Carboline Phenoline 353 is a two-component, highly cross-linked epoxy lining with extraordinary overall chemical resistance and versatility. It has a unique blend of resins that make it highly resistant to a variety of aggressive cargos like gasoline, gasoline blends, biodiesel, fuel oils, and others. It can be used is both acidic and high temperature caustic exposures. Markets served are terminals, refineries, petrochemical, wastewater, railcar linings, and many others.

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• Features and Benefits
• Product Specification
• Drying Times
• Surface Preparation
• Application Methods
• Application Conditions
• Health and Safety

Features and Benefits

• Outstanding overall chemical resistance
• Dense, highly cross-linked film for superior barrier protection
• Excellent abrasion resistance and toughness
• Well-suited for hydrocarbon exposures
• Low temperature cure version available

Product Specification

Drying Times

• These times are based on a 125-175 micron dry film thickness and adequate ventilation for the release of solvents for proper cure. Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will require longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment, delamination between coats and premature failure
• Excessive humidity or condensation on the surface during curing can interfere with the cure, can cause discolouration and may result in a surface haze. Any haze or blush must be removed by water washing before recoating
• Recoat intervals may vary from those listed above when using under intumescent fireproofing products
• Contact Rawlins on Tech - 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] for recommended cure times before applying Carboline intumescent products.
• If the maximum recoat time is exceeded, the surface must be abraded prior to the application of additional coats
• Note: It is recommended to cure above 16°C for aggressive service

• The above curing schedule may be used to force cure the coating system
• Allow the freshly applied coating to air dry for 4 hours prior to elevating temperature
• Elevate temperature no more than 15°C every 30 minutes

Surface Preparation

General

• Surfaces must be clean and dry
• Employ adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil, and all other contaminants that could interfere with adhesion of the coating

Steel

• Immersion: SSPC-SP10 minimum
• Profile: 38-75 microns
• When using under fireproofing products, defer to the primer surface preparation requirements in the product data sheet of the fireproofing product

Concrete or CMU

• Immersion: Concrete must be cured 28 days at 24°C and 50% relative humidity or equivalent.
• Prepare surfaces in accordance with ASTM D4258-92 Surface Cleaning of Concrete and ASTM D4259 Abrading Concrete
• Voids in concrete may require surfacing

Application Methods

Application Conditions

• This product simply requires the substrate temperature to be above the dew point
• Condensation due to substrate temperatures below the dew point can cause flash rusting on prepared steel and interfere with proper adhesion to the substrate
• Special application techniques may be required above or below normal application conditions

Health and Safety

Clean Up

• Use Thinner 2 or Acetone
• In case of spillage, absorb and dispose of in accordance with local applicable regulations

Safety

• Read and follow all caution statements on this product data sheet and on the safety data sheets for this product and use personal protective equipment as directed
• Employ normal workmanlike safety precautions

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
• In addition to ensuring proper ventilation, appropriate respirators must be used by all application personnel

Caution

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

• Refer to the product data sheet and safety data sheets in the attachments section above for further details