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

Fast cure isocyanate-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 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 or imported lines subject to availability.

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

Thin film, high gloss finish with exceptional weathering performance characteristics. Used extensively in virtually all industrial markets, Carbothane 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)
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Excellent flow characteristics allow for application by spray or roller
• Superior impact and abrasion resistance
• Indefinite recoatability

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Carbotherm 3300 is a ceramic blend insulative composite coating formulated using a high temperature resistant acrylic binder.
It is ideally suited as a protective heat barrier to shield personnel from hot surfaces. It also inhibits heat transfer into or out of a structure. Its insulative properties keep structures exposed to solar radiation significantly cooler. It can be used to minimize or eliminate sweating of pipes or other operating equipment

FEATURES:

• Excellent thin-film insulation
• Unique formula provides superior coverage during application
• Protects personnel from hot surfaces
• Multi-purpose interior/exterior coating
• Insulation provides anti-condensation properties
• Easy to use
• Zero VOC; Low odour at application
• May be applied to hot surfaces

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Carboxane 2000 is an isocyanate-free, ultra-durable coating that provides outstanding colour and gloss retention as well as excellent corrosion protection for exterior exposures. When used over a suitable primer (as a two coat system) Carboxane 2000 provides the barrier, corrosion resistance properties, and weatherability normally achieved with a three-coat system (primer, epoxy intermediate with an acrylic-polyurethane finish) for most environments. This significantly speeds up the painting process, saves labour, and saves money without sacrificing performance. This tightly cross-linked film utilises a UV-resistant siloxane binder resulting in a finish with excellent corrosion protection and weathering performance that far exceeds aliphatic polyurethanes.

FEATURES:

• Isocyanate free
• Exceptional weatherability
• Outstanding colour and gloss retention
• Exceeds SSPC Coating Specification No. 36 Level 3A
• Excellent corrosion protection
• Meets ISO 12944 C3 High and C4 Medium, one coat applied at 125 to 175 microns DFT
• High build, 75 to 175 microns DFT
• Saves significant time, labour, and money
• Long service life
• VOC compliant
• Excellent durability
• Good flexibility and abrasion resistance
• Long pot life

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.

FEATURES:

• Excellent corrosion protection
• High zinc loading per square foot
• Zero VOC
• Good resistance to salting
• Fast curing, quick handling
• Excellent application characteristics (less likely to pump packing or tip plugging)
• 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

A high-solids, zinc-filled epoxy primer for corrosion protection of structural steel in salt and weathering environments. This high performance primer has quick cure-to-topcoat characteristics for in-shop applications and quick turnaround requirements in the field. It has excellent adhesion and undercutting resistance and is outstanding for use as a corrosion resistant primer for a variety of applications.

FEATURES:

• Protects steel galvanically
• Outstanding application properties
• Cures at low temperatures down to 2ºC
• Complies with AS 3750.9:1994 Type 2 Organic Zinc Rich
• Suitable for application over Wet Abrasive Blast cleaned surfaces
• Protects against corrosion under-cutting
• Tough and abrasion resistant film
• Ideal for severe industrial or marine environments with appropriate topcoats
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

A 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 or airless 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 or architectural projects.

FEATURES:

• Excellent application properties
• Tough abrasion resistant film
• Excellent adhesion & undercutting resistance
• Superior corrosion resistance
• Meets VOC (Volatile Organic Content) regulations, <335 g/litre
• Fast drying for recoat
• Meets or exceeds SSPC Paint System 20 Level 3 (2002)
• Excellent film forming properties eliminate topcoat blistering
• Excellent resistance to salting on weathering exposure

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

A specialised variant of the well-proven Chem~Bar 900. A high-performance aluminium-filled vinyl acrylic suitable for use as a general-purpose aluminium finish and for sealing thermal metal spray.

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
• Shipping Containers

FEATURES:

• Developed from proven technology
• Quality aluminium finish
• Designed for use as a sealer over: zinc metal spray, zinc/aluminium 95/5 metal spray, aluminium metal spray
• Improves the appearance of metal spray
• Increases the performance life of metal spray
• Long term self-recoatability with minimal surface preparation

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

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability. 

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. 1205 exhibits very good acid resistance. Excellent for use as a lining for tanks or pipes in process facilities where hot water or abrasive conditions exist.

FEATURES:

• Excellent resistance to ethanol, gasoline, jet fuels and solvents
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Excellent thermal shock resistance (-17 to 150°C)
• Excellent resistance to deionized or demineralised water up to 95°C
• Excellent resistance to crude oil up to 121°C
• Excellent for crude oil storage and transportation up to 121°C
• Recommended for CS-1,3,4 and SS-1,2,3 systems of NACE SP0198 Standard Practice for coatings to control Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Phenoline 353 LT is a highly cross-linked epoxy lining with extraordinary overall chemical resistance and versatility. It has a unique blend of resins that make it highly resistant to a variety of aggressive cargoes like gasoline, gasoline blends, biodiesel, fuel oils, and others. It can be used in both acidic and high temperature caustic exposures. Markets served are terminals, refineries, petrochemical, wastewater, railcar linings, subsea oil and gas equipment, and many others. This low temperature cure formulation allows application and curing down to 2°C.

FEATURES:

• Outstanding overall chemical resistance
• Dense, highly cross-linked film for superior barrier protection
• Excellent abrasion resistance and toughness
• Well-suited for hydrocarbon exposures
• Cures down to 2°C
• Meets NORSOK System 7C requirements for subsea equipment up to 180°C
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants

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.

FEATURES:

• Excellent wicking characteristics resulting in very good adhesion to a variety of substrates
• Low stress during application and cure, can be applied over aged coatings and tight rust
• Universal primer and tie-coat
• Very low VOC, less than 100 g/l, and low odour for compliance in many stringent locations
• Low temperature cure with Epoxy Accelerator to extend the painting season
• Good pot life in hotter weather without Epoxy Accelerator, one Rustbond PS for year-round application
• User-friendly application with brush, roller, and spray
• Tolerates higher dry film thickness (DFT) range, easier to apply
• Excellent sealer for metallising and thermal sprayed aluminium (TSA)

High-performance finish for areas exposed to extreme temperatures. Suitable for service from 204°C-538°C (400°F-1000°F). Requires heat curing.

FEATURES:

• Resistant to severe thermal shock
• Provides outstanding long-term performance when applied over Carbozinc inorganic zinc primers
• Provides barrier protection prior to heat curing (full film physical properties occur after heat curing)

Air-dried coating suitable for high temperature exposures up to 273°C (525°F). Air-drying characteristics allow for faster handling of in-shop applications than with other high-temperature coatings. Heat cure above 150°C (300°F) is recommended and will impart added strength and integrity to the coating.

FEATURES:

• Temperature resistance up to 273°C (525°F)
• Single-coat application
• Excellent resistance to thermal shock
• Good weathering and colour stability

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