Protective HEAT-FLEX® HI-TEMP 1200

& COATING UNDER INSULATION

Marine
Coatings

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Revised: July 14, 2014 7.10

Product Description Recommended Uses

HEAT-FLEX HI-TEMP 1200 is the next generation single-
®
• Direct to steel or stainless steel
component inert multipolymeric matrix coating that outperforms • As a coating under insulation
alternatives in combating corrosion under insulation (CUI) and in • Cyclic service up to 1200°F (649°C)
high heat applications. • Acceptable for use on cryogenic equipment
• For use over properly prepared steel surfaces, either insulated
• Resists corrosion under insulation or uninsulated:
• Resists stress corrosion cracking
• Application surface temperatures from ambient to 500°F (260°C) • Power Plants
• Operating surface temperatures cryogenic to 1200°F (649°C) • Refineries
• Self priming, single component • Chemical Facilities
• No maximum recoat time • Offshore/Marine
• Pulp & Paper
Product Characteristics
Finish: Low Sheen Performance Characteristics
Color: Gray and Dark Gray Substrate: Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel, 304, 316
Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10
Volume Solids: 57% ± 2% (calculated) System Tested:

Weight Solids: 81% ± 2% 2 cts. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 @ 5-6 mils (125-150 microns) dft/ct.

VOC (EPA Method 24): <375 g/L; 3.2 lb/gal Test Name Test Method Results
Abrasion ASTM D968, 16.4 L/mil*
Resistance Falling Sand
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:
Abrasion ASTM D4060, 189
Minimum Maximum Resistance Milligram Loss
Wet mils (microns) 8.0 (200) 10.0 (250) Adhesion ASTM D6677 Rating 10
Dry mils (microns) 5.0 (125) 6.0 (150) Blocking
Resistance ASTM D4946 Rating 10
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 152 (3.7) 182 (4.5)
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal Dry 1000°F/537°C
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 912 (22.3)
Boiling Water Wet 210°F/99°C No adhesion loss
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to 16 weeks, 80
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. cycles
Dry 350°F/177°C Rating 10 per
Drying Schedule @ 8.0 mils wet (200 microns): Corrosion Under Wet 150°F/66°C ASTM D714 for
Insulation 12 weeks, 6 cycles blistering; Rating 10
@ 50°F/10°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C (Carbon Steel) (calcium silicate per ASTM D610 for
50% RH and mineral wool) rusting
To touch: 30 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes Rating 10 per
To handle: 90 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes Corrosion ASTM D5894, ASTM D714 for
Weathering 8 cycles, 2,688 blistering; Rating 10
To recoat: 3 hours 2 hours 1 hour (Carbon Steel) hours per ASTM D610 for
To ship: 24 hours* 24 hours 24 hours rusting
Full cure at 350°F/177°C is 30 minutes Direct Impact
Resistance ASTM D2794 80 in lb
*Higher film build effects cure speed and increases ship time at lower
temperatures. Dry Heat
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. Resistance ASTM D2485 1200°F (649°C)

Shelf Life: 12 months, unopened at 77°F (25°C) Exterior Durability 1 year at 45° In-Process
(Carbon Steel) South
Store indoors at 40°F (4.5°C) to
100°F (31°C) Flexibility ASTM D522, 180° Passes
bend, 1¾" mandrel
Flash Point: 87°F (31°C) SETA
Reducer: Not normally recommended* Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 2H
Clean Up: Xylene, R2K4 Salt Fog Rating 10 per ASTM
Resistance ASTM B117, 1,848 D714 for blistering;
*Please see Performance Tips section hours Rating 8 per ASTM
(Carbon Steel) D610 for rusting

*Falling sand is very practical for indication of coating abrasion in the field.

