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

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. 

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

Aliphatic Acrylic-Polyester Polyurethane Satin Finish

High build, low sheen finish that has excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals and abrasion. Suitable for application over a number of Carboline primers and intermediates, this material provides very good weathering performance in a broad range of colours

• Outstanding performance properties in both mild and aggressive environments
• High build; suitable for many two-coat systems
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants
• Application by spray, brush or roller
• Indefinite recoatability
• VOC compliant to current AIM regulations

Thin film, high gloss finish with exceptional weathering performance characteristics. Used extensively in virtually all industrial markets, 134 HG provides a smooth, durable finish that has superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion and chemical exposure.

FEATURES:

• High solids, low VOC content
• Excellent weatherability
• Exceeds SSPC Paint 36 specification for a Level 3 urethane
• Conforms to the requirements of AS/NZS 3750.6:2009, Type 1 "Paints for Steel Structures - Full Gloss Polyurethane (two pack)"
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants (refer to "Approvals NZ/AU" section)
• Excellent flow characteristics allow for application by spray or roller
• Superior impact and abrasion resistance
• Indefinite recoatability

Time-tested corrosion resistant primer that protects steel galvanically in the harshest environments. For over four decades, Carbozinc 11 (CZ 11) has been the industry standard for high-performance inorganic zinc protection on steel structures worldwide

• CZ 11 meets Class B slip co-efficient and creep testing criteria for use on faying surfaces
• Rapid cure. Dry to handle in 45 minutes at 16°C and 50% relative humidity.
• Low temperature cure down to -18°C.
• High zinc loading.
• Meets FDA requirements in grey color.
• Available in ASTM D520, Type II zinc version.
• Very good resistance to salting.
• May be applied with standard airless or conventional spray equipment.
• Complies with the composition and performance requirements of:
  • AS/NZS 3750.15, Type 4
  • AS 4848.1:2006 Single Coat Inorganic Zinc Silicate

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Carbozinc 11 WB is a water-based inorganic zinc rich primer that protects steel galvanically, eliminating subfilm corrosion. It meets VOC regulations while providing the proven performance of silicate zinc rich technology. It may be used as a primer under many different types of topcoats

• Excellent corrosion protection
• High zinc loading per square metre
• Zero VOC
• Good resistance to salting
• Fast curing, quick handling
• Excellent application characteristics (less likely to pump packing or tip plug)
• Meets Class B slip coefficient* and creep testing criteria for use on faying surfaces.
• Conforms to AS/NZS 3750.15 Type 3

NEW 4:1 Ratio

Low VOC organic zinc epoxy steel primer with quick cure-to-topcoat characteristics for in-shop  applications and quick turnaround requirements in the field. Carbozinc 858 has very good adhesion and undercutting resistance and is excellent for use as a corrosion resistant primer for a variety of applications

• Meets SSPC Paint System 20
• Fully complies with AS 3750.9:1994 Type 2 Organic Zinc Rich
• Low temperature cure down to 2°C
• Protects against undercutting corrosion
• May be applied with standard airless or conventional spray equipment
• VOC compliant to current AIM regulations

A very economic, two-component, high solids, zinc rich epoxy primer formulated for the protection of properly prepared steel substrates.

Carbozinc 859 EZ2 can be applied by conventional, airless, or plural component spray. Recommended where a high performance, highly corrosion resistant zinc primer is desired.

Typical applications include structural steel, tanks, piping, equipment and other miscellaneous parts in industrial, offshore or architectural projects.

Chem~Bar 3500 Primer is a single pack steel primer designed for use in industrial and marine applications.

For atmospheric exposures, Chem~Bar 3500 Primer is normally topcoated with Chem~Bar 900 Finish.

Chem~Bar 3500™Primer may be:

• Applied directly over steel or over zinc primers such as Altra~Zinc 605, Carbozinc 15-625, Zinkex 100 or Carbozinc 11.
• Used on substrates other than steel, (consult Altex Coatings for specific recommendations.)

Chem~Bar 3500 Primer is used in the commercial marine sector as a:

• barrier/seal coat over aged or incompatible/unknown antifoulings
• as a tie coat over suitably prepared, aged epoxy coatings prior to application of the selected Sea~Barrier antifouling
• sealant to assist in the prevention of TBT leaching from an underlying antifouling coating - provided it is applied at a minimum dry film thickness of 80 microns (minimum 2 coats by roller).

