Product Technical Data Glass Flake Epoxy Paint

EPIGRIP C123
Product Technical Data
Full Description EPIGRIP C123 GLASS FLAKE EPOXY

Material Type A high solids 2-pack epoxy, pigmented with glass flake and anti-corrosive
Recommended Use Anti-corrosive protection of blast cleaned steel.
Especially suitable for steel structures, bridges and infrastructure in aggressive atmospheric
conditions
Endorsements Network Rail Item 7.2.3.
Highways Agency Item No. 123
Recommended Application Airless Spray
Methods Brush ( for stripe coat and touch-up only )
Colour Availability Lt Grey, Red Oxide, Off White
Flash Point Base: 40°C Additive: 41°C
% Solids by Volume 83±4% (ASTM-D2697-91)
V.O.C. 131 gms/litre determined practically in accordance with UK Regulations PG6/23
161 gms/litre calculated from formulation to satisfy EC Solvent Emissions Directive
107 gms/kilo content by weight from formulation, to satisfy EC SED
Typical Thickness This product may be used at a range of thicknesses, depending on specification
requirements. Values shown below are typical examples:
Dry Film Thickness : 250 microns 400 microns

Wet Film Thickness: 301 microns 482 microns
2
Theoretical Coverage: 3.3m /litre 2.1m²/litre*
Maximum sag tolerance typically 600µm by airless spray

*This figure makes no allowance for surface profile, uneven application, overspray or losses in containers
and equipment. Film thickness will vary depending on actual use and specification.
Average Drying Times At 15°C At 23°C
To touch 4 hours 2.5 hours
To recoat 4 hours 2.5 hours
To handle 18 hours 12 hours
These figures are at 250µm dry and are given as a guide only. Factors such as air movement
and humidity must also be considered.
Recommended Thinner Leighs Cleanser/Thinner No. 2
Resistance to Moisture – Excellent
Aliphatic Solvents – Excellent
Abrasion – Excellent
Weather – Excellent ( subject to chalking )
Recommended Primers Epigrip M111 Wet Blast Primer
Metagard L574 Blast Primer
Epigrip M902 Winterfast Primer/Undercoat
Transgard TG110
Metagard L674
Recommended Topcoats Indefinitely self overcoatable provided the coating has been suitably cleaned. For optimum
intercoat adhesion with other epoxy topcoats, overcoating should occur within 14 days.
Where atmospheric exposure is required, overcoat with Resistex C137V2 within 7 days at a
minimum dft of 50 microns or in the case of Leighs C750V2 overcoat within 4 days. These
overcoating times refer to achievement of optimum adhesion at 23°C and will vary with
temperature. For overcoating outside the above parameters and with alkyd systems, consult
Leighs Customer Service Department for advice.
Pot Life 1hour at 23°C 30 mins at 35°C
Package A two component material supplied in separate containers to be mixed prior to use
Pack Size 20 litre and 5 litre units when mixed
Mixing Ratio 4 parts base to 1 part additive by volume
Weight 1.52 kg/litre (may vary with shade )
Shelf Life 2 years from date of batch manufacture or ‘Use By’ date where specified
Product Name Epigrip C123 Issue No 5 02/11/2010

Page 1 of 2 Leighs Paints, Tower Works, Kestor Street, Bolton BL2 2AL, England Tel:+44(0)1204 521771 Fax: +44(0)1204 382115 Email:
enquiries@leighspaints.com website: www.leighspaints.com
Surface Preparation
Blast clean to Sa.2½ ( ISO 8501-1:2007 ). Average surface profile in the range 50-100 microns.
Ensure surfaces to be coated are clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.
Metagard L574 or Epigrip M111 should be specified where there is a requirement for a blast primer. Other blast primers should not be
used without reference to Leighs Customer Service Department.
Application Equipment
Airless Spray
Nozzle Size : 0.48-0.58mm (17-23 thou)
Fan Angle : 40°
Operating Pressure : 235kg/cm² (3360 psi)
The airless spray details given above are intended as a guide only. Details such as fluid hose length and diameter, paint temperature
and job shape and size all have an effect on the spray tip and operating pressure chosen. However, the operating pressure should be
the lowest possible consistent with satisfactory atomisation. As conditions will vary from job to job, it is the applicators' responsibility to
ensure that the equipment in use has been set up to give the best results. If in doubt Leighs Customer Service Department should be
consulted.
N.B. C123 is capable of being applied by brush at 250 microns dft as a stripecoat, or for touch up of small areas.
Application Conditions and Overcoating

In conditions of high relative humidity ie 80-85%, good ventilation conditions are essential. Substrate temperature should be at least 3°C
above the dew point and always above 0°C.
At application temperatures below 10°C, drying and curing times will be significantly extended, and spraying characteristics may be
impaired.
Application at ambient air temperatures below 5°C is not recommended.
In order to achieve optimum water and chemical resistance, temperature needs to be maintained above 10ºC during curing.
If it is desired to overcoat outside the times stated on the data sheet, please seek advice of Leighs Customer Service Department.
For full notes, see data sheet entitled 'Spreading Rates and Overcoating Times'.
Additional Notes
Drying times, curing times and pot life should be considered as a guide only.
The curing reaction of epoxies commences immediately the two components are mixed, and since the reaction is dependent on
temperature, the curing time and pot life will be approximately halved by a 10°C increase in temperature and doubled by a 10°C
decrease in temperature.
Epoxy Coatings – Colour Stability
Variable colour stability is a feature of epoxy materials which tend to yellow and darken with age whether used on internal or external
areas. Therefore any areas touched-up and repaired with the same colour at a later date may be obvious due to this colour change.
When epoxy materials are exposed to ultra-violet light a surface chalking effect will develop. This phenomenon results in loss of gloss
and a fine powder coating at the surface which may give rise to colour variation depending on the aspect of the steelwork. This effect in
no way detracts from the performance of the system.
Epoxy Coatings - Tropical Use
Epoxy paints at the time of mixing should not exceed a temperature of 35ºC. Use of these products outside of the pot life may result in
inferior adhesion properties even if the materials appear fit for application. Thinning the mixed product will not alleviate this problem.
The maximum air and substrate temperature for application is 50ºC providing conditions allow satisfactory application and film
formation. If the air and substrate temperatures exceed 50ºC and epoxy coatings are applied under these conditions, paint film defects
such as dry spray, bubbling and pinholing etc, can occur within the coating.
Numerical values quoted for physical data may vary slightly from batch to batch.
Health and Safety

Consult Product Health and Safety Data Sheet for information on safe storage, handling and application of this product.
Any person or company using the product without first making further enquiries as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at their own
risk, and Leighs Paints can accept no liability for the performance of the product, or for any loss or damage arising out of such use.
The information detailed in this Data Sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the light of experience and of normal product development, and before
using, customers are advised to check with Leighs Paints, quoting the reference number, to ensure that they possess the latest issue.
Product Name Epigrip C123 Issue No 5 02/11/2010

Page 2 of 2 Leighs Paints, Tower Works, Kestor Street, Bolton BL2 2AL, England Tel:+44(0)1204 521771 Fax: +44(0)1204 382115 Email:
enquiries@leighspaints.com website: www.leighspaints.com

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Product Technical Data

Full Description EPIGRIP C123 GLASS FLAKE EPOXY

Dry Film Thickness : 250 microns 400 microns

Maximum sag tolerance typically 600µm by airless spray

Product Name Epigrip C123 Issue No 5 02/11/2010

Application Conditions and Overcoating

Health and Safety

Product Name Epigrip C123 Issue No 5 02/11/2010

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