KCC Corporation

Head Office: 1301-4, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul, Korea

TEL: +82 2 3480 5712~4 FAX: +82 2 3480 5436

KARUMEL EX4412
FUSION BONDED EPOXY POWDER COATING

KARUMEL EX4412 is an epoxy based powder coating, designed for corrosion protection of water pipeline.
It has been tested and certified to meet the requirements of Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (United
Kingdom) for use as a coating in contact with potable water and also meets the requirements of AWWA
standard C213, and BS 6920 listed under WRAS (Cold & Hot water use up to 85℃)

1. POWDER PROPERTIES

Property Test Description Results

Color Standard Color Blue, Grey
CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.2
Gel Time* 100~150 seconds (Line Pipe)
(at 205±3℃)
Moisture Content CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.4 ≤ 0.50% (at time of manufacture)
Density CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.6 1,400 ± 50 g/L
0.71 ㎡/kg/㎜
Theoretical Coverage 2
138 ft /lb/mil
Thermal Tg1 = 62 ~ 72℃
CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.7
Characteristics Tg2 = 93 ~ 108℃
Below 25℃ with relative humidity 65% sealed
Shelf Life Max. 18 months
state ( 77℉)
* Gel time values depend on operator’s technique and test condition.

2. GENERAL APPLICATION

• A heavy duty coating on valve, fitting, and water pipe.

• No primer required.
• Remove oil, grease and loosely adhering deposits.
• Remove surface dust using a vacuum or a dry, oil-free of air.
• Clean the surface to Near-White blast (SSPC-SP10, Swedish Standard Sa 2.5, NACE No.2, BS Second
Quality) and profile between 2 and 4mils.
• After blasting, remove contaminants or defects like dust & metallic bur through the specified procedure.
• Preheat the pipe to 177 ~ 232℃ (350~450℉).
(The optimum temperature can vary according to the condition of coating facilities and coating system)
• Apply KARUMEL EX4412 in accordance with the specification.
(Film thickness can be chosen by specification)

• Follow recommended cure schedule indicated in Section 3. CURE SCHEDULE.

All data are based on laboratory testing and practical experience.

The information is believed to be accurate without any obligation to KCC.
 KCC Corporation
Head Office: 1301-4, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul, Korea
TEL: +82 2 3480 5712~4 FAX: +82 2 3480 5436

KARUMEL EX4412
FUSION BONDED EPOXY POWDER COATING

3. CURE SCHEDULE

The following theoretical curing schedules are recommended to achieve the best performance properties.

Pipe Temperature* Cure Time(Line Pipe)

450 ℉ (232 ℃) 15 min.

350 ℉ (177 ℃) 30 min.

* Cure can be affected by coating line condition and pipe size hence degree of cure should be checked by
appropriate method such as DSC.

4. FILM PROPERTIES

Property Test Description Criteria Results

CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.8
Cathodic Disbondment 3.5V*65℃*24h ≤6.5 mm Avg. 3 mm
1.5V*20℃*28d ≤8.5 mm Avg. 5 mm
CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.10
Porosity Cross-Section Rating of 1~4 ≤Rating 2
Interface Rating of 1~4 ≤Rating 2
ARAMCO 09-SAMSS-091
5.5˚/PD at 25℃ No Cracking No Cracking
ARAMCO 09-SAMSS-091
Flexibility
3.75˚/PD at 10℃ No Cracking No Cracking
ARAMCO 09-SAMSS-091
3.0˚/PD at 5℃ No Cracking No Cracking
CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.12
1.5J at -30℃ No Holidays No Holidays
Impact Resistance
AWWA C213-07
100in-lbs (11.3J) at 23℃ No Holidays No Holidays
CSA Z245.20-14 Clause 12.14
Adhesion
75℃*24h Rating of 1~3 Rating 1~2
AWWA C213-07
Abrasion Resistance
1kg,5000 cycles, CS-17 wheels ≤0.3 g < 0.18g loss
ASTM D2240
Hardness
Shore D 82
ASTM B117 No Blistering
Salt Fog
No Loss of Adhesion
AWWA C213-07
Volume Resistivity 15 15
ASTM D257 1.1 × 10 1.5 × 10 ohm-cm
AWWA C213-07
Dielectric Strength
ASTM D149 1,000 V/mil 1,450 V/mil
AWWA C213-07
Penetration
60℃ ≤10% 0.7%
All data are based on laboratory testing and practical experience.
The information is believed to be accurate without any obligation to KCC.
 KCC Corporation
Head Office: 1301-4, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul, Korea
TEL: +82 2 3480 5712~4 FAX: +82 2 3480 5436

KARUMEL EX4412
FUSION BONDED EPOXY POWDER COATING

Property Test Description Criteria Results

ASTM D870
Hot Water Immersion No visual defects
1000hrs @85℃

Tensile Strength ASTM D2370 7,760 psi

CSA Z245.20-02 No Blistering,
90 days at 23℃ No Swelling,
- Hydrochloric acid in distilled water No Cracks &
- 10% sodium chloride and sulphuric No Loss of adhesion
acid in distilled water
Chemical Resistance - 10% sodium chloride in distilled water
- Distilled water
- 5% sodium hydroxide in distilled water
- Saturated solution mixture of equal
parts by mass of magnesium carbonate
and calcium carbonate in distilled water

5. APPROVAL

WRAS (Water Regulation Advisory Scheme) – U.K.

Standard – BS6920 (Non-metallic materials for use with drinking water)
Approval Number - 1701541

6. REPAIRS

KOPATCH PC300 is recommended to use in case of repairing the area coated with KARUMEL EX4412.
KOPATCH PC300 is WRAS approved 2-component liquid epoxy material.
Approval Number - 1410505

7. APPLICATION DETAILS

Property Details
18 months at 25℃ cool and dry place (Cooler temperature and lower humidity are
Storage
recommended)
Packing 20 kg / 130kg / 1 ton big bag

Do not mix with any other type of powder or the reduction of gloss and defect of
physical properties may occur. Incorporate reclaim powder with virgin powder for
Remarks re-use, only after sieving and at a Recommended maximum of 10%.
The use of recycled powder shall be only permitted when proper screening
equipment is installed and gel time, moisture is within range.

All data are based on laboratory testing and practical experience.

The information is believed to be accurate without any obligation to KCC.
 KCC Corporation
Head Office: 1301-4, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul, Korea
TEL: +82 2 3480 5712~4 FAX: +82 2 3480 5436

KARUMEL EX4412
FUSION BONDED EPOXY POWDER COATING

8. NOTICE

• Read Material Safety Data Sheet for complete hazard and safety information.
• All data are based on laboratory testing and practical experience.
• The information is believed to be accurate, however without any obligation.
• Contact your KCC sales representative for more information.

ISSUED April 2019

All data are based on laboratory testing and practical experience.

The information is believed to be accurate without any obligation to KCC.