Interline 994 Epoxy Phenolic Storage Tank and Cargo Tank Coating belongs to epoxy coatings. Resistant to a wide range of renewable/bio-based feedstocks and refined products (oils), including animal/vegetable oils (including palm oil), biodiesel and ethanol. A two-component, chemically resistant phenolic epoxy resin lining coating. Interline 994 meets the requirements of US FDA regulations and is suitable for rail cars storing and transporting liquid foodstuffs and dry grain. For details, consult International Paint Industrial Coatings. Parameters on this page: volume solids 70% ± 2%, dry film thickness 100-200 µm (4-8 mils), theoretical spreading rate 4 m²/L.
Parameter source: AKZONOBEL original Technical Data Sheet (TDS) \"Interline 994 Epoxy Phenolic Storage Tank and Cargo Tank Coating\"; values such as spreading rate are converted from TDS parameters and are for selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 70% ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 100–200 µm (4–8 mils) |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 4 m²/L |
| VOC | 2.42 lb/gal (290 g/L) US Environmental Protection Agency Method 24 187… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.67 kg/L (13.9 lb/gal) |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Thinner | Do not thin |
| Mixing Ratio | 7.38 parts : 1 part (by volume) |
| Colour / Appearance | Pale yellow, grey, INTERLINE 994 |
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A two-component, chemically resistant phenolic epoxy resin lining coating.
Provides anti-corrosion protection for steel storage tanks, vessels, valve bodies, pipework and rail cars.
Resistant to a wide range of renewable/bio-based feedstocks and refined products (oils), including animal/vegetable oils (including palm oil), biodiesel and ethanol. Resistant to elevated temperatures with no limit on fatty acid content.
Suitable for lining vessels carrying crude oil and molten sulphur at loading temperatures up to 160°C (320°F).
| Colour | Pale yellow, grey, INTERLINE 994 |
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| Gloss | Semi-gloss |
| Volume Solids | 70% ± 2% |
| Typical thickness | Dry film thickness 100-200 µm (4-8 mils) corresponds to wet film thickness 143-286 µm (5.7-11.4 mils) |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | At 175 µm dry film thickness and the stated volume solids, 4 m²/L; at 7 mils dry film thickness and the stated volume solids, 160 ft²/US gal |
| Practical Spreading Rate | Allowing for a suitable loss factor |
| Application Methods | Suitable for airless spray, brush, roller. Drying time; self-recoat interval |
| Temperature | Surface Dry | Hard Dry | Minimum | Maximum |
| 10°C (50°F) | 6 h | 24 h | 60 h | 10 days |
| 15°C (59°F) | 5.5 h | 16 h | 50 h | 14 days |
| 25°C (77°F) | 3 h | 6 h | 36 h | 14 days |
| 40°C (104°F) | 2 h | 3 h | 16 h | 14 days |
The recoat interval is the time for applying the second coat over the first coat. Refer to page 3 for further information.
| Flash point (typical) | Component A 28°C (82°F); Component B 29°C (84°F); mixed 28°C (82°F) |
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| Product weight | 1.67 kg/L (13.9 lb/gal) |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | 2.42 lb/gal (290 g/L) US Environmental Protection Agency Method 24 187 g/kg EC Solvent Emissions Directive content (Council Directive 2010/75/EU) 257 g/L China national standard GB 23985 coating hazard GB 30981.2-S-Pb≤1000-NC complies with GB 30981.2-2025. For further details, see the \"Product Characteristics\" section |
All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of contaminants. Before painting, all surfaces must be assessed and prepared in accordance with ISO 8504:2000.
Where required, remove weld spatter and grind welds and sharp edges smooth. Oil and grease shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.
Abrasive blasting: this product shall be applied only over abrasive blast cleaning to a cleanliness of Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP10. For high-temperature water tanks, the minimum surface preparation standard shall be blast cleaning to Sa3 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP5. A surface profile of 50-75 µm (2-3 mils) with angular sharpness is recommended.
Blast cleanliness may be maintained by dehumidification equipment. Interline 994 shall be applied before oxidation of the steel occurs. In case of oxidation, the entire oxidized area shall be re-blast cleaned to the standards specified above.
