KOROGUARD

KOROGUARD is a specially developed epoxy based two component solvent free amine cured high performance anti-corrosive coating with excellent chemical, acid and alkali resistance. The product is completely free from volatile ingredients and is suitable for variety of substrates like Mild Steel, Alloy Steel, Cast Iron, concrete etc. The specialty coating system when applied by brush or spray over the duly prepared metal/ concrete surface provides a long lasting anti-corrosive layer thus protecting same from corrosion and chemical attacks. Advantages Withstands temperature up to 107OC Non shrinking Chemical resistant 100% solid epoxy system, complete absence of volatile ingredients Higher dry film thickness of approximately 150-200 microns Cost effective due to longer service life Recommended Applications Coating of tanks of Demineralised water, Molasses, Neutralization pits etc. Coating of gates submerged in water Coating of salt spray tanks Coating of internal pipeline caring raw water Typical Properties Sr Typical Properties No 1 Color 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Practical coverage @ 180-200 microns Max. operating temperature (C) Compressive strength (kg/ cm2) Tensile strength (kg/ cm ) Salt spray test (hours) Pull off adhesion (kg/ cm ) Abrasion Resistance (mg/1000 cycles) Flexural strength Water permeability Specific gravity(gr/cc)
2 2

Testing Standards

Typical values White / Grey / Yellow On concrete 2m2 / ltr On metal 2.0-2.5 m2/ ltr 107

ASTM 695 ASTM D 638 ASTM B 117 ASTM D 4541 ASTM D 4060 ASTM D 790 ASTM E 398

900 251 >10000 215 7.1 720 1.03 mg/m2/hr 1.22

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Volume solids % Gel Time for 100 gms @ 30C (minutes ) Working time for 100 gms @ 30C (minutes ) Functional curing time @ 30C Hardness (shore D)

ASTM D 2697

100 50-60 40 Touch dry 2 hrs Full cure 7 days

ASTM D 2240

85 Hydrochloric Acid 10% Sulphuric Acid 10% Lactic Acid 10% Phosphoric Acid 10% Caustic Soda 48% Ammonia Solution 10% Chlorine Solution Nitric acid 10% Turpentine Ethanol Acetic acid 30% Chromic acid 10% By Vol By Wt 4.5:2:1 100:30:15 E E R E E R E R E R R R

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Chemical Resistance ( spillage/ splash ) R: recommended E: excellent

ASTM D 6943.

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Mixing ratio Resin: Hardener: Diluents.*

Direction of Use Surface Preparation Proper surface preparation is important for the long term performance of the product. The product performance and service life depends upon proper surface preparation and strict adherence to instructions pertaining to application. Surface preparation should be done by grit blasting or by roughening of the surface using portable grinder. It is recommended that the surface should be grit blasted to a near white metal standard. Surface should be clean from oil/ grease/rust and moisture before application. Preheat the substrate to warm touch for removal of moisture. Mixing Before mixing of Hardener to resin, stir the resin as well as hardener part (separately). Subsequently mix resin and hardener and ensure the complete mixing. Be sure to mix along the sides and bottom. Diluents to be incorporated (only if needed) just prior to application Let the mixed product stand for 3 - 5 minutes for de-aeration and maturation. In case of ambient temperature less than 20 C, maturation time should be increased to 1015 minutes.

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Application Immediately after grit blasting, apply properly mixed material on the prepared surface by airless spray or roller or brush. Contamination before application of subsequent coat should be avoided. Recoating interval will be as soon as gel has occurred and still tacky. It is generally 1-2 hours (touch dry) but will vary as per the climatic conditions. Once maximum recoating time has been reached, adhesion values attained by any subsequent coat will reduce dramatically and over coating should then be treated as a repair. Technical Tips for Working with Epoxies Working time and cure time depends on temperature and mass: Higher the temperature, faster the cure. Larger the mass of material mixed, faster the cure. To speed the cure of epoxies at low temperatures: Store epoxy at room temperature. Slightly warm the surface under repairs until warm to the touch. To slow the cure of epoxies at high temperatures: Mix epoxy in small masses to prevent rapid curing. Cool resin/hardener component. Shelf life One year if stored under recommended conditions of storage

Warning
May cause burns to eyes and skin. May be harmful if swallowed. Do not take internally. In case of eye contacts, wash thoroughly with water and consult doctor.

Disclaimer
The information in this data sheet is given to the best of our knowledge based on laboratory testing and practical experience .However , product is often used under conditions beyond our control , we cannot guarantee anything but the quality of the product itself . We reserve the right to change the given data without notice.

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