PLASITE® 7111
Formerly PLASGUARD 7111
TYPE
A cross linked epoxy-phenolic formulation with a high PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ratio of phenolic and cured with an alkaline curing
agent. PIGMENTS: Titanium dioxide and inerts.
SOLIDS: 60 ± 2% by weight; 45 ± 2% by volume.
INTENDED USE POT LIFE: Approximately 12 hours at 70°F.
Primarily as a tank lining for fuel and solvents. This SHELF LIFE: Minimum of 6 months at 70°F. for
coating material has long successful field history as a export, coating may be packaged in 3 units for 1 year
tank lining for aviation gas, jet fuel and solvent service. shelf life. Material in stock should be turned upside
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY! down every 3 months.
SPRAY VISCOSITY: 26 ± 4 seconds Ford Cup #4.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
SHIPPING WEIGHT: Approximately 11 lbs. per gal-
PLASITE 7111 is specially formulated for superior
lon.
chemical resistance to a wide range of aliphatic and
ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE: 10.3 x 1010 ohm-cm
aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as chlorinated sol-
Volume Resistivity. ASTM D457-66. ABRASION
vents. Refer to CHEMICAL RESISTANCE on Page 1
RESISTANCE: 115 milligrams average loss per 1000
and 2.
cycles Taber CS-17 Wheel; 100 gram weight; Cream
color.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE
SURFACE HARDNESS: Konig Pendulum Hardness
Non-immersion basis is 400°F for short periods; 250°F
of 95 seconds (Glass Standard = 250 seconds), ASTM
continuous. Continuous immersion temperatures
Method D4366-84.
depend on particular reagent.
THERMAL SHOCK: Unaffected 5 cycles, minus 70°F
to plus 200°F.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Steel surfaces shall be prepared by blasting as GLOSS: 57 at 60°.
required by ZONE OF USAGE. Refer to PRIMERS on
Page 2. *Determined theoretically by using ASTM Method test
results.
APPLICATION
PLASITE 7111 is formulated for standard production
spray equipment. Refer to Page 4 for details on
to CURING on Page 2 for Force Curing information.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
COLORS VOC CONTENT
Cream, Lt. Green.
Thinned 33% by Volume with
Note: Above tests were conducted on film cured at Coating as Supplied
PLASITE Thinner #30
(Determined Theoretically)
150°F. (Determined Theoretically)
Color Lbs./Gal. g/L Lbs./Gal. g/L
FILM THICKNESS PER COAT
A 4 to 5 mil film is produced in one multi-pass spray 3.82 ± 2% 458 ± 2% 4.08 ± 2% 488 ± 2%
Cream
coat.
COVERAGE
Note: VOC content varies between colors. Contact
721 mil feet square/gallon ± 2% theoretical. For
Carboline Technical Service Department for VOC of spe-
estimating purposes, 115 feet square/gallon will
cific colors.
produce a 4 to 5 mil film (20% loss included). Two
multi-pass spray coats will produce the 8 to 10 mil
DFT film recommended for immersion service.
ZONE OF USAGE
DRYING TIME
A ZONE
Surface will normally be tack free in 2 to 3 hours at
This would include immersion and high temperature
70°F.
service for process, transportation and storage ves-
CURING TIME
5 days at 90°F; 7 days at 70°F. Refer
August 2003 replaces May 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline® and Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
PLASITE®7111
sels, such as floating roof tanks, ship cargo holds, with approximately 5% additional thinner added for
sumps, hopper, thickeners, sewers, ductwork, pumps, each five degrees of increased temperature. Airless
fans, concrete bases and floors, and other surfaces spray equipment and above normal temperatures
subject to combination exposures of chemicals and require additional thinning.
abrasions. Film thickness of 8 to 10 mils is normally
It is recommended that the amount of thinner included
required over white metal blast, SSPC-SP5 or NACE
on each order amount to approximately 20% of the
No. 1.
coating order.
