SpecificationCentpoxy Mastic Epoxy is a two component, high-performance Epoxy Coating which offers high-build protection in a one coat system, in many applications with a minimum of surface preparation. It is designed for application to properly prepared or sandblasted steel, aluminum, or fiberglass and is suitable for interior or exterior surfaces. Uses include industrial and commercial application as a protective maintenance coating on storage tanks, piping, roofs, roof decks, water towers, structural steel, machinery, plant equipment, marine vessels, offshore structures and other surfaces exposed to humidity, chemicals and corrosive environments.
EM32 offers excellent resistance to fresh and salt water, detergents, many chemicals as well as good resistance to fumes and spillage of most organic solvents, acids, and alkalies. It inhibits flexibility with abrasion and moisture resistance, high solids, low VOC and is excellent for use in areas where sandblasting is undesirable or impractical but high performance is required. It may be used over old coating systems to upgrade performance. Centpoxy Mastic Epoxy (EM32) may be topcoated with various WC urethanes to extend UV resistance, longevity and performance.
Specification
| Vehicle Type | Amine Adduct/Epoxy |
| Solids Content ± 2% |
90% by weight 81% by volume |
| Coverage (Theoretical) |
1299 sq ft per gallon 1.0 mil DFT 260 sq ft per gallon 5.0 mil DFT |
| Coverage (Estimated) | 909 sq ft per gallon 1.0 mil DFT (30% Loss Factor) |
| Number of Coats | One (4-6 mils DFT) normally, two if required. |
| Application Method | Conventional or Airless Spray preferred, may be brushed or rolled if desired. |
| Thinner |
No. 7537 for spraying No. 7535 for brushing |
| Clean up solvent | No. 7537, No. 7535, MEK or MIBK |
| Shelf Life at 75° F | One Year from Date of Manufacture (unmixed) |
|
Curing (Drying time at 75 ° F) |
3 hours to touch 8 hours to handle 24 days to re coat (FPU top coat may be applied when Epoxy is dry to handle). |
| Induction Time | 5 minutes at 70°F (See "Mixing" below) |
| Flash Point (Seta Flash) |
Component A - 125deg; F minimum Component B - 128deg; F minimum |
| Color, Gloss | White (semi-gloss), available in gray or red. Special colors subject to minimum order. |
| Pot Life | 2 hours at 70° F (24° C) |
| Mixing Ratio | 1 to 1 by volume |
| VOC Content | 1.3 pounds per gallon (155 grams per liter, calculated) |
| Shipping Information |
31 lbs per 2 gal unit - 1 gal Component A (Base) & 1 gal Component B (Activator) 149 lbs per 10 gal unit (5 gal. Component A (Base) & 5 gal Component B (Activator) |
| Freight | PAINT, no label required. |
Surface PreparationGood surface preparation is essential to a satisfactory coating system. Surfaces to be coated should be clean and dry. Remove all oil, grease, mildew or other contamination by solvent or detergent cleaning or other effective means.
Apply in good weather when air and surface temperature are above 50�F and surface temperature is at least 5° F above the dew point. For optimum application properties, material should be between 70° to 100°F prior to mixing and application. Maintain unmixed material in closed containers in protected storage at 40° to 100° F.
MixingThis is a two component coating supplied in two containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in the proportions supplied. Use a power agitator for each component. Allow a 5 minutes induction time @ 70�F before using the coating. Usable pot life depends on the temperature of the material; refer to the Pot Life section (below). Agitate before use, with occasional stirring during use. As pot life expires, sag resistance may be reduced. Do not mix any more materials than can be applied in approximately 1 � hours @ 75�F.
Thin with � to 1 pint of No. 7537 thinner per gallon (if necessary) for spray application. Use No. 7535 for brush application. Add thinner only at a time of mixing. Do not add thinner to thickening material to extend pot life.
Application
Spray application is preferred for proper film built and best performance. Brush application is acceptable for touch up and small areas. Roller application may require special care to prevent bubbling and may require more than one coat to attain proper film thickness. Apply @ 7.4 mils wet film thickness to achieve 6.0 mils DFT, unthinned.
