Sherwin-Williams Acrolon EG-120 - formerly known as SikaCor EG-120 - is a two-pack polyurethane top coat with excellent chalking resistance and colour retention. By adding 1% b.w. Acrolon PUR Accelerator (see product data sheet for more information) a faster touch-drying and full curing will be achieved. Low solvent content according to Protective Coatings Directive of German Paint Industry Association (VdL-RL 04).

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Features & Benefits

• Multifunctional corrosion protection top coat providing a decorative effect
• Mainly for bridges, pipe lines, containers, industrial and harbour installations, sewage treatment plants and large machinery; submerged or non-submerged in industrial or marine environments
• Used as a 1-coat system particularly suited for steel constructions indoors, for workshop application as heavy duty travel coat system
• High volume solids and low solvent content
• High-build application with dry film thicknesses up to 120 microns
• Excellent adhesion on steel, hot dip galvanized steel and aluminium as 1-coat system
• Excellent weather resistance
• Approved according to ISO 12944-6 on steel and hot-dip galvanized steel surfaces

Product Information

System Information

Steel:

1 x Acrolon EG-120, or to be used as a top coat on 2-pack primer and intermediate coats of the Sherwin-Williams Coatings product range

Hot-dip galvanized steel, aluminium and stainless steel:

1 x Acrolon EG-120

In case of light colours a second topcoat of Acrolon EG-120 may become necessary to achieve perfect opacity.

Application Information

Ecology, Health & Safety

User must read the most recent corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS provides information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products and contains physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

Application Instructions

Surface Preparation:

Steel:

Blast-cleaning to Sa 2 ½ according to ISO 12944-4. Free from dirt, oil and grease.

Hot dip galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminium:

Free from dirt, oil, grease and corrosion products. In case of exposure to permanent condensation the surfaces must be slightly sweep blasted with a ferrite-free blasting abrasive.

Mixing:

Stir component A very thoroughly using an electric mixer (start slowly, then increase up to approx. 300 rpm). Add component B carefully and mix both components very thoroughly (including sides and bottom of the container). Mix for at least 3 minutes until a homogeneous mixture is achieved.

Fill mixed material into clean container and mix again shortly as described above. During mixing and handling of the materials always wear protective goggles, suitable gloves and other protective clothings.

Application:

The method of application has a major effect on achieving uniform thickness and appearance. Spray application will give the best results. The indicated dry film thickness is easily achieved by airless spray. Adding solvents reduces the sag resistance and the dry film thickness. In case of application by roller or brush, 4 / 4 additional applications may become necessary to achieve the required coating thickness, depending on type of construction, site conditions, colour shade etc. Prior to major coating operations a test application on site may be useful to ensure the selected application method will provide the requested results.

By brush and roller:

In order to achieve an attractive appearance in case of coatings containing micaceous iron oxide it is recommended to spray apply the last top coat or to brush or roll on in one direction only to avoid streaking.

Conventional high pressure spraying:

• Nozzle size 1.5 - 2.5 mm
• Pressure 3 - 5 bar

Airless-spraying:

• Pressure min. 180 bar
• Nozzle size 0.38 - 0.53 mm (0.015 - 0.021 inch)
• Spraying angle 40° - 80°

Clean all equipment with Sherwin-Williams Thinner EG immediately after use.