PRODUCT

SPECIFICATION
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D78 POLYMERS 6111
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1. PRODUCT NAME Mixed Components 5. PHYSICAL / MECHANICAL

D78 POLYMERS® 6111 Mixing Ratio by Volume PROPERTIES
(Base : Solidifier) 3.5 : 1 Determined after 7 days cure at
(Liquid Anode) Density 2.62g/cm3 77oF (25oC)
Solids by weight 84%
2. MANUFACTURER Solids by volume 49%
D78 POLYMERS Inc., wet film thickness 3 mils (76 microns) • Adhesion
2000 NW 88th Court, dry film thickness 1½ mils (38 microns) Cross Hatch
Miami, Florida 33172 Appearance Liquid When tested in accordance with BS 3900
Color Blue or gray Part E6 a 100% pass is obtained.
D78 Polymerics Ltd., Odor Solvent
Claro Road, Harrogate, Tensile Shear
HG1 4AY, England. • Zinc Content: When tested in accordance with ASTM
D1002 the typical tensile shear adhesion
The zinc content of the applied dry film is obtained is 1150 psi (80 kgs/cm2).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION not less than 90%.
A two part zinc rich epoxy system providing
corrosion protection to steel- work. The • VOC Content: • Chemical Resistance:
material is solvent based and can be brush If the D78 POLYMERS® 6111 system
lbs/US gal g/liter is likely to come into contact with
or spray applied. Base 3.41 408 aggressive chemicals, D78
Solidifier 5.37 643 POLYMERS® 5111
Applications.
All structural steelwork Mixed 3.96 475 (Ceramic Cladding) should be used
Tanks to overcoat the D78 POLYMERS®
Pipes • Shelf Life: 6111.
CoolingTowers Separate base and solidifier components For further details contact your Local
Bridges will have a guaranteed minimum shelf life D78 POLYMERS Technical Consultant.
of 5 years when stored between
4. TECHNICAL DATA 32oF (0oC) and 86oF (30oC). • Corrosion Resistance:
Base Component: BS 3900: Part F4 artificial sea water spray
Appearance Viscous Liquid • Working Life: 3,000 hours exposure with no
Color Gray Once mixed the usable life will vary with corrosion breakdown on the system.
Odor Solvent temperature.
Viscosity 7.8 - 10 Poise 50oF (10oC) 72 hours BS 3900: Part F3 artificial weathering 60
Solids by weight 87.6% 68oF (20oC) 48 hours weeks (equivalent to 20 years natural
Solids by volume 53.2% 86oF (30oC) 24 hours weathering) with no corrosion breakdown
Density 3.275 - 3.342g/cm3 on the system.
Flash Point >73oF (23oC) • Coverage Rate:
The average practical coverage rate for two • Flexibility:
Solidifier Component coats at 1½ mils dry film thickness per coat Tested on a ½” diameter mandrel a pass is
Appearance Mobile liquid (total 3 mils or 76 microns) is achieved with no cracking or flaking.
Color Blue or Amber 19.4 sq.ft. (1.8 sq.m.) per kg.
Odor Solvent
Density Blue 0.92 - 0.93 g/cm3 • Heat Resistance:
Gray 0.905 - 0.915 g/cm3 • Cure Time: For many typical applications the material is
Solids by weight 31.8 % Allow to solidify for the times shown in the suitable for use between -40OF (-40OC)
Solids by volume 26.8 % chart below before subjecting it to the and 140oF(60OC) Wet
Flash point > 73oF (23oC) condition indicated. 450OF (200OC) Dry

• Impact Resistance
When tested in accordance with BS 3900
Part E3 a pass is obtained up to 1/20 inch
(1.25 mm).

CURE TIMES
Overcoating Time
Temperature Touch Dry Minimum Maximum Full Cure
50OF (10OC) 17 min 32 hrs 7 days 10 days
68OF (20OC) 10 min 16 hrs 5 days 7 days
86OF (30OC) 3 min 8 hrs 3 days 5 days
6. SURFACE PREPARATION 8. WARRANTY 9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
AND APPLICATION D78 POLYMERS® guarantees this product Complete technical assistance is available
PROCEDURES will meet the performance claims stated and includes fully trained Technical
For proper technique, refer to D78 herein when material is stored and used as Consultants, technical service personnel
POLYMERS® Instructions For Use Leaflet instructed in the D78 POLYMERS® and fully staffed research, development
which is enclosed with each packaged Instructions For Use leaflet. D78 and quality control laboratories.
product. POLYMERS® further guarantees that all its
products are carefully manufactured to
ensure the highest quality possible and 10. HEALTH AND SAFETY
7. AVAILABILITY AND COST tested strictly in accordance with universally Prior to using this material, please consult
D78 POLYMERS® 6111 is available from recognised standards (ASTM, ANSI, BS, DIN, the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets.
a network of D78 POLYMERS® etc.). Since D78 POLYMERS® has no control
Distributors throughout the world for over the use of the product described 11. APPROVALS/
prompt delivery to the application site. herein, no warranty for any application can ACCEPTANCES
For information, consult the D78 be given. U.S.D.A.
POLYMERS® Distributor in your area.