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formulation
No. 1038* Aluminum Paint
EPON Resin 1001 with EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115
Low toxicity maintenance primer Desirable mixing ratio of 80/20 by volume Material Base Component Aluminum paste Aluminum Leafing Paste 565 Alpaste1 Syloid AL-12 Vehicle EPON Resin 1001-T-753 Beetle 216-84 Methyl isobutyl ketone5 Propylene glycol methyl ether5 Toluene5 Total Base Component Curing Agent Component EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115-X-703 Propylene glycol methyl ether5 Total Curing Agent Component Total Formulation
Alca Inc. Davison Chemical Division of W.R. Grace & Company Resolution Performance Products LLC 4 Cytec Industries 5 Shell Chemical Company
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Features

Formula

Pounds

Gallons

345.7 3.5 283.5 17.8 61.5 11.2 49.9 773.1

28.70 .35 31.15 2.10 9.26 1.47 6.97 80.00

136.9 18.7 155.6 928.7

17.55 2.45 20.00 100.00

*Formerly Starting Formulation No. 731.

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Formula (cont.)

Table 1/ Formulation Constants

EPON Resin 1001F/EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115 weight ratio (solids) Nonvolatile content, % by weight Pigment/binder weight ratio Pigment volume concentration, % Weight per gallon, pounds Pot life, one quart mixed volume, hours VOC, calculated Grams/liter Pounds/gallon

100/45 58.9 0.72/1.0 23 9.3 8 plus 454 3.81

Manufacturing Instructions

For the base component, charge the aluminum paste and Syloid AL-1 to a suitable container with a mixer and let down slowly with the solvents, the epoxy resin solution and finally, the flow control agent, Beetle 216-8. Charge the ingredients of the curing agent component to a suitable container and mix thoroughly. Package the base component and the curing agent component separately to be mixed just prior to use. This formulation is designed for spray application only, although other application methods may be considered. A film thickness of 1.5-2.0 mils per coat is recommended, with an interval of one day between coats. Slowly add the curing agent component to the base component with good agitation. Continue mixing until the curing agent component is thoroughly dispersed. Allow the mixed formulation to stand for 30 to 60 minutes before application. Because of the limited pot life of the mixed formulation, do not mix more material than can be consumed during a working day. For spray application, reduce the formulation to the desired viscosity with a solvent blend of MIBK/ PGME/Toluene, 45/5/50% by weight. Surfaces to be coated should be cleaned thoroughly. The preferred method for cleaning steel surfaces is sand- or grit-blasting. For application of this system in confined or poorly ventilated areas, we recommend the use of a fresh air-supplied hood and other protective clothing sufficient to cover the applicators entire body. The application methods for an EPON Resin 1001F/EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115 Aluminum Paint can involve the use of air or airless spray equipment. This system is normally air dried but can be force cured by baking if desired. This operation requires the use of well ventilated facilities (fresh air supply and adequate exhaust) along with the use of OSHA/NIOSH approved respiratory equipment for worker protection. In addition, the worker must wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid skin contact.

Application Instructions

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Table 2/ Curing Schedules

Ambient cure,* 70-80 F Dry to handle Development of physical properties Development of solvent resistance Force dry, to sandable stage 100 F 110 F 120 F 140 F Force dry, to full cure 140 F High temperature bake, to full cure 200 F 250 F 300 F 350 F 400 F

6 hours 2 days 7 days

1.5 to 2 hours 1 to 1.5 hours 45 minutes 30 minutes

1.5 hours

20 minutes 10 minutes 7 minutes 4 minutes 2 minutes

*At ambient temperatures of about 55 F the cure proceeds slowly and may require two to three weeks for complete cure to occur.

These are starting point formulations and are not proven for use in the users particular application but are simply meant to demonstrate the efficacy of the products and to assist in the development of the users own formulations. It is the users responsibility to fully test and qualify the formulation, along with the ingredients, methods, applications, or equipment identified herein (Information), by the users knowledgeable formulator or scientist, and to determine the appropriate use conditions and legal restrictions, prior to use of any Information.

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