3M Scotchkote Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating 226N: Product Description Temperature Operating Range

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3M™ Scotchkote™

Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating 226N


Product Description Temperature Operating Range
The 3M™ Scotchkote™ Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating 226N, Scotchkote 226N, when properly applied, should perform in a
is a one-part, heat curable, thermosetting epoxy coating. It is satisfactory manner on pipelines operating between -100˚F/-
designed to provide superior performance and adhesion to the 73˚C and 230˚F/110˚C. For temperatures between 170˚F/77˚C
metal substrate, and to provide excellent cathodic disbonding and 230˚F/110˚C, laboratory tests indicate that the thicker
properties without the use of a chromate pretreatment. coatings may improve the service capability. It is difficult
Scotchkote 226N Test Data to accurately predict field performance from laboratory
Property Value data, due to the wide variation in actual field conditions.
Color 14272/Green Operating temperature performance depends on the whole
Federal Standard 595B
system, not only the FBE coating. Soil types, moisture
Specific Gravity 1.44
Powder content, temperature and other factors peculiar to the area all
Shelf Life at 27˚C 12 months influence the coating performance and the upper temperature
Particle size larger than 250 µm <0.2% operating limit.
larger than 150 µm <3.0%
Moisture Content <0.3% at manufacture
Gel Time at 205°C
Test Data
226N 4G 7-12 seconds Coating performance is affected by the degree of surface
226N 8G 17-23 seconds
226N 11G 24-36 seconds
preparation, application temperature, film formation and
Cure Time at 232˚C curing conditions.
226N 4G 30 seconds
226N 8G 90 seconds
226N 11G 110 seconds

Scotchkote 226N Test Data - Coating


Property Test Method Value
Impact CSA Z245.20 1.5 J
Cathodic Disbondment 24 hours, 65˚C, 3.5V, 3% NaCl CSA Z245.20-02, Clause 12.8 2.5 mm r
14 day, 65˚C, 1.5V, 3% NaCl 3.0 mm r
28 day, 23˚C, 1.5V, 3% NaCl 2.3 mm r
28 day, 65˚C, 3.5V, 3% NaCl 6.0 mm r
Hot Water Resistance 24 hours, CAN/CSA-Z245.20-12.14, 203°F/95°C 1 rating
48 hours, CAN/CSA-Z245.20-12.14, 167°F/75°C 1 rating
Flexibility (Bendability) -30˚C CSA Z245.20-02, Clause 12.11
(Mandrel Bend) Temperature ˚/PD
-22˚F/-30˚C 3.0
Penetration ASTM G 17 0
-40˚ to 200˚F/-40˚ to 93˚C
Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 1.2*1015 ohm*cm
Electrical Strength ASTM D 1000 1160V/mil / 45.2kV/mm

Note: The typical values in this data sheet are based on lab prepared samples. Values shown are not to be interpreted as product specifications.

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