Smart Paints Epoxy BE4 Finish (4L Base + 1L Hardener), Seremban

SMART EPOXY BE4 FINISH

Product Features:
Two component system for use on steel and concrete surfaces.
Extremely tough film.
Provides excellent resistance to oils, chemicals, water and abrasion.
Suitable for machinery, flooring, concrete, and steel structures.

Description
SMART EPOXY BE4 FINISH is a two-pack amine-adduct cured epoxy finish for use on steel and cement surfaces where chemical, oil and abrasion resistant coating is required. If it is to be applied over steel, it has to be used in combination with the appropriate primers as recommend-ed below. If it is to be applied over concrete the surface should be acid-treated prior to application.

Usage
For application on heavy structural steelwork & flooring.

Surface Preparation
Concrete
Surface must be treated with about 5% sulphuric acid solution until effervescence has stopped. It should be washed thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry completely before coating with Smart Epoxy BE4 Finish.
Recommeded no. of coats: 1 – 3 coats
Recommeded film thickness per coat: 50 – 80 microns for dry film; 100 – 160 microns for wet film
Metal
Surface to be painted must be dry and free from grease, dirt and other contaminants. Steel surfaces should be sanded or wire brushed to remove mill scales and rust. Abrasive blast clean-ing to minimum Sa 2 ½ ISO 8501-1:1998 or other equivalent international standard. Surface must be free from any abrasive residues, dirt, oil and grease and other contaminants prior to painting.
Previously Painted
Remove all loose, defective and unstable paint film. Rusted and defective area should be sanded. Sound paint film should also be sanded to provide anchorage for new coating.

Properties
Finishing: Gloss Finish
Theoretical Coverage: 10m2/Litre (for dry firm thickness of 50 microns) 6.4m2/Litre (for dry firm thickness of 80 microns), actual coverage dependent on substrate condition.
Drying Time: Dry to touch 2-3 Hours
Dry to Overcoat: 16 Hours
Curing Time: 6-7 Days
Pot Life: 6-8 Hours after mixing
Recoating Interval: Minimum 16 Hours

Application Method
Brush: For normal use thinning is not usually necessary. Thin with max 5% with thinner.
Roller: For normal use thinning is not usually necessary. Thin with max 5% with thinner.
Conventional Air Spray: Thin with max 10% by thinner.
Airless Spray: Ready for use. Thinning is not usually necessary.