Product Data Sheet

Hempadur 85531

Product characteristics Product data

Description Product code
Hempadur 85531 is an amine-adduct, cured epoxy coating. It is a 85531
hard, impact and abrasion resistant coating eg for exterior pipelines.
The material has excellent properties in respect of temperature
Product components
resistance, mechanical and chemical resistance and cathodic
Base 85539
disbondment resistance.
Curing Agent 97531

Recommended use
Standard shade / code
For new constructions as well as field-applied renovation and repair
Brownish red 50890 *
coating. As a self-primed, high build coating primarily for protection of
interior of steel pipes and of exterior of steel pipes in severely
corrosive environment, including permanent immersion. Gloss
Hempadur 85531 is an excellent material for repair and can be Glossy
applied to lines while in service temperature up to 90°C/194°F.
Volume solids
Service temperature: 84 ± 2%
- Maximum, dry exposure only: 120°C [248°F].
- Maximum, in water (no temperature gradient): 90°C [194°F].
Specific gravity
1.7 kg/L [14 lb/US gal]

Reference dry film thickness

Product safety 350 micron [14 mils]

Flash point 14°C [57°F]

VOC content mixed product Surface preparation

Legislation Value
Cleanliness
EU 167 g/L [1.39 lb/US gal] - Remove oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent
cleaning.
US (coatings) 167 g/L [1.39 lb/US gal] - Remove salts, detergents and other contaminants by high pressure
fresh water cleaning.
US (regulatory) 167 g/L [1.39 lb/US gal]

China 167 g/L [1.39 lb/US gal] New build:

According to specific legislation, see details in the Explanatory Notes available - Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC).
at Hempel website, hempel.com or at your local Hempel website. VOC values - Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
may vary with shade, please consult the Safety Data Sheet, section 9.
Maintenance and Repair
Handling - Spot abrasive blasting to min. PSa 2½ (ISO 8501-2) / SP 10
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe safety labels on (SSPC).
packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety - Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
regulations. Always consult Hempel’s Safety Data Sheet for this
product along with the Product Data Sheet.

For professional use only.

* Epoxy coatings may discolour and chalk when exposed to UV light. This does not affect the performance of the coating. Issued by Hempel A/S - September 2022
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Roughness Film thickness

- Surface profile Medium (G) (ISO 8503-2).
Specification range Low High Recommended
Consult Hempel's separate Surface Preparation Guidelines for more
350 micron 500 micron 350 micron
details. Dry film thickness
[14 mils] [20 mils] [14 mils]

400 micron 600 micron 400 micron

Wet film thickness
[16 mils] [24 mils] [16 mils]

Application Theoretical spreading rate

2.4 m²/L 1.7 m²/L 2.4 m²/L
[98 sq ft/US gal] [69 sq ft/US gal] [98 sq ft/US gal]

Mixing ratio Product may be specified in another film thickness than indicated depending
Base 85539 : Curing Agent 97531 on purpose and area of use. This will alter spreading rate, drying and curing
(4 : 1 by volume) time and overcoating interval. For best performance, avoid excessive film
thickness.
Stir well before use.
Application conditions
Thinner - To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a
Hempel's Thinner 08450 temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point.
- Surface temperature must be above 5°C [41°F] during application
Cleaner and curing.
Hempel's Tool Cleaner 99610 - Temperature of product must be above 15°C [59°F] during
application.
- Optimal paint temperature for proper mixing, pumping and spraying
Pot life is: 20-30°C [68-86°F].

Product 20°C
temperature [68°F]

Pot life 60 min Drying and overcoating

Application method Product compatibility
- Previous coat: None.
Thinning - Subsequent coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification.
Tool Application parameters
max vol.

Nozzle pressure: 250 bar [3600 psi]

Airless spray 5% Drying time
Nozzle orifice: 0.021-0.023"

Spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment. Pressure is for a material Surface 20°C
temperature of 20°C [68°F]. temperature [68°F]

Touch dry min 120

Hard dry hours 6

Determined for dry film thickness 350 micron [14 mils] at standard conditions,
see Hempel’s Explanatory Notes for details.

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Overcoating
Storage
Hempel’s specification supersedes any guidelines indicated in the overcoating
table
Shelf life
10°C 20°C 30°C
Quality name Ambient 25°C 35°C
[50°F] [68°F] [86°F]
temperature [77°F] [95°F]
Atmospheric severe
Base 12 months -
Min 36 h 16 h 11 h
Hempadur 85531 Curing Agent 36 months 24 months
Max 11 d 5d 3½ d

Immersion Shelf life from date of production, when stored in original, unopened
containers. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected. Always check
Min 36 h 16 h 11 h the best before date or expiry date on the label.
Hempadur 85531
Max 11 d 5d 3½ d

Overcoating times are indicative for products of the same generic chemistry. Storage conditions
Consult Hempel’s specification for more information. - Product must be stored according to local legislation, at maximum
40°C [104°F], without direct sunlight and protected from rain and
snow.
Drying conditions
- To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient
ventilation during application, drying and curing.

Overcoating details
Additional documents
- If the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, roughening of the
surface is necessary to ensure intercoat adhesion. Additional information is available at the Hempel website hempel.com
- The surface must be dry and clean prior to application. or at your local Hempel website:

- Explanatory Notes explaining the fields in this Product Data Sheet.

Other remarks - Surface Preparation Guidelines.
- Epoxy coats have an inherent tendency of chalking in outdoor - Application Guidelines for different application methods.
exposure. This does not affect the performance of the coating. - General Application Guidelines
- Hempel’s Specification supersedes any recommendations given in
the Product Data Sheets.

This Product Data Sheet (“PDS”) relates to the supplied product (“Product”) and is subject to updating from time-to-time. Accordingly, the buyer/applicator should have regard to the PDS supplied together
with the relevant batch of the Product (and not an earlier version). In addition to the PDS, the buyer/applicator may receive some or all of the following specifications, statements and/or guidelines as listed
below or as are available from the Hempel website under ‘Products’ at www.hempel.com (the “Additional documents”):
No. Document description Location/comments
1. Technical Statement One-off specific advice provided on request for specific projects
2. Specification Only issued for specific projects
3. PDS This document
4. Explanatory Notes to the PDS Available at www.hempel.com and contain relevant information about the Product testing parameters
5. Application Instruction Where available, at www.hempel.com
6. Generic technical guidelines (e.g. on application and surface preparation) Where available, at www.hempel.com

In the event of a conflict of information between the PDS and the Additional documents, the order of priority of information shall be in the order as set out above. In such event you should also contact your
representative at Hempel for clarification. Furthermore, the buyer/applicator must have full regard to the relevant Safety Data Sheet provided with each Product and which can also be downloaded from
www.hempel.com.
Hempel shall not be liable for defects where the application of the Product has not been made fully in accordance with the recommendations and requirements set out in the relevant PDS and the Additional
Documents. The information and terms of this disclaimer apply to this PDS, the Additional documents and any other documents supplied by Hempel in respect of the Product. In addition, the Product is
supplied and all technical assistance is given subject to Hempel’s General Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Service, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

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