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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 18.03.2010 |
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Fontecoat EP 50 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 Cards | TEMASPEED FONTE tinting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gloss groups | Semi-gloss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coverage |
Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated. |
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| Thinner | Water | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixing ratio | Base 1 part by volume 168-series
Hardener 1 part by volume 007 1019 |
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| Application method | By airless spray or brush. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pot-life (+23°C) | 1½ h. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drying times |
Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation. |
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| Solids volume | 47 ± 2 volume % (ISO 3233)
62 ± 2 weight % |
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| Density | 1,4 kg/l (mixed). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product code | 168 -series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) |
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| Priming | Fontecryl APS, Fontezinc 85, Fontecoat EP Primer, Fontecoat EP 50, 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 0.011" - 0.015" and nozzle pressure 140 - 180 bar. Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object. 160 μm DFT should not be exceeded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product safety data sheet | FONTECOAT EP 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hardener safety data sheet | HARDENER 007 1019 [GB-ENG] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
