100% Solids, Rigid, Polyurethane

Internal Lining & External Coating for Mild Steel Pipes & Tanks and Ductile Iron Pipes
In Water, Wastewater, Seawater, Petroleum & Chemical Storage Service

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Solvent Free Aromatic Rigid Polyurethane, Chemical Cure, ASTM
D 16, Type V. Purethane NXT is a 100% Solids, two component
Polyurethane Coating that contains no volatile organic
compounds (VOC) or solvents. It has been formulated
specifically as a durable internal lining and external coating for
Mild Steel (AWWA C 222) and Ductile Iron (EN 15189 & EN 15655).
NXT provides excellent long-term protection to pipe and tank
internal surfaces in water, wastewater, seawater, petroleum,
chemical storage and other corrosive immersion service.
It’s excellent water and chemical resistance combined with high
adhesion and toughness ensures long term performance.
NXT is a spray applied, seamless, monolithic coating with no
overlaps. Overlaps of sheet applied coatings are prone to
adhesive failure in the long term. Multi layered systems have
each layer serving a separate purpose but have very little true
chemical bond between the layers. NXT provides adhesion,
electrical resistance as well as high mechanical strength in a
single, high performance layer.

Purethane NXT has very low water absorption in continuous immersion service. Saturation weight gain in water
<1.20%. Competing products will gain 2-3% or more without achieving saturation gain. Water absorption leads to
loss in electrical resistance, disbondment and osmotic blistering in service. NXT also has a very low water vapour
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permeability of 0.002 Perm Inch (3.3 X 10 g/Pa.s.m) which allows unmatched corrosion protection performance.

Purethane NXT bonds strongly to the steel surface in dry conditions as well as in wet or “in service” conditions. Pull
off adhesion tests show typical results > 3,000 Psi (20.7 MPa) in dry conditions and > 2,000 Psi (13.80 MPa) after
water immersion. High adhesion in service conditions prevents disbondment and osmotic blistering.

Highly inert and non-toxic with negligible leach rate allows use in drinking water systems. Certified for potable
water under Singapore SS 375, WRAS BS 6920, ACS France and other standards. Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is < 10
µg/ Litre (or <10 Parts per Billion). Competing products will test at 2.00 mg/L (2 parts per Million). TOC can be
covered into THMs (Trihalomethanes) and HAA5 (Haloacetic Acid) which have high health risk. No hazardous
chemicals are used in NXT. Epoxy contains Bisphenol A with known endocrinal/ female reproductive effects.

Purethane NXT has excellent resistance to a wide variety of Acids, Alkalis, Salts, Seawater, Sewage, Wastewater,
Crude Oil, Diesel etc and is suitable for continuous immersion service in these media.

Purethane NXT is hard, has excellent impact and abrasion resistance yet is flexible. Linings such as Epoxy and Glass
Flake Epoxy Vinyl Ester & Isophthalic Polyester/ Acrylic are very brittle and prone to damage by impact or flexing of
substrates such as large diameter piping.

In buried pipelines, current is supplied to the pipe to turn it into a cathodic, non-corroding state. The pipeline
coating works as an electrical insulator to reduce current required to achieve protective potentials. Purethane NXT
has a high Dielectric Strength of 764 Volts/ Mil (30,000 V/mm). This allows lower current leakage and consumption.
Further, due to low water absorption, current demand does not fall significantly in service.

Cathodic protection current will cause pipeline external coatings to disbond from edges adjacent to damage. This
increases the non-insulated surface area and current leakage. Purethane NXT is highly resistant to disbondment
from cathodic protection voltages. In industry standard tests, radius of disbondment is 0 - 4 mm (-1.5V, 3% NaCl,
77 F/23 C) compared to < 12 mm specified.
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Purethane NXT is spray applied directly on blast cleaned steel. No pre-or post-heating or quenching is required. It
will cure rapidly to a hard-glossy surface at ambient temperatures. Thickness is even over the flat surface as well as
weld seams. Snap Set version (tack free about 20-60 seconds) is applied on skew conveyor systems (available with
most pipe mills) for high output continuous production. Minimal additional investment in spray equipment is
required for conversions of existing coating plants. Slower set versions are available for turning roll pipes, hand
held spray for pipeline rehabilitation or coating tanks.
• Mild Steel Pipeline External & Internal • Seawater Cooling Systems
• Buried Pipeline External Rehabilitation • Digester Roofs, Bar Screen Areas
• Ductile Iron Pipeline External & Internal • Mounded LPG Bullets & Tanks
• Offshore Pipelines & Outfalls • Crude Oil, Diesel & Chemical Storage Tank Lining

