EPI Bulletin

A publication of Engineered Polymers International

Issue 8 2004

EPI coatings create a safety barrier between hazardous materials and the environment
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". EPI's Silicone Modified Polymers (SMP) provide a safety barrier between hazardous materials and the environment.
EPI is committed to creating products to solve your protective coatings challenges

Used in conjunction with your primary and secondary containment systems, they can prevent releases and costly cleanups. EPI coatings decrease the health, safety and environmental risk posed by stored hazardous materials and waste.

Containment site before placement of EPI coating system. Photos courtesy of Weston Solutions, Inc.

EPI's SMP provide a corrosion resistant, waterproof, tough, flexible and impact resistant barrier between hazardous materials and the environment. They extend the life of containment systems by reducing both corrosion and structural deterioration of chemical storage tanks, berms, bunds, curbing, draining systems and retention ponds. Properly applied*, they adhere to concrete, steel, wood, geotextiles and other surfaces to defend against chemical and environmental exposure. They are chemically resistant to most oils, solvents, acids and caustics. They protect the underlying substrate and are resistant to foot traffic, vehicular traffic, microbial attack, high humidity, condensation, immersion and cleaning solutions.
This military base selected an EPI Coatings System to create a safety barrier between hazardous materials and the environment.

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Containment site protected with EPIs system of Joint

Sealant, Quick Set Epoxy and RAP 45 Aliphatic Polyurea decreases the environmental risks posed by stored hazardous materials.

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Chemical Resistance Guide

RP
Aromatic Polyurea

Products and Classification

Chemicals
Acetic Acid (100%) Acetone Ammonium Hydroxide (50%) Benzene Brine-Saturated (310 g/l) Chlorinated Water Clorox (10%) Water Diesel Fuel Gasoline Gasoline/5% MTBE Gasoline/5% Methanol Hydrochloric Acid (37%) Hydrofluoric Acid (10%) Hydraulic Fluid (oil) Isopropyl Alcohol Lactic Acid MEK Methanol Methylene Chloride Mineral Spirits Motor Oil MTBE Muriatic Acid (10%) Sodium Chloride (10%) Nitric Acid (20%) Phosphoric Acid (10%) Phosphoric Acid (50%) Potassium Hydroxide (10%) Potassium Hydroxide (20%) Propylene Carbonate Skydrol Sodium Hydroxide, pH 12 Sodium Hydroxide (50%) Sodium Bicarbonate Stearic Acid Sugar/Water Sulfuric Acid (10%) Sulfuric Acid (>50%) Toluene 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Trisodium Phosphate Vinegar/Water (5%) Water Water, (14 days @82C) Xylene

Extra Flex

LCP

RSP

RSP AL

RAP

RAP 45

RAP 60

Quick Set
Aromatic Epoxy R R R Contact EPI R Contact EPI Contact EPI Contact EPI R R Contact EPI R R R R Contact EPI R R Contact EPI Contact EPI R Contact EPI R R RC R R R R, Dis Contact EPI R R R, Dis R R R R R R Contact EPI Contact EPI R R R Contact EPI RC

Aliphatic Polyurea RC RC R RC R R R RC RC RC RC R R RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R R R R R R,Dis RC C R R R R R R R R R R R R R R RC C C RC C R R R RC RC RC RC R NR RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R NR R NR R R, Dis RC C R R, Dis R R R R R RC R C R R R RC RC C C RC C R R R RC RC RC RC R NR RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R NR R NR R R,Dis RC C R R,Dis R R R R R RC R C R R R RC RC C C RC C R R R RC RC RC RC R NR RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R NR R NR R R, Dis RC C R R, Dis R R R R R RC R C R R R RC RC

C C RC C R R R RC RC RC RC R NR RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R NR R NR R R, Dis RC C R R, Dis R R R R R RC R C R R R RC RC

C C RC C R R R RC RC RC RC R NR RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R NR R NR R R, Dis RC C R R, Dis R R R R R RC R C R R R RC RC

C C RC C R R R RC RC RC RC R NR RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R NR R NR R R, Dis RC C R R, Dis R R R R R RC R C R R R RC RC

RC RC R RC R R R RC RC RC RC R R RC R RC RC R C RC R C R R R R R R R, Dis RC C R R R R R R R R R C R R R R RC

Guide Key
R RC C NR DIS Recommended, little or no visible damage Recommended Conditional, some effect, swelling, discoloration Conditional, Crackling-wash down within 1 hour of spillage to avoid effects Not Recommended Discoloration

* This guide is for general information only. Please contact an EPI representative to select the optimum product for your needs and budget.

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EPI Bulletin

Issue 8 2004

Surface preparation is critical to remove all contaminants and to repair all leaks and cracks.

EPI Joint Sealant repairs cracks, protects expansion and control joints from spalling, chipping and breakdown.

EPIs Quick Set Epoxy primer is chemically resistant to most oils, solvents, caustics and acids.

Grit is applied to EPI Quick Set Epoxy to provide a textured, skid-resistant surface.

