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Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Toronto, Canada Posts: 396
| When I built a cemment pond and mortered rocks I first did a study of all coatings carefully looking at all specifications . I decided to go with a Polyurathane coating called Armetar .It was one coat flexible rolled and brushed on and affordable and has stood up for 10years
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Eugene PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Armatar® MIO 4000 is a one pack, VOC compliant, moisture-cure, aromatic polyurethane coating, suitable for use in medium to heavy service environments. It has a dense surface film and flexibility that make it an excellent, surface tolerant primer or topcoat for concrete and steelwork while maintaining flexibility and corrosion protection. Armatar® MIO 4000 contains micaceous iron oxide (MIO) and meets ASTM D5532-94 type 1 and ISO 10601 grade 1 standards for MIO quality and content. Armatar ® MIO 4000 is compatible with Armazinc®, Armaglaze®, Armabrite® and additional coating systems. ADVANTAGES · suitable for fresh and salt water immersion environments · improves performance in immersion, splash zone or buried applications where coal tar epoxy has been previously specified · easily recoatable, field repairable and resistant to cathodic disbondment · has substantially reduced odor compared to coal tar epoxy · shows resistance to abrasion and chemical resistance to various acids, alkalis, solvents and oils, which is better than that of coal tar epoxy SURFACE PREPARATION For best performance and corrosion protection in immersion service, steel surfaces should be cleaned and abrasive blasted to a SSPC-SP 10 (NEAR WHITE BLAST) and for non immersion and buried service SSPC-SP6 (COMMERCIAL BLAST). If cathodic protection is required prime with Armazinc® or Armazinc® MIO at dry film thickness of 2-3 mil. COATING APPLICATION · Do not open until ready to use! Any moisture contamination of the product will cause rapid gelling. · Pot life after opening a can will depend on moisture introduced into the paint. As a guideline - newly opened cans mixed, poured into a working pot and resealed may be used for up to 1 week. If brush, roller or other applicator is dipped into the paint it may be used for 4-6 hours. · Armatarâ MIO 4000 should be stored at room temperature (20oC/68oF) for twenty-four (24) hours prior to application. · Apply when air or substrate temperatures have been higher than -6oC or 20oF within 24 hours of the application, and when humidity has been less than 90%. High humidity will reduce pot life, low temperature will increase dry time. Overcoat only after fully dried. If immersed between coats remove all traces of fresh or salt water and or other contaminants. · For airless spray use 0.021 to 0.027 inch tip with tip pressure of up to 2300 psi. Spray applications require a competent, experienced, professional applicator. Use medium bristle brush only on touch up or small areas. Any runs should be brushed or rolled out as they occur, and not allowed to cure hard. · Flush spray lines and equipment before use with Armabriteâ or Armaglaze® Reducer or urethane grade MEK. Do not use solvents containing alcohol, mineral spirits or lacquer thinners. · Do not strain the material before use. · Stir the product very well before use. Stir occasionally during use. · If needed use up to 10% Armabriteâ or Armaglazeâ Reducer. For immersion applications use Armabriteâ Reducer only - NO SUBSTITUTE. Do not exceed VOC limits permissible by law. · Moisture-cure products can be overcoated with either themselves or other compatible coatings. To verify compatibility perform a test patch. Overcoat when dry to touch or within ninety six (96) hours. IMPORTANT! Humidity acts as an accelerator with moisture-cure polyurethane systems. If relative humidity is 75% or greater, overcoat when dry to touch or within ninety six (96) hours. If the recommended recoat time is exceeded, perform a test patch to verify adhesion, or abrade the surface. · For the best appearance all micaceous iron oxide containing coatings should be applied in the same direction. EQUIPMENT CLEAN-UP Clean tools and equipment used to apply Armatarâ MIO 4000 immediately after use with Armaglazeâ or Armabriteâ Reducer or automotive grade MEK. Do not use solvents containing alcohol, mineral spirits or lacquer thinners. HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA WARNING: Vapor and spray mist are harmful. Read the MSDS prior to use. · Armatarâ MIO 4000 is intended for professional use only. HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA (cont.) · Keep out of reach of children. · Use in well ventilated areas, avoiding contact with skin and eyes. · Armatarâ MIO 4000 is combustible in wet state. Do not use near open flame or on very hot surfaces. Do not smoke during application. · For spray applications, NIOSH approved air fed masks or filtered respiratory systems must be used. · Armatarâ MIO 4000 has an aromatic odor which dissipates rapidly during the first 6 hours after application, and is eliminated when hard dry at 24 hours. · Wear protective clothing and gloves when handling or using solvents and coatings. Avoid skin contact. STORAGE AND HANDLING · Read Material Safety Data Sheet. · DO NOT FREEZE. · Store products with labels intact and visible in a clean, dry area protected from direct sunlight and moisture between 10-30°C (50-86°F) and relative humidity less than 50%. · Sealed, unopened containers have a shelf life of six months. TECHNICAL DATA Color Grey, Green, Black, Blue Finish Satin Solids 77% by Volume 83% by Weight Flash point 39°C / 102°F Viscosity 800 centipoise @ 25°C / 77°F Specific Gravity 12.1 lb/gal, 1.45 kg/liter Application Method Conventional or airless spray Wet Edge 0.5 hours. Given are approximate times at 20°C (68°F) and 50% Dry to Recoat 6.0 to 8.0 hours relative humidity. They will vary depending on Full Cure 3.0 days. temperature and humidity Toxicity Toxic in spray state, inert in dry film Film Thickness 3-5 mil dry film thickness. Per coat (4-6 mil wet film) Coverage 250 ft2/US gal per coat at 6 mils wet on smooth surface. The coverage will vary dependent on profile, application technique and porosity of substrate. Temperature Resistance 82°C/180°F continuous water immersion Free Isocyanates Less than 0.1% at 20°C/68°F S.T.P. Volatile Organic Content 2.6 lb/gal (286 g/l) TEST DATA Salt Fog Resistance ASTM B117 (1000 hours) pass Adhesion ASTM D3359 5B Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4060 (1kg Taber, CS-17) 45 mg per 1000 cycles Immersion NACE TM-01-74/ASTM C-868 Corrocell Distilled Water, Ambient temp., 7824 hours no visual change The furnishing of the information contained herein does not constitute representation by Aquarius Coatings that any product is free from patent infringement claims of any third party nor does it constitute the granting of a license under any patent of Aquarius Coatings or any third party. Aquarius Coatings assumes no liability for any infringement which may arise out of the use of the product. Aquarius Coatings warrants that its products meet the specification which it sets for them. Aquarius Coatings DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES relating to the products, and DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THEIR APPLICATION, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR a particular purpose. Receipt of products from Aquarius Coatings constitutes acceptance of the terms of this warranty, contrary provisions of purchase orders not withstanding. In the event that Aquarius Coatings finds that product(s) delivered are out of specification, Aquarius Coatings will, at its sole discretion, either replace the product(s) or refund the purchase price thereof, and Aquarius Coatings choice of one of these remedies shall be the buyer’s (purchasers) sole remedy. Aquarius Coatings will under no circumstances be liable for any consequential damages, except in so far as liability mandated by law. Aquarius Coatings will deliver products at agreed times in so far as it is reasonably able to do so, but Aquarius Coatings shall not be liable for failure to deliver on time when the failure is beyond its reasonable control. |