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PRODUCT NO.	PRODUCT NAME
18-2	YELLOW EPOXY LINING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Pruett-Schaffer’s #18-2 Yellow Epoxy Lining is a high performance, two component epoxy for use as a steel or concrete protective coating or lining. This coating is formulated with state-of-the-art bisphenol F epoxy resins and a blend of aliphatic and cycloaliphatic amine hardeners to provide maximum protection in severe exposures. It exhibits good exterior durability (but will chalk), very good adhesion over a variety of substrates, and exceptional corrosion and chemical resistance. RECOMMENDED USES This material is designed as a flow coated or fill & drain direct-to-metal lining for pumps. Use to protect machinery, tanks, and structures from corrosion in aggressive environments where chemicals, salt, water, fuels, and oils are present. Formulated with virtually no solvent, this coating will flow out leaving a dry film build of 10-20 mils, providing excellent protection over hard-to-cover sharp edges and complex geometric shapes. SURFACE PREPARATION For severe service, application over primer is recommended (Pruett-Schaffer #18-13275 Yellow Oxide Epoxy Primer or equivalent). Metal substrates should be blasted to an SSPC-SP-10 white metal blast with a 1.5 to 2.0 mil blast profile. A SP-6 commercial blast may be sufficient for many repair or DTM applications with less severe requirements. This coating is very tolerant of poor surface preparation.		For new or tightly adhering existing coatings, degreasing and hand tool cleaning, power washing, brush blasting, sanding, or a combination of these methods may be acceptable. All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of oil and grease, loose rust or paint, weld spatter, burning slag, dust, and chalk. MIXING AND POT LIFE The recommended minimum application temperature is 50 ^0F. Mix 4 parts by volume #18-2-A with 1 parts 18-2-B Hardener. May be used immediately, but a 5-15 minute induction time will give "Blush Free" results. Because of the relatively short pot-life this may not be practical. Pot life when mixed in 4-gallon lots: is 30-45 minutes at 77 ^0F. Store mixed material in a cool water bath to prolong pot-life. Do not reuse previously used mixing containers; partially cured material will greatly accelerate the cure of freshly mixed paint resulting in dramatically reduced pot life THINNING AND CLEANUP Thin and cleanup equipment with xylol. Thin only when necessary; add a little solvent at a time to the mixed system with constant gentle agitation to a maximum of 5% by volume. APPLICATION EQUIPMENT No application equipment is required. This product is meant to be applied by flow coating or filling reservoirs & subsequently draining them.	CURE TIMES & TEMPERATURES Cures tack free in 4-6 hours at 77 ^0F. Will cure down to 50 ^0F, but curing time will appreciably lengthen below 60 ^0F. Allow 3-7 days cure at 70 ^0F before placing into severe service, longer if the ambient temperature is lower than 60 ^0F. ENVIRONMENTAL This product meets current air pollution regulations regarding hydrocarbon and ozone reactive emissions. It is VOC compliant for the architectural maintenance industry, contains no chromate or zinc, and complies with current federal regulations regarding the use of lead in paint. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS VOC, ASTM D-3960: 0.12 lb/gal mixed system WEIGHT PER GALLON, ASTM D-1475: 10.86 lbs mixed system NONVOLATILE, mixed system: By weight: 98.0 ^+/- 2.0 % By volume: 97.0 ^+/- 1.0% THEORETICAL COVERAGE: 1566 ft^2/gallon/mil, dry film VISCOSITY, mixed system, ASTM D-562: 90-100 Krebs Units POT LIFE, mixed in 4 gallon lots: 30-45 minutes @ 77 ^0F FLASH POINT, TAG CC: > 141 ^0F
THIS INFORMATION RESULTS FROM TESTS CONDUCTED IN A LABORATORY UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS. DIFFERENT RESULTS MAY BE OBTAINED IN COMMERCIAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT UNDER FACTORY OR FIELD CONDITIONS. PRUETT-SCHAFFER MAKES NO WARRANTY CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT FOR THE END USE CONTEMPLATED BY THE BUYER, EXCEPT THAT THE PRODUCT SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREIN.

REVISED 11-20-2001