EPICON T-500

Product description:
EPICON T-500 is a high performance protective coating for tank interiors.
It has excellent chemical resistance to salt and fresh water, petroleum products, crude oil, alkalis and weak acids.
It is suitable for protection of tank interiors.
Airless spray can build a dry film thickness of 75-125 microns per coat.

TECHNICAL DATA
Type: Epoxy paint
Recommended use: Product carrier tank, Cargo oil tank, Fresh water tank, hold, solvent tank, chemical tank, etc.

Surface Preparation: Best results are obtained on steel gritblasted to ISO-Sa 2.5.
However good results can be obtained on mechanical prepared steel.
Minimum standard of surface preparation recommended is ISO-St3.

Physical Data: Colour: Grey, white, red

Flash point: 17°C (Mix)
Volume solids %: 58 ±2 (ISO : 3233 (1998))
VOC (Theoretical): 403 g/l.

Application Details: Mixing ratio: Base: 78 Hardener: 22 (by volume)

Thinner: EPOXY THINNER B, EPOXY THINNER D
Min.Temperature: **5 °C
Surface temperature: On steel: Dew point+min.5°C, On paint film: Dew point+min.3°C.
Max. humidity: 85% R.H.
Application Data: Airless spray, brush, roller*
Add the hardener to the base whilst mixing. Stir well before use.
For airless spray: Tip No.: Graco 619, 621
Paint output pressure: 14.7 - 17.7 MPa
Thinning: 0 - 10% (by volume)

Film thickness and spreading rate: Min. Max.

Film Thickness, wet: 129 216 µm
Film Thickness, dry: 75 125 µm
Spreading Rate: 7,7 4,6 m²/l
(theoretical)
Preferable preceding CERABOND 2000, EPICON ZINC RICH PRIMER B-2, NZ PRIMER S, EPICON T-500 PRIMER H
coating:
Preferable EPICON T-500
subsequent coating:
Packing: Two Pack Product
Notes: * In case of brush or roller application more layers may be required to achieve the specified film thickness. When
painting edges and welds, stripe coating is recommended.
In confined spaces such as tank insides, ventilation is required during curing to remove solvent vapours to promote curing.
** Minimum temperature 10ºC for tank coating of product carrier, please refer to Chugoku's catalogue ''Product Carrier Tank
Coating'' in detail.

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 Drying time Overcoating interval Induction
Temperature Pot life Dry to launch Remarks
(at DFT 125 µ) (at DFT 125 µ) time

-5 °C - - - - - -

0 °C - - - - - -

Surface dry:3,5 hours Min.: 36 hours ¹ 10 days

5 °C - 10 hours -
Hard dry 36 hours Max.: 28 days* ² 18 days
Surface dry:2,5 hours Min.: 24 hours ¹ 10 days
10 °C - 7 hours -
Hard dry 24 hours Max.: 28 days* ² 18 days
Surface dry:1,5 hours Min.: 12(16) hours ¹ 7 days
20 °C - 5 hours -
Hard dry 12 hours Max.: 21 days* ² 10 days
Surface dry:0,5 hour Min.: 6(14) hours ¹ 5 days
30 °C - 3 hours -
Hard dry 6 hours Max.: 14 days* ² 6 days

Note: Allow 5 to 7 days curing time before flooding. Rinse potable drinking water tanks and chlorinate before use.
Shown above "( )" are for tank coating of product carrier, please contact CMP for details.
* The coated surface should not be exposed to sunlight frome manhole and other holes by using sun-net, etc.
If the coated surface has been exposed to direct sunlight, the maximum painting interval is as mentioned under ¹.
If the coated surface is sweated or flooded by water, the surface should be roughened after surface dried even if within
overcoat interval.
¹: Max. overcoating interval in case of outdoor exposure. ²: Waiting time before the first cargo loading.

Safety information: If Health, Safety and Environmental information is required a Health and Safety Data Sheet can be
obtained from Chugoku Paints B.V.
Personal Protection advice and additional information can be obtained from the product Health and Safety Data Sheet
which is available on request. The minimum safety precautions in dealing with this paint are:
a. Observe the precautionary notices displayed on the container.
b. Provide adequate ventilation.
c. Avoid skin contact and inhalation of spray mist.
d. If the product comes into contact with the skin, wash thoroughly with luke warm water and soap or
suitable cleaner. If the eyes are contaminated, irrigate with water and seek medical advice immediately.
e. Since the product contains flammable materials, keep away from sparks and open flames. No smoking
should be permitted in the area.
Definitions: Tolerances: The numerical information quoted in this Technical Data Sheet is subject to
normal manufacturing tolerances.
Spreading Rate: The spreading rate can vary depending on application conditions, the
geometrical complexity of the structure, the weather conditions, etc.
Volume Solids: The volume solids figure given in this Technical Data Sheet is the
percentage of dry film obtained from a given wet film thickness under
specified application rate and conditions measured by the Chugoku
Standard Method corresponding to ASTM method D2697.
Overcoating Intervals: The intervals given assume preparation consistent with good painting
Hard dry: The time taken until the product can be walked on without damaging it. Time
taken until full mechanical strength is obtained is longer.
V.O.C.: Theoretical quantity of volatile organic compounds in g/l.
Disclaimer: Data, specifications, directions and recommendations given in this data sheet represent test results or experience obtained under controlled or specially defined
circumstances.Their accuracy, completeness or appropriateness under the actual conditions of any intended use is not guaranteed and must be determined by
user. Product data is subject to change without notice and automatically void two years from issue. All legal relations of Chugoku Paints B.V. will be governed by the
Uniform Terms of Sale and Delivery of Chugoku Paints B.V. as last filed with the district court of Rotterdam and upon request they will be made available without
charge. Chugoku Paints B.V. explicitly rejects the applicability of any General Conditions, which its contractual parties may use. Exclusive jurisdiction: competent
Court in Rotterdam.
The Inspector will undertake to the best of their ability, to carry out assistance during application of the products delivered by Chugoku, by only rendering advice in
connection with the application at site. The Inspector undertakes to carry out the project in a conscientious manner, but Chugoku and/or the Inspector will not accept
any kind of liability, direct or indirect, if the project does not give the results expected. Under all circumstances, the Buyer remains responsible for the execution of
the project. Any advice and/or assistance rendered by the Inspector will be subject to such (final) responsibility of the buyer, and moreover subject to the Uniform
Terms of Sale and Delivery of Chugoku Paints B.V. Even when damages or delays have been caused by faults or negligence on the side of Chugoku and/or the
Inspector, such will not result in any liability whatsoever of Chugoku or the Inspector. Liability of both Chugoku or the Inspector for any consequential damages is
explicitly excluded.

Some products have been specially modified to adapt to specific European requirements with regard to European-, national- and local laws and regulations or with
regards to specific European use requirements. As a result some physical properties in a TDS may differ from those given in the original Japanese TDS.

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