abecote 352

Epoxy coal tar paint

DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
Two-component, solvent-borne, 2 base : 1 Practical cover for
2
3 – 4 m /l
polyamide cured epoxy tar. Mixing ratio activator by estimating depending on
volume purposesage surface texture
USES Density 1.17 g/cm
3
Recommended no. 3 in chemical
Colour : coats protection work
Protective coating for steelwork,
cementitious surfaces and timber. Base Black Touch dry –
Activator Greyish 4 – 6 hrs
FEATURES & BENEFITS Mixed material Black Hard dry -
Dry time @ 25º C
A tin of aluminium 24 hrs
• High-quality epoxy tar for corrosion paste is supplied Full cure -
protection of most surfaces. Do not to convert 5l black 7 days
use on shutter boards. to a “brown colour Overcoating time @ Min : 12 hrs
• Use in tidal zone for protection of indicator” in a 25º C Max : 48 hrs
concrete and steel. multi-coat system.
Do not use this Application temp.
• Brown colour indicator where multi- 10º C – 40º C
“brown” colour as Range
coat system required.
• Economical. the final coat. Fire resistance of
Flammable
Finish Gloss wet film
SURFACE PREPARATION Flash point 23º C Equipment clean-up
abe super
brush cleaner
Any surface must be clean, With abe thinners
Dilution no 3 up to 10 % If humidity is in
mechanically sound and dry. Do not apply
by volume excess of 85 %
Electronic moisture content tests must
be conducted prior to application of the Free flowing high If surface is
Consistency less than 2º C
priming system. Maximum moisture 4- viscosity liquid Do not apply
5% max. (eg Protimeter Survey Master above dew
or equivalent) point
or PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
Dynamic Calcium Chloride moisture Galvanised Steel – Galvanised steel
“weight gain” over 24 hours Brush, short-
must be completely free of any trace of
or Application by fibre roller or
greasy matter and should be scrubbed
(a practical overnight “plastic sheet airless spray.
with abrasive pad or proprietary
test” is also advisable approx. 1m² 8 hrs/5l at abrasive cleaner until completely 'non-
Pot life
masked down on surface) 25º C greasy'. The cleaned surface must be
Steel – Surfaces must be free of all Allow to stand well washed with clean water and
rust and millscale. They should be for 20 minutes allowed to dry.
abrasive blasted to a minimum Induction period Concrete – Concrete must be free of
in shade after
standard of Sa 2,5 of Swedish Code of mixing laitance, curing membranes and
Practice SIS 055900. If immersion shutter release oil. All blow-holes,
service is contemplated then a Volume solids omegas and other similar defects.
60 %
standard of Sa 3 should be attained. (typical) must be opened and the best method
Anchor pattern must never exceed Recommended of preparation is a light abrasive blast.
100 µm and preferably should be in average DFT per 120 µm If a smooth surface is desired, any
the 50 – 75 µm range. coat major surface blemishes should be
Theoretical cover for
2
5 m /l on patched and smoothed with epidermix
above dft smooth surface 315, with overcoating following within
48 hours.
Wet film thickness at Timber – Timber must be clean and
200 µm
above should be reasonably smooth. All
Maximum debris from preparation must be
250 µm removed before any coating
recommended WFT

