Carboline CARBO-KIT Carbozinc 858 is a two-component, high solid, organic zinc epoxy primer designed for corrosion protection of structural steel in salt and weathering environments.

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

Features and Benefits

• Designed for brush and roller application for touch up and maintenance
• Outstanding application properties
• Protects steel galvanically
• Cures at low temperatures down to 2°C
• Cured film is tough and abrasion resistant
• Widely used within petrochemical, offshore shipping and other heavy industries in severe environments with appropriate topcoat
• No induction time
• Prequalified in accordance with NORSOK M-501, Rev.6 System 1

Product Specification

Drying Times

Surface Preparation

General

• Surface 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

• Surface preparation to be minimum St 3 (ISO 8501-1). Alternatively, ultra-high pressure water jetting to Nace No. 7 min. C Vis WJ-2. Max flash rust; C Vis WJ-2M.

Application Methods

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 sheet 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 as a tank lining or 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 the applicable local regulations.
• In areas where explosion hazards exist, workmen should be required to use non-ferrous tools and wear conductive and non-sparking shoes.

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