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Product Bulletin

Ultracote ULTRACOTE 401 HS


(Acid Resistant Coating)

(Paints & Coatings)


Coatings) HEAVY DUTY, HIGH PERFORMANCE

GENERIC CLASS: Self-priming 100% solventless The panels are partially immersed in the solution at
epoxy with amine and unique type activator as curing temperatures of 70ºF to 100ºF for a period of Twelve
agent. (12) Months. The coating was unaffected by
chemical as listed.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ultracote 401 HS is
an attractive heavy duty, thixotropic epoxy coating TEST RESULTS:
primarily intended to provide protection for surfaces Based on laboratory test & actual plant conditions.
exposed to corrosive atmospheric environments that Acids Alkalies Solvents Misc.
are to receive a lower degree of surface preparation. 98% Sulfuric 50% Naptha Alcohol Calcium
60% Hcl 50% Sodium Isopropyl Chloride
It is designed to provide a dry film thickness of up to 70% Nitric Ethyl Hydroxide Alcohol Brine
10 mils per applied coat. Ultracote 401 HS features 50% Oxalic Magnesium Gasoline Vegetable
superior edge covering without sagging, pinholing or 30% Phosphoric Hydroxide Kerosene Oil
mudcracking. It is formulated to have outstanding 25% Boric 10% Potassium Naptha Sour Crude
adhesion, toughness, abrasion resistance and 50% Citirc Hydroxide Jet Fuel Oil
Calcium Skydrol 50%Ferric
excellent curing under adverse conditions of low Hydroxide Chloride
temperature and high humidity. It is self-priming on 50% Sodium
most surfaces including damp or tightly rusted and Carbonate
old paint. It may be used as the complete coating 50% Sodium
system or in combination with other Ultracote Phosphate
primers and finishes.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE: (Dry Basis)
TYPICAL USES: Ultracote 401 HS is Sustained : 200ºF (93ºC)
recommended for use on interior and exterior of Intermittent : 250ºF (121ºC)
storage reservoirs and transmission pipelines, food
processing facilities, refineries, off-shore drilling FLEXIBILITY: Fair
platforms, marine service, sewage plants, rail cars,
tank trucks, air conditioning equipment, pulp and IMPACT RESISTANCE: Very Good
paper plants, breweries, mining and chemical
industries. The principal use of Ultracote 401 HS is WEATHERING: Very Good
in problem areas, which require greater film
thickness for reliable protection but are difficult to ABRASION RESISTANCE: Excellent
coat properly. It is also recommended for protection
of floors subjected to severe attack and physical SUBSTRATES: Apply over properly prepared steel
abuse. Used where high abrasion and impact and concrete, and/or suitably primed surface.
resistance in loading areas is required.
TOPCOAT REQUIRED: Normally none required.
LIMITATIONS: Not recommended as a lining May be topcoated with Clear Ultracote 401 HS as
continuously in contact with strong solvents, acids or recommended.
bases with PH less than 3.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER COATINGS:
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: The following list of May be applied over recommended primers, or
laboratory test is an indication of the range of directly to substrates.
chemical resistance. These test consist of 1”x5” mild
steel test panels coated to a film thickness of 60 mils. CALCULATED VOLUME SOLIDS: 100%

This supersedes all previous publications. Always consult your Ultracote representative for latest product information and requirement.
Ultracote 401 HS, Page 2

RECOMMENDED DRY FILM THICKNESS ALLOY STEELS AND NON-FERROUS


PER COAT: 5 - 10 mils (125 - 250 microns) METALS: Chemically clean surfaces in accordance
with SSPC-SP-1 (solvent cleaning) abrasive "brush"
For severe chemical and abrasive exposure, apply in blast to provide a lightly profiled and etched surface.
multiple number of coats or by adding inert fillers to
obtain thicker coat. WELDING: Welding should precede coating. In the
event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal
CALCULATED COVERAGE PER MIXED already coated with this product, do so in accordance
GALLON: with the latest instructions in USA Standard Z49:1
1,604 sq. ft. per mil (39.14 sq. m./ li. @ 25 microns) "Safety in Welding and Cutting". All welded, burned
321 sq. ft. @ 5 mils (7.9 sq. m./ li. @ 125 microns) or otherwise damage areas should be cleaned to base
160.4 sq. ft. @ 10 mils (4 sq. m./ li. @ 250 microns) metal, prepared and recoated as specified.

NOTE: Assume loss factor when estimating job CONCRETE AND MASONRY: Clean surface by
requirements at prevailing condition. abrasive "brush off" blast or etch with 10%
hydrochloric acid. The etched surface should then
SHELF LIFE: 12 months. Material on stock should roughly washed and scrubbed with clean water and
be turned upside down every 3-4 months. stiff bristled brushes and/or high pressure water
hosing to remove all salts and loose particles. Surface
COMPONENT: Two and substrate must be thoroughly dry before
proceeding with any coating application. For zinc
POT LIFE: 60 minutes @ 75ºF and lesser at higher primed and previously coated surfaces porous
temperature. substrates, plastics and miscellaneous materials,
contact Ultracote Technical Representative for
FINISH: Semi-gloss specific recommendations and instructions before
proceeding.
COLORS: White, Gray, Green. Other colors
available upon request. NOTE: Coatings applied to these surfaces may
require a special tie coat or barrier primer. Always
FLASH POINT: Non flammable liquid. check compatibility before application over a
previously coated area.
SURFACE PREPARATION: No more surface
preparation than can be coated in the same working MIXING: Mix Part A and B in the following
day should be performed. Round off all sharp edges proportions by volume:
and rough welds. All burrs and weld spatter should Ultracote 401 HS Part A 4 part
be completely removed. All surfaces must be clean Ultracote 401 HS Part B 1 part
dry and free of any dirt, dust, chalks, grease, oils,
salts, curing compounds, release agents, preservatives NOTE: Components are not interchangeable.
and other deleterious materials before application is e. q. Component A of one color may not be used with
performed. component B of another color and vise versa.

