GP SUPERGUARD GLASS-FLAKE GP SUPERGUARD GLASS-FLAKE

GLASS-FLAKE EPOXY COATING

Application: By Brush / By Conventional Spray / By Airless Spray Description

Generally no thinner is required for application by Brush, However, under adverse environmental conditions; about 5% of thinner,
Two component, air drying, high solids, high build Epoxy coating reinforced with Glass-flake for enhanced durability and corrosion
by volume, can be added. Apply evenly in criss-cross manner and ensure the uniformity. Use quality brushes for paint application. It is
resistance. The product has the advantage of epoxy resin composition with specialty pigments like glass-flakes, which facilitates high
suitable for small area only. Typically 75-100 micron can be achieved. It may be necessary to apply multiple coats to achieve the total
build application for high performance, as barrier coat.
specified system D.F.T
Maximum film build in one coat is best attained by airless spray. When applying by methods other than airless spray, the required film
Recommended Use
build is difficult to achieve. Application by air spray may require a multiple cross spray pattern to attain maximum film build. Low or It is mainly used as intermediate, finish coat and sometimes as self-priming coat on properly prepared surface. An excellent
high temperature may require specific application techniques to achieve maximum film build. maintenance coating for offshore and onshore installation subject to highly humid and saline condition. Uses include steel structures
For Conventional Spray application: For Airless Spray application: in Industrial plants, bridges, tank exteriors, oil tanks, pipelines, marine atmosphere, cooling towers, etc. It has good resistance to
spillage and fumes of acids, alkalis, fresh and salt water.
Thinner : Type 002 Thinner : Type 002
Addition : 5-10% Addition : Max 5%, if required. Physical Data
Nozzle Orifice : 3mm Nozzle Orifice: 0.53 - 0.79 mm COLOUR : Selected Industrial shades of Grey
Nozzle Pressure : 40-70 p.s.i Nozzle Pressure : 3000-3200 p.s.i FINISH : Satin to Semi gloss
SOLIDS BY VOLUME : 88 ± 3%
Additional Information
THEORETICAL SPREADING RATE : 5.86 [Link] / ltr at recommended DFT of 150 µ
Further information regarding industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this data sheet can be found in the following
FLASH POINT : Base: Above 25° C Hardener: Above 25° C
section of Grand Polycoats' latest Data manual :
! Guide to Product Data Sheet DRYING CHARACTERISTICS : SURFACE DRY : 4 hour
(At 30°C and 65% Relative humidity) HARD DRY : 24 hour
! Surface Preparation Details
FULL CURE : 7 Days
! Paint Application Details
SHELF LIFE : BASE : 6 months HARDENER : 6 months
! MSDS
Surface Preparation
Notes
The performance of this product will depend upon the degree of surface preparation. Remove all loose rust, scales, moisture,
1. Do not apply paint when temperature falls below 10° C or rises above 50° C and when Relative Humidity is above 85%. Do not grease or other contaminants from the substrate by solvent cleaning, scraping, chipping, emery paper scuffing, wire brush, etc, to
apply during rain, fog or mist. Surface temperature must always be minimum of 3°C above Dew point. achieve St-2/St-3 grade of surface cleanliness as per Swedish Standards. Soluble salt should be removed by fresh water washing.
2. Brushes and spray equipment should be cleaned with GP's recommended thinner otherwise equipment is liable to be damaged. Abrasive Blast Cleaning
3. Volume solids would vary depending on shades Products with different volume solids, different qualities is also available on Abrasive blasting to minimum Sa 2.5 Swedish Standards is must with a roughness profile of 50 - 75 microns. The surface should be
requests. absolutely dry, oil and salt free before application of the coating. The coating should be applied preferably immediately or within 4
3. DFT variation can be obtained by change in application method. Contact Grand Polycoats' representative for further assistance. hours after blasting for best performance. Incase it is extended; the surface should be cleaned, by sweep blast, to remove any flash
4. Shelf life indicated is minimum for this Product in sealed conditions and it is subject to re-inspection thereafter. Individual rust that may have formed.
component is required to be stored in cool, dry and covered condition, away from heat and ignition. Application Data
Health & Safety MIXING RATIO : Base: Hardener - As per our recommendation
This is a solvent based paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapours as well as contact between the wet APPLICATION : By Brush / By Airless Spray
paint and exposed skin or eyes. THINNER : 002
Limitation of Liability POT LIFE : 45 - 60 minutes min at 25° C
To the best of our knowledge, the technical data in our literature are true and accurate at the date of issuance but are subject to RECOMMENDED DFT : 150 - 200 µ
change without prior notice. We guarantee our product to conform to the specifications contained herein. We make no other OVER COATING INTERVAL : MIN : 8 hours MAX : 24 hours
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. Liability, if any, is COMPATIBILITY : Compatible with Epoxy, PU Finish paints.
limited to replacement of the product or refund of the purchased price. Labour or cost of labour and other consequential damages
Application Method
are hereby excluded.
Stir the Base part thoroughly. Mix the base and hardener as per our recommended ratio, by volume. Stir the mix gently to attain
homogeneity. Allow the mixture to stand still (maturation) for about 10 15 minutes to initiate the reaction. Add Thinner
Type 002 into the mix, depending on application method, and stir gently for few minutes. Strain the paint through Nylon
filter and apply uniformly over the surface. All equipments used for above should be properly clean.(Thinner 003/006 to
Grand Polycoats [Link]. 204, Siddharth Complex, R.C. Dutt Road, Vadodara - 390007, (Gujarat) India. be used if applied over old Oleo resinous coating)
Tel.: +91-265-3064200 / 3064201 Fax: +91-265-2337022
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R: 01 / 06: 08 This supersedes all earlier versions of this product data sheet.

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