Carbomastic 18 FC epoxy two-component, fast-curing, heavy-duty, high-build anti-corrosive coating with a broad range of uses in marine and other corrosive environments. It is an excellent choice for the protection of ship hull exteriors, above and below the water line, ballast tanks, etc. Offshore applications include splash zones, subsea, jackets, production decks, drilling rig legs and pontoons in immersed exposures.

Features & Benefits

• Excellent immersion performance in both fresh and sea water
• Suitable as a rust preventive coating in ballast tanks and hull applications
• Ideal for sub-sea installations, jackets and other areas exposed to sea water
• Can be applied as low as 5°C (40°F)
• Good flexibility
• Very good abrasion resistance
• High solids; low VOC

Colour

1702 (Off White) is standard

Finish

Semi-Gloss

Primer

Self-priming

For Use On
Steel

Pack Size
Two-Pack
5L

Mixing Ratio
1:1 Ratio (Part A to B) by Volume

Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
4 Hours
Dry to Recoat (at 10°C)
10 Hours

Fully Cured (at 20°C)
7 Days
Fully Cured (at 10°C)
12 Days

Dry Film Thickness

5 - 20 mils (127 - 508 microns) per coat

Normally applied in 175 microns (7 mil) thicknesses. May be applied up to 500 microns (20 mils) in

one or more coats depending on application.

Solids Content

By Volume 85% +/- 2%

Theoretical Coverage Rate

1363 ft²/gal at 1.0 mils (33.5 m²/l at 25 microns)

273 ft²/gal at 5.0 mils (6.7 m²/l at 125 microns)

68 ft²/gal at 20.0 mils (1.7 m²/l at 500 microns)

Allow for loss in mixing and application.

VOC Values

As Supplied : 120 g/l (1 lbs/gal)

These are nominal values.

Dry Temp. Resistance

Continuous: 250°F (121°C)

Non-Continuous: 300°F (149°C)

Topcoats

Normally not topcoated for immersion service, otherwise topcoat according to Carboline.

The above information is based on current test data, health and safety information and application instructions supplied by our suppliers and manufacturers of the products. It is supplied for guidance and to the best of our knowledge is true and accurate. Customers should satisfy themselves to the suitability of the products in its intended use and no guarantee is given or implied as the conditions of actual use are beyond our control. If in doubt the customer should consult the designer of the project or the local building control. 

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