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Tor Non-Tainting Bitumen Solution, used to coat steelwork such as water tanks, hay sheds, etc by brush, roller or airless sprayer, drying for recoating after 8 hours.
- General purpose bituminous paint
- Allow tanks 7 days drying before refilling with water, allowing to stand for 24 hours before discharge and then re-fill
- Ideal for farm buildings
- Good coverage, up to 10 square metres per litre
- Solution of Petroleum bitumen in White Spirit
- Cannot be overcoated with conventional paints without typical bitumen bleed discolouration.
- Refer below for surface preparation, application and product limitations
- Also used for promoting adhesion of TorVap VCL CM on Tor flat roof systems
Tor Non-Tainting Bitumen Solution for coating steelwork such as water tanks, hay sheds, etc. The general purpose bituminous paint can be applied by brush, roller or airless sprayer, drying after 8 hours.
If using with water tanks, allow 7 days drying before refilling tank with water. Allow to stand for 24 hours – discharge and then re-fill*.
*Not suitable for drinking water storage tanks
Features & Benefits
- General purpose bituminous paint
- Use on steelwork, sheds, water tanks, etc
- Allow tanks 7 days drying before refilling with water, allowing to stand for 24 hours before discharge and then re-fill
- Ideal for farm buildings
- Good coverage, up to 10 square metres per litre
- Dries for recoating after 8 hours
- Cannot be overcoated with conventional paints without typical bitumen bleed discolouration.
- Refer below for surface preparation, application and product limitations
Product Information
Solution of Petroleum bitumen in White Spirit.
Product reference | IM902 |
Volume solids | 50% |
Typical thickness | 50 microns dft from 100 microns wet |
Theoretical coverage | 10 square metres per litre |
Practical coverage | Reduce theoretical coverage by up to 20% |
VOC content | EU limit value for this product (cat A/i): 500 g/l . This product contains max 500 g/l VOC |
Surface Preparation
Steel:
Minimum acceptable is mechanical wire brushing etc to give Swedish ST2 Standard.
Apply the first coat and work it well into the steel surface using a brush – allow to dry.
When hard dry apply a heavier second coat and “lay off” in one direction.
Application Details
Mix ratio | N/A |
Method of application | Spray, brush or roller. Airless tip size 0.015-0.017” and 1800-2100 psi atomising pressure |
Thinner | Tor TH10 (when required) |
Cleaner | Tor TH10 for cleaning equipment |
Pot Life | N/A |
Drying Times
Substrate Temperature | Touch Dry | Hard Dry | Overcoating Interval | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum | Maximum | |||
20°C | 2 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | Unlimited |
Note: Drying/curing times will be shortened by higher temperatures and lengthened by lower temperatures
Storage and Handling
Store in a safe place out of the reach of children
Flash point
- Above 32°C
Shelf life
- 2 years in unopened containers
Limitations
Film may be subject to slight crazing in very hot weather.
Cannot be overcoated with conventional paints without typical bitumen bleed discolouration.
Has poor resistance to oil and solvents.
Allow 7 days drying before refilling tank with water. Allow to stand for 24 hours – discharge and then re-fill.
Not suitable for drinking water storage tanks.
- Avoid skin and eye contact i.e. wear gloves, goggles, etc
- Ensure good ventilation, mechanical if necessary
- Store and use away from heat and flame
- Do not eat or smoke in the vicinity of work
- Wash hands before eating
- Refer to supply container for additional warning labels
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Tor Coatings
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- Sheen
- Gloss
- Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Pack Size
- 5L
- Parts
- 1
- Solvent
- Solution of Petroleum bitumen in White Spirit.
- Mixing Ratio
- -
- Key Features
- General purpose, for coating steelwork
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 2 hours
- Dry to Handle (at 20°C)
- -
- Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
- 8 hours
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 8 hours
- Pot Life (at 20°C)
- -
- Coverage
- 10 square metres per litre
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Tor TH10 (for cleaning)
- Unit Contents
- -
- Compatible Primers
- -
- Compatible Topcoats
- -
- Max. Application Temperature
- -
- Min. Application Temperature
- -
- Density
- -
- Solids by Volume
- 50%
- Heat Resistance (up-to)
- -
- VOC
- This product contains max 500 g/l VOC
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 2 years in unopened containers
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Finish
- Gloss
- Product Usage Type
- Tank Lining
- Product Range
- Tor Industrial
- Colour Family
- Black
Questions
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Tor Non-Tainting Bitumen Solution is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
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