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AquaGrip® 2600

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AquaGrip® 2600 is used as an intermediate or topcoat over zinc rich primers for highly corrosive environments. Where exterior color fastness is required AquaGrip 2600 may be top-coated with polyurethane or acrylic finishes. Used on structural steel, steel tanks, offshore platforms, barges, refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, railcars, pulp & paper mills, masonry surfaces and other areas as recommended. AquaGrip 2600 may be used as a surface tolerant single coat system in mild duty applications. Acceptable for drywall substrates.

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Coating, Epoxy Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Top Coat, Waterborne Coating

Application Area: Barges, Railcars, Refineries, Tanks

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Galvanized Steel, Masonry

Features: Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Fastness Properties, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Excellent Wetting Behaviour, Extended Recoat Window, Good Adhesion, High Solids Content, Low VOC, Medium Gloss, Salt Water/Spray Resistant, Water Resistant

Application Method: Brush, Roller, Spray

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features
  • Water Based
  • Semi-gloss finish
  • VOC compliant
  • High Solids Formulation
  • Excellent build on edges
  • Rapid and extended recoat windows
  • Single coat capability
  • Excellent wetting and adhesion properties
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Suitable for use in USDA facilities
  • Adheres to Galvanized Steel

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Substrates

AquaGrip 2600 can be applied over the following primers or directly to steel or concrete as recommended. AquaGrip 2600 should be applied to cured ZincGard 1000 by thinning one pint/gallon with potable water and applying a mist coat approximately 3mils wet which seals the porous inorganic zinc. The mist coat is followed by another light coat to achieve the total desired film thickness. AquaGrip 2600 is applied without a mist coat to ZincGard 1500, EpoxyGrip 2100 and MasticGrip 2500. Consult SSPC-PS Guide 8.00 for topcoating zinc-rich primers.

Topcoats

AquaGrip 2600, like other epoxies, tends to chalk and amber when exposed to sunlight in a humid environment. Urethane and acrylic topcoats are recommended to control the erosion of the epoxy and maintain a colorfast system. UreGrip 3000, UreGrip 3300, and AquaGrip 5000 are recommended topcoat for AquaGrip 2600.

Pot Life

Four hours at 75° and less at higher temperatures.

Film Thickness (Per Coat)

Dry film thickness: 2 to 5 mils
Wet film thickness: 5 to 11 mils
Theoretical coverage: 361 sq. ft. at 2 mils DFT

Note: One coat is normally required; however, certain colors may require additional coats for hiding.

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Abrasion Resistance (1 kg Load/1000 Cycles)Weight lossASTM D 4060
Adhesion4031.0psiASTM D 4541
Continuous Temperature Resistance (Non-immersion)250.0°F
Abrasion Resistance (CS 17 Wheel)22.0mgASTM D 4060
Impact Resistance (Direct Impact)80.0in-lbs.ASTM D 2794
Non-Continuous Temperature Resistance (Non-Immersion)300.0°F
Theoretical Coverage of Mixed Gallon (1 mil)722.0sq. ft.
Theoretical Volume Solids of Mixed Material44 - 46%
Volatile Organic Content Unthinned0.8lbs./gal.
Performance Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salt Spray1000.0HoursASTM B 117

Regulatory & Compliance

Qualifications

Exceed requirements of SSPC Paint 22 performance requirements.

Technical Details & Test Data

Resistance

AquaGrip 2600 is resistant to a wide range of chemicals in atmospheric exposures. The following is a guide to the proper selection.

Exposure Immersion Splash & Spillage Fumes
Acidic NR Good Good
Alkaline NR Excellent Excellent
Solvents NR Good Excellent
Salt water Excellent Excellent Excellent
Water Excellent Excellent Excellent

 

NR=Not Recommended

Packaging & Availability

Shipping Data
Packaging unit 1 gal. 5 gal.
Part A 0.8 gal. 4 gal.
Part B 0.2 gal. 1 gal.

 

Shipping weights (approx.)

Package unit 12 lbs. 60 lbs.
Reducer 1 8 lbs. 40 lbs.

 

Flash Point: (Setaflash)

Part A Above 200°F
Part B 110°F
Reducer 1 53°F

 

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

1 year for both the Part A and B when stored inside at 40°F to 110°F.