Surface defects found during blasting must be ground, filled or treated by a suitable method.
Cracked, damaged and welded areas shall be prepared to the specified standard (for example: Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC SP10, or power-tool cleaning to Pt3 (JSRA SPSS:1984) or SSPC SP11).
| Mixing | This product is supplied in two containers forming one unit. Mix the two components in the specified ratio in one operation. Once mixed, use within the specified pot life. |
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(1) Stir the base (Component A) with a power mixer.
(2) Mix all of the curing agent (Component B) with the base (Component A) and stir thoroughly with a power mixer.
The mixed Interline 994 should stand for 20 min before application.
| Mixing ratio | 7.38 parts : 1 part (by volume) |
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| Pot life | 10°C (50°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 40°C (104°F) |
| 6 h | 5 h | 3 h | 1 h |
| Suitable for airless spray | Recommended: nozzle diameter 0.38–0.58 mm (15–23 thousandths of an inch); total paint pressure at the nozzle not less than 176 kg/cm² (2503 psi) |
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| Brush | Recommended — for small areas only | Several coats may be required to achieve the specified film thickness. |
| Roller application | Recommended — for small areas only | Several coats may be required to achieve the specified film thickness. |
| Thinner | Do not thin |
| Cleaner | International GTA822 or International GTA415 |
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| Interruption of work | Do not leave paint in hoses, spray guns or spray equipment. Flush all equipment thoroughly with International thinner. |
Once mixed, paint should not be resealed. If work is interrupted for too long, mix a fresh batch for application.
| Cleaning | All equipment shall be cleaned immediately after use with International brand cleaning solvent. Periodic flushing of spray equipment during application is recommended. Cleaning frequency depends on spray volume, temperature and time, including all interruption periods. Do not exceed the pot life. |
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All surplus paint and empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate local regulations/laws.
Refer to the detailed Interline 994 application procedure before use.
International Paint Industrial Coatings shall be consulted to confirm the various storage chemicals for which Interline 994 is suitable. For storage of certain chemicals, heat-assisted forced curing is required. Interline 994 resists high-temperature immersion, for example in pressurised industrial water at temperatures up to 185°C (365°F). However, for service temperatures above 100°C (212°F), coating system suitability shall be approved by International. The product yellowing severely on exposure to sunlight and shall not be used on outdoor storage tanks where colour is a critical criterion.
Only for molten sulphur rail car lining applications, Interline 994 may be applied in one or two coats to a total dry film thickness of 200 ± 50 µm (8 ± 2 mils). After application, post-curing may be used to improve productivity. Refer to the Interline 994 Application Guide for detailed guidance.
Interline 994 meets the requirements of US FDA regulations and is suitable for rail cars storing and transporting liquid foodstuffs and dry grain. For details, consult International Paint Industrial Coatings.
Apply in good weather. The temperature of the surface to be coated shall be at least 3°C (5°F) above the dew point. Ensure adequate ventilation when applying Interline 994 in confined spaces.
Interline 994 shall be at a temperature above 15°C (59°F) before mixing and application. In winter, the paint shall be stored at above 15°C (59°F) for at least 48 h to reach the required minimum paint temperature.
Interline 994 does not cure adequately below 10°C (50°F). During application and for the first 48 h after application of the final coat, the steel temperature shall not fall below 10°C (50°F), and the relative humidity shall not exceed 50% at temperatures of 10-20°C (50-68°F) or 80% at temperatures above 20°C (68°F).
Drying time and recoat interval may vary with site factors such as tank geometry and ventilation rate.
Further recoat interval information;
| Third coat applied over the second coat | 10°C (50°F) 42 h | 15°C (59°F) 32 h | 25°C (77°F) 20 h | 40°C (104°F) 14 h |
| Complete coating system \"layered film\" | 24 h | 8 h | 4 h | |
Stripe coating is a basic requirement of good working practice and shall form part of any lining system. This product shall not be applied wet-on-wet over the stripe coat;
For the recoat interval between Interline 994 and the stripe coat, refer to the application guide.
Airless spray is the ideal method to achieve the maximum film thickness in a single coat. The required film thickness cannot be achieved by application methods other than airless spray.
