METALCARE AC Abrasion-Resistant Epoxy AC is an epoxy coating used as a primer. Used on ship bottoms, freeboards, waterlines, decks, cargo holds and other areas; it can be used as a primer in underwater environments. A high build anti-abrasion and anti-corrosive primer. Parameters on this page: volume solids 66 ± 2%, dry film thickness 75-200 µm/coat, theoretical spreading rate 6.6 m²/L. Comparable models from the same brand: EPOMARINE GX epoxy GX, EPOTECT GX anticorrosive primer, AMEINCOAT ZINC PRIMER.
Parameter source: KANSAI original technical data sheet (TDS) for METALCARE AC Abrasion-Resistant Epoxy AC; spreading rate and other values are converted from TDS parameters and provided for product selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 66 ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 75–200 µm per coat |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 6.6 m²/L per 100 µm |
| VOC | 340 g/L, compliant with EU Solvent Emissions Directive 2004/42/EC, subcategory j |
| Density / Specific Gravity | — |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Flash Point | Above 20 °C |
| Thinner | Epoxy Thinner #20 |
| Mixing Ratio | Base/Hardener=7/1(by weight) |
| Metalcare AC | Abrasion-Resistant Epoxy AC |
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A high build anti-abrasion and anti-corrosive primer.
For hull bottoms, boottops and topsides decks, cargo holds, etc . As a primer for in-water service.
Super outstanding corrosion resistance
| Color | Grey and Oxide Red |
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| Colour | Grey and iron red |
| Volume Solids | 66±2% |
| VOC | 340g/L,accord with EU Dircrtive2004/42/EC,subcategory j |
| Volatile organic compound content | 340 g/L, compliant with EU Solvent Emissions Directive 2004/42/EC, subcategory j |
| Flash Point | Greater than 20°C |
| Flash Point | Above 20 °C |
| Film thickness | Dry 75-200 microns/coat Wet : 113-303microns/coat |
| Applied film thickness | Dry film: 75-200 µm/coat; wet film: 113-303 µm/coat |
| Theoretical Coverage | 6.6 m2/Ltr/100 microns |
| Theoretical spreading rate | 6.6 m²/L per 100 µm |
Practical coverage depending on surface conditions, environment, applications, etc.
| Application Temperature | 5°C-40°C |
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| Mixing | Combine Base with Hardener, mix thoroughly with power agitator |
| Mixing | Mix the base and curing agent and stir thoroughly with a power tool |
| Mixing Ratio | Base/Hardener=7/1(by weight) |
| Mixing ratio | Base : curing agent = 7:1 (by mass) |
| Pot life | 10°C | 20°C | 30°C |
| Pot life | 12hrs | 8hrs | 6hrs |
| Application Methods | Airless spray, air spray , brush and roller |
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| Application Methods | Airless spray, air spray, brush and roller |
| Nozzle tip | Nozzle size | 0.43mm-0.53mm |
| Nozzle pressure | Output pressure | ≥10Mpa |
| Thinning ratio | 0–5% by volume |
Brush/Roller; Thinning ratio 5–10% by volume
| Thinner | Epomarine Thinner #20 |
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| Thinner | Epoxy Thinner #20 |
| Drying time & Overcoating interval | Drying time & Surface dry | Drying time & touch dry | 10°C 3hrs | 20°C 1hr | 30°C 30mins |
| Drying time & recoat interval | Touch dry | Semi-hard dry | 24hrs | 16hrs | 12hrs |
| Before flooding | Dry to immersion | 7days | |||
| Min. interval | Minimum recoat interval | 24hrs | 16hrs | 12hrs | |
| Max. interval | Maximum recoat interval | 7days | |||
| Typical undercoat; suitable undercoat | Bare steel, SD ZINC 500 etc. |
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| Typical topcoat | Bare steel, epoxy zinc-rich coating 500, and similar |
| Suitable for overcoating | RETAN 6000, or according to the coating system of Cosco Kansai. |
Polyurethane Topcoat 6000, or refer to the company's coating system
Store in dry, cool condition and away from sources of heat and ignition. Containers must be kept
tightly closed.
| Shelf life | 12 months from date of production (25°C) |
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| Shelf life | 12 months from date of production (25 °C) |
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| Issued Date | 2024/12 |
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