General Purpose High performance Epoxy Resin

Used for: Altex Epoxy Resin may be mixed with either Altex Microballoons, or General Purpose Thickener to provide site mix fairing, gap filling glue and coving compounds.

• Easy mixing  -  4 : 1 ratio by volume
• Excellent cure characteristics with a good “tail” - mixed resin retains good flow throughout its pot life
• Low viscosity with excellent wetting properties
• Ideally packaged for Marine and Industrial use
• Excellent stir in wetting of fairing and glue fillers and extenders
• Cures well at low temperatures
• Good flow characteristics with low viscosity minimizes air entrapment
• Low odour

A solvent-free, epoxy resin specifically formulated for use as a primer on porous concrete. Can be used as for coving and patching when used in conjunction with select Altex Ancillary products – Contact Technical Services for further information.

FEATURES:

• Low viscosity which aids penetration
• High solids
• No VOC
• Solvent-free
• Can be squeegee applied – Refer Technical Services for more information

A two-component epoxy primer designed for use on aluminium sheets & extrusions, and galvanised substrates. Formulated with strontium chromate, which provides exceptional protection from filiform corrosion on aluminium surfaces.

FEATURES:

• Excellent adhesion to aluminium and galvanising
• Fast dry to recoat
• Low temperature cure down to 5°C
• Superior anti-corrosive properties

A three component, solvent free high strength multi-purpose epoxy mortar.
Commonly used as a subfloor for resinous toppings where a high strength thin section screed is required. Can be laid to falls and feathered down to a minimum thickness of 1mm, maximum thickness of 50mm (in one application)

FEATURES:

• Low VOC / High solids
• Low odour and low taint
• Durable, high strength abrasion and impact resistance
• Solvent-free
• Easy to apply by steel trowel
• Excellent bond strength
• Compressive strength: >45 N/mm²

A high-performance, multi-purpose flooring epoxy coating that is easy to apply. It’s ideal for use in many flooring environments such as workshops, warehouses, factories, washrooms etc.
Available in a variety of standard colours.

FEATURES:

• Self-priming on suitably prepared concrete, or over suitably primed surfaces
• Low odour
• Low viscosity
• Low VOC / High solids
• Solvent-free
• Can be top coated with Carbothane 133 LH or E~Line series - Refer to Technical Services for further advice
• Resistant to hydraulic fluids and Skydrol once fully cured
• Tested to AS 4586:2013, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials - Refer Certification section for more information.

A solvent-free, epoxy resin specifically formulated for use as a primer on porous concrete under Altra~Floor EF. Can be used as for coving when used in conjunction with select Altex Ancillary products – Contact Technical Services for further information.

FEATURES:

• Ideal for porous cementitious surfaces
• Low viscosity
• Zero VOC / High solids
• Solvent-free

A rapid dry/quick cure 100% solids penetrating epoxy sealer designed for use where less than ideal surface preparation is attainable or where surfaces have inherent porosity or surface weakness. It has a very low viscosity which allows it to wick into and bond porous substrates and residual rust into a tough epoxy composite. It may be applied to residual rust, degraded or new concrete, fibre-reinforced cement, and timber.

FEATURES:

• Excellent wetting properties
• 100% solids
• Rapid cure
• Low temperature cure as low as 4°C
• Ideal for marginally prepared steel
• Easy application by brush, roller, or low atomisation spray
• Can be used to seal asbestos
• Suitable for below waterline applications on marine vessels when used underneath a high build epoxy barrier system
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

A two-pack low VOC, waterborne epoxy gloss finish. The cured film is non-yellowing with high surface hardness and excellent flexibility. It exhibits excellent adhesion and water resistance and is tolerant of application over damp surfaces. It has excellent solvent resistance which makes it very resistant to graffiti. Self-priming over concrete, plaster, and fibre cement substrates.
Recommended for interior use or in-service conditions not directly exposed to extended periods of sunlight.
The low VOC and exceptionally low odour makes it an ideal coating for food process areas, hygiene areas and laboratories.