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Revised: July 14, 2014 Product Information 7.10

Recommended Systems Surface Preparation

Dry Film Thickness / ct. Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil,
Mils (Microns) dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to ensure
adequate adhesion.
Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel - Atmospheric: Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed surface prepara-
Ambient or Hot Steel up to 500°F/260°C* : tion information.
2 cts. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200** 5.0-6.0 (125-150) Minimum recommended surface preparation:
or Iron & Steel: Preferred: SSPC-SP6, 1.5-2.5 mil
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 5.0-6.0 (125-150) (40-63 micron) profile
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1000HA*** 2.0-2.5 (50-62) Acceptable: SSPC-SP11, 1.0-2.5 mil
(25-63 micron) profile
Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel - Insulated Serivce: Or SSPC-SP12/NACE No.
Ambient or Hot Steel up to 500°F/260°C* : 5 - WJ-2/L with existing
2 cts. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 5.0-6.0 (125-150) surface profile
Stainless Steel: SSPC-SP1, Do not use chlorinated
Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel - Atmospheric: solvents for cleaning
Ambient up to 120°F/49°C* : Surface Preparation Standards
Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
2 cts. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 5.0-6.0 (125-150) Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
or Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 5.0-6.0 (125-150) Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 500*** 2.0-2.5 (50-62) Rusted
Hand Tool Cleaning Pitted C St 2 C St 2 SP 2 -
& Rusted D St 2 D St 2 SP 2 -
or Rusted C St 3 C St 3 SP 3 -
Power Tool Cleaning Pitted
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 5.0-6.0 (125-150) & Rusted D St 3 D St 3 SP 3 -
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1000*** 1.5-2.0 (37-50)
Tinting
*During application to hot steel, apply coating in several thin
passes to allow solvent to escape and to prevent blistering. Do not tint.
Allow at least 15-20 minutes between each coat.
Application Conditions
**Apply Heat-Flex 1200 with a mist coat followed immediately by Temperature:
full coat. Cure 24 hours at ambient or 1-2 hours at 250ºF / 121ºC surface 50°F (10°C) minimum, 500°F (260°C)
prior to topcoating. maximum
air and material 50°F (10°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C)
***Apply mist coat and allow 10 minute flash off and follow with a full maximum
coat. At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Do not exceed maximum recommended DFT. May affect Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed application information.
adhesion.
Ordering Information
Packaging: 1 gallon (3.78L) in a gallon (3.78L)
The systems listed above are representative of the product's use, container and 3 gallons (11.34L) in a
5 gallon (18.9L) container.
other systems may be appropriate.
Weight: 16.1 ± 0.3 lb/gal ; 1.93 Kg/L

Disclaimer Safety Precautions

The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and instructions.
Application Bulletin.
Warranty
The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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Revised: July 14, 2014 Application Bulletin 7.10

Surface Preparations Application Conditions

Temperature:
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all surface 50°F (10°C) minimum, 500°F (260°C)
oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to maximum
ensure adequate adhesion. air and material 50°F (10°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C)
maximum
Iron & Steel At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per
SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Commercial Blast Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Cleaning per SSPC-SP6/NACE 3. Blast clean all surfaces using a
sharp, angular abrasive for optimum surface profile (1.5-2.5 mils / Application Equipment
40-63 microns maximum). If SSPC-SP6/NACE 3 is not possible,
Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal per SSPC-SP11 is also ac- The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
ceptable (1.0-2.5 mil / 25-63 micron profile maximum). Hand Tool be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
Cleaning per SSPC SP 2 or Power Tool Cleaning per SSPC SP 3 equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
are acceptable* preparation methods when SSPC SP 6 or SSPC SP compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
11 are not possible. SSPC-SP12 NACE No. 5 can also be utilized, existing environmental and application conditions.
though not the preferred method. All surfaces to be coated shall be
cleaned in accordance with WJ-2/L standards. Pre-existing profile Reduction �����������������������Not recommended*
should be approximately 1.5 mils (37 microns). Remove all weld
spatter and round all sharp edges. Coat any bare steel the same Clean Up �������������������������Xylene, R2K4
day as it is cleaned or before flash rusting occurs. On stainless steel,
clean per SSPC-SP1. Aluminum Oxide grit is also acceptable for Airless Spray
use. Do not use chlorinated solvents for cleaning stainless steel. Unit ��������������������������������30:1 Pump
Product performance is relative to the surface preparation achieved. Pressure ������������������������2700 - 3000 psi
Hose ������������������������������3/8" ID
*Where SSPC SP 2 or SP 3 are used the Dry Temperature Tip ����������������������������������.017-.019
Resistance is recommended to a maximum 1000°F, continuous Filter �������������������������������60 mesh
and peak. Reduction �����������������������Not recommended

