Carboxane® 2000

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

WEATHERING PERFORMANCE
ASTM D4587 Cycle 2 per SSPC Coating Specification No. 36. *Level 3A is the highest level. It
Method requires minimum exposure time of 3,000 hours with color change ≤ 2.0 delta E and maximum gloss
reduction of 25% or less from the original reading.
Carboxane 2000, one coat applied DTM at 4 to 6 mils DFT. Color 1864 made with dry grind
System
pigments.
At 3,000 hours: Gloss Reduction -- 11%; Color Change – 0.32 delta E.
At 5,000 hours: Gloss Reduction – 11%; Color Change – 0.35 delta E.
Results
At 7,000 hours: Gloss Reduction – 22%; Color Change – 0.28 delta E.
At 10,000 hours: Gloss Reduction – 24%; Color Change – 0.26 delta E.

WEATHERING PERFORMANCE

Method EMMAQUA - actual concentrated sunlight

System Carboxane 2000
25 months EMMAQUA exposure = 2866 MJ/m2
Average 12 months of actual south Florida weathering = 280 MJ/m2
Exposure Approximately 2.5 months of EMMAQUA exposure is equivalent to 12 months south Florida
weathering
Duration 32 months
At 12 months: 90% gloss retention
Results At 25 months: 73% gloss retention
At 32 months: 61% gloss retention

WEATHERING PERFORMANCE

Method South Florida Exposure

System Carboxane 2000: 3 different colors (Grey, White, and Black)
10 years South Florida
Exposure
Direct Inland; 45º Facing South
Panels evaluated for resistance to:
Evaluation Dirt Retention (ASTM D3274); Mildew (ASTM D3274); Chalking (ASTM D4214); Color Change
(dE) (ASTM D2616)
Color Dirt Retention* Mildew* Chalking* Color (dE)
Grey (C705) 10/10 10/10 10/10 2.02
Results
White (0895) 10/10 9.75/10 10/10 1.16
Black (C900) 10/10 10/10 10/10 0.80
*Rating out of 10 (10 being highest/best)

WEATHERING PERFORMANCE

Method ASTM G53 Method D; QUV-A340 bulbs

System Carboxane 2000
Exposure Cycle: 8 hours UV/60 ºC followed by 4 hours condensation @ 45 ºC
At 4,779 hours: Gloss Reduction 2%
At 7,967 hours: Gloss Reduction 3.5%
Results
At 12,157 hours: Gloss Reduction 19%
At 11,000 hours: Color Change 0.46 delta E

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PERFORMANCE DATA SUMMARY

WEATHERING PERFORMANCE

Method ASTM G53 Method D; QUV-B313 bulbs

System Carboxane 2000
Cycle: 8 hours UV/60ºC followed by 4 hours condensation A@ 45ºC
Exposure
Duration: 1500 hours total
Results At 1,500 hours: Gloss Reduction 35%; Color Change 1.25 delta E

CORROSION PROTECTION OVER GRIT BLASTED CARBON STEEL

Method ISO 12944-6: 2018

System Carboxane 2000, one coat applied DTM at 5 to 7 mils DFT.
Results Meets Corrosivity Category C3 High

CORROSION PROTECTION OVER GRIT BLASTED CARBON STEEL

Method ISO 20340

Duration 25 cycles (4200 hours)
Carbozinc 859
System
Carboxane 2000
Surface Prep SSPC-SP10
Corrosion Undercutting: 0 mm
Results Plane Area: No effects
Adhesion: 853 psi (5.9 MPa)

CORROSION PROTECTION OVER GRIT BLASTED CARBON STEEL

Method ASTM D5894 Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure

Duration 6,048 hours
Carbozinc 859
System
Carboxane 2000
Surface Prep SSPC-SP10
Corrosion Undercutting: 3 mm
Results
Plane Area: No effects

CORROSION PROTECTION OVER GRIT BLASTED CARBON STEEL

Method ASTM B117 Slat Spray
Duration 6,000 hours
Carbozinc 859
System
Carboxane 2000
Surface Prep SSPC-SP10
Corrosion Undercutting: 0 mm
Results
Plane Area: No effects

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PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

CHEMICAL SPOT TESTING

Method ASTM D1308 (Chemical spot test)

System Carboxane 2000
Exposure 1 hour @ 75ºF followed by 1 hour recovery
Deionized water: Resistant; no effect
Methyl ethyl ketone: Resistant; no effect
Mineral spirits: Resistant; no effect
5% Sulfuric acid: Resistant; no effect
Results
5% Hydrochloric acid: Resistant; no effect
Glacial acetic acid: Resistant; no effect
5% Sodium hydroxide: Resistant; no effect
Deionized water: Resistant; no effect

HARDNESS

Method ASTM D3363 – Pencil Hardness

System Carboxane 2000
Results Pencil Hardness: 3H

ADHESION (WET)

Method Total immersion in water at 75ºF for 7 days; followed by X-cut” test
System Carboxane 2000

Results No failure after 7 days in liquid or vapor phases

FLEXIBILITY

Method ASTM D522 – Conical mandrel

System Carboxane 2000
a. 3 week ambient cure
Cure
b. 24 hour cure at 140ºF
a. >3/8”
Results
b. >9/16”

NOTE
The technical data presented in this document is accurate to the best of Carboline’s knowledge based on laboratory testing of the
product(s) or system(s) described. Actual results in the field may vary depending on field conditions and application methods. The
performance characteristics stated do not constitute a guarantee or warranty that the products will meet the stated results under all
circumstances. Contact Carboline technical staff with questions. 425, 03748-1, 03873,06299T, 09564, 09665, 096666.

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