Carboline carbomastic 18 FC 20L Kit
Carboline carbomastic 18 FC 20L Kit
This epoxy is a 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.
Product Features
• 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
• Good flexibility
• High solids; low VOC
Color | 1702 (Off White) is standard |
Finish | Semi-Gloss |
Primer | Self-priming |
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) Epoxies discolor (darken) when exposed to elevated temperatures. |
Approvals | • Det Norske Veritas, Standard Testing Classification of Ballast Tank Coatings, rev. 4/2 * • IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings. * • DNV Type Approval Certificate * • NORSOK M-501 System no. 7 Submerged • NS 5417-1998 Norwegian waterpower • For product manufactured by Carboline Norge AS |
Limitations | Epoxies lose gloss, discolor and eventually chalk in sunlight exposure. Not recommended for immersion in aromatic or ketone solvents or strong oxidizing acids. |
Topcoats | Normally not topcoated for immersion service, otherwise topcoat according to Carboline recommendations. |
Data Sheets
carbomastic 18 FC PDS
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