With conventional air spray, multiple cross-coats are required to achieve the maximum film thickness. Brush and roller are recommended only for small areas.
After the final coat has cured hard, the dry film thickness of the coating system shall be measured with a suitable non-destructive magnetic thickness gauge to verify the average total thickness of the applied coats. The coating shall be free from pinholes and other misses. The cured film shall be free from ponding, sagging, runs, inclusions and other defects. All defects shall be corrected. Repaired areas shall be re-inspected and cured as specified before the final lining coat is placed in service. Refer to the International Paint Industrial Coatings Interline 994 application procedure for suitable repair procedures.
For commissioning, refer to the following minimum curing times for Interline 994
| Temporary (water)* | 10°C (50°F) 4 days | 15°C (59°F) 4 days | 25°C (77°F) 4 days | 40°C (104°F) 4 days |
| Cargo | 14 days | 11 days | 7 days | 5 days |
* For temporary water filling, all misses shall be tested and marked within 7 days. After the water is drained, the tank shall be dried.
Note: VOC values are typical and for guidance only. They may vary with colour and general production tolerances.
Although the low-molecular-weight reactive additive becomes part of the film when cured under normal ambient conditions, analysis by EPA Method 24 shows that it also affects the VOC value.
Interline 994 is normally applied over suitably prepared substrates. Interline 994 is suitable only for overcoating by itself.
| For further information on the industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this datasheet, see www.international-pc.com | In the following documents on the website: • Definitions and abbreviations • Surface preparation • Coating application • Theoretical and practical spreading rate. These sections are also available as separate publications on request. |
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This product is intended for professional applicators in industrial use only.
All work, including the application and use of this product, must comply with the relevant national standards, laws and regulations on safety, health and environmental protection.
During application and the subsequent drying period (for common drying times, see the product data sheet), provide adequate ventilation to keep solvent concentrations within safe limits and prevent fire and explosion. Forced ventilation is required in confined spaces. During application and drying, personal ventilation and respiratory protection (e.g. air-fed hood or suitable filter mask) must also be provided.
Take the necessary measures to prevent skin and eye contact with the coating (e.g. protective clothing, gloves, goggles, mask, barrier cream).
Before use, read and follow the Material Safety Data Sheet and the Health and Safety section of the application procedure for this product (for two-component coatings, those of the base and curing agent).
If welding or cutting is performed on metal substrate previously coated with this product, dust and fumes will be released; use suitable personal protective equipment and local exhaust ventilation.
The specific safety measures depend on the application method and working environment. If these warnings or instructions are not fully understood or cannot be strictly observed, do not use the product and consult International Paint.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B | ||
| Volume | Packaging | Volume | Packaging | |
| 20 L | 17.61 L | 20 L | 2.39 L | 2.5 L |
| 5 US gal | 3.52 US gal | 5 US gal | 0.48 US gal | 0.5 US gal |
For other packaging sizes, contact AkzoNobel.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B |
| 20 L | 31.17 kg | 2.29 kg |
| 5 US gal | 54.6 lb | 4.5 lb |
| Shelf life | At least 12 months at 25 °C (77 °F). Thereafter, inspection is required. Store in a dry, cool environment away from heat and sources of ignition. |
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The factory item numbers of Interline 994 Epoxy Phenolic Storage Tank and Cargo Tank Coating are as follows.Item No.is the most accurate form when ordering;Colour/colour codecorresponds to the actual colour (RAL, GSB are colour chart codes);Packaging SpecificationsFactory complete-set specification format. Colors not listed may be ordered against the colour card.
| Item No. | Colour / colour code | Packaging Specifications |
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| TCA994 | Grey | 20 L |
| TCA992 | Pink | 20 L |
This model has a total of2item numbers, all listed on this page; colours outside the table (including special colours and bulk packaging) can be confirmed by phone, delivery dates are advised according to the factory's current production schedule and stock. In the packaging specification, the "+" indicates the complete-set notation for two-component products (base + curing agent), subject to the factory specification; a "—" in the colour column denotes an auxiliary product, or that the item has no colour code in the factory system.
