Carboline Carbomastic 18 FC(replaces Nullifire PM018 Primer or Top Seal) is a two-component, fast-curing, heavy-duty, high-build anti-corrosive epoxy coating with a broad and versatile list of uses in marine and other corrosive environments.
Excellent immersion performance in both fresh and sea water
Suitable as a rust preventive coating in ballast tanks and hull applications
Ideal for sub-sea installations, jackets and other areas exposed to sea water
Can be applied as low as 5°C (40°F)
Good flexibility
Very good abrasion resistance
High solids; low VOC
Nullifire have made the decision in March 2023 to rebrand Nullifire PM018 Primer or Top Seal as Carboline Carbomastic 18 FC – please see a letter explaining the changesHERE.
Carboline Carbomastic 18 FC is a two-component, fast-curing, heavy-duty, high-build anti-corrosive epoxy coating with a broad and versatile list of uses in marine and other corrosive environments.
Excellent immersion performance in both fresh and sea water
Suitable as a rust preventive coating in ballast tanks and hull applications
Ideal for sub-sea installations, jackets and other areas exposed to sea water
Can be applied as low as 5°C (40°F)
Good flexibility
Very good abrasion resistance
High solids; low VOC
Product Specification
Technical Data
Carboline Carbomastic 18 FC
Volume Solids:
85% +/- 2%
Theoretical Coverage Rate:
33.5 m²/l at 25 microns (1363 ft²/gal at 1.0 mils)
6.7 m²/l at 125 microns (273 ft²/gal at 5.0 mils)
4.2 m²/l at 200 microns (170 ft²/gal at 8.0 mils)
Allow for loss in mixing and application
Dry Film Thickness:
127 - 203 microns (5 - 8 mils) per coat
Normally applied in 175 microns)thicknesses. May be applied up to 20 mils (500 microns) in one or more coats depending on application
Wet Film Thickness:
150 - 590 µm per coat, normally 205 µm
Dry Temperature Resistance:
Continuous: 121°C (250°F)
Non-Continuous: 149°C (300°F)
Epoxies discolour (darken) when exposed to elevated temperatures
Topcoats:
Normally not topcoated for submerged exposures, otherwise topcoat according to Carboline recommendations
Limitations:
Epoxies lose gloss, discolour and eventually chalk in sunlight exposure
Not recommended for immersion in aromatic or ketone solvents or strong oxidizing acids
Flash Point:
Part A: 27°C (80°F)
Part B: 32°C (90°F)
Shelf Life:
24 months at 5°-45°C (40°F-110°F)
Shelf Life: (actual stated shelf life) when kept at recommended storage conditions and in original unopened containers.
Storage Temperature and Humidity:
5°-45°C (40°F-110°F)
0-100% Relative Humidity
Drying Times
Curing Schedule
Surface Temp.
Dry to Recoat
Final Cure
5°C (41°F)
17 Hours
15 Days
10°C (50°F)
10 Hours
12 Days
15°C (59°F)
6.5 Hours
9 Days
20°C (68°F)
4 Hours
7 Days
25°C (77°F)
3 Hours
5 Days
These times are based on a recommended dry film thickness. Higher than recommended film thicknesses, insufficient ventilation, or cooler temperatures will require longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment and premature failure.
Maximum recoating time is 1-2 months depending on temperature and curing conditions. If exceeded, contact Rawlins on Tech - 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] for further information about recoating procedures.
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.
For small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to obtain desired appearance, recommended dry film thickness and adequate hiding. Use a good quality brush or medium nap synthetic core roller.
Brush:
Use a medium bristle brush
Roller:
Use a medium nap phenolic core roller
Application Conditions
Product Conditions
Condition
Material
Surface
Ambient
Humidity
Minimum
4°C (40°F)
2°C (35°F)
2°C (35°F)
0%
Maximum
35°C (95°F)
52°C (125°F)
38°C (100°F)
85%
Industry standards are for substrate temperatures to be 5°F above the dew point
Condensation due to substrate temperatures below the dew point can cause flash rusting on prepared steel
Special application techniques may be required above or below normal application conditions
Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.
Nullifire PM018 Primer/Top Seal 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.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
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