Carboguard 101

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

S E L E C T I O N & S P E C I F I C AT I O N D ATA
Generic Type Two components, Epoxy - Amine.

Carboguard 101 (ex Apsacoat 101),is a very high solids self-priming coating.
Description Excellent corrosion resistance product to marine/chemical environments. Used for the corrosion
protection of buried tanks and pipes.

• Very high solids("Solvent less") self - priming coating.

• Excellent corrosion resistance to marine/chemical environments.
• Excellent corrosion resistance to sea and fresh water immersion.
Features • Excellent corrosion resistance to buried pipes and tanks.
• Excellent resistance to mechanical and abrasion damage.
• Excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment.
• Excellent resistance to electric insulation (12000 volts/mm)

Green

Color Before Mixing:

Conponent Base (part A): yellow
Component Hardener (part B): blue

Finish Semi-Gloss

Self-priming.
Primer
May be applied over old coats such as polyethylene, polypropylene, bitumen or itself.

1,000 up to 3,000 micron

Wet Film Thickness Wet on wet, in single coat.

May be applied in a single coat wet on wet at standard dry film thickness of 1.500 micron.
Maximum dry film thickness, wet on wet: 3,000 micron

Dry Film Thickness

from 1,000 up to 3,000 micron.

Recommended for long term high resistance, such as:

• External surfaces for sea lines and pipelines, buried or immersed in sea and fresh water.
• External coating for elbows, valves, joints, fittings etc., buried or immersed in sea and fresh water.
• Piles and structures coating of steel and concrete piers.
• Jackets coating of off-shore platforms.
• Coating of immersed areas, topsides, splash zone of any steel or concrete surface to be
immersed in sea or fresh water.
Typical Uses • Lining of tanks designed to contain industrial or brackish water, crude oil or refined petroleum
products.
• Lining coat for penstocks.
• External/Internal coat for sea water inlets.

Immersion:
For Immersion service, consult Carboline Italia Technical Service, for specific recommendations,
regarding fluids types, film thickness etc.

By volume:
Solid(s) Content
98 % ± 2 %

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S E L E C T I O N & S P E C I F I C AT I O N D ATA
0.96 sq.m./lt. at 1.000 micron
Theoretical Coverage 0.64 sq.m./lt. at 1.500 micron
Rates 0.48 sq.m./lt. at 2.000 micron
0.32 sq.m./lt. at 3.000 micron

VOC Values As Supplied : 50 g/l

Dry temp. Resistance:

da: -20 °C a: +110 °C.
Dry Temp. Resistance (14 - 230°F)
Dry Buried Temp. Resistance:
Continuous: 80°C (176°F)
Not - Continuous: 85°C ( 185°F).

When exposed to atmospheric agents, condensation or ultraviolet rays, it will discolor, chalk and
Limitations
lose gloss as all epoxy.

Viscosity Thixotropic product

S U B S T R AT E S & S U R F A C E P R E PA R AT I O N
Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and all other
General
contaminants that could interfere with adhesion of the coating.

In shop:
grit blasting in accordance with ISO8501-1 (SA 2 ½) with profile Medium G per ISO8503.
Steel
On site:
sand blasting or other equivalent abrasives in accordance with ISO 8501-1 (SA 2 ½) with profile
Medium G per ISO 8503

Concrete must be cured 28 days at 24°C (75°F) and 50% relative humidity or equivalent. Prepare
Concrete or CMU surfaces in accordance with ASTM D4258 Surface Cleaning of Concrete and ASTM D4259
Abrading Concrete. Voids in concrete may require surfacing.

SMALL up to 200 sq./cm. Without substrate exposure:

Power tool grinding of damaged areas and application by brush of one coat of Carboguard 104 up
to specified.
Special Instruction
DFT LARGE or SMALL areas with substrate exposure:
Blast in accordance with ISO 8501-1 (SA 2 ½)of all exposed substrate and roughening the close
coating and then apply Carboguard 101 / Carboguard 104 up to specified DFT.

MIXING & THINNING

Mix the Components Base and Hardener (part A and part B) separately with suitable mechanical
Mixing
mixer. DO NOT MIX PARTIAL KITS.

Thinning Carboguard 101 has not to be thinned.