FEATURES:

• Brushing and rolling properties are similar to single pack waterborne paints
• Moisture tolerant application over damp surfaces
• Quick tack-free and recoat time giving the potential for multiple coats to be applied in a single day
• High surface hardness with excellent resistance to abrasion
• Excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, and water
• Tenaciously adheres to a wide range of surfaces
• Can be steamed clean or power-washed
• The chemical resistance is similar to conventional solvent borne epoxies
• Available in pastel tone colours
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Penetrating primer/sealer for use on concrete substrates and Carboline Pyrocrete Fireproofing products. It performs extremely well in sealing cementitious surfaces and is designed to receive a variety of different generic types of finish coats. Some recommended uses of 1340 include the use as a curing compound or form release agent. When applied to “green” concrete it will retard the escape of moisture during the cure period. It is also excellent for use as a form release coating on plywood or steel forms.

FEATURES:

• Exceptional wetting characteristics
• Low stress, highly flexible film
• Very high solids
• Low odour
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants (refer to "Approvals NZ/AU" section)
• Compatibility with other coatings & membranes makes 1340 ideal for use as a curing membrane in concrete tanks & bunds
• Also used as moisture barrier coating over Thermo-Lag EPFP systems
• User-friendly brush & roller application

Fast cure iso-cyanate-free epoxy-acrylic gloss coating for industrial and marine and off-shore applications where use of polyurethane coatings is banned or undesirable.

FEATURES:

• Isocyanate free
• Early through-curing
• User friendly wet edge characteristics - cuts over-spray ‘flashing’
• Excellent colour and gloss** retention
• Good chemical resistance
• Good chalk resistance
• Excellent durability
• Excellent aged self re-coat

* metallic colours are not gloss and gloss level may be colour dependent

A high performance, immersion grade (fresh & salt water) chemically cured epoxy primer. Suitable for use over suitably prepared mild steel, galvanised steel, other non-ferrous metals, and most GRP substrates.

FEATURES:

• Excellent primer for water and many aqueous chemicals immersion service when topcoated with an approved finish
• Excellent adhesion to difficult substrates
• Excellent holding primer
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Complies with AS/NZS 3750.13 (2 pack epoxy primer), Types 1, 2 & 3.
• Approved for use in NZ Food Processing Plants
• Good abrasion resistance
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Resists splash and spillage or fumes of a wide range of chemicals
• Easy application by brush, roller or spray
• Ideal tie-coat over inorganic zincs
• Versatile - can be used on most substrates under many different types of topcoat
• Long pot-life
• Excellent maintenance touch-up primer for hand-cleaned substrates
• A user-friendly primer for epoxy or polyurethane systems in environments not suited to zinc primers due to acidic or alkaline fallout or splash & spill
• Excellent tie-coat over high build epoxies as an extended 2-3 day recoat window with Sea~Barrier Antifoul series – Carboguard 504 Grey is preferred. Refer to Technical Services for further advice

Availability: Australia only

A high performance, immersion grade (fresh & salt water) chemically cured, zinc phosphate epoxy primer. Suitable for use over suitably prepared mild steel, galvanised steel, other non-ferrous metals, and most GRP substrates.

FEATURES:

• Excellent adhesion to difficult substrates
• Excellent holding primer
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Complies with AS/NZS 3750.13 (2 pack epoxy primer), Types 1, 2 & 3.
• Good abrasion resistance
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Resists splash and spillage or fumes of a wide range of chemicals
• Easy application by brush, roller or spray
• Versatile - can be used on most substrates under many different types of topcoat
• Long pot-life
• Excellent maintenance touch-up primer for hand-cleaned substrates
• A user-friendly primer for epoxy or polyurethane systems in environments not suited to zinc primers due to acidic or alkaline fallout or splash & spill
• Excellent tie-coat over high build epoxies as an extended 2-3 day recoat window with Sea~Barrier Antifoul series. Refer to Technical Services for further advice

An all-purpose immersion-grade epoxy that has a variety of attributes including low-temperature cure, surface tolerance, fast recoat times, moisture tolerance during application and cure, and excellent corrosion protection. Can be used direct to metal as a corrosion resistant primer or as an intermediate coating over other primers. Suitable for both maintenance and new construction projects due to its excellent surface wetting characteristics and quick cure for handling. May also be used for immersion in fresh or salt water (marine) exposures.

