EPOVEN SS

Aromatic amine-free polyamino-epoxy coating, CERTIFICATED for contact with foodstuffs

Definition of the material

EPOVEN SS is an aromatic amine-free, solvent-free two-pack polyamino-epoxy coating with bright glossy finish, certificated for contact with foodstuffs, such as wine, beer, oil, cereals, water, in accordance with Italian Ministerial Decree of 21/03/73.

EPOVEN SS is a two-pack resin, packaged as follows: neutral base (component A); three specific coloured hardeners, to be combined singly with component A, defined as follows: o component B Red, specific for contact with wine, preferably red one; o component B Yellow, specific for contact with wine, preferably white one; o component B Green or white Ivory, specific for contact with oil, cereals, potable water and other foodstuffs.

Main fields of application

EPOVEN SS is mainly recommended for the vitrification of wine vessels, tanks for holding oil and cereal bins and potable water.

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Features
EPOVEN SS: is certificated by UNIONE ITALIANA VINI:

bonds monolithically to the substrate; may be easily cleaned and disinfected: it does not allow a build-up of solid substances.

is FREE OF AROMATIC AMINES and BISPHENOL F (BFDGE and NOGE free); has RAW MATERIALS that are all INCLUDED on the LISTS OF POSITIVE SUBSTANCES allowed and provided for under European and Italian law; COMPLIES WITH THE LIMITATIONS and restrictions provided for by law with regard to the use and MIGRATION OF EPOXY COMPOUNDS and derivatives (BADGE, BFDGE and NOGE) with toxicological risk due to their possible migration into foodstuffs; is in CONFORMITY WITH ITALIAN MINISTERIAL DECREE 21/03/73 (Hygiene and Health regulations for packaging, containers and tools intended to come into contact with foodstuffs or with substances for personal use) and subsequent amendments (assimilation of 82/711/EEC, 85/572/EEC, 90/128/EEC and subsequent amendments, 2002/72/EEC) for all substances for which the migration test must be carried out with 3% acetic acid simulants, 10% aqueous solution of ethanol, water, rectified olive oil, by way of example wine, beer, olive oil and vegetable oil in general, drinking water, cereals.

Theoretical coverage and packaging The coverage rates given below are approximate; real rates depend on the working methods and the nature and roughness of the substrate. MASTERSEAL 185 primer
Coverage Comp. A Comp. B Comp. C Packs 23.5 kg unit 4.25 kg tin 4.25 kg tin 15 kg bag

0.5 1.5 kg/m2

EPOVEN SS Top coat

Theoretical coverage Comp A Packs 9 kg tin (and 20 kg tin for bimixer application) Yellow: 3 kg tin (and for wine 20 kg for red: for bimixer wine application) Green and white ivory: for cereals 5,4 kg tin and vegetable oil

0.6 kg/m2 per typical thickness of 400 m

Comp B

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Typical performances: the values are referred to a dry film thickness of 400 m
Requirment and test methods Adhesion to the concrete, EN 1542: substrate MC (0.40) to EN 1766 Permeability to water vapour measured as air equivalent thickness Sd, EN ISO 7783/1. Class I : Sd < 5 m (Permeable), Class II : Sd 5 e 50 m, Class III : Sd > 50 (Not Permeable) Coefficient of water absorption, EN 1062/3 Permeabilit to CO2, measured as air equivalent thickness Sd , EN 1062/6 Thermal compatibility: adhesion EN 1542 after 50 freeze-thaw cycles with de-icing salts EN 13687/1 Resistance to artificial weathering (2000 hours of UV radiation and condensation), EN 1062/11 Abrasion resistance, EN ISO 5470/1 (load 1000 g grinding wheel H22/1000 cycles) Impact resistance, UNI EN ISO 6272 (Class I : 4 Nm, Class II: 10 Nm, Class III: 20 Nm Performance > 3 MPa (cracking of substrate) 5 m < Sd < 10 m (Class II) < 0,1 kgm-2h-0,5 Sd > 500 m > 3 MPa (cracking of substrate) No blistering, cracking or flaking (yellowing) Weight loss < 100 mg 10 Nm, Class II

Typical chemical resistance: the values are referred to a dry film thickness of 400 m
Requirements for the chemical resistance according to EN 13529 Resistance to severe chemical attack, EN 13529: Class I : after 3 days of contact, riduction in shore value 50 %; Class II : after 28 days of contact, riduction in shore value 50 %; Testing liquid 4 (60% Toluene, 30% Xylene, 10% Methylnaphthalene) Petrol, aviation fuel, heating oil, diesel oil, unused engine and gear oils, (excepting benzene and crude oil) Testing liquid 5a (Methanol) All alcohols and glycolethers including mono and polyhydric alcohols (up to 48% methanol) Testing liquid 6 (Trichloroethylene) halogenated hydrocarbon including all halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons Testing liquid 9 (10% Acetic Acid) Organic acid solutions up to 10% Testing liquid 10 (60% Sulphuric Acid) Inorganic acids up to 60% and salts undergoing acid hydrolysis in solution (pH < 6) except hydrofluoric acid, oxidising acids and their salts Testing liquid 11 (60% Sodium Hydroxide) Inorganic bases and their salts undergoing acid hydrolysis in aqueous solution (pH > 8) excepting ammonium solutions and oxidising salt solutions (e.g. hypochlorite) Testing liquid 12 (20% Sodium Chloride) Non-oxidising inorganic salt solutions with pH = 6 8 Testing liquid n 13 (35% Trietanolammina35%, 30% N-Butilammina, 35% N,N Dimetilanilina ) Performance EPOVEN SS yellow and red Class II Riduction Shore D 0% EPOVEN SS Green and white ivory Class II Riduction Shore D <20%

II II II II

0% <15 0% 0%

II --II II

<15% --0% 0%

II

0%

II

0%

II I

0% 0%

II II

0% <10%

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APPLICATION SHEET
Storage
EPOVEN SS must be stored in a shady, dry place at a temperature between +10 and +35C inclusive.