B ZONE
CLEANUP THINNER: Thinner #71
Similar to A ZONE except not for continuous immersion
or high temperature. PRIMERS
Primers of the inhibitive type must be used when steel
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
surfaces are not blasted to white metal and when finish
The following list of laboratory tests is an indication of
coatings are below 8 mils in thickness.
the range of chemical resistance. These tests consist of
1� x 5� mild steel test panels coated to a film thickness PLASITE 7100ACP described in Bulletin 7100ACP is
of 8 to 10 mils. The panels are one-half immersed in the an epoxy-phenolic catalyzed primer of the medium to
solution at temperatures of 70°F to 100°F for a period heavy-duty type applicable for Zone B.
of 6 months or more with no effect on the coating.
PLASITE 7102 heavy-duty primer described in Bulletin
**Refer to CURING below, paragraph 2
7102 is a heavy-duty epoxy metal primer with superior
Brine Texas, Purdue Bay, bond and water resistance, as well as chemical resis-
n-Butyl Alcohol Arabian and Wyoming)
tance for Zone B.
Carbon Tetrachloride Lube Oil
Diesel Fuel Paraldehyde
These primers may be applied by either brush or spray
Ethyl Alcohol Sodium Chlorate
application.
Fuel Oil Styrene**
Gasahol (ethanol cut) Toluol
CURING
Gasoline, aviation Trichlorethylene
Gasoline, high aromatic 1,1,1 Trichloroethane 1. Normally, polymerization and curing will take place
premium no-lead Tri-Decyl Alcohol
in 5 days at 90°F; 7 days at 70°F. This coating should
Hydraulic Oil Triethylene Benzene
not be applied when air temperature or temperature of
Jet Fuels Kerosene Turbo-15
surface to be coated is below 50°F. Within 24 hours
Naptha Turpentine
Octyl Alcohol Xylol after coating is applied, a minimum substrate
Crude Oil -(West
temperature of 70°F is required for proper
polymerization.
Note: Although the chemical tests indicated may show that
PLASITE 7111 is unaffected by immersion as listed, it is not meant
2. Force curing at elevated temperature does increase
to imply an express guarantee in actual service. The service is
dependent upon proper application and actual operating resistance to certain exposures and is recommended
conditions, and it is generally recommended that users confirm
when maximum resistance in severe service is
adaptability of the product for a specific use by their own tests.
required. For example, **Styrene service - force curing
PLASITE 7111 is classified as a relatively thin film coat- of final coating film a minimum of 12 hours at 250°F
ing and should not be used for total and continuous metal temperature is required.
immersion in certain chemicals which have an
extremely high corrosion rate to mild steel and other 3. Listed below are a few curing schedules that may be
used for time and work planning. Prior to raising the
substrates. Use in such chemical exposure should be
confined to fumes and spills. metal to the force curing temperature, it is necessary
that an air dry time of 2 to 5 hours at temperatures from
THINNERS
70°F to 100°F be allowed. After the air dry period has
The following thinners are recommended:
elapsed, the temperature should be raised
PLASITE Thinner #69: A special blend of thinners
approximately 30°F in increments of 30 minutes until
preferred of ruse with PLASITE 7111 to provide the
the desired force curing temperatures are reached.
best finish, flowout and film quality.
PLASITE Thinner #72: A relatively slow thinner used as METAL CURING METAL CURING
TEMPERATURE TIME TEMPERATURE TIME
a n aid to force curing when coating is used in Zone A
18 Hrs 3 ½ Hrs
130°F 170°F
applications. This thinner helps eliminate popping and
10 Hrs 2 ½ Hrs
140°F 180°F
improves flowout of coating. 6 Hrs 2 Hrs
150°F 190°F
4 ½ Hrs 1 ¾ Hrs
The amounts of thinner required will vary depending on 160°F 200°F
air and surface temperatures and application equip-
4. Final cure may be checked by exposing coated
ment. Normal application temperatures and conditions
surface to MIBK for 10 minutes. If no dissolving and
will require addition of approximately 10% by volume
only minor softening of film occurs, the curing can be
August 2003 replaces May 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline® and Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
PLASITE® 7111
considered complete. The film should reharden after inhibitive primer should be applied as soon as possible
exposure. after surface preparation.
