Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits
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Applications & Uses
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- Application Area
- Cure Method
- Surface Preparation
Steel surfaces are to be abrasive blasted with chloride free abrasive. Exterior applications to SSPC SP-10 Near White metal finish. Immersion applications to SSPC SP-5 White metal. Grind flat all burrs, weld seams, radius sharp edges. Concrete surfaces : Not Recommended for hand or roller application. Apply by heated plural or airless spray only.
Concrete surfaces should be degreased if oil and grease contamination is present. Degreased surface shall be high pressure washed, acid etched and high pressure washed again so surface is clean and free of all grease, oils and surface laitance. Existing coatings should be abrasive blasted to clean concrete.
- Mixing
Thoroughly mix Activator into Base with mixing stick or drill with low speed mixing blade. Mix by Volume 1.3 parts Base to 1 part Activator or by Weight 100 gm Base to 67.5 gm Activator.
- Application
- By Brush use medium to stiff bristle of sufficient quality that bristles do not pull out and stick in coating. Trim or tape to <1” nap.
- Roller use good quality 1/8” nap.
- Plural Spray use 0.023-0.032 tip, 3,000-3,500 PSI, Heat to 130ºF Base, 110ºF Activator.
- Airless Spray Not Recommended
- Conventional Spray Not Recommended
All spray equipment should employ traps to prevent water and oil from contaminating coating and screens to prevent particulate contamination.
- Application Temperature
- Keep between 55 to 95ºF (13 to 35ºC). Substrate : Keep between 45 to 105ºF (7 to 40ºC). The difference in temperature of the substrate and the coating should never exceed 10ºF (5ºC).
- Overcoat / Cure Time
By Brush or Roller re-coat between 6 and 8 hours at 72ºF (25ºC). When spraying re-coat between 5 and 8 hours. Full cure before immersion 3 Days at 77ºF. Force Cure: 12 hours at 150ºF (66ºC).
- Clean Up
Clean tools immediately after use with M.E.K., Acetone, 98+% Isopropyl Alcohol or similar
Properties
- Temperature Properties
- Specifications
- Chemical Resistance
Water Excellent Alkalis Good Inorganic Acids Good Organic Acids Fair Organic Solvents Good - Film Thickness
10-15 mils (.26-.40 mm) Exterior: 1-2 coats, Immersion: 2-3 coats
- Flexibility
Good Excellent with Fiberglass Mat; 1.5 oz/ft2 (.5 KG/M2)
- Mix Ratio
2:1 by volume (Base : Activator) 100 gm: 67.5 gm by weight
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Maximum Temperature for Immersion Service | 54.0 | °C | - |
| Temperature Spike Tolerance for Immersion Service (3hrs) | 71.0 | °C | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Solid Content | 100.0 | % Volume | - |
| Viscosity | 10,000-12,000 | cps | - |
| Pot Life (at 72°F) | 35.0 | min | - |
| Coverage | 20-80 | ft² / gal / coat | - |
Packaging & Availability
- Weight per Gallon
9.7 lbs (4.4 KG)
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 Years (at 13-35ºC)