Issue No.

01 Jun 2019
VERSAPOX 78 Page 1 of 2

PRODUCT A two component high solids phenolic epoxy coating. Designed as a chemical resistant lining for steel
DESCRIPTION storage tanks and pipelines.

INTENDED USES Highly resistant to crude oil, unleaded fuel and a wide range of solvents and chemicals.
Can be applied direct to steel as a holding primer with an extended over coating period of up to 21 days.

TECHNICAL
INFORMATION Colour Light Grey and White

Finish Semi-gloss

Curing Agent Versapox 78 Activator

Mix Ratio 4 parts Base : 1 part Activator by volume

Specific Gravity Mixed: 1.33

Volume Solids 78%

Recommended Film Thickness 125 - 200 µm DFT (160 - 256 µm WFT)

Optimum performance Apply 2 coats at 125 – 150 µm DFT

Theoretical Spreading Rate 6.25 m² / litre @ 125µm DFT

Application Method Airless Spray, Brush or Roller

Drying Times at 20ºC Touch Dry 6 hours Hard Dry 14 hours(recoat 14 hours)

Re-coat After 14 hours and within 21 Days of initial application.

Return to service 7 days at 20ºC

SURFACE Steel:
PREPARATION
Ensure surfaces are free from contamination. Abrasive blast with grit to minimum BS 7079 standard SA 2 ½ -
surface profile depth 75-100 microns.

Mechanical tools may also be used providing a surface profile of minimum 75 microns can be achieved. Do
not polish/burnish the steel surface.

Concrete:

Remove all laitance and other contaminants by blast cleaning. Ensure the concrete is dry to a reading of less
than 10% moisture.

Advanced Barrier Coatings Limited Commissioners Quay Quay Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AG
Tel: +44 (0)1670 338414 E-mail: info@advancedbarriercoatings.com Web: www.advancedbarriercoatings.com
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APPLICATION
The surface must be kept clean and dry, and VERSAPOX 78 applied within 4 hours and before any visible
signs of deterioration of the cleaned surface.

VERSAPOX 78 is supplied as a composite pack of 20Lt and 5Lt units.

Always mix a complete unit in the proportions supplied.
Agitate Base with a power agitator.
Agitate Hardener Curing Agent with a power agitator.
Combine entire contents of Curing Agent with Base and mix thoroughly with power agitator.

Application by Airless spray output pressure 2500 - 3000 p.s.i.

Spray Tip Size 0.53-0.68 mm (21-27 thou)
o
Base temperature approx. 20 - 30 C
o
Hardener temperature approx. 20 - 30 C

0
Pot Life 2 hours at 20 C

Once the unit has been mixed it must be used within the working pot life specified.

Brush / Roller - Repairs and stripe coating - Typically 75-100 microns

Cleaning solvent. All equipment must be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use with Pracsolv EP

REGULATORY DATA

Flash Point 44°C

VOC 220 g/litre

Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in the original sealed containers at 20°C.

SAFETY Refer to the product Material Safety Data Sheet supplied by Advanced Barrier Coatings Ltd.
PRECAUTIONS Ensure all waste materials and empty containers are disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Disclaimer The information given in this technical data sheet - whether verbal, or in writing is for guidance only and is given in good faith, but without
warranty. This also applies where proprietary rights or third parties are involved. Any person using Advanced Barrier Coatings Ltd products
without first making further enquiries as to the suitability of the products for the intended purpose and testing the product s to assess their
fitness for the purpose does so at their own risk. The application and surface preparation are beyond our control and are therefore your own
responsibility, and we can accept no liability for the performance of the products arising out of such use. The information c ontained in this
data sheet is liable to modification at any time and It is the user's responsibility to ensure that this sheet is current prior to using the product.

Advanced Barrier Coatings Limited Commissioners Quay Quay Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AG
Tel: +44 (0)1670 338414 E-mail: info@advancedbarriercoatings.com Web: www.advancedbarriercoatings.com
Registered in England No 9532651 VAT No 211306567