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Application

For use on steel, concrete and fiber cement.

Description

A high-build protective coating for steel, concrete and fiber cement.


Features and benefits:

  • Good resistance to seawater and fresh water.
  • Used to protect void spaces, cofferdams, and steelwork behind linings and pipes.
  • Good adhesion to steel and galvanized steel.

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Matt

Material

Solvent-based

Shape

Formless

Uniclass

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CAWS

M60/18 Special coating

M60/175 Protective coating

Specification data - Black bitumen coatings

Dry film thickness

250–500 μm.

Guidance for specification option:

(10.0–20.0 ml) depending on system.

Drying time

Dry to touch: Six hours.
Recoatable: Eight hours.

Guidance for specification option:

Curing time for DFT up to 250 μm (10.0 mils):

Substrate temperature - Dry to touch:

5°C (41°F) 8 hours.

20°C (68°F) 6 hours.

30°C (86°F) 4 hours.

40°C (104°F) 3 hours.

Shelf life

24 months.

Guidance for specification option:

At least 24 months when stored cool and dry.

VOC Content (maximum)

365.0 g/L.

Guidance for specification option:

Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: max. 308.0 g/kg max. 365.0 g/l (approx. 3.0 lb/US gal).

Application method

Brush, roller or spray.

Guidance for specification option:

Brush/ roller - only for touch-up and spot repair.

Coverage

2.3 m²/L.

Guidance for specification option:

For 250 µm (91 ft²/US gal for 10.0 mils).


500 µm (20.0 mils) 1.1 m²/l (46 ft²/US gal).

Volume solids

57 ± 2%.

Density

1.2 kg/L.

Substrate preparation

Manufacturer's standard.

Manufacturer guidance

Recommended substrate conditions and temperatures:

  • Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 – 70 μm (1.6 – 2.8 mils).
  • Steel; power tool cleaned to min. ISO-St2.
  • Galvanized steel must be cleaned by solvent or roughened by sandpaper.
  • Compatible previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination.

Literature

PPG Vikote 63

PPG Vikote 63