Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Finish
- Flat
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
- Excellent corrosion protection
- Good chemical resistance
- Excellent flexibility
- Unlimited recoat window
- Excellent edge protection
- Single coat capability
- Outstanding wetting & adhesion properties
- VOC Compliant
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Limitations
Applications should not exceed 400˚F.
- Substrates & Surface Protection
All surfaces should be clean, dry and free of all foreign contaminants. An SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning is recommended before blasting or another cleaning method.
- Carbon Steel
- Best - An SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast will provide good results in most situations.
- Good - A SSPC-SP3 Power Tool Cleaning, SSPC-SP2 Hand Tool Cleaning, or water jetting per SSPC-SP 12 to WJ-4 will provide good results.
- Galvanized Steel - Recommendation will vary depending on substrate and exposure condition.
- Carbon Steel
- Application Equipment
Convenional
- Sprayer - DeVilbiss MBC-510
- Fluid Tip - E
- Air Cap - 704
- Atomizing Pressure - 60psi
- Pot Pressure - 20psi
- Hose - 1/2”
Airless
- Sprayer - Graco 205-591
- Pump - 30:1/45:1/60:1
- Tip Range - 3.011 - 4.013
- Pump Pressure - 1775 - 1825 psi
- Hose - 3/8” ID
- Brush or Roller - Touch-up Only
- Application Conditions
Material Surface Ambient Minimum 50˚F 40˚F 45˚F Maximum 90˚F 120˚F N/A
Dry-Fall Application Instructions - To ensure dryfall effect, do not apply in temperatures below 45˚F, on surfaces below 40˚F, or humidity above 85% RH. When humidity is above 50%, take caution to observe the dry-fall range as it may extend slightly past the 20’ mark, up to 50’ depending on other weather variables. Make sure the equipment being used will give accurate psi readings so the pressure from the pump can be maintained at 1800 psi allowing a maximum ±25 psi for surges. Do not apply in temperatures that are 5˚F or less from the dew point.
- Mixing & Reducing
- Mixing - Mascoat 400DFP needs to be thoroughly mixed using mechanical agitation. It is ready to spray after proper mixing and reduction.
- Reducing - Reduction is required to achieve the dry-fall effect. Reduce by 15% - 20% with Mascoat Reducer 1-400 in ambient temperatures above 70˚F or Mascoat Reducer 2-400 in ambient temperatures below 70˚F. If “fingering” occurs during the spray application, increase the amount of thinner. This will decrease the viscosity of the coating. Do not increase pump pressure.
- Dry & Cure Times
The following minimum times are based on recommended thickness guidelines and adequate air ventilation. Higher thickness and reduced air circulation increase drying times.
To Touch 10 minutes Tack Free 30-60 minutes To Topcoat 2-3 hours To Handle 2-3 hours Put in Service 12 hours Mascoat 400DFP has an infinite recoat window, but surface must be free of oil, grease, and debris. An SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning is recommended prior to recoat if a significant period of time has passed since previous coat.
- Clean Up
Cleanup with Reducer 1-400 or Reducer 2-400.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Reducer (Mascoat Reducer 1-400) | max. 70 | °F | — |
| Reducer (Mascoat Reducer 2-400) | min. 70 | °F | — |
| Volume Solids Content (Mixed) | 43.0 | % | — |
| Wet Film Thickness | 127 - 178 | µ/Coat | — |
| Dry Film Thickness | 51 - 76 | µ/Coat | — |
| Theoretical Dry Coat Coverage (5 mils) | 345.0 | ft²/gal | — |
| VOC Content (Unthinned) | 3.7 | g/l | — |
| VOC Content (Mascoat Reducer 1-400) | 0.0 | g/l | — |
| VOC Content (Mascoat Reducer 2-400) | 0.0 | g/l | — |
Safety & Health
- Safety
For minimum protection, Mascoat recommends an N95 particulate respirator mask. For additional protection, a half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridge can be utilized. Eye protection recommended due to spray application method.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- Packaging - 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails.
- Weight - 1 gallon pail weighs 14lbs and 5 gallon pail weighs 17lbs.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
Mascoat® 400DFP should be stored at temperature 20˚F - 110˚F.