Selection & Specification Data Substrates & Surface Preparation
Generic Type Two component, acrylic, aliphatic polyurethane. General Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and Description Carbothane 8815 is a fast dry, high gloss, high build, two component polyurethane coating. all other contaminants that could interfere with Carbothane 8815 exhibits the excellent dry times adhesion of the coating. and handling characteristics required by Original Steel Abrasive blast to a commercial finish in Equipment Manufacturers. This coating has outstanding hardness, adhesion and resistance to: accordance with SSPC-SP6 and obtain a 1½ - 2 impact, marring, abrasion, chemicals and staining. mil (38-50 micron) blast profile. Carbothane 8815 is recommended as a direct to Phosphatized Apply 8815 directly to dry, properly phosphatized metal finish coat* or as a finish coat over properly primed substrates. Typical applications include air substrate. Perform adhesion tests to insure compressors, propane tanks, trailer chassis and proper, uniform and acceptable adhesion of 8815 frames, valves, pumps, waste water treatment plant direct to phosphatized metal substrate. equipment, agricultural equipment, hazardous material storage buildings and general industrial Primed Surface Remove any oil or grease from the surface to be equipment. Not recommended for continuous coated with Thinner #2 or Carboline Surface immersion service. Cleaner #3 (Refer to Data Sheet) in accordance with SSPC-SP1. Features • VOC compliant – 3.3 pounds per gallon as supplied • Direct-To-Metal (DTM) Typical Chemical Resistance • Very Fast Dry – 90-120 minutes to handle at 75°F Exposure Splash & Spillage Fumes • High build, high gloss • Excellent abrasion resistance Acids Very Good1 Excellent • Application by conventional or airless spray, HVLP, Electrostatic or plural component spray Alkalies Very Good1 Excellent • Excellent chemical resistance • Ambient air or force cure with conventional or Solvents Very Good2 Excellent infrared ovens Color Available in a wide variety, formulated to customer Salt Excellent Excellent requirements. Finish High Gloss Water Excellent Excellent Primers Self-priming, epoxy, zinc rich epoxy or as 1. Certain colors may discolor. recommended by Carboline. 2. Resistance may vary dependent on the type of solvent involved. Dry Film 3 – 5 mils per coat (75-125 microns). Thickness Curing Schedule Solids Content By Volume: 54% ± 2% Ambient Dry to Handle Dry to Full Dry to Touch Theoretical 288 ft2 at 3 mils (75 microns) Temperature or Assemble Cure Coverage Rate 216 ft2 at 4 mils (100 microns) 90-120 75°F (24°C) 20-30 minutes 7-14 days per Gallon 173 ft2 at 5 mils (125 microns) minutes Mixing and application losses will vary and must be These times are based on a 4.0 mil (125 micron) dry film thickness. taken into consideration when estimating job Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will requirements. require longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment and VOC Values As supplied: 3.3 lbs/gal (395 g/l) premature failure. Note: Product may be force cured. Thinned: 6 oz/gal w/ #25: 3.5 lbs/gal (419 g/l) FORCE CURE INFORMATION These are nominal values. Oven Temperature at 125°F (52°C) Flash Time is 15 Oven Dwell Time 30 Cool Down is 10 Ratio By 4:1 Ratio minutes. minutes. minutes. Volume 4 parts Carbothane 8815 Part A Oven Temperature at 180°F (82°C) 1 part Urethane Converter 8800 Part B Flash Time is 15 Oven Dwell Time 10 Cool Down is 5 Pot Life 30-45 minutes at 75°F (24°C) unthinned. minutes. minutes. minutes. Pot life decreases at higher temperatures. Pot life ends when coating becomes too viscous to use. This product is moisture sensitive. Avoid moisture contamination. Dry Temp. Continuous: 200°F (93°C) Resistance Non-Continuous: 250°F (121°C) Discoloration is observed above 180°F (82°C).
May 2005 replaces October 2003 8815
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline® and Carbothane® are registered trademarks of Carboline Company. Carbothane® 8815 Carboline 8000 Series has been specifically designed for OEM applications. For specific product requirements or process painting recommendations contact Carboline OEM Engineered Finishes Division.