MASTERSEAL 185 application data

Open pot life Mixing ratios Recoating time with resinous coatings at 20C (min/max after cleaning) Working temperature Hard dry Tool cleaning 1 hour at + 20 C A / B / C = 1 / 1 / 3.5

Preparation of the substrate

Prior to applying the primer MASTERSEAL 185 it is indispensable to check the concrete surfaces for damage or contamination by oils, grease or other substances. Any loose, damaged or contaminated concrete must be removed and then the surface made good using products from the EMACO FORMULA range. The primer MASTERSEAL 185 must be applied on sandblasted surfaces (this does not apply to areas repaired with EMACO products), which have been cleaned and freed of dust using compressed air. EPOVEN SS needs no primer for application on steel. Such surfaces must be sandblasted to grade SIS Sa 3 (SSPC - SP 5) with profile equal to grade 11 of Rugotest No. 3.

48 hours - unlimited - 20 C +80C 7 days (at + 20 C) Fresh water

Temperature
Application may be at an ambient temperature anywhere between +5C and +40C.

MASTERSEAL 185 may be applied as it is with a sleeker for shallow filling work, or diluted with 1020% water when applying with a brush, roller or spray. Always apply the material in two coats at an interval of 16-24 hours one from the other. MASTERSEAL 185 is abrasive and it is therefore advisable to use airless membrane equipment. Immediately after use, thoroughly clean the working tools with water and detergent. The film formed by this product requires 7 days at 20C and 65% r.h. to terminate the hydration process and become suitable for use in the envisaged conditions. It may, however, be coated with EPOVEN SS already after (but not before) 48 hours in a well ventilated environment. In each specific case check that the surface humidity is no more than 4%.

Application of the primer MASTERSEAL 185

The product should be applied onto saturated substrates with a dry surface. Strongly absorbent surfaces should therefore be soaked with water prior to application of MASTERSEAL 185 and any excess water removed with cloths or air jet. Pour component B (hardener) into component A (base) and mix them thoroughly together until a smooth mix is obtained. Then add component C (aggregate) mixing all the time with a mechanical mixer. Continue mixing until a smooth, lump-free mix is obtained.

Application of the finish EPOVEN SS (with red and yellow catalyst for contact with wine)
The product must NOT be diluted. Mix the two components prior to use, using a drill with whisk attachment. The product has a limited open pot life. For these reasons it may be applied by roller (for small surface areas and therefore for small quantities) or by spray, but only using airless equipment with bi-mixer like WIWA Duomix Series 230, WIWA FlexiMix II or equivalent. Two coats are always recommended for a total thickness of 400 m, observing the recoating times. Thoroughly clean the working tools with epoxy thinner E100.

Airless membrane spray equipment

Nozzle equivalent diameter Spraying angle Nozzle pressure Minimum flow rate Hose diameter Maximum hose length Filter 0.026 - 0.030 in 50 - 80 200 - 250 bar 10 litres/minute 3/8 in 10 m 60 Mesh (equal to 250 micron opening and 590 mesh/cm2)

Application of the finish EPOVEN SS (with green or white ivory catalyst for contact with oil, potable water and cereals)
The product must NOT be diluted. Mix the two components prior to use, using a drill with whisk attachment. The product may be applied by roller or by airless spray. Two coats are always recommended for a total thickness of 400 m, observing the recoating times.

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Airless spray equipment

Nozzle equivalent diameter Nozzle pressure Compression ratio 0.018 - 0.023 in 180 220 bar 60 / 1

hardening and reduce the workability time of the prepared material. Thoroughly clean the working tools with epoxy thinner E100.

It is advisable to prepare only the quantity of product each time that can be applied during its open pot life. High temperatures accelerate

Application data for EPOVEN SS

Comp. A Solids by volume, % Density, kg/litre Mixing ratio Weight Volume Open pot life at 20 C, minutes Maximum relative humidity during application, % Complete hardening at 20C, days Tack dry, hours 10C 20C 35 C Hard dry, hours 10C 20C 35 C Recoating interval, hours 10C 20C 35 C Resistance to temperature (air), C Comp. B green Comp. B red/yellow Comp. A + Comp. B green or white ivory 98 2 1.42 5A / 3B 5A / 3B --------12 16 68 46 48 72 24 36 18 24 36 96 24 48 16 24 -10 / +100 120 85 7 8 16 48 26 36 72 18 48 12 24 36 72 18 36 12 24 Comp. A + Comp. B red/yellow

1.42

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1.38

1.42 3A / B 3A / B 25

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EPOVEN, MASTERSEAL, EMACO are registered trademarks of the group. BASF Construction Chemicals Italia Spa has been working since 16/12/1992 with a certificated Quality System to UNI-EN ISO 9001. The Environmental Management System is also certificated to UNI EN ISO 14001.

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For further information, contact the BASF Construction Chemicals Italia Spa expert for your area. Any technical advice given verbally or in writing regarding methods of using our products, corresponds to our current scientific and practical know-how and does not imply in any way whatsoever our guarantee or liability on the final result of work carried out using our products. It is therefore the exclusive duty and responsibility of the customer to check the suitability of our products for the intended use and purpose. This publication supersedes all others. May 2009

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