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2. HEMPEL’S BALLAST COAT SH 10880
SURFACE Maintenance: Remove all oil and grease, mud and similar contaminants with suitable detergent
PREPARATION: followed by (high pressure) fresh water cleaning. Remove rust scale and loose coating material by
abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning or water jetting to minimum Sa 1, St 2 (ISO 8501:1988) or
WJ-4 (NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12). Existing epoxy or coal tar epoxy system to be uniformly matted by
grinding, abrasive sweep blasting or water jetting. Dust off residues. Allow the surface to dry. The
durability of the system depends on the achieved degree of surface preparation. Insufficient
removal of scale will result in later flaking.
APPLICATION As dictated by normal good painting practice.
CONDITIONS: In confined spaces provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.
PRECEDING None or according to specification.
COAT:
SUBSEQUENT None.
COAT:
REMARKS: May be specified in another film thickness than indicated depending on purpose and area of use.
This will alter spreading rate and may influence the amount of thinning necessary, drying time and
recoating interval. Normal range is 125-200 micron/5-8 mils per coat in a two-coat system.
Application of HEMPEL'S BALLAST COAT SH 10880 as a one-coat system is possible,
recommended dry film thickness is 300 micron. The durability of a one-coat system is very much
influenced by the application method.
Curing before Ballast tanks may be filled when all painted surfaces are completely dry. It is recommended to
filling of tanks: ascertain the drying condition by a thorough inspection before filling.
Maintenance: Regular maintenance of the coating is carried out touching up with HEMPEL'S BALLAST COAT SH
10880 to full film thickness after having prepared the surface as described above.
Note: HEMPEL’S BALLAST COAT SH 10880 is for professional use only.
ISSUED: May 2000 - 1088019820CO002
HEMPEL’S MARINE PAINTS A/S
This Product Data Sheet supersedes those previously issued. For definition and scope, see explanatory notes to
applicable Product Data Sheets.
Data, specifications, directions and recommendations given in this data sheet represent only test results or experience
obtained under controlled or specially defined circumstances. Their accuracy, completeness or appropriateness under
the actual conditions of any intended use of the Products herein must be determined exclusively by the Buyer and/or
User. The Products are supplied and all technical assistance is given subject to HEMPEL's GENERAL CONDITIONS OF
SALES, DELIVERY AND SERVICE, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. The Manufacturer and Seller disclaim,
and Buyer and/or User waive all claims involving, any liability, including but not limited to negligence, except as
expressed in said GENERAL CONDITIONS for all results, injury or direct or consequential losses or damages arising from
the use of the Products as recommended above, on the overleaf or otherwise.
Product data are subject to change without notice and become void five years from the date of issue.
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