Tikkurila Fontecoat EP 80 is a two-component water-borne epoxy topcoat for low VOC demands. It forms a tough and glossy surface with high resistance to abrasion and chemical stress.

Fontecoat EP 80 is an ideal option when a low VOC content is required. The paint can be used with solvent-borne primers. The product provides protection comparable to that of solvent-borne epoxy paint.

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• Features & Benefits
• Technical Data
• Surface Preparation
• Recommended Primers
• Recommended Topcoat
• Application Conditions
• Mixing Components
• Application
• Thinner/Cleaning
• VOC
• Health And Safety

Features & Benefits

• Huge colour range from RAL, BS & NCS
• Forms a tough and glossy surface with high resistance to abrasion and chemical stress
• An ideal option when a low VOC content is required
• The paint can be used with solvent-borne primers
• The product provides protection comparable to that of solvent borne epoxy paint
• Can be tinted to a wide range of colors
• Used as a glossy topcoat in epoxy paint systems for steel surfaces
• Mostly used in ACE (agriculture, construction and earth-moving machinery and equipment), processing industry, and energy and telecommunication infrastructure

Technical Data

• Volume Solids: 47±2% (ISO 3233)
• Weight Solids: 61±2%
• Specific Gravity: 1.4 kg / l (mixed)
• Mixing Ratio:
• Base - 1 part by volume Fontecoat EP 80
• Hardener - 1 part by volume 007 1019
• Pot Life (23℃): 1½h

Recommended Film Thicknesses and Theoretical Coverage

Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.

Drying Times

Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation

Surface Preparation

Primed surfaces:

• Oil, grease, salt and dirt are removed from the surface by appropriate means.
• Repair any damage to the primer coat.
• Note the overcoating time of primer. (ISO 12944-4)

Recommended Primers

Fontecoat EP 50 Beige, Temacoat GPL-S Primer.

Recommended Topcoat

Fontecoat EP 80.

Application Conditions

• All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
• The temperature of the ambient air, surface and paint should not fall below +15ºC during application and drying.
• Relative humidity of the air should not exceed 70% during application and drying.
• The surface temperature of steel should remain at least 3°C above the dew point.
• Good ventilation and sufficient air movement is required in confined areas during application and drying.

Note! There is a natural tendency of this coating to chalk, discolor or yellow unevenly. It is recommended to use polyurethane topcoat when there are high aesthetical requirements on colour appearance.

Mixing Components

• First stir base and hardener separately.
• The correct proportions of base and hardener must be mixed thoroughly before use.
• Use power mixer for mixing.
• Insufficient mixing or incorrect mixing ratio will result in uneven drying of the surface and weaken the properties of the coating.

Application

Airless Spraying

• The product is thinned approximately 0–10%.
• Recommended nozzle tip is 0.011"–0.015" and pressure 140–180 bar.
• Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object.

Conventional Spraying

• The product is thinned approximately 5–10%.
• Recommended nozzle tip is 1.8–2.0 mm and pressure 3–4 bar

Brush Application

• The product should be thinned according to the circumstances.

Thinner/Cleaning

Thinner

• Water.

Cleaning Of Equipment

Clean the spraying equipment immediately after use as follows:

1. Run the equipment with water to remove excess paint from the equipment.
2. Run the equipment with a mixture of approx 20% Thinner 1109 in clean water, at least two times.
3. Finally wash with undiluted Thinner 1109.

Wash the equipment with water before starting to paint again. Unwashed equipment can cause serious surface defects.

VOC

The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 70 g/litre of paint. VOC content of paint mixture (thinned by 10% by volume) 65 g/l.

Health And Safety

Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets.

For industrial and professional use only.

Please contact Rawlins Paints' Technical Support Team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for more information.

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