventilation When used in enclosed areas, thorough air
circulation must be used during and after
Application Conditions application until the coating is cured. The
ventilation system should be capable of
Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity preventing the solvent vapor concentration from
Normal 18-29°C 18-29°C 16-32°C 65% reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents
Minimum 10°C 10°C 10°C 0% used. User should test and monitor exposure
Maximum 32°C 60°C 49°C 85% levels to insure all personnel are below
guidelines. If not sure or if not able to monitor
levels, use MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied air
This product simply requires the substrate temperature to be above
respirator.
the dew point. Condensation due to substrate temperatures below
the dew point can cause flash rusting on prepared steel and
Caution This product contains flammable solvents. Keep
interfere with proper adhesion to the substrate. Special application
away from sparks and open flames. All electrical
techniques may be required above or below normal application
equipment and installations should be made and
conditions.
grounded in accordance with the National
Electric Code. In areas where explosion hazards
Curing Schedule exist, workmen should be required to use non-
ferrous tools and wear conductive and non-
Surface Temp. & 50% sparking shoes.
Dry to Recoat Final Cure
Relative Humidity
10°C (50°F) 3 days 1 week
24°C (75°F) 18 hours 4 days Packaging, Handling & Storage
32°C (90°F) 10 hours 2 days
Kit standard Part A 10 liters
Part B 10 liters
Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures
will require longer cure times and could result in solvent Flash Point (PMCC) Part A 14°C ( 58°F)
entrapment and premature failure. Excessive humidity or Part B 23°C ( 73°F)
condensation on the surface during curing can interfere with the
Thinner #15 25°C ( 77°F)
cure, can cause discoloration and may result in a surface haze.
Thinner #33 38°C (101°F)
Any haze or blush must be removed by water washing before
recoating. During high humidity conditions, it is recommended that
Storage Temperature 4° -43°C (40°-110°F) Store indoors.
the application be done while temperatures are increasing.
& Humidity 0-100% Relative Humidity

Shelf Life 24 months at 24°C (75°F)

08/06 – 03/01USA

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