Nitocote ET550 constructive solutions

Tar extended epoxy resin coating

Uses Fully cure coating is Water
resistant to Saturated sodium chloride
To provide protection to concrete and metal structures Sewage water
such as; marine structures, pipe lining &coating, sheet Dilute mineral acids & alkalis
piling, industrial coating in power plants, oil & gas refining Salt solutions
plants, sewage treatment plants, effluent plants, channels,
The local Fosroc office should be consulted for resistance
culverts, tank foundations, below ground protection for
to specific chemicals and conditions.
concrete & metal structures etc.
Instructions for Use
Advantages
Preparation
 High film build in a single application
Concrete surfaces
 Easily applied by brush, roller and airless spray
Surfaces must be dry and free from contamination such as
 Provides long term protection
oil, grease, loose particles and organic growth. Concrete
Description surfaces must be fully cured, laitance free and free from
Nitocote ET550 is a thixotropic, tar extended, two pack any traces of shuttering, release oils and curing
epoxy formulation, containing inert, reinforcing fillers and a compounds.
special blend of solvents. It is supplied in pre-measured All surfaces should be prepared to remove all foreign
quantities ready for site mixing and use. matter, surface laitance and provide a suitable key for
Design Criteria Nitocote ET550.

Nitocote ET550 is designed to be applied in two coats to All blow holes and imperfections should be filled with
achieve a dry film thickness of between 200 and 350 Nitomortar FC or Nitomortar FC(B). Consult separate data
microns. sheet for pot life and overcoating time

Specification Steel surfaces

The chemical and abrasion resistant coating shall be All surfaces should be grit blasted to meet the
Nitocote ET550, a high build, solvent containing, tar requirements of S4232, First Quality. The lining work
extended two pack epoxy material, specifically designed should be programmed so that newly cleaned steel is
to provide a tough, impermeable and resistant film coated as soon as possible before the formation of rust or
scale.
Properties
Priming
Specific gravity 1.35 – 1.45
Colour Black All surfaces should be prepared to meet the requirements
Volume solids Min. 70% of BS 4232, First Quality or SA2 and to achieve a blast
Solids by weight Min. 83% profile of 50 - 75 microns.
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Touch dry 6 – 7 hours at 23 C
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Mixing
3 – 4 hours at 35 C
0 The contents of the base can should be stirred thoroughly
Full cure 7 days at 23 C
0 to disperse any loose settlement. The entire contents of
5 days at 35 C
Overcoating times Min Max the hardener can should then be added to the base
0 container and mixed thoroughly until a uniform colour and
23 C 24 hrs 96 hrs
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35 C 15 hrs 72 hrs consistency are obtained, taking particular care to scrape
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45 C 10 hrs 24 hrs

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the sides and bottom of the container. It is recommended Coverage

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that mechanical mixing be employed using a heavy duty, Nitocote ET550 5 m /litre @ 200 microns wft
slow speed electric drill, fitted with Fosroc Mixing Paddle
Note: The coverage figure is theoretical - due to wastage
(MR3).
factors and the variety and nature of substrates, practical
Application coverage figures may be substantially reduced.
.All surfaces should be treated with at least two coats of Storage
Nitocote ET550.The first coat should be applied by brush,
All products have a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry
roller or airless spray to achieve a uniform coating with a
store between 5°C and 30°C in the original, unopened
minimum wet film thickness of 200 microns. This coat
containers.
should be allowed to dry for 16 hours at 20°C. The second
coat should be applied as above, again achieving a Precautions
minimum wet film thickness of 200microns. When using
Health and safety
airless spray equipment, a nozzle pressure of 2000 psi (140
bar) and a nozzle orifice of 0.031 inch are required at 20°C. Nitocote ET550 contains coal tar pitch and is flammable.
Possible risk of irreversible effects if contact with skin. Avoid
Cleaning
contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapour. Ensure
Nitocote ET550 should be removed from tools and adequate ventilation. If working in confined areas, then
equipment with Fosroc Solvent 102 immediately after use. suitable respiratory equipment must be worn. Some people
Cured material can only be removed mechanically. are sensitive to resins and solvents. Wear suitable
Limitations protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Should
accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately with a
 Nitocote ET550 should not be applied over existing resin-removing cream, followed by soap and water. Do not
coatings- use solvent. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
 Application should not be undertaken when the with plenty of clean water and seek medical advice. If
prevailing Relative Humidity exceeds 90%. The surface swallowed, seek medical attention immediately - do not
temperature must be at least 3°C above the dew point induce vomiting.
at all times to prevent moisture condensation Fire

 Nitocote ET550 is not colour stable when exposed to Nitocote ET550 and Fosroc Solvent 102 are flammable.
direct sunlight, nor when in contact with some Keep away from sources of ignition. In the event of fire,
chemicals. extinguish with CO2 or foam.
Estimating Flash points
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Supply Nitocote ET550 : 26 C
Nitocote ET550 : 18 litre packs Fosroc Solvent 102 : 33°C
Fosroc Solvent 102 : 5 litre cans For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety
Data Sheet.

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
Fosroc Sdn. Bhd. not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

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