Application Equipment Cleanup & Safety
Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of this product. Job site conditions may require modifications to these guidelines to achieve the Cleanup Use #2 Thinner or Acetone. In case of spillage, desired results. absorb and dispose of in accordance with local General Guidelines: applicable regulations. Spray The following spray equipment has been found Application suitable and is available from manufacturers such as Safety Read and follow all caution statements on this (General) Binks, DeVilbiss and Graco. product data sheet and on the MSDS for this product. Employ normal workmanlike safety Conventional Pressure pot equipped with dual regulators, 3/8” I.D. minimum material hose, .070” I.D. fluid tip and precautions. Hypersensitive persons should wear Spray appropriate air cap. protective clothing, gloves and use protective cream on face, hands and all exposed areas. Airless Spray Pump Ratio: 30:1 (min.) GPM Output: 3.0 (min.) Ventilation When used in enclosed areas, thorough air Material Hose: 3/8” I.D. (min.) circulation must be used during and after Tip Size: .011-.015” application until the coating is cured. The Output PSI: 2500-2800 ventilation system should be capable of Filter Size: 60 mesh preventing the solvent vapor concentration from Teflon packings are recommended and available reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents from the pump manufacturer. used. User should test and monitor exposure Electrostatic Contact Carboline for specific equipment levels to insure all personnel are below recommendations. guidelines. If not sure or if not able to monitor levels, use MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied air HVLP Contact Carboline for specific equipment respirator. recommendations. Touch Up Respray or brush. Brushing recommended only for Caution This product contains flammable solvents. Keep touchup of small areas. Use natural bristle brush away from sparks and open flames. All electrical applying with full strokes. equipment and installations should be made and grounded in accordance with the National Mixing & Thinning Electric Code. In areas where explosion hazards exist, workmen should be required to use non- Mixing For plural component application equipment follow ferrous tools and wear conductive and non- the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. For batch mixing, power mix part A separately, then combine sparking shoes. and power mix thoroughly in the following proportions: THIS PRODUCT IS MOISTURE SENSITIVE. AVOID MOISTURE CONTAMINATION. DO NOT MIX Packaging, Handling & Storage PARTIAL KITS. Shipping Weight 8815 1 Gallon Kit 5 Gallon Kit Ratio By 4:1 Ratio (A to B) (Approximate) 15 lbs. (6 kg) 58 lbs. (22 kg) Volume Thinner 25 8 lbs. (4 kg) 41 lbs. (19kg) 1 Gallon Kit 5 Gallon Kit Thinner 97 8 lbs. (4 kg) 41 lbs. (19kg) .8 gallons 4 gallons *Carbothane 8815 is also available in drum quantities. 8815 Part A (1 gallon can) (5 gallon can) Urethane Flash Point (Setaflash) Part A: 58°F (14°C) 25.6 fluid ozs. 1 gallon Converter 8800 Part B: 28°F (-2°C) Thinning Normally not required. May be thinned up to 6 oz/gal Thinner 25: 90°F (32°C) (5%) with #25. Thinner 97 used when applying 8815 in very hot conditions. Use of thinners other than Storage (General) Store Indoors. those supplied or recommended by Carboline may adversely affect product performance and void Storage Temperature 40° - 110°F (4-43°C) product warranty, whether expressed or implied. & Humidity 0-80% Relative Humidity Pot Life 30-45 minutes at 75°F (24°C). Shelf Life Part A: Min. 36 months at 75°F (24°C) Application Conditions Part B: Min. 24 months at 75°F (24°C) *Shelf Life: (actual stated shelf life) when kept at Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity recommended storage conditions and in original 60°-85°F 60°-85°F 60°-85°F unopened containers. Normal 40-60% (16°-29°C) (16°-29°C) (16°-29°C) 50°F 35°F 35°F Minimum 10% (10°C) (2°C) (2°C) 100°F 100°F 90°F Maximum 80% (38°C) (38°C) (32°C) Industry standards are for substrate temperatures to be 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. Caution: This product is moisture sensitive in the liquid stage and until fully cured. Protect from high humidity, dew and direct moisture contact until fully cured. Application and/or curing in humidities above maximum, or exposure to moisture from rain or dew may result in loss of gloss and/or microbubbling of the product.
May 2005 replaces October 2003
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline® and Carbothane® are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.