Carbothane 834

Selection & Specification Data Substrates & Surface Preparation

Generic Type Two-components, acrylic aliphatic polyurethane. General Surface must be clean and dry. Employ
adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and
Description Carbothane 834 is an attractive, high gloss, high all other contaminants that could interfere with
solids urethane topcoat with excellent adhesion of the coating.
weathering- and colour retention. Gives a hard
and easily cleanable surface with excellent Steel Apply over clean, dry primer or intermediate coat
resistance aginst acids, alkalies, solvents, salt as recommended.
and fresh water.

Features Outstanding performance properties in

both mild and aggressive environments
Application Equipment
High build and easy to apply by spray, brush
or roller Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of
Excellent topcoat for use in industrial environ- this product. Job site conditions may require modifications to these
ments such as chemical processing, off- guidelines to achieve the desired results.
shore and power industries.
Spray The following spray equipment has been found
Color Most RAL colours and other upon request Application suitable and is available from manufacturers
(General) such as Binks, DeVilbiss and Graco.
Finish High gloss
Airless Spray Pump ratio: 30:1 (min.) *
Primers Apply over epoxy primers, zinc epoxy or other as GMP Output: 3.0 (min.)
recommended by Carboline. Material Hose: 3/8 I.D. (min.)
Tip Size: .015-.019
Topcoats Normally none. May be topcoated with vinyls, Output PSI: 2100-2300
acrylics, epoxies and polyurethanes. Filter Size: 60 mesh

Dry Film 50 - 150 microns per coat, normally 75 microns * Teflon packings are recommended and
Thickness available from the pump manufacturer.

Wet Film 70 - 200 microns per coat, normally 100 microns Brush & Roller Multiple coats may be required to obtain desired
Thickness (General) appearance, recommended dry film thickness
and adequate hiding. Avoid excessive re-
brushing or re-rolling.
Solids Content By volume: 75 2%
Brush Recommended for touch-up only. Use a medium
Theoretical 10,0 m2/l at 75 microns.
natural bristle brush applying in full strokes. Two
Coverage Rate Allow for loss in mixing and application.
coats may be required to obtain desired
appearance, hiding and recommended DFT.
Dry Temp. Continuous: 110C
Resistance Non-continuous: 130C Roller Use a short nap mohair roller with phenolic core.
Avoid rerolling. Two coats may be required to
Limitations Not recommended for immersion service obtain desired appearance, hiding and
recommended DFT.

May 2009 replaces May 2004

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Mixing & Thinning Curing Schedule

Mixing Power mix separately, then combine and power Surface
mix. DO NOT MIX PARTIAL KITS. Temp. & Dry Minimum
50% to Dry to Final
Ratio 4 : 1 (A to B) by volume Relative Touch Recoat Cure
Humidity
Thinning Thin up to 15% with Carboline Thinner #25 or 5C 6 Hours 24 Hours 12 Days
Thinner #31. Use of thinners other than those 10C 4 Hours 8 Hours 7 Days
supplied by Carboline may adversely affect 25C 2 Hours 4 Hours 3 Days
product performance and void product warranty, 30C 1 Hour 2 Hours 24 Hours
whether expressed or implied.
These times are based on 75 microns dry film thickness. Higher film
Pot Life 4 hours at 25C and longer at lower
thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will require
temperatures.
longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment and
premature failure.
Cleanup & Safety
Cleanup Use Carboline Thinner #2 or #25. In case of
Packaging, Handling & Storage
spillage, absorb and dispose of in accordance
Kit Standard Part A : 16 litres
with local applicable regulations.
Part B : 4 litres
Safety Read and follow all caution statements on this
Storage (General) Store indoors.
product data sheet and on the MSDS for this
product. Employ normal workmanlike safety Storage Temperature 5 - 45C
precautions. Hypersensitive persons should wear & Humidity 0 - 95% relative humidity
protective clothing, gloves and use protective
cream on face, hands and all exposed areas.
Shelf Life 24 months at 24C
Ventilation When used in enclosed areas, thorough air
circulation must be used during and after NOTE: Polyurethane materials
are moisture sensitive. Keep
application until the coating is cured. The
tightly covered before use.
ventilation system should be capable of
preventing the solvent vapor concentration from Moisture contamination willl cause
poor cure of the coating or
reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents
gellation of Part B.
used.

Caution This product contains flammable solvents. Keep

away from sparks and open flames. All electrical
equipment and installations should be made and Note
grounded in accordance with applicable
regulations. In areas where explosion hazards This product shall only be used as a single-coat or in a system with
exist, workmen should be required to use non- other recommended Carboline products. Otherwise an approval shall
ferrous tools and wear conductive and non- be issued by Carboline.
sparking shoes.

Application Conditions
Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity
Normal 15-30C 15-30C 15-30C 40-60%
Minimum 5C 0C 0C 0%
Maximum 45C 50C 45C 85%

Industry standards are for substrate temperatures to be 3C above

the dew point. Special application techniques may be required
above or below normal application conditions.

CARBOLINE NORGE AS
P.O Box 540, 3412 Lierstranda
Tel. +47 32 85 74 00 Fax +47 32 85 74 96

May 2009 replaces May 2004

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.