Carbomastic® 15BNX

Selection & Specification Data Substrates & Surface Preparation

Generic Type Cycoaliphatic Amine Epoxy General Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ adequate
methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and all other con-
Description Aluminium-pigmented High-Solid Mastic with taminants that could interfere with adhesion of the
excellent barrier- and corrosion resistance. coating.
Carbomastic BNX is specifically designed for
maintenance operations. Steel Immersion: Sa 2½
Easy to apply with spray, brush and roller on top Non-immersion: Sa 2
of existing coatings, rusted and St2/St3 cleaned Surface profile: 50-75 micron for maximum
steel. protection.
St2, St3 or Sa1 are also acceptable methods.
Features Suitable as a Topcoat for most tightly
adhered existing coatings Galvanized SSPC-SP1 and preferably blasting according Sa1
Excellent choice for field touch-up of zinc-rich Steel (old)
primers and galvanized steel
Unique formulation with aluminum flakes Galvanized SSPC-SP1 and prime with specific Carboline
provides exceptional barrier protection Steel (new) primer as recommended by Carboline
Can be used as a one-layer system
VOC compliant to current AIM regulations Previously Lightly sand or abrade to roughen and degloss the
Painted surface. Existing paint must attain a minimum 3b
Color Aluminum Surfaces rating in accordance with ASTM D3359"X-Scribe"
adhesion test. Prime with specific primers as
Finish Matt recommended by Carboline

Primers Self-priming. May be applied over most tightly

adhering coatings as well as inorganic zinc
Performance Data
primers. A mist coat may be required to
Exposure Immersion Splash& Fumes
minimize bubbling over inorganic zinc primers. Spillage
Acids NR Fair Very Good
Topcoats Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies, Polyurethanes. Alkalies NR Good Excellent
Solvents NR Good Excellent
Dry Film 75 micron over existing coatings and 125 micron Salt water Excellent Excellent Excellent
Thickness minimum on rusted substrates. Fresh water Excellent Excellent Excellent
175-250 micron in one or two layers for severe
exposures.
Do not exceed 250 microns in a single coat

Solids Content By volume: 88% ± 2%

2
Theoretical 11,7 m /l at 75 microns
Coverage Rate 7,0 m²/l at 125 micron
Allow for loss in mixing and application

VOC Values As supplied: 176 g/l

These are nominal values.

Dry Temp. Continuous: 82°C

Resistance Non-continuous: 121°C
Discoloration is observed above 82°C.

March 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to verify
correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for coverage,
performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carbomastic are registered
trademarks of Carboline Company.
Carbomastic® 15BNX

Application Equipment Application Conditions

Spray Application The following spray equipment has been found suitable Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity
(General) and is available from manufacturers such as Binks, Normal 18-29°C 18-29°C 18-29°C 35-80%
DeVilbiss and Graco.
Minimum 10°C 10°C 10°C 0%
Conventional Pressure pot equipped with dual regulators, 3/8” I.D. Maximum 32°C 54°C 49°C 95%
Spray minimum material hose, .086” I.D. fluid tip and
appropriate air cap. This product simply requires the substrate temperature to be above the dew
point. Condensation due to substrate temperatures below the dew point can
Airless Spray Pump Ratio: 30:1 (min.) cause flash rusting on prepared steel and interfere with proper adhesion to the
GPM Output: 3.0 (min.) substrate. Special application techniques may be required above or below normal
Material Hose: 3/8” I.D. (min.) application conditions.
Tip size: .019-.025”
Pressure BAR:
Filter size:
134-148
60 mesh Curing Schedule
Teflon packings are recommended and available from
the pump manufacturer Final Cure for
Surface Temp. & 50%
Dry to Recoat/Topcoat Immersion
Brush & Roller Multiple coats may be required to obtain desired Relative Humidity
Service
(General) appearance, recommended dry film thickness and 24 hours 10 days
10°C
adequate hiding. Avoid excessive re-brushing or re-
rolling. 16°C 20 hours 8 days
24°C 16 hours 5 days
Brush Use a medium bristle brush. 32°C 12 hours 3 days

Roller Use a short-nap synthetic roller cover with phenolic These times are based on a 125-175 micron dry film thickness. Higher film
core. thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will require longer cure
times and could result in solvent entrapment and premature failure.
Mixing & Thinning Dry to Touch in 5 hours at 24°C. Maximum recoat/topcoat times are 30
days for epoxies and 90 days for polyurethanes at 24°C. Excessive humidity
or condensation on the surface during curing can interfere with the cure, can
Mixing Power mix separately, then combine and power mix. cause discoloration and may result in a surface haze. Any haze or blush must be
DO NOT MIX PARTIAL KITS. removed by water washing before recoating. If the maximum recoat time is
exceeded, the surface must be abraded by sweep blasting prior to the application
Ratio 1:1 (A to B) of additional coats. Note: This product contains conductive pigments and
cannot be holiday tested.
Thinning May be thinned up to 25% with Thinner 10. To extend
pot-life, may be thinned up to 25% with Thinner 76.
Use of thinners other than supplied by Carboline may Packaging, Handling & Storage
adversely affect product performance and void product
warranty, whether expressed or implied. Shipping Weight 5 Liter 20 Liter
(Approximate) 6,3 Kg 25,2 Kg
Pot Life 2 hours at 24°C unthinned.
1 hour at 32°C unthinned.
Pot life ends when coating becomes too viscous to use. Flash Point (Setaflash) Part A: 93°C
Part B: 24°C

Cleanup & Safety Storage (General) Store indoors

Cleanup Use thinner 2, Thinner or Aceton. In case of spillage, Storage Temperature 7-43°C
absorb and dispose of in accordance with local & Humidity 0-90% Relative Humidity
applicable regulations.
Shelf Life 24 months at 24°C
Safety Read and follow all caution statements on this product
data sheet and on the MSDS for this product. Employ
normal workmanlike safety precautions. Hypersensitive
persons should wear protective clothing, gloves and use Carboline Benelux
protective cream on face, hands and all exposed areas
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Ventilation When used in enclosed areas, thorough air circulation The Netherlands
must be used during and after application until the Tel.: +31 (0)165 585230
coating is cured. The ventilation system should be Fax.: +31 (0)165 585232
capable of preventing the solvent vapor concentration
from reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents
used. In addition to ensuring proper ventilation,
appropriate respirators must be used by all application
personnel.

Caution This product contains flammable solvents. Keep away

from sparks and open flames. All electrical equipment
and installations should be made and grounded in
accordance with the National Electric Code. In areas
where explosion hazards exist, workmen should be
required to use non-ferrous tools and wear conductive
and non-sparking shoes.

March 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carbomastic
are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.