Tikkurila Temacryl AR 50 is a physically drying, one-component semi-gloss acrylic based topcoat with high film-building properties, able to be applied at sub-zero temperatures and suitable for surfaces exposed to marine or industrial climates and mild chemical stress.

Tolerating temperatures up to +80ºC dry heat, the topcoat is recommended for bridges, cranes, conveyors, harbour equipment, tank exteriors, etc.

Huge colour range available with RAL, BS & NCS shades

For industrial and professional use only.

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• Features & Benefits
• Technical Data
• Surface Preparation
• Recommended Primers
• Recommended Topcoats
• Application Conditions
• Application
• Thinners & Cleaners

Features & Benefits

• Huge colour range available with RAL, BS & NCS shades
• Easy to handle in the painting process
• High film-building properties
• Can be applied in thick layers, thus shortening the application process
• Can be applied at sub-zero temperatures
• Suitable for surfaces exposed to marine or industrial climates and mild chemical stress
• Tolerates temperatures up to +80ºC dry heat
• Recommended surfaces include, but exhausted to:
  • Interior and exterior steel structures
  • Bridges
  • Energy and telecommunication infrastructure
  • Cranes
  • Conveyors
  • Harbour equipment
  • Tank exteriors

Technical Data

• Volume Solids: 40±2% (ISO 3233)
• Weight Solids: 55±2%
• Specific Gravity: 1.1–1.3 kg / l (depending on colour)
• VOC:
• The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 540 g/litre of paint mixture.
• VOC content of the paint mixture (thinned 15% by volume) is 590 g/l.

Recommended Film Thicknesses and Theoretical Coverage

Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.

Drying Times

Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.

Surface Preparation

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)

Recommended Primers

• Temanyl MS Primer
• Temaprime EE
• Temasil 90
• Temazinc 77
• Temazinc 99

Recommended Topcoats

• Temacryl AR 50

Application Conditions

• All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
• The temperature of the ambient air, surface and paint should not fall below -5ºC during application and drying.
• Relative humidity of the air should not exceed 85% 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.

Application

• Stir the product carefully before use.
• For airless spraying, the product is thinned approximately 0–15%.
• Recommended nozzle tip is 0.013"–0.019" and pressure 120–180 bar.
• Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object.
• For brush application product should be thinned according to the circumstances.

Thinners & Cleaners

• Thinner 1006, Thinner 1053