Protective coatings for storage tank interiors
A range of easy to apply, fast to cure, long-lasting storage tank internal coatings
Maintenance of older tanks is a continuing
problem, with many tanks never having previously
been protected. In addition, together with increasing
legislation and concern for the environment,
protection of tanks can become a serious
economic burden.
Traditionally, storage tank interiors have been
protected by multi-layers of various types of epoxy
laminate. Today, in contrast, long lasting protection
can easily be achieved with the application of
Chemflake specialised protective coatings.
Specifically designed for lasting,
economical protection of storage tanks
The Chemflake range of internal tank linings
enables a coating to be selected specifically for the
environment in which the tank operates and the
product stored.
Chemflake products are advanced glass flake
reinforced vinyl ester coatings that outperform
traditional systems.
Chemflake products will protect the internal
surfaces of the tank from corrosion and will also
protect the stored product from contamination.
They will also meet current and proposed VOC and
emissions-related environmental legislation.
Downtime, the source of higher costs
When considering alternative coating systems it
is essential to take into account the indirect costs
incurred through downtime. Waiting around for
application to be completed and for curing of the
system – what is the effect of this idle time on the
operation of the tank?
Less downtime, greater savings
Chemflake products are designed to deliver major
reductions in application time and shorter curing
time – in some cases only one coat may be required.
Reduced overcoating intervals means substantial
time saving where, with severe chemical exposure,
two coats are necessary.
 Solvent-less vinyl ester glass flake coating
l Ultra high build range up to 600–1000µm per coat l Approved by Statens Provningsanstalt, the official

l Pit filling capability Swedish Testing Institute, for the internal

protection of tanks containing lead-free petrol.
l Re-coat after 2–3 hours
The approval is based on a range of tests,
l Rapid cure – tank in commission 72 hours
including adhesion and impact resistance
l 1–2 coat system
following immersion in various aggressive liquids.
l Acid resistant
The tests were carried out in collaboration
l Resistant to crude oil up to 90°C
with Allards Varkstader AB, the Swedish tank
l Temperature resistance 85°C in seawater manufacturers.
l Diverse track record

l VOC compliant to current European legislation

One coat and finished!

After blast cleaning to Sa 2½, apply Chemflake Special Ready in 72 hours. Final inspection
 Pre-accelerated solvent-less The Conductive Version of
vinyl ester glass flake coating Chemflake
l Ultra high build range up to 1500µm per coat Chemflake CV is a glass flake reinforced high build
l Acid resistant vinyl ester coating with high conductivity.
l Temperature resistance 80°C in seawater Recommended for application to:
l Long track record l Steel in aggressive environments

l Gasoline or bulk crude tanks where an anti-static

coating is required

Typical Chemflake systems*

Substrate Coating Main use Vol. sol. VOC DFT Number

% gm2/l µm/coat of coats
Steel Chemflake Special Crude Oil 90°C, wide range of chemicals, 96 60 600–1500 2
acids and alkalis at elevated temperatures

Chemflake Classic Crude Oil 70°C, wide range of chemicals, 96 60 600–1500 1 or 2

acids and alkalis at elevated temperatures

Chemflake CV As main use of Chemflake Special but 96 60 600–1500 1 or 2

where conductive coatings are required

Concrete Chemflake Classic Silos and chemical/crude tank containment 96 60 600–1500 1 or 2

Chemflake Special Silos and chemical/crude tank containment 96 60 600–1000 1 or 2

(Chemflake Touch up sets *Indications of main use only. Discuss specific requirements with your Jotun Coatings Advisor together with reference to
are also available if required) the relevant product resistance list. Where a holding primer may be required consult your Jotun Coating Advisor.

Case histories

Studsrup Power Plant Samarec BP Al Jouf

Denmark Saudi Arabia
Main system for internal use in Chemflake applied in one 8 hour
chambers for filters, supporting flue shift. Tank returned to service
canals and absorber tanks. after 3 days.
Substrate: Carbon steel Substrate: Carbon steel
Studsrup Power Plant
Exposure: Chemicals Exposure: Hydrocarbons
Surface prep: Sa 2½ Surface prep: Sa 2½
Area: 53,000 m2 Area: Approx. 4,000 m2
System: 2 x 600 µm System: 2 x 750 µm
Chemflake Special Chemflake Special
Total: 1200 µm DFT Total: 1500 µm DFT

Samarec BP Al Jouf
 The benefits
Economical Time saving
l High volume solids and high dry film l Cures fast
thickness in one or two coats l Can be applied in one or two coats of
l Rapid curing and overcoating 600–1000 µm per coat
l Reduces maintenance costs Versatile
Easy to apply l Resistant to most commonly traded
l Apply by standard airless spray or solvents and chemicals
2 component spray units Temperature resistant
l Saves time and labour l Immersed – up to 100°C, depending upon
Prolonged lifetime service criteria
l Solid glassflake protection throughout the l Temperature resistant in dry conditions
entire coating for maximum adhesion up to 140°C without decomposition

Estimated costs for ‘like for like’ specification

Materials Application Cure days
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Materials:
Paint, thinner, consumables

Labour: Applicators, standby man

EPOXY
Plant: DH compressors, fuel, transport etc

Site services: Fire, safety, medical, PTW (permit to work) system

Materials:
Paint, thinner, consumables

Labour: Applicators, standby man

CHEMFLAKE
Plant: DH compressors, fuel, transport etc

Site services: Fire, safety, medical, PTW (permit to work) system

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