abecote 440
Polyurethane acrylic enamel coating
DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
abecote 440 is a two-component, 9 base to Minimum – 1 hr
solvent-borne polyurethane acrylic Overcoating time @
Mixing ratio 1 activator by Maximum –
enamel clear or pigmented coating. 25º C
volume 47 hrs
Flash point 17º C +8ºC to +40 ºC
USES
Specific density Do NOT apply if
1,04 humidity in
abecote 440 is a protective and (typical)
decorative coating for steel, concrete, Application excess of 85%.
With abecote
timber, and certain other surfaces. Dilution temerature range Do NOT apply if
thinners No 2
surface is less
Colour : Base Clear or than 2º C
FEATURES & BENEFITS pigmented above dew
Clear point.
• Can be applied to many surfaces. Activator
• Offers excellent weather resistance. Clear or as per Fire resistance of
Mixed abecote colour Flammable
• Offers good water resistance. material wet film
chart
• Resists aliphatic solvents. abe super
• Good resistance to dilute acids and Finish High gloss Equipment clean-up
brush cleaner
alkalis.
• Non-toxic once cured.
PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM
SURFACE PREPARATION 8 hrs / 5 l at
Pot life Dry – +100º C
25º C Maximum service
Immersion –
abecote 440 is normally applied over temperature
Allow to stand +70º C
primed surfaces and therefore surface
preparation is consistent with the for 20 minutes 2 000 gm
Induction period
primer being used. in shade after Hardness (sheen scratch
At the time of applying abecote 440 mixing test)
the surface must be clean, Volume solids 43% pigmented A range of std.
Colour
mechanically sound and dry. (typical) 35% clear colours.
TIMBER – if timber is to be sealed with
35 - 40 µm
abecote 440 (clear) it must be sanded Recommended
pigmented CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
smooth and all debris of sanding must average dft per coat
25 µm clear OF DRY FILM
be completely removed. Oily timbers 2
such as teak should be washed down 12,5 m / l Does not chalk,
Theoretical coverage
with pure acetone (not oily acetone) pigmented Weather resistance white does not
for dft 2
and allowed to dry before coating with 16,5 m / l clear yellow
abecote 440. 80 µm Toxicity Non-toxic
Wet film thickness at
pigmented
above Distilled water
60 µm clear Good
resistance
100 µm
Maximum Water resistance Excellent
pigmented
recommended wft Resists
80 µm clear
2 Solvent resistance aliphatic
Practical coverage 10 m / l solvents
for estimating pigmented
purposes
2
13 m / l clear Good
resistance to
Touch dry – Chemical resistance
dilute acids and
15 min alkalis
Drying time @ 25º C Hard dry – 1 hr
Full cure –
7 days
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BONDING / PRIMING stored for more than a few days or If stored at high temperatures and/or
gelling will occur. high humidity conditions, the shelf life
Recommended primers under may be reduced.
abecote 440 are : APPLICATION
Steel, galvanised steel and HEALTH & SAFETY
aluminium - abecote 385 abecote 440 should be applied to the
Concrete and other porous surfaces pre-primed surface within the over Wet abecote 440 is toxic and
abecote 386 coating time stipulated for the relevant flammable. Ensure working area is well
primer. ventilated during application and
If a high quality finish is required on If airless spray is used for application a drying. Avoid naked flames in the
metallic surfaces, an undercoat of nozzle of approximately 400 µm should vicinity.
abecote 386 should be applied over be used. Conventional spray is not Avoid inhalation of dust and contact
the abecote 385. recommended since any trace of with skin and eyes. Suitable protective
moisture in the air supply may result in clothing, gloves, eye protection and
abecote 386 is easy to rub down with bubbling. Bubbling can also result from respiratory protective equipment
emery or sand paper and to achieve using damp brushes or short-fibre should be worn. The use of barrier
the best finish, this should always be rollers that are not completely dry creams provides additional skin
done. All resulting debris must be before use and also from applying too protection. If contact with skin occurs,
removed. thick a film of material. Never apply wash with water and soap. Splashes
thicker films than recommended. into eyes should be washed
If wet sanding is used, the surface immediately with plenty of clean water
must always be allowed to dry abecote 440 should not be applied if and medical advice sought.
completely as any trace of moisture the ambient temperature is below 8° C.
under abecote 440 will promote The curing reaction will not proceed at Cured abecote 440 is inert and
bubbling in the film. low temperatures. If the surfaces are harmless.
not at least 2° C above the dew point, a
Where abecote 440 clear is used on film of condensed moisture could be When transporting liquids and semi
timber, no priming is required. Reduce present. This again will cause bubbling liquids by aircraft, ask for material
the first coat with 15% abecote as well as compromising adhesion. safety datasheet.
Thinners No. 2.
CLEANING IMPORTANT NOTE
MIXING
abe super brush cleaner before
This data sheet is issued as a guide to
Stir the contents of each container, curing.
the use of the product(s) concerned.
particularly the base, very well. Add Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
activator to base and stir together for at PROTECTION ON COMPLETION endeavours to ensure that any advice,
least five minutes using a flat paddle. It recommendation, specification or
has been found that mechanical mixing Protect surface against traffic and information is accurate and correct, the
gives better dispersion than manual spillage until cured. company cannot - because abe has no
mixing. A suitable mixing method direct or continuous control over where
would be by slow-speed electric drill MODEL SPECIFICATION and how abe products are applied -
(approximately 200 r/min) fitted with a accept any liability either directly or
paddle. Two-component polyurethane / indirectly arising from the use of abe
acrylic resin enamel coating. products, whether or not in accordance
If only part of the kit is to be used add with any advice, specification,
one volume of activator to nine The coating will be abecote 440, a recommendation, or information given
volumes of base. Measuring must be two-component polyurethane/acrylic by the company.
accurate and separate containers must resin enamel cross linked with an
be used for proportioning each aliphatic isocyanate applied in FURTHER INFORMATION
component. accordance with abe Construction
The mixed material must be left to Chemicals' recommendations. Where other products are to be used in
stand for 20 minutes prior to conjunction with this material, the
application. PACKAGING relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
If thinning is needed use only abecote Abecote 440 is supplied in 1 litre and 5 requirements. abe Construction
Thinners No. 2. Incorrect choice of litre yield metal containers. Chemicals has a wealth of technical
thinners may cause bubbling in the and practical experience built up over
film. HANDLING & STORAGE years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
If the kit is split and kept for future use, All abecote 440 related products have technology.
the activator can must be very tightly a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry,
sealed and then stored upside down. cool store in the original, unopened
The activator will react with moisture in packs.
the air. The split kit should not be
Revision 9203
Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384