SURFACE PREPARATON CONCRETE
STEEL A ZONE
High Temperature & Immersion Service (Zones A & B All concrete surfaces require whip blasting for immersion
as described under ZONE OF USAGE) service. Fully cured concrete must be blasted to provide
a hard, firm, clean and neutral surface for coating. All
1. All sharp edges shall be ground to produce a radius concrete surfaces must be filled and sealed with
and all imperfections, such as skip welds, delamina- PLASITE 6028 or PLASITE 9029, applied in accordance
tions, scabs, slivers and slag shall be corrected prior to with appropriate PLASITE bulletin. All surface
abrasive blasting. Skip welds shall be welded solid. imperfections, “bug holes,� etc. must be completely
repaired before application of PLASITE 7111.
2. Degrease surface prior to sandblasting. Organic
solvents, alkaline solutions, steam, hot water with
B ZONE
detergents or other systems that will completely
Severity of expected service will dictate minimum
remove dirt, oil, grease, etc. may be used. Prebaking of
concrete surface preparation. Severe service (strong
used tanks is required. Additional decontamination may
fumes, spillage, etc.) will probably require A Zone
also be necessary.
surface preparation and PLASITE 6028M1 or PLASITE
9029 filling and sealing before application of PLASITE
3. The surface shall be blasted to an SSPC-SP5 or
7111.
NACE No. 1 white metal surface using a Venturi blast
nozzle supplied with 80 to 100 psi. An anchor pattern or
ALUMINUM
“tooth� in the metal shall correspond to approximately
Surface shall be clean and grease free with a blast
20 to 25% of the total film thickness of the coating.
produced anchor pattern or “tooth� as described earlier
4. Contaminated grit shall not be used for the finish under “STEEL.� In addition, the blasted surface shall be
work. given a chemical treatment such as:
5. The blasting media used shall be a natural abrasive, Alodine (address)
steel grit or slag grit (similar or equal to BLACK Iridite (address)
BEAUTY). These abrasives shall be sharp with a hard- Oakite (address)
cutting surface, properly graded, dry and of best
quality. The media shall be of proper size to obtain the For immersion, blasting with sharp grit followed by the
specified anchor pattern and shall be free of chemical surface treatment is required.
objectionable contaminants.
Note: On metallic surfaces prepared only by chemical etching,
the total coating film thickness applied should be restricted to only
6. Further reference may be made to National half the film normally applied to blasted surfaces. This reduced
Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Standard film thickness should be considered during selection of the
coating for the service and the type of surface preparation
TM-01-70 No. 1. The anchor pattern shall be sharp
performed.
and with depth as described in foregoing Paragraph 3,
this section.
WOOD, TRANSITE AND SIMILAR SURFACES
Normally, these materials need no surface treatment
7. Remove all traces of grit and dust with a vacuum
provided they are free of grease, oil and dirt and are dry.
cleaner or by brushing. Care must be taken to avoid
It is generally recommended that the first coat be diluted
contaminating the surface with fingerprints or from
one part of PLASITE Thinner #69 to one part of material
detrimental material on the workers� clothes.
and brush applied.
8. The surface temperature shall be maintained at a
EQUIPMENT
minimum of 5° above the dew point to prevent oxidation
SPRAY APPLICATION
of the surface. The coating shall be applied within the
same day that the surface as been prepared. Visible
1. All spray equipment should be thoroughly cleaned
oxidation or condensation is not allowed.
and the hose, in particular, should be free of old paint
film and other contaminants.
B ZONE
Similar to A ZONE except not for continuous immersion
2. Use standard production type spray guns:
or high temperatures. Severity of expected service will
dictate minimum surface preparation required, ranging
3. When airless spray equipment is used, the recom-
from NACE No. 1 or SSPC-SP5 (white metal blast) for
mended liquid pressure is 1500 to 1800 psi with tip size
severe spillage to NACE No. 3 or SSPC-SP6 (commer-
from .015� to .021�. Thinning requirements are more
cial blast) for light spills or fumes. When utilized,
August 2003 replaces May 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline® and Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
PLASITE®7111
than for conventional spray.
