Carboguard 1340

Selection & Specification data Surface & Substrate preparation

Generic Type Polyamido-Amine Epoxy General Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ
adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil
Description Penetrating primer/sealer for use on and all other contaminants that could
concrete substrates and Carboline interfere with adhesion of the coating.
Pyrocrete Fireproofing products. It
performs extremely well in sealing Concrete Concrete must be cured 28 days @ 24C
cementitious surfaces and is designed to and 50% relative humidity or equivalent.
receive a variety of different generic Prepare surfaces in accordance with
types of finish coats. Can also be used as ASTM D4258 Surface Cleaning of
a form release agent or curing compound Concrete and ASTM D4259 Abrading
when jobsite conditions require rapid Concrete. Voids in concrete may require
coating of new concrete. surfacing. Some recommended uses of
1340 HS include the use as a curing
compound or form release agent, for
Features Exceptional wetting characteristics application on green concrete to retard
the escape of moisture during cure period
Very high solids and excellent for use as a form coating
User-friendly brush & roller application on plywood or steel forms. Application
Low Odour prior to surfacing assures tight adhesion
between concrete and surfacers or
Low stress, highly flexible film
membranes. Compatibility with other
VOC compliant to current EPA 1990 coatings, surfacers and polyurethane
PG6/23(97) membranes eliminates need for form
release oils or curing oils.
Colour Opaque (0910)
Pyrocrete Contact Carboline Technical Service or
Fireproofing your Carboline representative for
Finish Gloss
Products specific applications and requirements.

Primers Self-priming. May be applied over most

generic types of coatings. Previously Lightly sand or abrade to roughen and
Painted degloss the surface. Existing paint must
Topcoats Acrylics, Epoxies, Polyurethanes Surfaces attain a minimum 3B rating in accordance
with ASTM D3359 X-Scribe adhesion test.
DFT 25 - 50 for most applications but can be
applied up to 100 for sealing rough
surfaces or shot-blasted concrete.

Solids Con- By Volume: 98% 2%

tent

Theoretical 38.5 m2/l @ 25

Coverage Rate Allow for loss in mixing and application

VOC Values As supplied: 24 g/l

These are nominal values.

Dry Temp. Continuous: 79C

Resistance Non-Continuous: 93C

Limitations Epoxies lose gloss, discolour and

eventually chalk in sunlight exposure.

Do not use for immersion service.

January 2003
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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
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Application Equipment Application Conditions
Spray Contact Carboline Technical Service for Material Surface Ambient Humidity
Application spray equipment and technique.
(General) Normal 16 - 27C 16 - 27C 16 - 32C 0 80%
Brush & Avoid excessive re-brushing or re-rolling.
Roller Apply only enough material to wet the Minimum 16C 10C 10C 0%
(General) surface uniformly. Any puddles formed Maximum 32C 54C 38C 90%
must be brushed out.
This product simply requires the substrate temperature
to be above the dew point. Condensation due to
Brush Use a medium bristle brush. substrate temperatures below the dew point can cause
flash rusting on prepared steel. Special application
Roller Use a medium or long-nap synthetic roller techniques may be required above or below normal
cover with phenolic core. application conditions.

Mixing and Thinning Curing Schedule

Mixing Power mix separately, then combine and Surface Maximum Maximum
power mix. DO NOT MIX PARTIAL KITS. Temp. & 50% Dry to Recoat Recoat
Relative Topcoat Time Time Final Cure
Ratio 1:1 Ratio (A to B) Humidity or Handle w/ Water w/
Borne Solvent
Thinning Normally not required but may be thinned Borne
up to 20% with #76. Use of thinners other 10C 24 Hours 9 Days
than those supplied or recommended by
Carboline may adversely affect product 24C 12 Hours 14 Days 30 Days 6 Days
performance and void product warranty, 32C 6 Hours 3 Days
whether expressed or implied. These times are based on a 25 - 50 . Higher film thickness,
insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will
Pot Life 45 minutes @ 24C. Pot life will be less at require longer cure times and could result in solvent
entrapment and premature failure. Excessive humidity or
higher temperatures.
condensation on the surface during curing can interfere
with the cure, can cause discoloration and may result in a
surface haze. Any haze or blush must be removed by water
Cleanup and Safety washing before recoating. During high humidity conditions,
it is recommended that the application be done while
temperatures are increasing. If the maximum recoat time is
Cleanup Use #2 Thinner or Acetone. In case of exceeded, the surface must be abraded by sweep blasting or
spillage, absorb and dispose of in sanding before the application of additional coats.
accordance with local applicable
regulations.
Packaging, Handling & Storage
Safety Read and follow all caution statements
on this product data sheet and on the
MSDS for this product. Employ normal Pack Sizes 5 Litre : 10 & 20 Litre Kits
workmanlike safety precautions.
Hypersensitive persons should wear pro- Flash Point (Setaflash) Part A: >96C
tective clothing, gloves and use Part B: >96C
protective cream on face, hands and all
exposed areas.
Storage Temperature 4- 43C Store indoors.
& Humidity 0-90% Relative Humidity
Ventilation When used in enclosed areas and product
is thinned, thorough air circulation must
be used during and after application until Shelf Life 24 months @ 24C)
the coating is cured. The ventilation
system should be capable of preventing
the solvent vapor concentration from
reaching the lower explosion limit for the
solvents used. User should test and
monitor exposure levels to insure all
personnel are below guidelines. If not
sure or if not able to monitor levels, use
MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator.

Caution This product exotherms at the end of its

pot life. Any unused quantities will be-
come extremely hot. The material begins
to thicken at the end of its pot life, which
is an indication of exotherm. Immediately
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the unused material to reduce the severity Portobello Industrial Estate
of exotherm. Take appropriate precautions Birtley
against breathing fumes. This product Chester le-Street
when thinned contains flammable County Durham
solvents. Keep away from sparks and open DH3 2RE
flames. All electrical equipment and
installations should be made and
grounded in accordance with the Tel: +44 191 411 3133
Appropriate Electrical Codes. In areas Fax: +44 191 411 3132
where explosion hazards exist, workmen
should be required to use non-ferrous
tools and wear conductive and non-
sparking shoes.