CARBON STEEL: It is recommended for severe THINNING: Thin only if required for proper
exposures that metal be prepared in accordance with application and use Ultracote Thinner #20 only. Use
SSPC-SP-6 (commercial blast cleaning). Prepared of other kinds of thinner may adversely affect the
metal surfaces should have an anchor profile of not coating performance. Thin up to 25% by volume.
less than 2 mils (50 microns). If the use of
sandblasting is impractical, metal surfaces may be NOTE: Use of thinner is confine to marine
prepared in accordance with SSPC-SP-3 (power tool atmosphere and non-severe chemical fumes and
cleaning) or SSPC-SP-2 (hand tool cleaning), but will spillage only. Thinning of coatings on immersion
not give equal results with sandblasting preparation. service is not recommended. Contact Ultracote
Technical Representative before proceeding.
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APPLICATION TEMPERATURES: CONVENTIONAL SPRAY: (Cont.) Binks No. 18


Materials : 55-90oF (13-32oC) gun (external mix), 67 fluid nozzle, 65 fluid needle,
Surfaces : 50-120oF (10-49oC) 67 PB air cap, heavy duty Oil and moisture
Ambient : 50-120oF (10-49oC) separators are necessary. Binks No. 18 gun (external
Humidity : 0-100% mix), 67 fluid nozzle, 65 fluid needle, 67 PB air cap,
heavy duty fluid spring and teflon fluid packing, 1/2"
SPRAY TECHNIQUE: Use sufficient air for I.D. or larger high solvent resistant third line and 3/8"
correct operation. Use a 50% overlap with each pass I.D. or larger air supply line. Operating air source
of the gun. On irregular surfaces, coat the edges first, capable of providing a minimum of 20 CFM at 80 psi
making an extra pass later. to each nozzle and 60 psi to the pot is required.

SPRAY EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED: The BRUSH OR ROLLER: Short hair or natural bristle
following equipment has been found suitable, brushes or short nap roller with phenolic core. Avoid
however, equivalent equipment may be substituted. rebrushing.

AIRLESS SPRAY: Standard equipment such as DRYING TIME:


Graco or equal using a 30:1 or higher pump ratio. To Touch : 2-3 Hours @ 75oF
Graco 206-718 gun having a fluid tip of .017" or To Recoat : 18 Hours
larger orifice with reverse-A-clean tip, 3/8" I.D. or To Service : 4-6 Hours
larger high pressure and solvent resistant fluid line, Final Cure : 8 Days minimum prior to
1/2" I.D. or larger air supply line. Operating air chemical exposure
source capable of providing 80 to 100 psi in bound
pressure at pump. CLEAN-UP: Use Ultracote thinner #2 or xylol

CONVENTIONAL SPRAY: Standard equipment STORAGE CONDITION:


such as Binks or equal using a pressure material pot Temperature : 40oF (4oC) to 110oF (43oC)
with mechanical agitator, equipped with dual Humidity : 0-100%
regulators and air gages. Oil and moisture separators
are necessary. PACKAGING: Gallon (3.785 liters)
Pail (4 & 5 Gallons)

SAFETY INFORMATION: This product (and any recommended thinners) contains solvents and/or other chemical ingredients. Adequate health and safety precautions should be
observed during storage, handling, application and curing. Keep away from sparks, heat and open flame and use necessary safety equipment such as air mask, non-sparking tools
and ladders, etc. When working in tanks, rooms and other enclosed spaces, adequate ventilation must be provided. Keep out of reach of children.

WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF SELLER'S LIABILITY: Ultracote Paints and Coatings Corporation, warrants only its paints represented herein meet the formulation standards of
Ultracote Paints and Coatings Corporation.

THE WARRANTY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.

The buyer's sole and exclusive remedy against Ultracote Paints and Coatings Corporation shall be for replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price in the event that a
defective condition of the product should be found to exist. NO OTHER REMEDY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS) SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER.
The sole purpose of this exclusive remedy shall be to provide buyer with replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price of the product if any defect in materials is found
to exist. This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed its essential purpose so long as Ultracote Paints and Coatings Corporation is willing and able to replace the
defective materials or refund the purchase price.

Technical and application information herein is provided for the purpose of establishing a general profile of the coating and proper coating application procedures. Test
performance results were obtained in a controlled environment and Ultracote Company makes no claim that these tests or any other tests, accurately represent all environments.
As application, environmental and design factors can vary significantly, due care should be exercised in the selection and use of the coating.

ULTRACOTE PAINTS & COATINGS CORPORATION


Main Office: No. 114 Eagle St. corner F. Legaspi St., Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City, Philippines
Tel. Nos. +63 2 671-3409 / 671-9261; Telefax Nos. +63 2 671-3410 / 671-3414
Cebu Office: Rm. 307 N & N Cortes Arcade, AC Cortes Avenue, Mandaue City, Philippines
Tel. No. +63 32 344-0268; Telefax No. +63 32 344-1638
E-mail: contact@ultracote.net | Website: http://www.ultracote.net

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