It is normally overcoated with Sea~Barrier 3000 or Sea~Barrier Alloy 100 PLUS Antifouling.

Specifically formulated to protect metal or masonry surfaces exposed to weather, water or chemicals.
Chem~Bar 900 may be used to protect structural steel, tanks, pipes and equipment in the following:

• Pulp and Paper Industry
• Chemical Process Industry
• Sewage and Wastewater Plants
• Water Tanks
• Refineries
• Fertiliser Plants
• Marine Installations
• Bridges
• Power Projects
  
• Shipping Containers
  

FEATURES:

• Can be used as a finish coat on a wide variety of primers, including Altex or Carboline high performance two pack primers and epoxies
  
• Self-priming on steel
  
• Can be built to 125 microns DFT
  
• Quick dry - even at low temperatures
  
• Good resistance to inorganic acids, salt solutions, alkalis, and gases
  
• Excellent adhesion to aged chlorinated rubber coatings
  
• Excellent recoatability, even after years of weathering
  
• Excellent colour retention
  
• Resists excessive chalking
  
• Available in Aluminium Finish and Metal-Spray Sealer – refer to Chem~Bar 900 Aluminium PDS

Metal Spray Sealer - a traditional Vinyl sealer used in accordance with ASNZ2312 Zinc Metalspray systems, as well as a single package high performance aluminium filled vinyl-acrylic finish suitable for use as a general purpose aluminium finish.

Chem~Bar 900™ Aluminium may be used in all atmospheric exposures where traditional aluminium finishes may be employed; including:

• Pulp and Paper Industry
• Chemical Process Industry
• Sewage and Waste Water Plants
• Water Tank & Silo Exteriors
• Refineries
• Fertiliser Plants
• Marine Installations
• Bridges
• Power Projects
• Containers
• Shipping

High gloss, high performance, two component, chemically cured polyaspartic urethane designed for use in areas where maximum gloss and colour retention are required.

FEATURES:

• Polyaspartic acrylic technology provides exceptional gloss and colour retention
• Outstanding cosmetic properties
• Outstanding abrasion resistance
• Excellent durability due to high flexibility and toughness
• Exceptional retention of cosmetic properties due to high UV resistance
• Outstanding chemical resistance
• Light colours along with a finish coat of Carbothane 130 Clear Coat may be used as an anti-graffiti system due to the excellent solvent resistance - refer also to and Easy~Clean SX Additive
• High volume solids - Low VOC
• Available with Ultra-Fresh Antimicrobial Additive where hygienic germ-free coating systems are required.
• Tested and in compliance to Main Roads WA - Specification 908 and NZTA (Waka Kotahi) - Specification S10 for Anti-Graffiti Coatings
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Graded silica blend for epoxy putty / mortar mixes

Reinforcing additive for a range of Carboguard epoxy coatings

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability. 

A glass flake-filled coating with dense cross-linking that exhibits excellent overall chemical resistance to a variety of aggressive chemicals. Glass reinforcement provides added abrasion resistance, permeation resistance and internal reinforcement.

Phenoline® 1205 exhibits very good acid resistance. Excellent for lining tanks or pipes in process facilities where hot water or abrasive conditions exist. Also used as a primary or secondary containment lining for a variety of aggressive chemicals

• Excellent resistance to ethanol, gasoline, jet fuels and solvents
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Excellent thermal shock resistance
• Excellent resistance to deionized or demineralised water up to 82°C
• Excellent resistance to crude oil, brine or water up to 93°C

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability. 

High solids modified novalac epoxy, with excellent low temperature cure and outstanding chemical resistance.

Provides immersion grade service for a vast range of chemicals (refer Data Sheet)  in a wide range of industries:

Wastewater

Petrochemical

Industrial manufacturing / processing

Chemical transport

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability. 

Amine Adduct cured epoxy. This product is a solvent-free, high performance epoxy coating designed as an internal tank, valve and pipe lining for chemical or other commodity storage.

The product is blush resistant and is typically applied at film thicknesses of 500-625 microns or thicker as needed (tank floors). It will withstand exposures typically seen in the oil and gas industries; crude oils and fuels. It is resistant to NGL condensates, produced water, brines, and industrial process water.

