AQUA ST (FLOSIL EPOXY ST)
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High Performance General Industrial & Maintenance 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, excellent water and chemical resistance. Can be applied as self-sufficient coating system. Used as primer in a multi-coat coating systems.

  • Extensive Applications
  • Surface Tolerant
  • Tough, Durable, Easy to Maintain
  • High Volume Solids, Low Viscosity
Colour All RAL, BS Colours
Finish Glossy, Semi Glossy, Matt
Volume Solids 90 ± 3%
Mixing Ratio 1:1 By Volume (Part A : Part B)
Typical Film Thickness 150μm dry
Pot Life 90 minutes @ 35°C
Theoretical Coverage 3.8 Sq.m /liter at 250μ DFT
Method of Application Airless spray, Conventional Spray, Roller, Brush
Touch Dry 4-6 hours
Hard Dry 12 hours @ 30°C
Full Cure 3 Days
Minimum Over-coating Period 4 hours at 30°C
Maximum Over-coating Period 72 hours at 30°C
Surface should be clean and dry prior to over-coating. If Aqua ST has been exposed for long periods, fresh water washing should be conducted before application of any coatings.

Systems and Compatibility

  • Can be applied as finish coat on AQUA ST, AQUA MASTIC.
  • Can be overcoated with AQUA SEALER, AQUA PU, HULL KOAT, HULL JET, AQUA SPC, AQUA GF, AQUA ST-03.
  • Please consult Flosil-BET Coatings (India) Pvt Ltd for further product recommendations.
Abrasion Resistance Max 70mg weight loss per 1000 cycles - 1kg load - CS10 Wheel - ASTM D4060
Impact Resistance 27 Joule - ASTM D2794
Dry Heat Resistance 120° 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 2000 hr Exposure - ASTM B117
Cyclic Fog / UV Exposure Excellent, Unaffected after 2000 hr Exposure - ASTM 5894-05

POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS

  • Marine and Offshore structural steel
  • Industrial Floor Coatings
  • Storage tank protection
  • Industrial structural steel
  • Non-ferrous substrate as primer
  • As penetrating primer for concrete protection
Air Temperature 5-50°C
Substrate Temperature 5-55°C
Relative Humidity 50% minimum, 90% 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.

Surface Preparation

Aqua ST is highly flexible coating in terms of surface preparation requirements. Surface preparation may differ according to the final exposure or application of Aqua ST. Refer to Flosil-BET for recommendation on required surface preparation

Mixing

Aqua ST 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.

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/Sq.Cm

Brush / Roller

Recommended

  • Standard Packing Size = 4 L (Mix Paint)
  • Larger pack sizes of 16 L & 20L available on request.
  • Shelf Life: 24 months* from the date of manufacturing

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

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HEAVY DUTY FLOORING

CNC Area flooring before application of Aqua ST

Penetrant coat application of Aqua ST

Penetant coat application of Aqua ST storage area

First coat of Aqua ST application

1st coat of Aqua ST Gangway flooring

Final finish of Aqua ST flooring

CHEMICAL RESISTANT FLOORING

Diesel dripping area flooring sample mark

Crack mark to be filled

Crack filled by Aqua Filler

Final Finish after Aqua ST & Filler application

EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT SOLAR PAN FLOORING

ETP before Aqua ST application

ETP after Aqua ST application

HEAVY OIL SPILLAGE FLOOR COATING

Before application of Aqua ST on Oily floor

After application of Aqua ST on Oily floor

SURFACE TOLERANT FLOORING

Red tag area flooring - Before

Red tag area flooring - After

FLOOR COATING ON TILES

Aqua ST Flooring on Tiles

VESSEL DECK AREA COATING

Before application of Aqua ST - Vessel Deck Painting

1st coat of Aqua ST on Vessel Deck area

Final Coat of Aqua ST on vessel deck area

STRUCTURAL COATING

Structural coating of Aqua ST - Before application

Structural coating of Aqua ST - After completion

WATERPROOF ROOFING

UAE factory roof - Waterproofing - Before application of Aqua ST

After completion of waterproofing at the roofby Aqua ST

CONTACT /
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Flosil-BET

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