EPILUX STL COATING

USES

It can be used on the interior of both steel and concrete tanks in refineries, fertilizers, chemical ,power plants and other plants for
storing various cargoes. The product is also approved for potable water .

SCOPE

A high performance solventless coating suitable for sustained immersion in Petroleum & Aromatic Hydrocarbon solvents. Epilux
STL possesses superb chemical resistance and can withstand both potable and saline water.

PRODUCT DATA RESISTANCE GUIDE

Type : Two Pack Epoxy, cured with Amine Adduct Chemical Resistance :
Composition : Catalysed epoxy resin suitably pigmented.
EXPOSURES IMMERSION
Volume Solids: 98 ± 2%
Mixing Ratio : Base : Catalyst - 2:1 by volume Weak Mineral Acids Good
Pot Life: 30 minutes at ambient conditions. Concentrated Solutions
Excellent
Application: Airless Spray, Brush and roller for small of Common Alkalis
areas only. Aliphatic & Aromatic
Very Good
Recommended DFT: 200 - 500 µ per coat. Hydrocarbons.
Recommended WFT: 204 - 510 µ per coat. Mineral & Vegetable Oil Good
Theoritical Spreading Rate : 2.0 to 4.9 m2 / Ltr./coat Salt Solution (Upto 50oC) Excellent
Drying Time : Water Excellent
TOUCH : Within 4 hours Temperature Resistance :
HANDLE : 8 hours Continuous: : 120 º C
HARD : Overnight Water impermeability : 50 º C
Curing Time : 7 days minimum Flexibility : Moderate
Overcoating Interval :
MIN : 8 hours. Abrasion Resistance : Excellent
MAX : 48 hours.
Colour : White & Grey (arbitrary)
Finish : Glossy
Packing : 30 Ltrs.
Thinner/Cleaner : Thinner 844

Storage Life : Upto nine months as long as the sealed

containers are kept under cover in a dry place under normal DATA SHEET No. : ORC-001-rev01
temperature conditions. Issue Date : Oct 2016
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SURFACE PREPARATION

Steel: Round off all rough welds, sharp edges and remove weld spatter. Rinse surface thoroughly with clean water to remove
acids or alkali contaminants as well as to remove grease, oil and other contaminants in accordance with SSPC SP1. Abrasive blast
to standard SSPC SP5 to a surface profile of 50 – 75 microns. Remove all dust by brushing or vacuum cleaning.
Concrete : Remove all laitance, from release, grease and mould. Brush off blast with ilmenite or garnet as per SSPC SP13.
Remove all dust by vacuum cleaning. Fill any large exposed voids.

APPLICATION

Stir the contents of each can thoroughly with broad flat stirrer slow speed mechanical stirrer. Mix the contents of both packs
together throughly for at least 3 minutes. Ensure the clean-up solvent is available before commencing application. Use mixed
material immediately after mixing.
Brush / Roller : Suitable for small area only. Brushing is ideally used for weld joints and edges as a stripe coat.
Airless Spray : Plural Component Airless Units : Units capable of 2:1 volume metering and heating such as binks, graco and
others using a 60:1 pump ration with a fluid tip of 21-26 thou (0.53-0.66 mm) 3 ¼ Twist tip or adjustable tip (Titan) with an air
supply of 690 – 830 kPa (100-120 p.s.i.) and a line size of 12 mm ID.
Pre-mix Airless Application : Standard airless spray equipment such as Graco, Binks or other using a 60:1 pump ratio with a fluid
tiop of 21 – 26 thou (0.53 – 0.66 mm) or adjustable tip and an air supply of 690 – 830 kPa (100 – 120 p.s.i) and a line size of 12
mm ID. Apply material immediately after mixing and clean equipment immediately after use.

TYPICAL PAINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Surface 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat

Steel Epilux 13 HB Primer Epilux STL Epilux STL

Concrete Thin coat of Epilux STL Epilux STL Epilux STL

Precaution :
1. Do not apply in conditions outside the parameters stated in this document .
2. Freshly mixed material must not be added to any previously mixed lots.
3. Do not apply in temperature below 10oC or above 50oC.
4. Moisture level should be less than 5% in concrete.
5. Steel Surface temperature should be 3oC higher than dew point temperature
6. Relative humidity should be less than 85%.
Storage Store in a bunded area under cover

As with any chemical, ingestion, inhalation and prolonged or repeated skin contact should be avoided by good
Handling occupational work practice. Eye protection approved to AS 1337 should be worn where there is a risk of splashes
entering the eyes. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.

Use with good ventilation and avoid inhalation of spray mists and fumes. If there is risk of inhalation of spray
Using mists, wear combined organic vapour / particulate respirator. When spray painting, users should comply with the
provisions of the respective State Spray Paining Regulations.

Flammability Fight fire with foam, CO2, dry chemical power, on burning will emit toxic fumes.
Welding Avoid inhalation of fumes if welding surfaces coated with this paint. Grind off coating before welding.
Product design and data same as “LUXEPOXY STL” OF Orica Pty Ltd.

DISCLAIMER
The information contained within this Data Sheet is based on information believed to be reliable at the Data Sheet No. :
time of its preparation. The Company will not be liable for loss or damage howsoever caused including ORC-001-rev01
liability for negligence, which may be suffered by the user of the data contained herein. It is the users’ Issue Date :
responsibility to conduct all necessary tests to confirm the suitability of any product or system for their Oct 2016
intended use. No guarantee of results is implied since conditions of use are beyond our control.

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