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EPOXYCOAT-AC – two-component anticorrosive epoxy coating.
I. NATURE OF THE PROBLEM – REQUIREMENTS
- Metal surfaces exposed to moisture and salts corrode, causing structural damage and an unsightly appearance.
- Protective coatings must provide strong adhesion, mechanical strength and long-term resistance to corrosion, abrasion and chemicals.
II. SOLUTION
- EPOXYCOAT-AC is a two-component epoxy primer with anticorrosive pigments. It forms a tough, adherent film that protects steel, iron and metal surfaces from corrosion.
- The coating has high mechanical strength, excellent adhesion to metal, chemical and abrasion resistance, and can be used alone or as a primer under epoxy top coats.
- It is suitable for industrial machinery, pipelines, tanks, bridges, ships and any metallic structure requiring long-lasting corrosion protection.
III. APPLICATION
Substrate preparation:
1. Metal surfaces must be dry, free of rust, grease, oil and old paint. Remove rust by sand-blasting, wire-brushing or grinding. Clean with solvent and allow to dry.
2. Stir components A and B separately, then pour component B into component A and mix thoroughly for 3–4 minutes until a uniform mixture is obtained.
3. Apply the mixture immediately with brush, roller or airless spray in two coats. The second coat should be applied when the first has cured but is still slightly tacky (typically after 12‑24 hours at +20 °C).
4. Consumption: about 150–200 g/m² per coat. Do not exceed the pot life (working time) of the mixture.
IV. REMARKS
- Provide good ventilation during application because EPOXYCOAT-AC contains solvents; wear protective gloves and goggles.
- Pot life becomes shorter at higher temperatures; do not apply when ambient temperature is below +10 °C or relative humidity is high.
- Protect freshly coated surfaces from moisture. If more than 24 hours elapse between coats, sand the surface lightly to ensure adhesion.
- Clean tools immediately with the appropriate solvent; hardened material can only be removed mechanically.
- Read the safety instructions on the product labels.