Nerocoat Product Specifications – Polyester Powders.

Substrates Application Conditions

Aluminium Application Method:
Cold rolled Cold Annealed ( CRCA )Steel
Electrostatic Powder Spray
Surface Preparation - 40 to – 120 KV (Kilovolt)

Film Thickness:
For normal applications – chemical cleaning and
surface treatment. For normal usage 50 – 60 microns.
For Aluminium – Chromatising. Curing Schedule:
For Steel – Iron Phosphate / Low Wt. Zinc
phosphate. 200°C for 10 to 15 minutes ( Object Temp.)

Specific Gravity:
Powder Charactristics
1.4 – 1.8 ( Depending upon colour).
Sieve Analysis:
Theoretical Coverage:
( By Alpine Air Jet Sieve A 200 L.S.)
12 Sq.meters per Kg.
Below 32 microns 42 ± 3 % At a typical specific gravity of 1.60, and at 50 microns
Below 90 microns > 99% dry film thickness assuming 100% application
Below 125 micron 100 %.
efficiency.

Performance will vary with colour,baking schedule, Storage:

substrate type and thickness.
The following are typical performance properties when Product has shelf life of 6 months at 25°C and
White or Off White Polyester Powder Coatings are Relative Humidity of 50%. Cooler temperatures
applied to chemically cleaned and surface treated light and lower humidity are recommended.
guage metal substrate. We suggest each proposed
substrate be tested to confirm acceptability.

Performance Properties

Physical Tests: Accelerated Tests:

Type Pure Polyester Humidity : 1000Hrs.

Colour In desired shades No blisters or other failures.
Matt :10 – 30%
Semiglossy: 45 – 5% Salt Spray : 500 Hrs.
Gloss @ 60°
65% No face rust, 3mm creepage from scribe.
Glossy: 80 – 95% ( On CRCA steel, chemically treated)
Available in
Smooth, Texture
Finish
and Structure
Water Immrsion : 1000Hrs. @ 33°C in Distilled water.
finishes. No blistering or other changes.
Hardness (Pencil) H to 2H
Flexibility Passes 6.25 mm Overbake Resistance: Very slight discolouration and no
Adhesion (cross hatch Excellent. GT-0 lowering of gloss at 100% overbake.
tape test) ( 1mm squares)
Impact (Direct / Reverse) 150 Kg.cm Exterior Durability : Excellent.
 Typical Applications
Chemical Resistance Tests:

Conducted under a 5 cm. watch glass for 16 Hrs. Air Conditioner Cabinets, Farm Equipments, Garden
Showed no staining when exposed to : Furnitures, Playground Items,Aluminium Extrusions,
Aotomobile Accessories, Architectural Items, Light Fixtures,
etc.
Alcohol Ketchup
Ammonia 10% Lemon Juice
Antifreeze Lipstick
Battery Acid Mayonnaise
Bleach Nail Polish Remover
Detergent 1% Paint Brush Cleaner
Detergent 5% Vinegar
Grape Juice

The data given herein is meant to serve only as a guide to user. The customers are advised to evaluate the product for their end use.
Kansai Nerolac Paints do not assume any responsibilitywith regard to accuracy or reproducibility of this data as the paint film performance
largely depends upon surface preparation and application conditions which may very from customer to customer and is beyond our control.

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