This product is a solvent-free, high performance epoxy coating specifically designed as a pit
filling primer with ideal flow properties allowing it to wet-out and fill moderate to severe pitting on
steel tank bottoms. It's unique formula allows simple batch mixing for ease of application. With an
appropriate lining, it can handle exposures typically seen in the oil and gas industries. It is resistant
to crude oil, NGL condensates, produced water, brines, and industrial process water.

Made to order or imported product subject to avalability.

Cementitious inorganic fireproofing formulation

Recommended uses for the fire protection of structural steel, bulkheads, and upgrading the fire resistance of existing concrete. Recommended areas of application are refineries, petrochemical, pharmaceutical facilities, pulp and paper mills, offshore platforms, nuclear and conventional power plants, factories, warehouses, institutional and biomedical facilities.

• Easily applied by spray or trowel
• Lightweight – one-third the weight of concrete for equal fire protection
• Excellent physical properties – hard, durable, Non-friable – high impact strength
• Nonflammable – during or after application
• Asbestos-free – complies with all US EPA and OSHA regulations
• Chloride and sulphide free – no special priming required
• Single package – mixed with clean, potable water at the job site
• Tested & approved for exterior use by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
• Quality Manufactured – strict Carboline quality standards monitored by UL

Unique crack-free formulation

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Environmentally friendly, advanced hybrid technology, plural-component applied coating used as a lining for water, wastewater, manholes, penstocks, dam gates, pipelines and other aggressive immersion applications. Provides protection against microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) and hydrogen sulfide corrosion found in wastewater treatment service. Ultra high build product designed to be applied at high thickness in one coat application. 

FEATURES:

• High film build (5000 microns / 5mm plus) in one coat
  
• Complies with Greenbook
• UL approved for potable water*
• Cold temperature cure
• Fast cure and walk on time
• Excellent barrier properties, low permeability
• Can be used to resurface highly deteriorated concrete
• Bridges normal shrinkage cracks in concrete
• True monolithic film on steel and concrete
• Encapsulates rivets, bolts, and edges in one coat
• Outstanding abrasion, impact and tear resistance
• Combines polyurethane and polyurea technologies to form a hybrid polyurethane

*Valid if manufactured at a certified location.

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.

Air-dried silicone acrylic coating available in Aluminium and suitable for high temperature exposures up to 232°C. Air-drying characteristics allow for faster handling of in-shop applications than with other high-temperature coatings.

Heat cure above 149°C is recommended and will impart added strength and integrity to the coating.

Made to order or imported product subject to availability.

This is an extreme performance coating for hot, cryogenic and cycling exposures. Thermaline Heat Shield contains a unique blend of plate-like reinforcing pigments fortified with an inert polymeric matrix. The resulting film provides an outstanding barrier against corrosives and harsh exposures typically seen in elevated temperature environments. This versatile coating is ideal for all piping, vessels and equipment operating from cryogenic conditions up to 650°C (1200°F). It is particularly well suited to prevent corrosion under insulated equipment/piping for both carbon steel substrates and stainless steels. This fortified coating has superior shop handling properties over standard silicone coatings (see Curing). It is recommended for CS-6 and SS-5 systems of NACE SP0198 Standard Practice for coatings to control corrosion under insulation (CUI).

FEATURES:

• Unique reinforced but flexible polymer film
• Versatile use from cryogenic to 650°C (1200°F) exposures
• Dries to handle without heat cure (See curing schedule)
• Outstanding barrier properties
• Protects steel from thermal wet cyclic conditions
• Suitable for both shop and field application
• Provides corrosion protection even with ambient temperature cure
• Self priming or apply over Carbozinc 11 primers when uninsulated
• Protects stainless steels from chlorides and stress corrosion cracking
• Very fast recoat times

Made to order or imported product subject to avalability.

A two component, epoxy based, thermally activated, intumescent coating for the fire protection of structural steel.

Thermo-Lag® 3000 SP is designed to fireproof steelwork for up to a 4 hour fire rating, depending on the design. The recommended use for this product is fireproofing of steel beams, columns, tubes, pipes, vessel skirts, bulkheads, underdecks and electrical raceways

• UL listed – designs for many types of steel sections up to 4 hours fire rating for both interior and exterior environments.
• Lloyds Register & DNV certified up to 3 hours protection, interior & exterior
• Durable finish – provides a hard, durable finish resistant to normal wear & tear.
• Thin film coating – offers an economical solution to alternative fireproofing.
• VOC compliant.
• Jet-Fire rated when used in conjunction with Thermo-Lag® 3002.