Property ASTM Standard AWWA Specs KTA* Test (Best Reading)

Water Absorption D570, 30 Day < 2.0 % 1.20%
Para 7.4, Long Term Not Specified 1.20%
Immersion to Saturation
Hardness, Shore D D 2240 > 65 74.1
Dielectric Strength D 419 > 250 V / mil 764 V / mil
Chemical Resistance D 543 10%H2SO4 < 5.0% 10%H2SO4= 0.37%
30 Days 30% NaOH< 5.0% 30% NaOH= 0.25%
Weight Gain 30% NaCl < 5.0% 30% NaCl= 0.23%
Average Diesel < 5.0% Diesel= 0.57%
Flexibility D 522 180 Bend - 75 mm mandrel Passes
Impact Resistance G 14 > 75 In-lbs 86.4 In-lbs
Abrasion Resistance, CS-17, 1000 gm, 1000 cycles D 4060 < 100* mg 100 mg (KTA Single Test)
75-115 mg (Routinely Tested)
(*ASTM D 4060 allows reproducibility (lab-to lab
variation) of (+/-) 53.6 mg for Hard Coatings)

Cathodic Disbondment, -1.5V, 25C, 30 Days G 95, Method A < 12 mm 4.30 mm avg.
Adhesion to Steel D 4541 > 1,450 psi 3,000 Psi
*KTA-TATOR Inc., USA, Report KTA Project No. 370115

Property ASTM Standard KTA* Test Result

Metric English
Adhesion to Steel (Wet)* D870 & D4541 13.95 Mpa 2,022 Psi
Tensile Strength* D 412 34.70 Mpa 5,032 Psi
Elongation @ Break* ISO 527-1, Sec 3.8.1, Curve b&c 26.4 (%) 26.4 (%)
Water Vapour Permeability WVT 0.071 gms/hr-m2 0.102 grains/hr-ft 2

ASTM F 1249-13 , Modulated Infrared Sensor, MOCON Permeance 0.038 Metric Perms 0.058 Inch - Lbs
WVTR Permeability 3.57 X 10 -12 g/Pa.s.m 0.002 Perm Inch
Oxygen Transmission @ 23C, 0% RH, 0.1 Mpa Pressure ISO:15105 Part-1 65.20 cc/m2 Day 4.20 cc/100 In2 Day
*KTA-TATOR Inc., USA, Test 370460-R2 and 400137, Best Reading

EN 15189 (External) EN 15655 (Internal)

Test
Chemical Resistance
De-ionized Water, ISO 62, Method 2
Chemical Resistance
10% H2 SO4 , ISO 62, Method 2
Chemical Resistance
De-ionized Water, ISO 62, Method 3
Requirement Requirement KTA* Test
< 15% Wt. Increase on immersion; 1.70% Wt. Increase on immersion
< 2% Wt. loss on subsequent drying Not Required 0.50% Wt. loss on subsequent drying
< 10% Wt. Increase on immersion; 0.60% Wt. Increase on immersion
< 4% Wt. loss on subsequent drying
Not Required 0.20% Wt. loss on subsequent drying
< 15% Wt. Increase on immersion; 3.07% Wt. Increase on immersion
Not Required
< 2% Wt. loss on subsequent drying 0.33% Wt. loss on subsequent drying

Chemical Resistance < 10% Wt. Increase on immersion; 3.34% Wt. Increase on immersion
Not Required
10% H2 SO4 , ISO 62, Method 3 < 4% Wt. loss on subsequent drying 0.17% Wt. loss on subsequent drying

