Amercoat 878

Heat Resistant Silicone Coating

Product Data Physical Data

Finish ..................................... semi gloss
Colour .................................... RAL 9006 (aluminium)
Substrate ............................... abrasive blasted steel,
High temperature resistant silicone aluminium Dimetcote primers,
coating stainless steel
Components .......................... 1
Can be applied on steel and Dimetcote primers Curing mechanism ................. evaporation of solvents and
heat cure
Typical Uses Volume solids ........................ 45% (ASTM D2697,
Exteriors of steel structures exposed to high temperatures, modified)*
VOC ....................................... 62% by weight / 677 g/l
in chemical plants, marine structures, ships, power plants, Dry film thickness ................... 25 m per coat **
oil production and refining plants. Number of coats .................... on steel: 2
on Dimetcote: 1-2
2
Calculated coverage .............. 18 m /l at 25 m
Recommended Systems Allow for application losses, surface irregularities, etc.
Amercoat 878 is a high performance, high temperature
resistant coating. Amercoat 878 can be used as a self Temperature resistance ......... 538C dry heat when
priming coating system over abrasive blast cleaned steel. applied over steel;
400C when applied over
Amercoat 878 may also be applied over most Dimetcote Dimetcotes.
primers, such as Dimetcote 6, Dimetcote 9 and Dimetcote Application methods .............. conventional or airless
11. spray
Potlife (at 20C) ..................... not applicable
Approvals and Certificates Drying times at 20C and 25 m dft
Approved for ARAMCO specification APCS 11B, APCS 11A dry to touch .......................... 1 hour
(primer Dimetcote 6). dry to handle ........................ 2 hours ***
Complies with COT 23.12 (specification for heat resistant Induction time (at 20C) ......... not applicable
Mixing ratio (by volume).......... not applicable
silicon-aluminium coating). Thinner/cleaner....................... Amercoat 65
Specific gravity ....................... 1.16 kg/l
Application Data Summary Flash points (Closed Cup)
Amercoat 878 ...................... 18C
For complete information on procedures, equipment and Amercoat 65 ........................ 24C
safety precautions, see application instructions. Like all high Packaging .............................. 20 l in 20 l can
performance coatings, Amercoat 878 must be applied as Shipping weight ..................... approx. 30 kg
recommended to obtain the maximum protection for which Shelf life ................................. 2 years from shipment date
when stored indoors in
this coating is formulated. unopened, original
containers at 5 to 40C.
SURFACE PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT - Refer to
application instructions for Amercoat 878 as well as * Volume solids is measured in accordance with ASTM
D2697 modified. Slight variations 3% may occur due to
application instructions for primer and intermediate coat(s). colour and testing variances.

** Application at higher thicknesses may result in cracking

and insufficient adhesion.

*** Final cure and hardness will be obtained by curing at

200C minimum. This can be attained after the coated
surfaces are put into service.

AC878pd - R23/09/98; supersedes R21/01/98

 Safety
Since improper use and handling can be hazardous to health and cause fire or
explosion, safety precautions included with application instructions must be
observed during all storage, handling, use and drying periods. To avoid any
confusion that may arise through translation into other languages, the English
version of the Product Data/Application instructions will be the governing literature
and must be referred to in case of deviations with product literature in other
languages.

Warranty
Ameron warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Amerons sole obligations and Buyers exclusive remedy in connection with the
products shall be limited, at Amerons option, to either replacement of products not
conforming to this warranty or credit to Buyers account in the invoiced amount of
the nonconforming products. Any claim under this warranty must be made by Buyer
to Ameron in writing within five (5) days of Buyers discovery of the claimed defect,
but in no event later than the expiration of the applicable shelf life, or one year from
the delivery date, whichever is earlier. Buyers failure to notify Ameron of such
nonconformance as required herein shall bar Buyer from recovery under this
warranty.

Ameron makes no other warranties concerning the product. No other

warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, such as warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply. In no event
shall Ameron be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

Any recommendation or suggestion relating to the use of the products made by

Ameron, whether in its technical literature, or response to specific enquiry, or
otherwise, is based on data believed to be reliable; however, the products and
information are intended for use by Buyers having requisite skill and know-how in
the industry, and therefore it is Buyer to satisfy itself of the suitability of the products
for its own particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has done so, as its sole
discretion and risk. Variation in environment, changes in procedures of use, or
extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results.

Limitation of Liability
Amerons liability on any claim of any kind, including claims based upon Amerons
negligence or strict liability, for any loss or damage arising out of, connected with, or
resulting from the use of the products, shall in no case exceed the purchase price
allocable to the products or part thereof which give rise to the claim. In no event
shall Ameron be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

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