PLASITE® 9573
Formerly PLASGUARD 9573
TYPE PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A low temperature bake high solids epoxy phenolic cured with an
amine curing agent. Abrasion Resistance: 85 milligrams average loss per 1000 cycles,
Taber CS-17 Wheel, 1000 gram weight.
INTENDED USE
As a highly resistant film for chemical tank lining service. Surface Hardness: Konig Pendulum Hardness of 160 seconds (Glass
Standard = 250 seconds); ASTM Method D4366-84.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE
Pigments: Titanium dioxide, iron oxide black and inerts.
Non-immersion basis is 300°F/149°C continuous. Immersion
temperatures depend on particular reagent.
Solids: 90 ± 2% by weight; 83 ± 2% by volume.
COLORS
White and Lt. Gray. Pot Life: Approximately 1 hour at 70°F.
FILM THICKNESS PER COAT Shelf Life: 12 months at 70°F. Material in stock should be turned
A 6-7 mil/0.15-0.18 mm film is produced in one multi-pass spray upside down every 3 months.
coat.
Shipping Weight: Approximately 13 lbs/gal.
COVERAGE
2
1331 mil ft /gal. (theoretical). Two coats will produce a 12-15 Mixing Ratio: 1 part curing agent to 4 parts coating material by
mil/0.3-0.38 mm DFT film required for immersion service. For volume.
2 2
estimating purposes, 79 ft /gal/1.94 m /l will produce a 12-15
mil/0.3-0.38 mm DFT (20% loss included). Thermal Shock: Unaffected 5 cycles minus 70°F to plus 200°F.
DRYING TIME Gloss: 35 at 60°.
Surface will normally be tack-free in 16 hours at 90°F/32°C or 24
hours at 70°F/21°C. Drying time between coats may be decreased CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
by force curing. Do not force cure at temperatures in excess of The following list of laboratory tests is an indication of the range of
150°F/66°C. When force curing at temperatures between 120- chemical resistance. These tests consist of mild steel test panels
coated to a film thickness of 12 to 15 mils. The panels are one-half
150°F/49-66°C, the length of cure must not exceed 12 hours.
immersed in the solution at temperatures noted for a period of one
year with no effect on the coating.
Caution: Overbaking between coats will result in loss of
adhesion.
Acetone…â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â??..â€?..100°F
VOC CONTENT Diethylene Glycol…â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â??.…â??..100°F
Liquor, Weak Black (Sulfate Process)�....100°F
Thinned 10% by Volume
Coating as Supplied
Methanol…â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â??.â€?.100°F
with Plasite Thinner #71
(Determined Theoretically)
(Determined Theoretically) Methyl Ethyl Ketone…â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â??.â€?..100°F
Potassium Hydroxide, 50%…â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â??..150°F
Color Lbs./Gal. g/L Lbs./Gal. g/L
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether…â?¦â?¦â?¦â??100°F
1.20 ± 2% 144 ± 2% 1.71 ± 2% 205 ± 2%
Lt. Gray
Sodium Hydroxide, 10%…â?¦â?¦â?¦â??...…â??150°F
1.20 ± 2% 144 ± 2% 1.71 ± 2% 205 ± 2%
White Sodium Hydroxide, 50%…â?¦â?¦â?¦â??...…â??150°F
Styrene…â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦â??.100°F
VOC Contents varies between colors. Contact Carboline Technical
Service for VOC of specific colors.
Note: Although the chemical tests indicated may show that
PLASITE 9573 is unaffected by immersion as listed, it is not
CURING
meant to imply an express guarantee in actual service. The
The final bake is based on metal temperatures and coating on 18
service is dependent upon proper application and actual
gauge steel: 4 Hours at 200°F/93°C minimum (Metal Temperature).
operating conditions and it is generally recommended that users
confirm adaptability of the product for a specific use by their own
THINNERS
tests.
Plasite Thinner #71 is recommended for thinning and clean-up.
PLASITE 9573 is classified as a relatively thin film coating and should
It will always be necessary to thin the coating. The applicator must
not be used for total and continuous immersion in certain chemicals
make exact thinner adjustments based on his equipment and air
which have extremely high corrosion rates to mild steel and other
and surface temperatures. The following thinning guidelines are
substrates. Use in such chemical exposure should be confined to
appropriate.
fumes and spills.
Normal application temperatures and conditions will require the
SURFACE PREPARATION
addition of approximately 10 to 20% thinner by volume with
Steel
approximately 5% additional thinner added for each 5°F/3°C of
Immersion Service
increased temperature.
All sharp edges shall be ground to produce a radius, and all
imperfections, such as skip welds, delaminations, scabs, slivers and
It is recommended that the amount of thinner included on each
slag shall be corrected prior to abrasive blasting. Skip welds shall be
order amount to approximately 20% of the coating order.
welded solid.
August 2003 replaces May 2003 170P
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®9573
Degrease surface prior to sandblasting. Organic solvents, alkaline Apply a “mist� bonding pass.
solutions, steam, hot water with detergents or other systems that will
completely remove dirt, oil, grease, etc. may be used. Prebaking of old Allow to dry approximately 1 minute, but not long enough to allow film to
tanks is recommended. Additional decontamination may also be completely dry.
necessary.
