Starting Formulation

SF 1013
White Enamel
High Solids EPON™ Resin 828 and 1001-CX-75 / EPIKURE™ Curing Agent 3140 and 3502

Features Formulated for spray application

Desirable mixing ratio of 65/35 by volume
Attractive volatile organic content (VOC) of 2.75 pounds/gallon
Minimum 6 hour working pot life

Formula Material Supplier Pounds Gallons

Part A

EPON Resin 1001-CX-75 Westlake Epoxy 220.4 24.47

EPON Resin 828 Westlake Epoxy 141.6 14.58

Beetle U216-8 Cytec Industries 18.8 2.21

TiO2 (R-900) Du Pont Company 199.2 5.69

Sparmite Elementis Pigments, Inc. 456.9 12.47

Thixatrol ST Elementis Specialties Inc. 3.1 0.36

Disperse with high-speed disperser until a temperature

of about 150 °F and grind to Hegman 7-8.
Then, add the following with mixing

Methyl isobutyl ketone Shell Chemical Company 15.5 2.32

Propylene glycol methyl ether 13.6 1.78

Xylene Shell Chemical Company 8.1 1.12

Total Part A 1,077.2 65.00

Part B

EPIKURE Curing Agent 3140 Westlake Epoxy 65.2 8.05

EPIKURE Curing Agent 3502 Westlake Epoxy 65.2 9.20

Methyl isobutyl ketone Shell Chemical Company 40.3 6.03

Propylene glycol methyl ether 40.3 5.24

Xylene Shell Chemical Company 46.9 6.48

Total Part B 257.9 35.00

Total Part A & B 1,335.1 100.00

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 Mixing Instructions Pounds Gallons

Part A 1,077.2 65.00

Part B 257.9 35.00

Part A + B 1,335.1 100.00

Resin Composition Units Value

Part A % Solids 54

Part B % Solids 46

Part A + B % Solids 100

Disperse the base component in a high speed disperser. Continue dispersing the mixture
until a temperature of about 150 °F is reached to insure proper development of thixotropy by
the Thixatrol ST. The base component and curing agent component should be packaged
separately.

Typical Handling This formulation is designed for spray application only, although other application
Properties methods may be considered. A film thickness of 6-8 mils or less per coat is
recommended, with an interval of one day between coats. Coatings exceeding 10 mils
may exhibit a reduced rate of cure, particularly with regard to through-curing
characteristics.

The formulation may be readily applied with conventional spray equipment, such as a
DeVilbiss MBC-510 spray gun equipped with an “E” fluid tip and needle, and a No. 54 air
cap and pressure pot set-up. Recommended pot pressure and atomizing pressure are
about 10 psi and 60 psi, respectively. The mixed formulation should preferably be allowed
to age for approximately one hour before application. This step would leave a usable pot
life of about 5-6 hours out of the total pot life of 6-7 hours.

Surfaces to be coated should be cleaned thoroughly. The preferred method for cleaning
steel surfaces is sand- or grit-blasting. Acid etching with dilute hydrochloric acid is
usually the most efficient method of cleaning masonry surfaces. Such surfaces should be
structurally sound and free of any surface powdering. After acid etching, the masonry
surface should be rinsed with copious amounts of water and dried before applying the
coating.

For application of this system in confined or poorly ventilated areas, we recommend the
use of a fresh air-supplied hood and other protective clothing sufficient to cover the
applicator’s entire body.

The application methods for an EPON™ Resin 1001F/EPON Resin 828/EPIKURE™

Curing Agent 3140/EPIKURE Curing Agent 3502 White Enamel can involve the use of air
or airless spray equipment, roller or brush. This system is normally air dried but can be
force cured by baking if desired. This operation requires the use of well ventilated
facilities (fresh air supply and adequate exhaust) along with the use of OSHA/NIOSH
approved respiratory equipment for worker protection. In addition, the worker must wear
appropriate protective clothing to avoid skin contact.

