Carboline Carboglas 1601 SG is an extremely durable and chemically resistant cladding utilizes a multi-step curing process that incorporates chemically-fused glass flake reinforcing in a highly cross-linked polyester matrix.

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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

• Outstanding marine exposure resistance (atmospheric, tidal, subsea)
• Excellent resistance to both organic and mineral acids
• Excellent abrasion and impact resistance
• Excellent resistance to bleach solutions and free chlorine
• Outstanding long-term protection

Carboline Carboglas 1601 SG provides an extremely durable barrier against a variety of exposures including marine, fresh water, salt water, both mineral and organic acids, bleach solutions, and free chlorine.

The multi-layer glass-flake reinforcement greatly impedes the penetration of water and other corrosives making this system extremely long performing.

It is ideal for long-term performance on offshore and other structures exposed to severe marine exposures above of below the water line. It is suitable for immersion, splash or spill or fume exposures in the aggressive chemicals mentioned or wherever severe impact or abrasion is required. As a tank lining for a variety of acids, hypochlorites and free chlorine. Properties such as retention of adhesion and impact resistance allow its use in lining large steel tanks.

Examples of uses in chemical processing plants are the lining of filter tanks, brine tanks, vacuum dryers, settling tanks, tank trailers, etc. Other uses include tank bottoms in the petroleum industry, pulpers and storage tanks in paper mils, ship hulls and rudders and splash zone areas on offshore structures.

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 @75°F with good ventilation and then raise the temperature 30 degrees (°F) every 30 minutes until 130°F 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 45°F (7°C) when using double the catalyst levels.

Surface Preparation

General

• Properly prepared bare steel only
• Remove all dirt, dust, oil and all other contaminants from the surface to be coated with Thinner #2 or Surface Cleaner #3 (Refer to Surface Cleaner #3 Instructions) in accordance with SSPC-SP1.

Steel

• Immersion Service: Abrasive blast to a White Metal Finish in accordance with SSPC-SP5 and obtain a 4-5 mil (100- 125 micron) min. blast profile
• Non-Immersion: Abrasive blast to a near White Metal Finish in accordance with SSPC-SP10 and obtain a 4-5 mil (100- 125 micron) min. blast profile.

Concrete / CMU

• Not recommended.

Application Methods

Chemical Resistance

• Acids: Mineral or Organic

Health & Safety

Clean Up

• Use clean potable water followed by butyl glycol or other suitable solvent to dry equipment. 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 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.
• Use adequate ventilation.
• Keep container closed when not in use.

• Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use.