Apply crisscross multi-passes, moving gun at fairly rapid rate, maintaining
The surface shall be blasted to an SSPC-SP5 or NACE No. 1 white a wet appearing film. Observe the coating surface and when it appears to
metal surface using a Venturi blast nozzle supplied with 80-100 psi/6-7 be flowing together, you will have an average of 4-5 mils/0.1-0.8 mm wet
bars. The air supply shall be free of oil, water and other contaminants. film. By allowing the solvents to flash-off a few minutes, several more fast
An anchor patter or “tooth� in the metal shall correspond to multi-passes may be applied until you have a film thickness of
approximately 20 to 25% of the total film thickness of the coating. approximately 5-7 mils/0.13-0.18 mm DFT (approximately 8-10 mils/0.2-
.025 mm wet). Repeat this procedure for the second coat to obtain a 12-
Contaminated grit shall not be used for the finish work. 15 mil/0.3-0.38 mm DFT.
The blasting media used shall be a natural abrasive, or steel grit, or slag Overcoat time will vary both with temperature and ventilation and will
grit (similar or equal to BLACK BEAUTY®). These abrasives shall be require from 16 to 24 hours at 70 -90°F/21-32°C for enclosed spaces.
sharp with a hard-cutting surface, properly graded, dry and of best Refer to DRYING TIME. Remove all overspray by dry brushing or scrap-
quality. The media shall be of proper size to obtain the specified anchor ing if required.
pattern and shall be free of objectionable contaminants.
Air dry with ventilation a minimum of 60 minutes prior to introducing heat.
The anchor pattern shall be sharp and no evidence of a polished surface
is allowed. After the air dry period has elapsed, the temperature should be raised
approximately 30°F in increments of 30 minutes until the desired
Remove all traces of grit and dust with a vacuum cleaner or by brushing. temperature is reached. Refer to CURING.
Care must be taken to avoid contaminating the surface with fingerprints or
from detrimental material on the workers� clothes. Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned immediately after use with Plasite
thinner to prevent the setting of the coating.
The surface temperature shall be maintained at a minimum of 5°F/3°C
above the dew point to prevent oxidation of the surface. The coating shall Note: Prior to spray application, stripe brush all welds, attachments
be applied within the same day that the surface has been prepared. and surface irregularities using PLASITE 9573 thinned a minimum of
Visible oxidation or condensation is not allowed. 50% by volume with PLASITE Thinner #71.
Aluminum Brush
Surface shall be clean and grease-free with a blast produced anchor Normally not recommended except for touch-up, repairs or at weld areas
pattern or “tooth� as described earlier under STEEL. In addition, the prior to spraying.
blasted surface shall be given a chemical treatment such as:
INSPECTION
ALODINE 1200S available from Henkel Surface Tech Degree of surface preparation shall conform to appropriate specification
as outlined in SURFACE PREPARATION section. Film thickness of each
IRIDITE 14-2 produced by MacDermid Incorporated
coat and total dry film thickness of coating system shall be determined
OAKITE CRYSCOAT 747LTS and OAKITE CRYSCOAT ULTRASEAL with a nondestructive magnetic gauge properly calibrated.
produced by Oakite Products
Refer to Plasite Bulletin PA-3 for inspection requirements.
For immersion, blasting with a sharp grit followed by the chemical surface
treatment is required.
SAFETY
Note: On metallic surfaces prepared only by chemical etching, the READ THIS NOTICE
total coating film thickness applied should be restricted to only half SAFETY AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
the film normally applied to blasted surfaces. This reduced film
thickness should be considered during selection of the coating for the For tank lining work or enclosed spaces, it is recommended that the
service and the type of surface preparation performed. operator provide himself with clean coveralls and rubber soled shoes and
observe good personal hygiene. Certain personnel may be sensitive to
APPLICATION various types of resins which may cause dermatitis.
Mixing
The curing agent and coating are supplied in separate containers at a 4:1 THE SOLVENT IN THIS COATING IS FLAMMABLE AND CARE AS
ratio. For splitting purposes, use 1 part curing agent to 4 parts coating by DEMANDED BY GOOD PRACTICE, OSHA, STATE AND LOCAL
volume. Thoroughly mix coating, then add curing agent slowly and mix SAFETY CODES, ETC. MUST BE FOLLOWED CLOSELY. Keep away
completely with coating. from heat, sparks and open flame and use necessary safety equipment,
such as, air mask, explosion-proof electrical equipment, non-sparking
Spray tools and ladders, etc. Avoid contact with skin and breathing of vapor or
All spray equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and the hose, in spray mist. When working in tanks, rooms and other enclosed spaces,
particular, should be free of old paint film and other contaminants. adequate ventilation must be provided. Refer to Plasite Bulletin PA-3.
Use standard production-type spray guns: Keep out of the reach of children.
CAUTION - Read and follow all caution statements on this product data
GUN FLUID AIR
sheet, material safety data sheet and container label for this product.
DeVilbiss JGA-510 E 797
Binks #2001 66-SS 63-PB
Graco P800 04 02
When airless equipment is used, the recommended liquid pressure is 1500-
1800 psi/100-120 bars with tip size from .017-.021 in./0.43-0.53 mm.
Thinning requirements are more than for conventional spray.
Air supply shall be uncontaminated. Adjust air pressure to approximately
60-80 lbs./300-400 n at the gun and provide 30-35 lbs./150-155 n of pot
pressure. Adjust spray gun first by opening liquid valve and then adjusting
air valve to give an 8-12 in./20-30 cm wide spray pattern with best possible
atomization.
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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