AQUA ST-03 (FLOSIL EPOXY ST-03)
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High Performance Chemical Resistant Coating

Product Description

A two-component modified epoxy, high volume solid, high build, surface tolerant coating meeting requirements of SSPC Paint 22, designed to work in low to highly corrosive industrial and marine environments (C5). Exhibits excellent adhesion to moderately prepared surface, excel lent water and chemical resistance. Can be applied as self-sufficient coating system. Used as primer in a multi-coat coating systems.

  • Extensive Applications
  • High Volume Solids, Low Viscosity
  • Excellent Chemical Resistance
Colour All RAL, BS Colours
Finish Semi Glossy
Volume Solids 95 ± 3%
Mixing Ratio 1:1 By Volume (Part A : Part B)
Typical Film Thickness 150μm - 200μm dry
Pot Life 40 – 60 minutes @ 30° C
Theoretical Coverage 6.5 Sq.m /liter at 150μ DFT
Method of Application Airless spray, Conventional Spray, Roller, brush
Touch Dry 3-4 hours
Dry to Handle 8 hours @ 30° C
Hard Dry 12 hours
Full Cure 3 Days
Chemical Resistance Excellent performance against HCl, HNO3, H2SO4, H3PO4, etc... Splashes, Spillage & Fumes.
Minimum Over-coating Period 4 hours at 30°C
Maximum Over-coating Period 8 hours at 30°C
Maximum Over-coating Interval 72 hours at 30°C
Surface should be clean and dry prior to over-coating. If Aqua ST-03 has been exposed for long periods, fresh water washing should be conducted before application of any coatings.

Systems and Compatibility

  • Aqua ST-03 may be used as a standalone coating system, in which case, it must be applied at a thickness of 200 microns minimum.
  • Aqua ST-03 maybe over coated with AQUA SEALER, AQUA PU, AQUA PU 17-06.
  • Please consult Flosil-BET Coatings (India) Pvt Ltd for further product recommendations.
Abrasion Resistance Max 40mg weight loss per 1000 cycles - 1kg load - CS10 Wheel - ASTM D4060
Impact Resistance 27 Joule - ASTM D2794
Dry Heat Resistance 110° C - ASTM D2485 after full cure
Pull - Off Adhesion 10.66 Mpa - ASTM D4541
Scratch Hardness 12.5 kg Load - No Failure - (BS3900 Part E2)
Salt Fog Resistance Excellent, Unaffected after 3000 hr Exposure - ASTM B117
Cyclic Fog / UV Exposure Excellent, Unaffected after 3000 hr Exposure - ASTM 5894-05

Surface Preparation

All surfaces to be coated shall be dry and free from oil, grease, dust, dirt and any foreign matter that can adversely af fect adhesion of coating. Solvent cleaning as per SSPC SP 1 shall be conducted wherever necessary.

Surface shall be prepared by hand/power tool to achieve ST2 / ST3 standard of surface preparation as per ISO 8501-1. Any tightly adhering Old coating may remain on surface. For larger surface areas, abrasive blasting may be carried out to achieve Sa 2 as per ISO 8501-1.

Mixing

Aqua ST-03 is supplied in 2 parts, a liquid binder (Part A) and a liquid binder (Part B). Always mix liquid (Part B) into the liquid (Part A) while stirring. 75-100 RPM mixer is recommended. Material should be screened prior to application.

Thinning

Aqua T01 – 10 - 20 %

Airless Spray

Recommended,0.43-0.53mm at 3500 - 4000 psi tip pressure.

Conventional Spray

Recommended. Do not exceed spray pressure than 4 Kg/Cm2

Brush / Roller

Recommended

Air Temperature 5-50° C
Substrate Temperature 5-110° C
Relative Humidity 50% minimum, 85% maximum
Surface temperature shall always be at least 3°C above Dew Point. Do not expose the coated articles where there are chances of condensation on the surface.
  • Marine and Offshore structural steel
  • Storage tank protection
  • Industrial structural steel
  • Non-ferrous substrate as primer
  • Chemical Industries & Highly Chemical affected areas

Availablity & Packing Size

  • Standard Packing Size = 20L & 4 L (Mix Paint)
  • Smaller pack sizes & Retail Pack Size available on request.
  • Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing

*Material to be stored in sealed and unopened containers in closed shelter.

DUTA PACIFIC - BALLAST TANK COATING

Ballast Tank Before

After UHPWJ surface preparation

After 1st coat of Aqua ST-03

After completion of Aqua ST-03 coating

CHEMICAL LINE COATING

Chemical Line pipe before application of Aqua ST-03

Chemical Line pipe after Aqua ST-03 application

POWER STATION TANK ROOFTOP COATING

Power Station Tank before top coating of Aqua ST-03

Power Station Tank after top coating of Aqua ST-03

CONTACT /
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Flosil-BET

No:40, Velichai Village,
Vandalur – Kelambakkam Road,
Chennai – 600 048.