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17.03.2010

Fontecoat EP 50 Beige

Coatings
DESCRIPTION A two component waterborne epoxy topcoat and a single coat paint.
PRODUCT FEATURES

Used as a topcoat or as a single coat paint in epoxy paint systems for steel surfaces. Can also be used as a primer or intermediate coat in epoxy / polyurethane systems. 

RECOMMENDED USES Recommended for framework, service platforms, conveyors and other steelwork, machinery and equipment.

TECHNICAL DATA
Features Very good resistance against mechanical and chemical stress.
Colour Range Beige.
Gloss groups Semi-gloss
Coverage

Recommended film thicknesses

Theoretical coverage

dry

wet

 

60 µm

130 µm

7.7 m2/l

100 µm

210 µm

4.8 m2/l

140 μm

300 μm

3.3 m2/l


Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.
Thinner Water
Mixing ratio Base 1 part by volume 168 722K
Hardener 1 part by volume 007 1019
Application method By airless spray or brush.
Pot-life (+23°C) 1½ h.
Drying times

DFT 100 µm

+ 15 ºC

+ 23 ºC

+ 35 ºC

Dust dry, after

4 h

2 h

1 h

Touch dry, after

8 h

5 h

2 h

Recoatable by itself, min. after

16 h

6 h

4 h

Recoatable without roughing, max. after

7 d

5 d

2 d

Fully cured, after

14 d

7 d

3 d


Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.
Solids volume 47 ± 2 volume % (ISO 3233)
62 ± 2 weight %
Density 1,4 kg/l (mixed).
Product code 168 722K

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions All surfaces must be dry. The temperature of the ambient air, surface or paint should not fall below +15ºC during application and drying. Relative humidity should not exceed 70%. The surface temperature of the steel should remain at least 3ºC above the dew point.
Preparation Oil, grease, salts and dirt are removed by appropriate means. (ISO 12944-4)

Steel surfaces: Blast clean to grade Sa2½. (ISO 8501-1) If blast cleaning is not possible, phosphating is recommended for cold rolled steel to improve adhesion.

Primed surfaces: Oil, grease, salt and dirt are removed from the surface by appropriate means. Repair any damage to the primer coat. Note the overcoating time of primer. (ISO 12944-4)
Priming Fontecryl AP, Fontezinc 85, Fontecoat EP 50, Temazinc 77, Temazinc 88, Temazinc 99 and Temacoat GPL-S Primer.
Finishing Fontecoat EP 50 and Fontedur HB 80.
Painting By airless spray or brush. If necessary, the paint can be thinned 0 - 10%. Airless spray nozzle tip 0.013" - 0.023" and nozzle pressure 140 - 200 bar. Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object. For large flat surfaces, and for nozzle tip above 0,015'', 40o or higher spray angle is recommended. Forced drying must be used when nominal dry film thickness (NDFT) is above 140 μm. Forced drying can be used up to 450 μm wet film thickness. 200 μm dry film thickness should not be exceeded.

For aluminium and zinc substrates, and when applied on zinc rich primer it is recommendable to apply a mist coat: first a thin layer, then let the water evaporate for 5 - 10 minutes and then apply the full coat.
Mixing of components First stir base and hardener separately. The correct proportions of base and hardener must be mixed thoroughly before use. Use Temaspeed Squirrel Mixer for mixing.
Cleaning of tools Water or a mixture of water and Thinner 1029, 1:1. The equipment must be cleaned immediately after use before the paint dries.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 60 g/litre of paint mixture.
VOC content of paint mixture (thinned by 10 % by volume) 55 g/l.

Only for industrial and professional use.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION
Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets. A health and safety data sheet is available on request from Tikkurila Oyj.
 
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The above information, based on laboratory tests and practical experience, has been proved valid at the date marked on the product data sheet. The quality of the product is ensured by our operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As a manufacturer we cannot be responsible for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes.

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