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.