Carboline Carboglas 1601 SZ is an extremely abrasion and chemical resistant polyester coating with multiple layers of glass flakes incorporated in a highly cross-linked polyester matrix. The resultant tight film makes this coating extremely long performing.

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• Features & Benefits
• Product Specification
• Film Thickness Range And Coverage
• Drying Times
• Surface Preparation
• Application Methods
• Chemical Resistance
• Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• Ideal for long-term protection in marine environments.
• Used as a tank lining and for areas exposed to many acids.
• Recommended for protection of steel.

Product Specification

Drying Times

• The above guidelines are for mixed material using normal catalyst levels.
• The Dry to Recoat times listed indicate the time at which the film is partially cured with a slight surface tack (ideal for topcoating).
• If the film becomes hard (without tackiness) the surface must be treated with xylol or other suitable aromatic solvent prior to recoating.
• Alternatively (or if solvent treatment does not create a "tacky" surface), sweep blasting may be used to prepare the surface for recoating
• Force curing is recommended for all severe or critical services as curing at elevated temperatures increases chemical resistance to some exposures.
• Cure the applied film for 4 hours 24°C with good ventilation and then raise the temperature 15 degrees (°C) every 30 minutes until 55°C is achieved and hold for 24 hours

• The above guidelines are for mixed material using double the normal catalyst levels.
• The Dry to Recoat times listed indicate the time at which the film is partially cured with a slight surface tack (ideal for topcoating).
• If the film becomes hard (without tackiness) the surface must be treated with xylol or other suitable aromatic solvent prior to recoating.
• Alternatively (or if solvent treatment does not create a "tacky" surface), sweep blasting may be used to prepare the surface for recoating.
• Note: Immersion exposures are limited to salt water immersion only when cured at 7°C when using double the catalyst levels.

Surface Preparation

General

• Surface must be clean and dry.
• Oil and grease is removed with a suitable solvent like Carboline Thinner #2 or Carboline Surface Cleaner #3.

Steel

• Abrasive blast to Sa 2½ and obtain a blast profile from medium to coarse grade profile in accordance with ISO 8503-2.

Concrete

• Not recommended.

Application Methods

Chemical Resistance

• Acids: Mineral or Organic

Health & Safety

Clean Up

• Use Carboline Thinner #2

Safety

• Read and follow all caution statements on this product data sheet and on the MSDS for this product.
• Employ normal workmanlike safety precautions.
• Hypersensitive persons should wear protective clothing, gloves and use protective cream on face, hands and all exposed areas.

Ventilation

• When used in enclosed areas, thorough air circulation must be used during and after application until the coating is cured.
• The ventilation system should be capable of preventing the solvent vapor concentration from reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents used.

Caution

• This product contains flammable solvents
• Keep away from sparks and open flames
• All electrical equipment and installations should be made and grounded in accordance with applicable regulations.
• In areas where explosion hazards exist, workmen should be required to use nonferrous tools and wear conductive and non-sparking shoes.

• Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above for further details.