Hempel's Acrylic Topcoat 55883 is an acrylic coating used as a topcoat. Hempel Pro Acrylic is recommended as a topcoat to protect structural steel in severely corrosive environments requiring light fastness and gloss retention. Hempel Pro Acrylic 55883 is a two-component, isocyanate-free acrylic topcoat with good gloss and colour retention. Parameters on this page: volume solids 58 ± 2%; dry film thickness 50 µm; theoretical spreading rate 12 m²/L. Comparable products from the same brand: Hempel's Acrylic High-build Topcoat 460CN, Hempel's Acrylic Enamel 5636E, Hempel's Acrylic Polysiloxane Topcoat 730.
Source: HEMPEL original technical data sheet (TDS) 'Hempel's Acrylic Topcoat 55883'. Spreading rate and other values converted from the TDS; for reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 58 ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 50 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 12 m²/L |
| VOC | 362 g/L (China) |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.3 kg/L |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Flash Point | 32°C |
| Thinner | HEMPEL's Thinner 08450 |
| Colour / Appearance | White 10000 * |
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Hempel Pro Acrylic 55883 is a two-component, isocyanate-free acrylic topcoat with good gloss and colour retention. It is waterproof and prevents aliphatic hydrocarbon bleed-through.
Minimum curing temperature 0 °C/32 °F.
Hempel Pro Acrylic is recommended as a topcoat to protect structural steel in severely corrosive environments requiring light fastness and gloss retention.
In C2 and C3 corrosive environments, the product can be specified as a single-coat system applied directly to metal.
Edition 6, System 1. Edition 7, System 1A, 1B.
| Product safety | Flash point 32 °C |
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| Regulations | Value |
| European Union | 362 g/L |
| USA (coatings) | 362 g/L |
| USA (regulatory) | 362 g/L |
| Canada | 362 g/L |
| China | 362 g/L |
| Hong Kong | 362 g/L |
| South Korea | 362 g/L |
Subject to specific legislation; see the explanatory notes on the Hempel website hempel.com or your local Hempel website. VOC values may vary with colour; refer to Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet. This product complies with the VOC requirements of national mandatory or recommended standards; consult the company representative for details.
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe the safety labels on the packaging and paint containers and comply with all local and national safety regulations. Consult the Hempel Safety Data Sheet and Product Data Sheet for the product at all times.
For professional use only.
| Product code | 55883 |
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| Product components | Base 55889 |
Hardener 97883_______________________________
| Standard colour / code | White 10000 * |
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Other colours are available through the company's tinting system
| Gloss | |
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| Volume solids | 58 ± 2% |
| density | 1.3 kg/L |
| Recommended dry film thickness | 50 µm |
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| Aluminium colour / code | Aluminium grey 19000 ** |
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| Volume solids | 57 ± 2% |
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| density | 1.2 kg/L |
| Recommended dry film thickness | 50 µm |
For further details, refer to the separate Hempel document Surface Preparation Guide.
Base 55889 : Hardener 97883 (7:1 by volume)
Stir thoroughly before use.
| Thinner | HEMPEL's Thinner 08450 |
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| Cleaning solvent | HEMPEL's Thinner 08450 |
| Product temperature | 20°C |
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| Pot Life | 4 h |
| Tools | Maximum thinning volume | Application parameters |
| Airless Spray | 5% | Nozzle pressure: 15 MPa; nozzle size: 0.43–0.48 mm |
If brush or roller application is used, several coats may be required to achieve the specified dry film thickness. Spray parameters are indicative and may be adjusted to suit site conditions. Pressure figures apply to the material at 20 °C. (*For other application methods, consult the company representative.)
| Specification range | Low | High | Recommended |
| Wet Film Thickness | 86 µm | 207 µm | 86 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 12 m²/L | 4.8 m²/L | 12 m²/L |
To achieve optimum performance, avoid excessive film thickness.
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| Surface temperature | 20°C |
| Surface Dry | 4½ h |
| Hard Dry | 10 h |
| Fully cured | 7 days |
Measured at 50 µm dry film thickness under standard conditions; see Hempel's explanatory notes.
Hempel's specifications supersede all guidance shown in the recoat table.
| Product name | 0°C | 10°C | 20°C | |
| Atmospheric, moderate | ||||
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| HEMPEL's Acrylic Topcoat 55883 | Minimum | 18 h | 9 h | 6 h |
| Maximum | Extendable* | |||
Extendable* Depending on the actual exposure conditions, the coated surface may be recoated after an extended time. Contact your local Hempel representative for advice.
For products of the same generic chemical composition, recoat times are for reference only.
For further information, refer to Hempel's specifications.
- To achieve the stated drying times, adequate ventilation during application, drying and curing is essential.
| Ambient temperature | 25°C |
| Binder | 36 months |
| Curing agent | 18 months |
When stored in unopened original containers, shelf life is counted from the date of production. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected. Storage at high temperatures may shorten the shelf life. For advice, consult Hempel.
| GWP (Global Warming Potential) | 11.4 g CO₂e/m² |
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Carbon footprint is based on a 1 µm dry film thickness formed over a surface area of 1 m².
The scope includes raw materials, transport to the Hempel factory, the Hempel production process, and any volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted during and after use of the product.
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| Number | Document description | Location/Notes |
| 3. | PDS | This document |
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| 6. | General technical guidelines (e.g. application and surface preparation) |
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