FEATURES:

• Low temperature cure (-7°C)
• Excellent corrosion protection
• Excellent application characteristics
• Fast recoat times
• Moisture tolerant during application
• Extended self recoat window for normal atmospheric exposures (6 month self recoat)
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants
• Tested & approved primer under Nullifire intumescent base-coats

An all-purpose epoxy that has a variety of attributes including low-temperature cure, surface tolerance, fast recoat times, moisture tolerance during application and cure, and excellent corrosion protection. Carboguard 635 HAR can be used direct to metal as a corrosion resistant primer or as an intermediate coating over other primers. It is suitable for both maintenance and new construction projects due to its excellent surface wetting characteristics and quick cure for handling. It may also be used for immersion in fresh or salt water (marine) exposures and exhibits exceptional abrasion  resistance & toughness.

FEATURES:

• Low temperature cure -7°C (20°F)
• Excellent corrosion protection
• High abrasion resistance
• Excellent flexibility
• Excellent application characteristics
• Fast recoat times
• Moisture tolerance during application
• Extended re-coat window for atmospheric exposures up to 6 months self re-coat
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Made to Order.

High performance immersion grade epoxy that is designed as a liner for potable water tanks. This coating exhibits moisture tolerance during application, low temperature cure capability, and fast cure response for quick return to service. Product is self-priming on steel and is normally applied in two coats. Formulated for application at 120 to 180 microns DFT per coat for potable use.

FEATURES:

• Very good flexibility – resists chipping and aged embrittlement
• Lighter weight – 13% lighter than most similar coatings
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• AS/NZS 4020 Potable Water Approval
• Lower viscosity allows application at higher solids (less thinning) and reduced VOC at application
• Fast dry to recoat
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and Low VOC

A multi-purpose, advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications. Suitable for atmospheric and many immersion exposures. The DTM properties make it a versatile coating in maintenance and new work applications. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility.

FEATURES:

• Very good flexibility – resists chipping and aged embrittlement
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• Suitable for application over surfaces prepared by water-jetting
• Good adhesion to tight rust - especially when used in conjunction with Rustbond PS or Altra~Lock 576
• Tolerant to surface dampness - particularly when brush/roller applied
• Self-priming (DTM) for many applications
• Fast dry to recoat
• Excellent dry to handling properties
• Suitable for fresh and salt water immersion
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; down to -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and Low VOC
• Cleaner colours and improved colour stability

A glass-flake filled, multi-purpose,advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications. Suitable for atmospheric and many immersion exposures. The DTM properties make it a versatile coating in maintenance and new work applications. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility. Glass flake reinforcement enhances film strength, impact resistance and barrier properties.

FEATURES:

• Excellent physical and barrier properties
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• Good adhesion to tight rust - especially when used in conjunction with Rustbond PS or Altra~Lock 576
• Tolerant to surface dampness - particularly when brush/roller applied
• Fast dry to recoat
• Excellent dry to handling properties
• Suitable for fresh and salt water immersion
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; down to -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and low VOC
• Cleaner colours and improved colour stability

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

An ideal high performance, high build coating for any service or structure, marine or industrial, where water or corrosion resistance is required.
Has excellent proven long-term service case histories for marine hull externals, above & below water, and as a lining for hydro penstocks, gates, and similar permanently immersed structures.
Carboguard 640 is the barrier coating of choice under Sea~Barrier 1000 and 3000 antifoulings.

FEATURES:

• Excellent barrier protective properties
• Recommended for permanent fresh & salt water immersion
• Exceeds performance of coal tar epoxy coatings
• Over 35 years failure-free case history in permanent fresh-water immersion service
• Good abrasion resistance
• High volume solids
• Suitable for use on concrete surfaces
• Can be self-priming
• Easy application - thick films may be applied in one application by airless spray
• Non-bleeding

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability. 