With a performance temperature range of - 60 degrees to 250 degrees F, they work in challenging environments. Their low odor and easy cleaning make them worker friendly. Most are environmentally friendly with 100 % solids (or water based) and no VOCs. Most conform to USDA and FDA guidelines for incidental contact during the storage and transport of food. EPI's SMP can be applied with a plural component spray system, a brush, trowel, squeegee, or roller. Depending on the usage or potential exposure, you can build from less than 10 mils to greater than 250 mils in a single application.

Industrial civilization depends on chemicals to support its standard of living. Along with the benefits comes the responsibility to protect people, animals, earth, air and water from accidental chemical spills. We rely on various federal, state and local agencies to provide a framework of regulations to contain hazardous materials and wastes. The chemicals and wastes themselves may be aggressive and promote corrosion from the inside out. Expanding soils, temperature variations, fluctuating rain & groundwater and seismic vibration, all contribute to the structural deterioration of primary and secondary containment systems. Leaks may be due to failure, overfilling or improper draining of the primary storage container.

These coatings work year round because most can be applied at EPI RAP 45 topcoat provides an attractive finish with temperatures from 20 degrees F to excellent color stability. 150 degrees F. Some systems set within seconds, are tack free within minutes and can handle foot traffic in an hour or two.

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International, LLC

Member of the Amber Chemical Group of Companies.

2842 Progress Road, Madison,WI 53716, 608-661-2800 www.engineeredpolymers.net

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This guide is for general information only. Please contact an EPI representative to select the optimum product for your needs and budget.

Secondary Containment Product Selection Guide

LCP RP
Aromatic Polyurea Aliphatic Polyurea

International, LLC RSP RAP 60 IKSP Quick Set RSP AL RAP RAP 45

Products and Classification

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 1 to 1 Excellent 40D 375 3310 375 A450/B600 100% Custom No No Yes 20-150 No No None 15 Sec 25 Sec 10 Min 1 Hr Yes Yes No 20-120 Yes Fumed Silica 30 Min 40 Min 30 Min 1 Hr 24 Hr Yes Yes No 20-120 Yes Fumed Silica 30 min 30 Min 1 Hr 2 Hr 24 Hr Yes Yes Yes 1 to 1 Fair 85 Shore A 750 2250 410 A800/B600 100% Custom No No Yes 20-150 No No None 9 Sec 16 Sec 5 Min 1 Hr No No Yes 20-150 No No None 9 Sec 16 Sec 5 Min 1 Hr Yes 1 to 1 Good 85 Shore A 750 2250 410 A800/B600 100% Custom Yes Yes Yes No

Extra Flex

Aromatic Epoxy Polymer Dispersion

Properties
Yes Yes Optional 1 to 1 Fair 90 Shore A 360 2950 420 A450/B650 100% Custom No No Yes 20-150 No No None 9 Sec 16 Sec 5 Min 1 Hr No No Yes 20-150 No No None 9 Sec 16 Sec 5 Min 1 Hr No 1 to 1 Fair 96 Shore A 350 3610 550 A450/B500 100% Custom Yes Yes

Optional Optional Optional 3 to 4 (2 to 3 white) 1 to 2 1 to 1 Excellent Fair Excellent 60D 70D 40D 140 28 290 5110 8881 3610 500 Contact EPI 480 A300/B575 A100/B1500 A750/B575 100% 100% 100% Custom Custom Custom Yes Yes No 40-120 Yes Gel Cel 30 Min 20 Min 2-5 Hr 6 Hr 24 Hr

Yes 1-Component Excellent 2H Pencil 210 5980 Contact EPI 300 37% Clear Yes Yes No 40-120 Yes Gel Cel 24 Hr 5 Min 15 Min 1 Hr 24 Hr

* Recoat window is variable based on conditions. Please consult your EPI representative for guidelines.

Regulatory VOC Compliant Yes USDA/FDA Incidental Contact Yes Physical Properties Silicone Modified Optional Component Ratio A/B 1 to 1 UV/Color Stability Fair Hardness (Shore) 72 Shore A Elongation (%) 950 Tensile Strength (PSI) 1325 Tear Strength (PLI) 460 Viscosity (75 F, CPS) A800/B600 Solids by Volume 100% Colors Custom Application Roller/Trowel/Squeegee No Airless Spray (non heated) No Airless Spray (heated) Yes Application Temperature F 40-120 Self-Leveling No Thickeners No Pot Life None Fast Gel Time 13 Sec Fast Tack Free Time 16 Sec Fast Open to Foot Traffic 5 Min Fast Open to Industrial Traffic 1 Hr Recoat Window* Primers Primer-Concrete 1KSP Primer-Steel P202, QS Primer-Wood 1KP, QS TOPCOAT RAP 1KSP P202, QS 1KP, QS RAP 1KSP, P28, QS P28, P202, QS 1KP, QS RAP 1KSP P202, QS 1KP, QS RAP 1KSP P202, QS 1KP. QS RAP QS, P28 QS, P28 QS, P28 P202 MAP-Z, P28, QS Map-Z, P28, QS 1KSP QS 1KSP, QS 1KSP, QS RAP 60 RAP RAP 45 No No No RAP 45

1KSP P202 1KSP 1KSP

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