Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Characteristics
- Single-stage component
- Exterior durable primer and inert pigments
- Contains no lead or chromate pigments
- Resists corrosion
- Superior lift resistant
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Typical Uses
- Industrial, structural and transportation applications
- Industrial fabrication
- Interior or exterior metal surfaces
- Superior resistance to moisture or fumes
- Limitations
Temperature is limited to 250°F. Not for severe service in environments such as acids, base or continuous immersion.
- Application
Surface Preparation
- SSPC: SSP1 – solvent cleaning
- SSPC: SSP2 – hand tool cleaning
- SSPC: SSP6 to achieve 1.5 to 2.0 mils anchor profile (*) as determined with a Keane-Tator Surface Profile Comparator, Testex Tape or similar device.
- Remove abrasive residue and dust from surface. Remove weld splatter, round off rough welds and sharp edges. The surface must be clean and free from oil, moisture, grease, dust, mill scale, and rust.
Mixing
Paint must be thoroughly mixed to a uniform consistency with a low-speed air-powered or explosion-proof power agitator.
Application Equipment
- Application Equipment - The following is a guide suitable for equipment from various manufacturers. For proper spray characteristics, changes in pressure and type size may be needed.
- Airless pump ratio - 30:1
- Non-cycling, air pressure to pump, approximately - 40 - 50 psi
- Tip pressure is approximately 1200 psi.
- Tip size - .015-inch to .017-inch
- Conventional Spray - The following is a guide suitable for equipment from various manufacturers. For proper spray characteristics, changes in pressure and type size may be needed. Mainline air supply with moisture and oil trap is recommended.
- Main air-line pressure - 100 psi
- Fluid (pot) pressure - 60 - 65 psi
- Atomizing (gun) - 40 - 70 psi
- Tip size - .046-inch to .070-inch
Film Thickness
Minimum Maximum Wet Mils 3.5 mils 5 mils DFT Mils 1.5 mils 2.5 mils
Recommended Thinning
- Conventional equipment under normal conditions uses GCI ES-5 (xylene). In high ambient temperatures, use GCI ES-2.
Application conditions
Optimum application temperatures are at temperatures above 50°F (painting in direct sunlight is not recommended in hot weather) and surface temperatures must be at least 5°F above the dew point to avoid condensation formation. Do not apply when humidity is high and condensation is possible.
Average Drying time
- To Touch - 10 - 15 Minutes
- Tack Free - 30 Minutes
- Through dry - 8 Hours
- Re-coat - 30 - 60 Minutes for alkyds, 6 months max.
Dry times are affected by air and surface temperatures, relative humidity ventilation and film thickness.
Clean-Up Solvent
- GCI ES - 5 (xylene)
- GCI ES - 19 (MEK)
- Clean equipment immediately after use.
- All surplus materials and empty containers should be disposed of according to regional regulations.
Recommended Topcoats
Enamels
- GCI Alkyd Enamel Series: 11, 25, 41, 44, 55, 75
- Intermediate service, top coat with epoxy or polyurethane enamel
- GCI 244 Compliant Series alkyd
Properties
- Color
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gloss (60° Gloss Meter) | 5.0 - 1.0 | ° | - |
| Vehicle | Phenolic Epoxy Ester Modified Alkyd | - | - |
| Pigment Type | Rust Inhibiting Zinc Phosphate and Modified Zinc Phosphate. | - | - |
| Solvent Type | Aromatics Blends and Higher Boiling Point Aromatics | - | - |
| VOC | 4.4 - 4.6 | lbs/gal | - |
| Weight (Varies With Color) | 11.5 | lbs/gal | - |
| Flash Point | 89.0 | °F | - |
| Recommended Dry Film Thickness | 1.5 - 2.5 | mils | - |
| Theoretical Spread Rate (At 1 dry mil) | 580 - 610 | ft² | - |
| Volume Solids | 36 - 38 | % | - |
| Viscosity (78°F) | 60 - 70 | Ku | - |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Resistance
General service protection on metal surfaces. Superior moisture resistance for the Alkyd system. Dry heat tolerance up to 250°F.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- One gallon containers.
- Some colors available in five gallon pail or 55 gallon size drum.
Storage & Handling
- Shipping Data
- DOT Name - Paint
- UN Number - UN1263
- Hazardous Class - 3, Flammable Liquid
- Packing Group - PG III