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2006-013

EPIGARD HIGH BUILD MIO BROWN / GREY

A two pack polyamide cured high build epoxy coating based on laminar micaceous iron oxide pigment. Designed for application on structural steel as an intermediate or finish coat exposed to aggressive coastal and industrial environment. The product acts as a tough barrier coat with excellent impermeability to moisture. The grey version contains Titanium dioxide pigment apart from MIO pigment PRODUCT INFORMATION Colour Finish Flash Point Mixing Ratio Volume Solids Brown / Grey Matt to Eggshell Above 20oC Base : Accelerator 4 : 1 (by volume) 52 % approximately SURFACE PREPARATION STEEL SURFACES: Degrease and blast clean to Sa 2 grade minimum of Swedish specification SIS - 05 5900 - 1967. If blast cleaning is not practical, make full use of mechanical tools along with manual cleaning and wire brushing to remove loose rust and scale to St 2 or St 3 grade of Swedish Standard Specification. Ensure that surface is perfectly clean and dry before priming.

Recommended 75 - 100 microns per coat Painting over weathered Zinc primer: dry film thickness On weathering a white deposit of zinc salt may appear on the surface. These are to be Corresponding 144 - 192 microns removed by water scrubbing, sand / grit wet film sweeping etc. before overcoating. thickness Theoretical Spreading Rate Drying time 6.9 5.2 Sq.metre per litre Surface dry 2 - 4 hours. Handleable- 16 -18 hours Full curing - 7 days Interval before Overcoating Storage life APPLICATION DETAILS Method of application: Brush / Airless Spray. Airless spray recommended for uniform and high film build. Brush for small areas only.

Notes on Airless Spray: Tip Range : - 18 - 23 thou. Total out put fluid pressure Minimum -18 hours 2500 3500 psi. Maximum - Indefinite (176 246 kg/sq.cm.) Pot life: 4 - 6 hours. Upto 12 months so long Thinner Thinner 6756 as the material is stored in sealed containers under standard USES warehouse storage condition. Fertiliser Plants Upto 150 o C (Intermittent) Power & Gas Plants Marine Installations Offshore Structures Bridges and cranes Ore Handling Projects Mining & Machinery Unit

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DATA SHEET NO. 2006-013

EPIGARD HIGH BUILD MIO BROWN / GREY

SYSTEM SELECTION GUIDE SURFACE Steel 1st COAT Epigard Zinc Rich / Zilicate / Epigard Zinc Phosphate Primer 2nd COAT Epigard HB MIO Brown / Grey 3rd COAT Epigard XL HB 533 / TL HB 533 Finish / Epigard 4 Finish / Shalithane / Epithane HB / Chlorokote / Chlorokote HB Bipigard CTE XL Black / Bipigard 580 HB CTE Black 4th COAT Epigard XL HB 533 / TL HB 533 Finish / Epigard 4 Finish / Shalithane / Epithane HB / Chlorokote / Chlorokote HB Bipigard CTE XL Black / Bipigard 580 HB CTE Black

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Epiplus56 / Epiplus 75 X / Epiplus 556

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE GUIDE EXPOSURE Acids Alkalis Solvents Salt Water SPLASH & SPILLAGE Fair Good Very Good Good Excellent NOTES 1. This cancels all previous literature on this product and is subject to revision without notice 2. Do not apply when temperature falls below 10o C or rises above 50o C and when relative humidity rises above 90%. Do not apply during rain, fog or mist. 3. Use off mixed paint within stipulated pot life period. 4. Use of thinners other than supplied or approved by Shalimar may adversely affect product performance and void product warranty whether express or implied. HEALTH AND SAFETY Please refer to the separate safety data sheet available with detailed information. PRECAUTION Provide adequate ventilation during application and drying. For proper curing of film, ambient temperature should not be lower than 10o C. FUMES & OUTDOOR EXPOSURE Fair Very Good Very Good Good Excellent

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The information in this leaflet is given in good faith. The company will not be liable for loss or damage howsoever caused including liability for negligence, which may be suffered by the user of the data contained therein. It is the user's responsibility to conduct all necessary tests to confirm the suitability of any product or system for their intended use. No guarantee of result is extended since conditions of use are beyond our control.

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