Epoxy Paints (Tuff Coat EP-101)

Introduction :

The system recommended for application on suitably primed steel structure exposed to chemical and industrial environment in refineries, petrochemicals, paper and pulp plants, food and pharmaceutical units, and fertilizer industries. This product can be applied on floor for protection from saline and chemicals. This product is recommended for use in sea weather (Marine Environment / Coastal Areas). The coating is useful as a top-coat on Electrical Control Panels and Machinery, which are installed in chemically affected environment.

• The ability to be cured rapidly or slowly over wide range of temperature. Cold curing and baking both are possible.
• Low shrinkage during cure.
• Excellent adhesion to many different substrates.
• Good mechanical strength, which is retained at, elevated temperatures.
• Outstanding toughness and good flexibility.
• Excellent solvent, Acid and Alkali resistance. (Not recommended for immersion).
• Excellent water and alcohol resistance, salty water resistance Unaffected by Oil and Grease, detergents.
• Good electrical properties. (Insulating)

Limitations :

• Chalking effect when direct exposed to sunlight
• Yellowing effect at higher temperature

1.	Type	Two pack system pigmented or clear cold or elevated temp. Cured.
	Base	Pigmented Epoxy material thinned with suitable solvents.
	Hardener (Suitable as per EP-Application area)	EP-101 based on amines or suitable adduct of amines clear, transparent or based on Polyamide Resins.
2.	Mixing Ratio	For Glossy- Base: hardener by volume 3 : 1 For Semi-Glossy: Base: Hardner 4 : 1
3.	Storage life individual	Up to 10 months as long as the sealed containers are kept under cover in dry place under normal temperature conditions.
4.	Pot Life	After mixing of Base and Hardener 4-6 hrs.
5.	Application	By Brush, Roller, and Airless and conventional spray with using TC / EP102.Thinner
6.	Recommended DFT	40 - 50 microns per coat.
7.	Covering and spreading rate	Theoretical 10 – 12.5 Sq. Mtr/ Ltr. By Brushing (Practical by conventional spray) 6.5 – 8 Sqmtr / Ltr.
8.	Drying Time :	Surface Dry     20 to 30 Mini Dry to handle  4 – 6 hrs. Hard Dry         Over night.
9.	Complete cure time	6 to 8 days (depending on R.T) or after stoving At 120º C for 30 minutes
10.	Scratch Hardness Test	Passes 2000 gms
11.	Over coating interval Wet on Wet Over-coating	After 10 – 12 hrs. After 30 Min
12.	Flash Point	Above 22º C.
13.	Resistance to Dry Heat	Up to 120º C
13.	Resistance to Dry Heat	Up to 120º C
14.	Salt Spray (5% NaCl)	500 hrs.
15.	Shade	As per requirement, clear coating is also available
16.	Packing	Base: - 3 liter & 15 Liter Hardener: - 1 Liter & 5 Liter
17.	Finish	Glossy or Semi-glossy as per requirement
18.	Thinner	TC / EP - 102 Thinner / TC / EP - 101

Application :

Before application of topcoat EP-101 Epoxy Paint do all necessary pretreatment of the job. For M. S. surface, remove grease oil and other contamination by using proper degreasing agent. Blast clean the surface for heavy rusting or remove with de-rusting chemicals to clean the surface. For old concrete, remove all salt deposition/fungal growth, loosely bound coatings, and dust particles and make the surface rough. Also for new concrete coating do the needful pretreatment, priming and then apply topcoat EP-101 Epoxy Paint. Use EP-101 Epoxy Primer Red Oxide Zinc Phosphate or Zinc chromate before applying the topcoat. Stir the base component thoroughly and mix three parts of base and one part of hardener by volume to uniform consistency. Allow it for intermediate reaction for 15 – 30 min for stabilization and stir again before use. Make required viscosity as per application method with TC / EP - 101 Thinner.

The pot lifetime is only 4 – 6 Hrs. Mix the materials as per requirement. Close the containers immediately, to avoid the chances of moisture absorption in material and solvent losses. Do not apply in humid condition, during raining or mist and fog or at very low temperature below
10º - 12º C.