Protective Coatings

Amerlock 400C
High Solids Epoxy Coating
Product Data/
Application Instructions
 high performance self priming universal epoxy PHYSICAL DATA
 high solids, low VOC Colours ................................... RAL and BS colours * – semigloss
 surface tolerant and abrasion resistant Mio Colours: Light Grey
 compatible with prepared damp surfaces ral 7035 and Grey Aluminium
 good adhesion on most existing coatings Ral 9007
 available in a wide colour range Components ........................... 2
 also available with MIO pigmentation Curing mechanism.................. solvent release and chemical
 If required Amerlock 400C can be overcoated reaction between components
with a wide range of topcoats Volume solids ......................... 85% ± 3%

Amerlock 400C is used as a high performance VOC (Directive 1999/13/EC, max. 114 g/kg
SED) .......................................
maintenance coating with excellent adhesion to a wide
VOC (EPA Method 24)............ 180 g/ltr (1.5 lb/gal)
range of existing coatings. Amerlock 400C can be
applied to mechanically cleaned surfaces. Adhesion Recommended dry film 100 - 200 μm (3.9 - 7.9 mils)
is excellent to a wide variety of substrates, including thickness.................................
concrete, aluminium and galvanizing. Amerlock 400C Number of coats ..................... 1 or 2
has excellent application characteristics. It can be
Theoretical spreading rate ...... 8.5 m²/l
applied by conventional and airless spray equipment,
brush or roller. For immersion service in water,
abrasive blasting Sa 2 1/2 is required. However, for
enhanced UV resistance it may be topcoated with a
wide range of different topcoats. Contact your PPG
representative for specific recommendations.

Typical use
Specially formulated as a high performance coating
on steel and concrete structures in industrial facilities,
bridges, tank exteriors, containers, oil tanks, piping,
roofs and other areas subject to moisture, high
humidity, marine weathering and other exposure.
Amerlock 400C has good resistance to splash, spillage
and fumes of acids, alkalies and solvents.

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Recommended systems Application Data

ISO 12944 First Coat Intermediate Finish Coat
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
C5 Amercoat 68 Series Amerlock 400C Amercoat 450S, Ambient Temperatures ......... 5 to 5°C (41 to 41°F)
Surface Temperature ........... 5 to 60°C (41 to 140°C)
PSX 700 or
Amershield
CLEANING SOLVENT
C4 Amerlock 400C Amerlock 400C Amercoat 450S, • Thinner: Thinner 91-92
• Cleaner: Thinner 90-58
PSX 700 or
Amershield
OVERCOATING
C3 Amerlock 400C -- Amercoat 450S,
PSX 700 or Recoat or Topcoat times at 125 μm
Amershield substrate 10°C/ 21°C 32°C 40°C
temperature 50°F / 70°F / 90°F / 104°F
IM 1/2 Amerlock 400C -- Amerlock 400C
with minimum 36 16 6 4
Epoxies interval hours hours hours hours
Resistance Guide maximum 3 3 2 1
Temperature Dry Wet interval months months months month
Resistance with maximum 1 1 14 7
Urethane interval month month days days
continuous 93°C/ 200°F 40°C/104°F drying times are dependent on temperature, ventilation and film
thickness.
Short term peak 177°C/ 350°F 40°C/104°F
temperature
note:Amerlock 400C has an extended maximum
overcoating time.Surfaces to be overcoated must be
Approval and Certificates clean and dry.
Systems using Amerlock 400C carry a number of Any contamination must be identified and adequately
approvals and certifications, such as removed.
Approved for Aramco specification APCS 26. particular attention must be paid to surfaces that
Approved by the Bulgarian Ministry of health as a wall have been exposedto heat and/or sunlight and where
and floor coating in the food industry. chalking may be present.
Approved by ACQPA, France. A degree of surface cleaning will be required. Your
“0” class fire rating (UK Building Regulations) based PPG representative can advise on
on testing according BS 476 parts 6 and 7 (fire suitable cleaning methods.
propagation and flame spread). Your PPG representative can advise on suitable
Approved by the UK Navy as a non skid deck coating cleaning methods.
(mixed with Amercoat 4013 NS additive) according Def Pot life
Stan 134/1. 10°C / 50°F 3 hours
Please contact your PPG representative for specific 21°C / 70°F 2 hours
approvals and / or certifications. 32°C / 90°F 1 hour
40°C / 104°F 30 min.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 1 : 1

