Tikkurila Fontecoat EP 50, a two-component water-borne epoxy topcoat and a single-coat paint recommended for framework, service platforms, conveyors and other steelwork, machinery and equipment. The product has MED (Marine Equipment Directive) certificate no VTT-C-12360-15-18 and is thus accepted for painting surfaces inside ships.
Huge colour range from RAL, BS & NCS
Fast curing
For steel surfaces
Environmentally friendly (low VOC emissions)
Good resistance against mechanical and chemical stress
Provides protection comparable to that of solvent-borne epoxy paints.
Resistant to diesel and biodiesel (RME) fuel
If used as a primer, a popular shade would be TikkurilaTVT 722K Beige, which can be chosen in the colour picker below
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Tikkurila Fontecoat EP 50 is a two-component water-borne epoxy topcoat and a single-coat paint. Used as a single-coat paint, primer, intermediate coat or topcoat in epoxy or polyurethane systems for steel surfaces. It dries rapidly and can be applied in thick layers.
An ideal option when a low VOC content is required. The paint has very good resistance against mechanical and chemical stress and provides protection comparable to that of solvent-borne epoxy paints.
Fontecoat EP 50 can be primed with the solvent-borne adhesion primer Temakeep. The system has extremely good adhesion and surface tolerance. At the same time, it is possible to achieve a very rapid production cycle.
A semi-gloss epoxy paint to be used as a single-coat paint, primer, intermediate coat or topcoat in epoxy or polyurethane systems for steel surfaces
It dries rapidly and can be applied in thick layers
An ideal option when a low VOC content is required.
The paint has very good resistance against mechanical and chemical stress
The product provides protection comparable to that of solvent-borne epoxy paints
Can be primed with the solvent-borne adhesion primer Temakeep
The system has extremely good adhesion and surface tolerance
At the same time, it is possible to achieve a very rapid production cycle
Fast curing and environmentally friendly (low VOC)
Resistant to diesel and biodiesel (RME) fuel
Recommended for framework, service platforms, conveyors and other steelwork, machinery and equipment
The product has MED (Marine Equipment Directive) certificate no VTT-C-12360-15-18 and is thus accepted for painting surfaces inside the ships
Technical Data
Volume Solids: 47±2% (ISO 3233)
Weight Solids: 62±2%
Specific Gravity: 1.4 kg / l (mixed)
Mixing Ratio:
Base - 1 part by volume Fontecoat EP 50
Hardener - 1 part by volume 007 1019
Pot life (23℃): 1½ hours
Recommended Film Thicknesses and Theoretical Coverage
Recommended film thicknesses
Theoretical coverage
Wet
Dry
130µm
60µm
7.7 m²/l
215µm
100µm
4.7 m²/l
225µm
120µm
3.9 m²/l
Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.
Drying Times
DFT 100 µm
15°C
23°C
35°C
Dust dry, after
4h
2h
1h
Touch dry, after
8h
5h
2h
Recoatable by itself, min. after
16h
6h
4h
Recoatable without roughing, max. after
7d
5d
2d
Fully cured, after
14d
7d
3d
Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation
Surface Preparation
Oil, grease, salts and dirt are removed by appropriate means. (ISO 12944-4)
Steel surfaces: Blast clean to grade Sa2½. (ISO 8501-1) If blast cleaning is not possible, phosphating is recommended for cold rolled steel to improve adhesion.
Primed surfaces: Oil, grease, salt and dirt are removed from the surface by appropriate means. Repair any damage to the primer coat. Note the overcoating time of primer. (ISO 12944-4)
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
The temperature of the ambient air, surface and paint should not fall below +15ºC during application and drying.
Relative humidity of the air should not exceed 70% during application and drying.
The surface temperature of steel should remain at least 3°C above the dew point.
Good ventilation and sufficient air movement is required in confined areas during application and drying.
Tinting, mixing ratio, thinning, film thickness and drying conditions can effect the gloss
Mixing Components
First stir base and hardener separately.
The correct proportions of base and hardener must be mixed thoroughly before use.
Use power mixer for mixing.
Insufficient mixing or incorrect mixing ratio will result in uneven drying of the surface and weaken the properties of the coating.
Application
Airless Spraying
The product is thinned approximately 0–10%.
Recommended nozzle tip is 0.011"–0.023" and pressure 140–200 bar.
Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object.
DFT 160μm should not be exceeded.
Conventional Spraying
The product is thinned approximately 5–10%.
Recommended nozzle tip is 1.8–2.0 mm and pressure 3–4 bar.
Brush Application
The product should be thinned according to the circumstances.
Thinner/Cleaning
Thinner
Water.
Cleaning Of Equipment
Clean the spraying equipment immediately after use as follows:
Run the equipment with water to remove excess paint from the equipment.
Run the equipment with a mixture of approx 20% Thinner 1109 in clean water, at least two times.
Finally wash with undiluted Thinner 1109.
Wash the equipment with water before starting to paint again. Unwashed equipment can cause serious surface defects.
VOC
The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 60g/litre of paint mixture. VOC content of paint mixture (thinned by 10% by volume) 55g/l.
Health And Safety
Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets.
For industrial and professional use only.
Please contact Rawlins Paints' Technical Support Team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for more information.
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Tikkurila Fontecoat EP 50 is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
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