Tixotropic epoxy coating
Barrikade®
Product data sheet
Product Description Barrikade EP-500 Tank is a solvent-free, two-component pigmented epoxy resin which provides an impervious, hard and repellent glossy finish with good chemical resistance and wearing properties. Areas of use Barrikade EP-500 Tank is intended for use as a coating on tanks, reservoirs, gutters, basins, sewage treatment plants, and floors made of concrete and steel Preparation The surface should be free of laitance, oil, grease and loose or friable particles which may affect adhesion. Blast cleaning is recommended. The surface should be vacuumed. The surface of steel and other metals, must be free from rust and corrosion. Steel blast cleaned to Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1) will give the best adhesion. Mixing Barrikade EP-500 Tank is supplied in units ready to use comprising of component A (Base) and component B (Hardener). First thoroughly stir contents in container A to a homogenous consistency. Pour contents of B into A container and mix thoroughly for several minutes with a forced action mixer. Use impervious gloves and goggles. Keep the components at room temperature 24 hours before use. Application For steel: apply epoxy primer for example Barrikade EP-PS by brush, roller or spray. For concrete: apply epoxy primer for example Barrikade EP-PB by brush, roller or spray. The surface must be smooth and free of pores. Treat with a render for example Barrikade EW-Grunn. Two coats of Barrikade EP-500-Tank are recommended. Application with roller or rubber squeegee, roller, brush or spray.
Spray Data: Pump Type: 2-Component with external mixer Temperature: Pre Heat – 55o C Spray Nozzle: 0,026 – 0,035”
Material consumption Barrikade EP-500 Tank, two coats approx. 0,3 kg/m² per coat.
Wash hands with special hand cleanser and thereafter with soap and water. Tools should be cleaned with solvents.
Health and safety
Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed whenever reactive resins are being handled and processed. See safety data sheet.
Technical data
Product: Two-component solvent-free, pigmented epoxy
Density: 1,33 g/cm³
Dry content: 100 %
Colour: Green
Finish: Glossy
Mixing ratio: A : B = 3,66 : 1, by weight.
A : B = 2,50 : 1, by volume.
Potlife: Approx. 45 min at 20°C.
Application The product should not be
temperature: applied at temperatures
below 12°C.
Recoat Minimum 6-8 hours at 20°C
Interval: Max. 24 hours at 20°C
Curing time. Initial curing 8 hrs at 20°C.
Full cure 5-7 days at 20OC.
Package: 9,33 kg units
Storage/ Store at 10 - 25°C in dry
shelf life: place and preferably in the
original container. At least 6 months.
The technical data presented here, as well as our instructions and recommendations, are based on numerous tests and on our experience. They are intended to assist the user in finding the most suitable working method and obtain the best possible results. Since the user’s working conditions are beyond our control, we cannot accept responsibility for the result the user obtains when using the product.
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