SAFETY
READ THIS NOTICE
BRUSH APPLICATION
SAFETY AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
A high quality brush should be used.
For tank lining work or enclosed spaces, it is recom-
MIXING
The curing agent is in a separate container and mended that the operator provide himself with clean
measured for the coating unit supplied. Thoroughly mix coveralls and rubber soled shoes and observe good
the pigments. After the pigment and liquid are thoroughly personal hygiene. Certain personnel may be sensitive to
mixed, add the measured liquid curing agent slowly and various types of resins which may cause dermatitis.
mix completely with the coating. The coating should
SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND CARE AS
stand approximately 30 minutes after the curing agent
DEMANDED BY GOOD PRACTICE, OSHA, STATE
has been thoroughly mixed.
AND LOCAL SAFETY CODES, ETC. MUST BE FOL-
LOWED CLOSELY. Keep away from heat, sparks and
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
open flame and use necessary safety equipment, such
SPRAY GUN
as, air mask, explosion-proof electrical equipment, non-
1. Air supply shall be uncontaminated. Adjust air pres-
sparking tools and ladders, etc. Avoid contact with skin
sure to approximately 50 lbs. at the gun and provide 5 to
and breathing of vapor or spray mist. When working in
10 lbs. of pot pressure. Adjust spray gun first by opening
tanks, rooms and other enclosed spaces, adequate
liquid valve and then adjusting air valve to give an 8� to
ventilation must be provided. Respirators or fresh air
12� wide spray pattern with best possible atomization.
supplied hoods may be required. Refer to Plasite Bulletin
PA-3. Keep out of the reach of children.
2. Apply a “mist� bonding pass.
CAUTION - Read and follow all caution statements on
GUN FLUID AIR
this product data sheet, material safety data sheet and
DeVilbiss JGA-510 E 797
container label for this product.
Binks #2001 66-SS 63-PB
Graco P800 04 02
2. Allow to dry for approximately 5 minutes.
3. Allow to dry approximately one minute but not long 3. Apply a heavy coat using crisscross brush pattern.
enough to allow film to completely dry. “Flow� the coating on rather than try to “brush out.�
4. Apply crisscross multi-passes, moving gun at a fairly 4. Allow to dry tack free.
rapid rate, maintaining a wet appearing film. Observe
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until sufficient film thickness is
the coating surface and when it appears to be flowing
obtained. Normally, a film thickness of 2.5 to 3 mils can
together, you will have an average 3 to 4 mils wet film.
be obtained per coat by this method.
By allowing the solvents to flash off for a few minutes,
several more fast multi-passes may be applied until you INSPECTION
have a film thickness of approximately 4 to 5 mils Degree of surface preparation shall conform to appropri-
(approximately 10 wet mils). ate specification as outlined in SURFACE PREPARA-
TION section.
5. Overcoat time will vary both with temperature and
Film thickness of each coat and total dry film thickness
ventilation and will require from 8 to 12 hours at 70°F for
of coating system shall be determined with a non-de-
enclosed spaces. Less time is required for exteriors.
structive magnetic gauge properly calibrated.
Refer to PLASITE Bulletin PA-3, Section 3, for inspec-
6. By repeating Steps 1 through 4, a homogeneous film
tion requirements.
of 8 to 10 mils is obtained.
7. Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned immediately This data sheet provides standard information on the
after use with PLASITE Thinner #71 to prevent the coating and application procedure. Since varying condi-
setting of the coating. tions may not be covered, consult with your local sales
representative or Carboline Technical Service Depart-
Note: All welds, pits and rough metal areas should be coated by
ment for further information.
brush prior to spray application.
BRUSH APPLICATION
(Recommended for small areas and repairs only)
1. Apply a very light crisscross brush coat.
August 2003 replaces May 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline® and Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
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