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Carboguard 690: Selection & Specification Data Selection & Specification Data
Carboguard 690: Selection & Specification Data Selection & Specification Data
Carboguard 690
Dry Film 5.0 - 8.0 mils (127 - 203 microns) per coat
Thickness Application Equipment Guidelines
Can be applied up to 16 mils (400 microns) in a single coat. (See Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of this product. Job site conditions
Limitations) may require modifications to these guidelines to achieve the desired results.
Solids Content By Volume 80% +/- 2% Spray Application Hold gun 12-14 inches from the surface and at a right
Theoretical 2 2 (General) angle to the surface
1283 ft at 1 mil (31 m /l at 25 microns)
Coverage Rate 2 2 Conventional Pressure pot equipped with dual regulators, 3/8”
257 ft at 5 mils (6 m /l at 125 microns) Spray I.D. minimum material hose, .070” I.D. fluid tip and
2 2
160 ft at 8 mils (4 m /l at 200 microns) appropriate air cap.
Brush & Roller Not recommended for tank lining applications except
Allow for loss in mixing and application.
(General) when striping welds. For non-immersion applications
Severe Exposures Under insulation temperature resistance: over damp surfaces, brush and roller is the preferred
Continuous: 300°F (149°C) method. Multiple coats may be required to obtain
Non-Continuous: 350°F (176°C) desired appearance, recommended dry film thickness
Discoloration occurs above 200 F (93 C) but does not and adequate hiding. Avoid excessive re-brushing or
affect performance. re-rolling. For best results, tie-in within 10 minutes at
Discoloration occurs above 200°F(93°C) but does not affect 75°F (24°C). Thin up to 12.5% by volume per gallon
performance. with Carboline #2. Use a short-nap synthetic roller
cover with phenolic core.
VOC Values Thinner 2 16* oz/gal 2.06 lbs/gal 248 g/l
As Supplied 1.42 lbs/gal 170 g/l mixed Airless Spray Pump Ratio: 45:1 (min.)
These are nominal values and may vary with color.
Volume Output: 11.5 l/min min.
(2.5gpm min.)
Limitations Epoxies lose gloss, discolor and eventually chalk in Material Hose: 12.5mm min.
sunlight exposure. Discoloration is more pronounced (½” I.D. recommended)
with Carboguard 690. For immersion projects use only Tip Size: 0.43-0.53mm
factory made material in special colors. This product (0.017-0.021”)
has the ability to be applied over damp or even wet Output: 140-175kg/cm²
substrates. Remove excess water by blowing down Pressure: (2000-2500 psi)
the surface. For thicknesses in excess of 5-8 mils, use *Teflon packings are recommended and available from
additional coats. Brush or roller is preferred over wet pump manufacturer.
substrates.