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Curing Equipment
The following equipment is listed as a partial guide and
Curing table for dft at 125 μm suitable equipment from other manufacturers may be
substrate touch dry dry to full cure used.
temperature handle Adjustments of pressure and change of tip size may
10°C 24 hours 48 hours 21 days be needed to achieve the proper spray characteristics.
20°C 6 hours 20 hours 7 days AIRLESS SPRAY
Standard airless spray equipment, with a 0.48 mm
30°C 3 hours 12 hours 4 days
(0.019 inch) fluid tip or larger.
40°C 1 hour 8 hours 3 days CONVENTIONAL SPRAY
For optimum curing, surface temperature must be at Industrial equipment , having separate air and fluid
least 3°C/ 5°F above the dew point to prevent moisture pressure regulators, mechanical pot agitator and a
condensation on the surface moisture and oil trap in the main air supply line are
recommended.
Surface Preparation BRUSH/ROLLER
Coatings performance in general, is proportional to the Apply evenly, using a clean well-loaded brush or roller.
degree of surface preparation. Ensure the coating is not brushed or rollered-out too
Abrasive blasting is usually the most effective and far.
economical method. Application by brush or roller will provide
For circumstances where this is impossible or approx. 80 microns dft. in a single coat application.
impractical, Amerlock 400C has been developed. MIXER
STEEL Use power mixer powered by an air motor or an
Blast clean to Sa 2½ (ISO-8501-1) or SSPC-SP-10. explosion proof electric motor.
Amerlock 400C can also be applied over mechanically
cleaned surfaces.
Remove all loose rust, dirt, oil and grease or other
contaminants from the surface.
Power tool clean in accordance with St 3 or SSPC-
SP3 or hand tool clean in accordance with St 2 or
SSPC-SP2, UHPWJ in accordance with WJ2L (SSPC-
VIS-4).
Amerlock 400C can be applied over damp substrates.
For immersion in water abrasive blasting to SA 2 ½ is
required..
CONCRETE
Surfaces must be cured, clean, dry and free of
non-adherent coatings and disintegrated or chalky
materials.
EXISTING AGED COATINGS
Amerlock 400C may be used over most types of
properly cleaned, tightly adhering aged 2 pack
coatings.
For single pack coatings, extra precautions are
necessary.
It is always recommended a test patch is applied
to ensure long-term capability, as performance will
depend on condition of the existing coating such as
age, adhesion and film thickness

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Procedure
Amerlock 400C is packaged in two components in
the proper proportions which must be mixed together
before use (20 litre unit):
1. Flush equipment with recommended cleaner before
use.
2. Stir both resin component and cure component to
an even consistency with a power mixer.
3. Add cure to resin, and continue stirring until
homogeneous.
4. For conventional spray, thin only as needed
for workability with no more than 10 vol % of
recommended thinner. Thinning is normally not
needed for airless spray.
5. Apply a wet coat in even parallel passes. Overlap
each pass 50% to avoid bare areas, pinholes or
holidays. Give special attention to corners, welds,
rough areas, edges.
6. Normal recommended dry film thickness per coat
is 125 μm (5 mil). Maximum dft per coat should not
exceed 250 μm (10 mil) per coat.
7. The application of a wet film thickness of 150 μm
(6 mil) will normally provide 125 μm ( 5 mil) of dry film.
8. Check thickness of dry coating with a non
destructive dry film thickness gauge such as Mikrotest
or Elcometer. If less than specified thickness, apply
additional material as needed.
9. Small damaged or bare areas and random pinholes
or holidays can be touched up by brush.
10. Clean all equipment with recommended cleaner
immediately after use or at least at the end of each
working day or shift. When left in spray equipment,
Amerlock 400C will cure and cause clogging.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is reliable. The product and related information is

 Since improper use and handling can be hazardous
to health and cause of fire or explosion, safety
precautions included with Product Data/Application
Instruction and Material Safety Data Sheet must
be observed during all storage, handling, use and
drying periods.
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