Typical Formulation Table 1 / Formulation Properties

Properties

Units Value

Mix ratio Part A : Part B By volume 65/35

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the user to investigate and understand other pertinent sources of information, to comply with all laws and procedures applicable to the safe handling and use of the product and to determine
the suitability of the product for its intended use. All products supplied by Westlake are subject to Westlake’s terms and conditions of sale. WESTLAKE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY WESTLAKE, except that the product shall conform to Westlake’s specifications. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer for the sale of any product.
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 By weight 4.18:1.0

Nonvolatile content by weight % 79.4 1

Weight per gallon lb./gal. 13.35

Pigment : Binder Weight Ratio 1.62

Pigment volume concentration (PVC) % 29.8

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) lb/gal 2.75

g/L 330

Induction Time hrs 1

Pot life hrs 6-7

Viscosity @ 25°C
Part A + Part B KU 72
1 The theoretical volatile component of EPIKURE Curing Agent 3502 (27% wt solids) was taken into
account for these calculations.

Typical Flim Table 2 / Film Performance Properties

Properties

Determined on films applied to MEK-washed Q Panels and cured 7 days at 25 °C and 55%
relative humidity.

Units Value

Dry film thickness mils 1.6-2.0

Gardner circular dry time

Set-to-touch hrs 9.5

Cotton free hrs 10.5

Thru-dry hrs 16

Pencil hardness 4H

Flexibility, conical mandrel in 1/8

MIBK resistance, minutes to soften two 60

pencils

Cure Schedules Table 3 / Cure Schedules

A ketimine curing agent, such as EPIKURE Curing Agent 3502, reacts somewhat slowly with
epoxy resins in the ab sence of moisture. When water is present it comb ines with the
ketimine to produce a low molecular weight ketone and a polyamine. This polyamine, along
with the EPIKURE Curing Agent 3140, comb ines to function as a reactive curing agent for
the epoxy resin.

Units Value

Ambient Cure* (70 °F to 80 °F)

Dry to handle hours 8-10

Development of physical properties days 2

Development of chemical and solvent resistance days 7

Force dry, to a sandable stage

100°F hrs 1.5 – 2

110°F hrs 1 – 1.5

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the user to investigate and understand other pertinent sources of information, to comply with all laws and procedures applicable to the safe handling and use of the product and to determine
the suitability of the product for its intended use. All products supplied by Westlake are subject to Westlake’s terms and conditions of sale. WESTLAKE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION
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 110°F hrs 1 – 1.5

120°F min. 45

140°F min. 30

Force dry, to full cure

140°F hrs 1.5

High temperature bake, to full cure

200°F min. 20

250°F min. 10

300°F min. 7

350°F min. 4

400°F min. 2

Storage Recommendations regarding storage conditions can be obtained by visiting our web site
at www.westlakeepoxy.com

General Information
These are starting formulations and are not proven in the user’s particular application but are simply meant to demonstrate the efficacy of the
products and to assist in the development of the user’s own formulation. It is the user’s responsibility to fully-test and qualify the formulation,
along with the ingredients, methods, applications or equipment identified herein (“Information”), by the user’s knowledgeable formulator or
scientist, and to determine the appropriate use conditions and legal restrictions, prior to use of any Information.

Safety, Storage & Handling

Please refer to the MSDS for the most current Safety and Handling information.

Exposure to these materials should be minimized and avoided, if feasible, through the observance of proper precautions, use of appropriate
engineering controls and proper personal protective clothing and equipment, and adherence to proper handling procedures. None of these
materials should be used, stored, or transported until the handling precautions and recommendations as stated in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for these and all other products being used are understood by all persons who will work with them. Questions and requests for
information on Westlake Epoxy products should be directed to your Westlake Epoxy sales representative, or the nearest Westlake Epoxy sales
office. Information and MSDSs on non-Westlake Epoxy products should be obtained from the respective manufacturer.

Contact Information
For product prices, availability, or order placement, please contact customer service:
www.westlakeepoxy.com/Contacts/

For literature and technical assistance, visit our website at:www.westlakeepoxy.com

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The information provided herein was believed by Westlake. (“Westlake”) to be accurate at the time of preparation or prepared from sources believed to be reliable, but it is the responsibility of
the user to investigate and understand other pertinent sources of information, to comply with all laws and procedures applicable to the safe handling and use of the product and to determine
the suitability of the product for its intended use. All products supplied by Westlake are subject to Westlake’s terms and conditions of sale. WESTLAKE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY WESTLAKE, except that the product shall conform to Westlake’s specifications. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer for the sale of any product.
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