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 commences. Do not use on shutter PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM may be thinned up to 10% with abe
boards as tar stains concrete. thinners No. 3. Application should
Touch dry – preferably be by brush.
4 – 6 hrs abecote 352 may be airless sprayed,
PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM Dry time @ 25º Hard dry - normally through a 400 – 500 µm tip
Maximum service Dry – 120º C C 24 hrs and up to 10% thinning is permissible.
temperature Immersion – 60º C Full cure - abecote 352 should not be applied if
+ 2 000gm (sheen 7 days the ambient temperature is below
Hardness 10° C. The curing reaction will not
scratch test) Overcoating Min : 12 hrs
time @ 25º C Max : 48 hrs proceed at low temperature. If the
Impact resistance
surfaces are not at least 2° C above
as per SABS 3,35 joules Application
10º C – 40º C the dew point there is every chance
method 146 temp. Range
that a film of condensed moisture may
Flexibility on Fire resistance be present. This will adversely effect
No failure Flammable
conical mandrel of wet film adhesion of the coating.
Black gloss finish. Wet film thickness should not exceed
Colours For silver finish use BONDING / PRIMING the recommended figures as solvent
abecote 353. entrapment could result. The same
It is recommended that abecote 352 condition may be caused if overcoating
Salt spray
be applied directly to the prepared times are shortened. Solvent
resistance as per Passes 1 000 hours
substrate. It must NEVER be applied entrapment in the film can lead to
SABS method 155
over conventional primers. If there is to many problems. When work is carried
Passes 1 000 hours be a delay in coating prepared steel, it out in full sun, and surface
Accelerated with no pinholing is possible that solvent based metal temperature may rise far above
weather resistance cracking or etch primer may be used but advice of ambient, it will be found that the film
as per SABS alligatoring. Film abe's Technical Department should will remain thermoplastic until full
method 182 will chalk on always be sought. cross-linking of the coating has taken
exposure to UV place. While cross-linking of the
Dried film is non- MIXING coating is normally complete in seven
toxic but must not days it is advisable to leave the
Toxicity be used in contact coating as long as possible (up to
Stir the contents of each container
with food or potable 28 days) before putting it into full
very well. Add the activator to the base
liquids immersion service.
and stir together for at least five
Will taint potable minutes using a flat paddle. Stir longer
Water tainting if the mix exceeds 5 litres volume. It CLEANING
water
has been found that mechanical
Distilled water mixing gives better dispersion than abe super brush cleaner before
Excellent
reistance dried/cure.
manual mixing. A suitable mixing
May be used for for method would be a slow speed electric
Water resistance continuous water drill (approximately 200 r/min) fitted PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
immersion with a paddle.
If only part of a kit is to be used, add Against traffic and spillage until cured.
Resists :
one volume of activator to two volumes See “Application”.
hydrocarbon fuels,
Solvent resistance of base. Measuring must be accurate
oils and aliphatic
solvents and separate stirrers and containers TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE
used for proportioning each HUMIDITY
Resists : 40 % component.
sodium hydroxide Thinning shall only be done with abe See “Application” and “Properties
(caustic soda) 10% thinners No. 3. Up to 10% may be during application”.
ammonium added.
Chemical hydroxide The mixed material must be left to
resistance MODEL SPECIFICATION
10% hydrochloric stand for 20 minutes in a cool place
acid prior to application.
36% sulhuric acid Two component, solvent borne epoxy
bleach (domestic tar.
COVERAGE
strength) The coating shall be abecote 352, a
Practical cover for 3 – 4 m /l
2 Depending upon surface 3 – 4m /l
2 two component solvent borne epoxy
estimating depending on
2
Smooth surface – 5m /l tar and applied in accordance with the
purposesage surface texture manufacturers recommendations, abe
Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.
Recommended 3 in chemical APPLICATION
no coats protection work PACKAGING
abecote 352 should always be applied
as a minimum 2-coat system and for
most uses a 3-coat system is abecote 352 is supplied in 1l and 5l
necessary. The first coat of a system kits and 75l bulk kits.
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HANDLING & STORAGE

This product has a shelf life of 6

months if kept in a dry cool place in the
original packaging under cover. In
more extreme conditions this period
might be shortened.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Wet abecote 352 is toxic and

flammable. Always ventilate the
working area well during application
and drying. Avoid flames in vicinity.
Always wear gloves and eye protection
when working with the material and
avoid excessive inhalation and skin
contact.
If material is splashed in the eye, wash
with copious quantities of clean water
and seek medical attention.

Cured abecote 352 is inert and

harmless, but not in contact with food
or drinkable liquids. When
transporting liquids or semi liquids by
aircraft, ask for material safety data
sheet.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This data sheet is issued as a guide to

the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Where other products are to be used

in conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.

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