Conventional Spray
Gun ��������������������������������Graco 700N
Fluid Tip �������������������������.045" - .055"
Air Nozzle ����������������������20 cfm
Atomization Pressure �����50 psi
Fluid Pressure ����������������20 - 30 psi
Reduction �����������������������Not recommended

Brush
Brush �����������������������������China bristle
Reduction �����������������������Not recommended

Roller
Cover �����������������������������1/2" woven with solvent resistant
core,
Reduction �����������������������Not recommended
Surface Preparation Standards
Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE *Please see Performance Tips section
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Rusted
Hand Tool Cleaning Pitted C St 2 C St 2 SP 2 -
& Rusted D St 2 D St 2 SP 2 -
Rusted
Power Tool Cleaning Pitted C St 3 C St 3 SP 3 - If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent
& Rusted D St 3 D St 3 SP 3 -
equipment may be substituted.

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Revised: July 14, 2014 Application Bulletin 7.10

Application Procedures Performance Tips

When using spray application, use a 50% overlap with each pass
Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. of the gun to avoid holidays, bare areas, and pinholes. If necessary,
cross spray at a right angle.
Mixing Instructions: Mix paint thoroughly with low speed power
agitation before use. Obtain a uniform consistency. Additional mix-
ing during application may be necessary due to heavy consistency. Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include
Do not incorporate air. an application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or po-
rosity of the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method
Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading
rate as indicated below: of application, various surface irregularities, material lost during
mixing, spillage, overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive
film build.
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:
Minimum Maximum No reduction of material is recommended as it can affect film
Wet mils (microns) 8.0 (200) 10.0 (250) build, appearance, and adhesion.
Dry mils (microns) 5.0 (125) 6.0 (150)
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 152 (3.7) 182 (4.5) *If reduction is required for application to hot steel, use
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal MAK, R6K30 up to a maximum of 5% by volume.
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 912 (22.3)
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to During application to hot steel, apply coating in several thin
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. passes to allow solvent to escape and to prevent blistering.
Allow at least 15-20 minutes between each coat. If blistering
Drying Schedule @ 8.0 mils wet (200 microns): does occur, brush out immediately with a china bristle brush.
@ 50°F/10°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C
50% RH Always test adhesion by applying a test patch of 2-3 square feet.
To touch: 30 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes Allow one week to dry before checking adhesion.
To handle: 90 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes
To recoat: 3 hours 2 hours 1 hour In order to avoid blockage of spray equipment, clean equipment
To ship: 24 hours* 24 hours 24 hours before use or before periods of extended downtime with xylene.
Full Cure at 350°F/177°C is 30 minutes
*Higher film build effects cure speed and increases ship time at lower Minor color change may be exhibited in exposed service, but
temperatures. will not affect performance.
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
Topcoating: If applying a topcoat, apply a mist coat of the
topcoat. Allow 10 minutes flash off and follow with a full
Application of coating above maximum or below minimum coat.
recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating
performance.

Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance

characteristics and properties.
Safety Precautions
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
Clean Up Instructions Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Clean spills and spatters immediately with Xylene, R2K4. Clean Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
tools immediately after use with mineral spirits. Follow manu- instructions.
facturer's safety recommendations when using any solvent.
Warranty
Disclaimer The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufacturing
defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de-
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Application Bulletin. CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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