Suitable for single coat applications in areas such as a penstock lining at film thicknesses ranging between 400 and 1500 microns. Suitable for service in various immersion environments including industrial wastewater, slurry tanks, sea or fresh water, on buried structures, and on high wear surfaces in atmospheric exposure.

FEATURES:

• High film builds in a single coat – 0.4mm to 1.5mm
• Extensive case history in hydro penstocks & scroll casings, along with industrial wastewater processing
• Positive cure, even at low temperatures
• Highly abrasion resistant
• Unique flexibilised formulation imparts excellent impact resistance
• May be used on buried structures, structures immersed in fresh or salt water, and for atmospheric exposure
• Suitable for use with cathodic protection systems – impressed current or anode types
• Easy application qualities using properly heavy-duty airless spray equipment

High performance epoxy that has excellent resistance to fresh and salt water exposures. This coating exhibits outstanding moisture and surface tolerance during application, low temperature cure capability, and very fast cure response for quick return to service. It contains an inert flake reinforcement (micaceous iron oxide) to enhance film strength and performance. This product is ideal for industrial or heavy duty marine environments for the protection of steel against salt laden environments.

FEATURES:

• High solids, low VOC
• Low temperature cure
• Excellent wetting properties
• Excellent surface tolerance
• Excellent moisture tolerance (application)
• Fast cure response
• Suitable for immersion service in fresh or salt water after 60 minute cure at 24°C
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Carboxane 2000 is a premium, ultra-durable coating that provides outstanding gloss and colour retention for exterior exposures.

Carboxane 2000 combines the chemical resistant properties of epoxies and polysiloxanes with the weathering characteristics of premium acrylic-polyurethanes. This tightly cross-linked film results in a finish with outstanding barrier properties and weathering performance.

Encapsulation Sealer-15, a low VOC epoxy primer/sealer specifically designed to seal porous/ fibrous substrates. Not only is it user-friendly, but it also accepts a variety of commercial and decorative topcoats, allowing for versatile finishing options. This product offers enhanced durability with less requirements for surface preparation on encapsulating projects. Meeting ASTM 1494-12 standards, classifying it as a bridging encapsulant. Reliable performance to protect and preserve various surfaces effectively. Encapsulating fibre containing surfaces is a crucial step in the safe removal process by sealing off coated surfaces to mitigate the release of harmful fibres into the air, significantly reducing risks during removal, allowing professionals to work more efficiently.

FEATURES:

• Excellent wicking characteristics resulting in very good adhesion to a variety of substrates.
• Surface tolerant during application and cure, enabling application over aged coatings and both single pack and two pack systems.
• Very low VOC, less than 100 g/l.
• Low odour - beneficial for compliance in many stringent locations.
• Low temperature cure with Epoxy Accelerator down to 1.7°C.
• Suitable for year round application.
• Tolerates higher dry film thickness (DFT) range than typical porous surface sealers.
• Translucent blue colour to easily identify coated surfaces.

High build epoxy for wastewater applications

Corrosion and water resistant high performance, chemically cured, sandable epoxy coating, It can be used as a tie-coat over suitable prepared, aged epoxies and polyurethanes.
Suitable for Industrial and Marine situations.

FEATURES:

• Excellent surfacing and sanding properties
• Isocyanate free
• Very good chemical resistance
• Self-priming onto suitably prepared steel
• Long pot-life

Rustbond PS is a very low VOC epoxy primer/sealer that combines outstanding surface tolerance characteristics over marginally prepared substrates and user-friendly features. It accepts a variety of topcoats and can help save time and money by minimising surface preparation requirements for new construction, maintenance and overcoating projects. Rustbond PS has good pot life at higher
temperatures to help minimise waste and also cures at low temperatures down to 1.7°C with Epoxy Accelerator so you have one Rustbond product for year-round application.