Alkali Resistance, EN 598,6 Months Not Required No visible cracking, blistering No visible cracking, blistering
Impact Strength > 8 J/mm Not Required > 8 J/mm
Indentation Resistance < 10% indentation @ 10 MPa Not Required Passes
Elongation at Break > 2.50% > 2.50% 4.20%
Specific Coating Resistance >108 Ohm m2 >108 Ohm m2 >108 Ohm m2
Ratio 100 days/ 70days > 0.8 > 0.8 1.6
Indirect Impact Not Required > 50 Joule > 50 Joule
Resistance to Ovalization Not Required > 2% (200mm Dia.) Passes
Large Deformations Not Required > 4% (Visual Check) Passes
Light Ageing Resistance Not Required > 8 MPa Passes
Abrasion Resistance, EN 598 Not Required > 0.20 mm, max. 0.05 mm
Glass Transition Temp. By DSC Not Required For reference only. 39.1o C
*KTA-TATOR Inc., USA, Test 370458 R1
 SOLIDS VOLUME 100 percent RECOMMENDED DRY FILM THICKNESS
MIX RATIO (Resin : Activator) 500 Microns to 1,500 Microns. Thickness varies with application.
Consult Amchem for specific recommendations.
2.50:1 By Volume. 2.95:1 By Weight

COVERAGE SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Resin - Activator - Mixed)

Theoretical: 40.10 ft / gal @ 40 mils
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12.09 - 10.26 – 11.59 Lbs. Per Gallon (Resin will vary with colour)
1 m2 / Litre @ 1,000 microns
Overspray / Wastage: 20-50% depending upon application. 1.45 - 1.23 - 1.39 Kgs. Per Litre (Resin will vary with colour)

PACKING COLOUR
52.80 US Gallons (200 Litres) Steel Drums Cream & Grey. Custom colours on request.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE & SHELF LIFE HEALTH & SAFETY

Min. 40 F, Max. 122 F Min. (Min. 4 C, Max. 50 C)
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Consult MSDS for handling & safety information.
12 months unopened drums. Roll Resin drums for 30 mins.

CURE TIME - Varies by Application Technique, Thickness & Temperature

Designation Regular Set Fast Set Snap Set
Gel Time ~ seconds 300-360 60-80 10-20
Tack Free ~ minutes 30-40 10 - 15 0.5 – 1.0
Recoat < 6 hours < 2 hours < 1 Hours
Immersion 12 hours 6 hours 2 hours
Handling 2 – 3 hours 20 – 30 mins 2 – 4 mins

SURFACE PREPARATION: Blast clean to SSPC SP-10/ NACE No.2 with a
Angular 75+ Microns ‘Anchor’ profile. Abrasive selection depends upon
type of surface preparation equipment. For closed centrifugal wheel
blasting use Steel Grit (not shot) or Garnet. For open blasting use
disposable Copper or Coal Slag. Refer to application Specification sheet
or contact Amchem representative for assistance.
SPRAY EQUIPMENT: Graco XP-50 (283-301) or higher, Graco Monark
5:1 Feed Pumps, Merkur 45:1 Purge Pump, XTR703 Airless Gun. Remote
manifold with 3/8” (Resin) X 1/4” (Activator) lines, 1/4” high pressure
spray (whip) line (5-15 feet) two static mixers (12 elements each), Spray
tips 0.021” minimum. Pressure 2,500 - 3,000 Psi or more. Contact
Amchem for assistance.

MIXING: Power mix (drum roller) contents of resin drums for a mini- SPRAY TEMPERATURE:
mum of 30 minutes. Activator mixing is not required. Resin: 122o F - 140o F (50o C - 60o C)
Activator: 75o F - 95o F (25o C - 35o C)

SURFACE TEMPERATURE: Min. 40oF, Max. 150 oF Min. (Min. 4oC, Max. AMBIENT CONDITIONS: Temperature : Min. 40 oF, Max. 122 oF Min.
65oC. Surface should be more than 5oF (3oC) above dew point. (Min. 4oC, Max. 50oC). Relative Humidity should be less than 95%.

Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best of Distributor:

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intended. Since conditions of usage are beyond our control, buyer
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