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MIXING & THINNING

by Volume:
Component Base (part A): 1
Component Hardener (part B): 1
Ratio
by Weight :
Component Base (part A): 42
Component Hardener (part B): 58

15 minutes at 40°C (100°F)

Pot Life 6 minutes at 60°C (140°F)
Pot life ends when coating thickens and loses application properties.

A P P L I C AT I O N E Q U I P M E N T G U I D E L I N E S
Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of this product. Job site conditions may require modifications
to these guidelines to achieve the desired results.

The following P.C.U. has been found suitable and can be replaced by others having same
General characteristics:
Graco Equipment

Carboguard 101 must be applied with PCU (Plural Components Unit) only with these
characteristics:

N° 2 tanks heated with dielectric oil or electric resistances with N°2 thermostats.
N° 2 pneumatic mixers
N° 2 heaters type Graco Viscon with N° 2 thermostats.
N° 1 main pump type Graco Hydra-Cat, pump ratio 45:1.
P.C.U. allows to use paint hoses up to 30 Mt. and over, insulated and/or heated.
Plural Component Material hose 3/8” ID.
Airless Spray Tip Size .018-.029” ID
Fluid Filters not lower than 30 Mesh to be placed before the mixing.
Pre-heat temperatures:
Component Base(part A) - (Yellow):
45°C (110°F) standard
60°C (140°F) max.
Component Hardener (part B) - (Blue):
45°C (110°F) standard
60°C (140°F) max.

Brush & Roller For touch-up only of SMALL areas without substrate exposure.
(General)

Use a medium bristle brush.

Brush
One coat of Carboguard 104 up to specified DFT.

Roller Not recommended.

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A P P L I C AT I O N C O N D I T I O N S
Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity
Minimum 40°C (104°F) 5°C (41°F) 5°C (41°F) 0%
Maximum 60°C (140°F) 50°C (122°F) 40°C (104°F) 85%

Apply when the surface temperature will be 3 °C (5 °F) above the dew point (Dew-Point).
Inspection and tests, such adhesion, holiday test, impact test and DFT measurements, must be done only when hardness Shore D
reaches a value of 70±2%.

CURING SCHEDULE
These times are based on recommended DFT applied by PCU with components pre-heated up to
40°C.
Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation, cooler ambient temperatures and or high RH% will
require longer cure times.

CURING:
Curing Details
Temperature of the Mix.: 40°C.
Drying Time : 8 hours - Hardness Shore D: 65
Drying Time: 20 hours - Hardness Shore D: 75
Drying Time: 30 hours - Hardness Shore D: 85 maximum.
Carboguard 101 is not recoatable without special surface preparation when it has Shore D value
higher than 65.

CLEANUP & SAFETY

The pumps must be cleaned every time the application is interrupted, even for short periods. Flush
into the Thinner # 2 or Thinner # 76 system until it comes out clean and without residues or colored.
Cleanup
In case of spillage, absorb and dispose in accordance with local applicable regulations.

Read and follow all caution statements on this product data sheet and on the SDS for this product.
Safety Employ normal workmanlike safety precautions. Hypersensitive persons should wear protective
clothing, gloves and use protective cream on face, hands and all exposed areas.

When used in enclosed areas, thorough air circulation must be used during and after application
Ventilation
until the coating is cured. Use MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied air respirator.

All electrical equipment and installations should be made and grounded in accordance with the
Caution National Electric Code. In areas where explosion hazards exist, workmen should be required to use
non-ferrous tools and wear conductive and non-sparking shoes.

PA C K A G I N G , H A N D L I N G & S T O R A G E
Component Base (part A): 18 months at 24°C (75°F)
Shelf Life
Component Hardener (part B): 18 months at 24°C (75°F)

Storage Temperature & 4 - 35 °C (39 - 95°F)

Humidity 0-90% HR

Component Base (part A) : 96°C (204°F)

Flash Point (Setaflash)
Component Hardender (part B) : 57°C (135°F)

Storage Storage indoor.

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PA C K A G I N G , H A N D L I N G & S T O R A G E

Component Base (part A): 10-190 liters

Packaging
Component Hardener (part B): 10-190 liters

WA R R A N T Y
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject
to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No
guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no
responsibility for coverage, performance, injuries or damages resulting from use. Carbolines sole obligation, if any, is to replace
or refund the purchase price of the Carboline product(s) proven to be defective, at Carbolines option. Carboline shall not be liable
for any loss or damage. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All of the trademarks referenced above are the property of Carboline International Corporation unless
otherwise indicated.

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