PIPELINE COATINGS GROUP

300 North Meridian Street, Suite 1500

Indianapolis, IN 46204-1763 USA
Telephone: 800-533-0341, option #1
Fax: 317-248-6534
e-mail: coatings@vertellus.com

Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best knowledge and belief of Vertellus Specialties Inc. Any information or
advice obtained from Vertellus Specialties Inc. is also given in good faith and it remains at all times the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the materials are suitable for the purpose intended. Due to a policy of continued development work, and according to the
availability of raw materials, products may differ in detail from those described and are offered subject to the Company's conditions of
sale.

Revised: April 2006

PRODUCT DATA SHEET METROTECT ACOTHANE TU BRUSH GRADE
Desc r i pt i on:
High build, solvent free, two component, tar modified urethane coating with
outstanding physical properties in terms of flexural strength, tensile strength,
impact resistance, and hardness.
Uses:
Protection of steel and concrete structures in aggressive environments, i.e.
internal and external protection of pipelines, offshore splash zones, chemical
plants, effluent tanks, etc. Designed for application to small areas and items, or
where spray application is impractical. Also suitable for repair to mechanically
damaged coating and upgrading of below thickness spray applied Acothane TU.
Col or :
Black
Vol ume Sol i ds:
100%
Fl ash Poi nt :
DIN 51758: Base: 150C (300F)
Activator: 200C (390F)
Temper at ur e:
Application: Preferably above 0C (32F) ambient
Service: Immersion 0C to 80C (32F to 176F) depending on solution
Dry: -20C to 110C (-4F to 230F) continuous
Dr yi ng Ti mes at 20C
(68F):
Surface: 1 2 hours
Hard: 6 8 hours
Recoat: Minimum 1 hour, maximum 24 hours
Ul t i mat e Cur e:
Approximately 14 days at 25C (77F), at lower temperatures, the curing rate will
be slower
Bond St r engt h: Grit blasted steel: >10 MPa at 23C (73F) (ISO 4624)
Wat er Vapor Per meabi l i t y: DIN 52615 0.005 metric/perm cm
Thi c k ness:
Approximately 500 microns per coat. Two to three coats normally required for
optimum performance.
Cover age:
Theoretical: 2 m/liter at 500 microns DFT
Suggested Practical: 1.2 1.6 m/liter per coat, will vary depending on the

PIPELINE COATINGS GROUP
300 North Meridian Street, Suite 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1763 USA
Telephone: 800-533-0341, option #1
Fax: 317-248-6534
e-mail: coatings@vertellus.com

Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best knowledge and belief of Vertellus Specialties Inc. Any information or
advice obtained from Vertellus Specialties Inc. is also given in good faith and it remains at all times the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the materials are suitable for the purpose intended. Due to a policy of continued development work, and according to the
availability of raw materials, products may differ in detail from those described and are offered subject to the Company's conditions of
sale.

Revised: April 2006

complexity of the structure being coated and nature of
the substrate
Pot Li f e: 15 - 25 minutes at 20C (68F) 125 g mass
Shr i nk age:
Negligible
I mpac t : ASTM 2794-69/14: 10 NM
Tensi l e St r engt h: DIN 53504: 10 13 N/mm
2
El ongat i on: ASTM D2370: 20 30%
Shor e D Har dness: 65 70 approximately
Fl ex i bi l i t y: British Gas PS/CW6: Pass 2% strain at 5C (41F)
Cat hodi c Di sbondment :
DIN 30671: 30 days at 23C (73F), thickness 1 mm - Pass
DIN 30671: 2 days at 65C (149F), thickness 1 mm Pass
Shel f Li f e: 12 months unopened in moderate, dry storage conditions
Cl eaner s:
Acothane 380 Solvent or Xylene is a recommended cleaning fluid. Under no
circumstances should solvent be added to paint.
Temper at ur e and RH
Par amet er s Dur i ng
Appl i c at i on:
Normal application requires relative humidity below 80%. To avoid risk of
condensation, application should be done only when the temperature of the steel
surface is at least 3C (5F) higher than the dew point. Application at
temperatures below 1C (33F) must be carefully monitored since the possible
presence of ice on the surface (or in the pores in the case of concrete) will result
in poor performance.
Sur f ac e Pr epar at i on:


St eel :

Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free from contaminants. Grit blast to BS7079
Standard Sa 2.5 to an amplitude of 50-100 microns. Overlap areas should be firm
and well abraded.

Remove all laitence and other contaminants by most appropriate method, i.e.
blast cleaning.

PIPELINE COATINGS GROUP
300 North Meridian Street, Suite 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1763 USA
Telephone: 800-533-0341, option #1
Fax: 317-248-6534
e-mail: coatings@vertellus.com

Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best knowledge and belief of Vertellus Specialties Inc. Any information or
advice obtained from Vertellus Specialties Inc. is also given in good faith and it remains at all times the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the materials are suitable for the purpose intended. Due to a policy of continued development work, and according to the
availability of raw materials, products may differ in detail from those described and are offered subject to the Company's conditions of
sale.

Revised: April 2006


Conc r et e:


Ensure concrete is dry to protimeter reading of less than 5 on the concrete scale.
Seal with U-Coat 501..
Mi x i ng:
Stir base to ease structure, then add one complete unit of correct activator. Mix
thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom of the can, then decant into a clean
container and further mix to ensure a uniform blend. Use before pot life expires. In
cold conditions it is recommended that the material temperature is maintained at
approximately 20C (68F) to assist mixing (water entrainment must be avoided).
Appl i c at i on Met hod: Brush

Note: This material contains coal tar pitch products and is not designed for use on applications in direct contact with
potable water or foodstuffs.