Fluid Film Gel BN & BW

Application for Heavy Marine

Surface Preparation:

New Construction: No sandblasting required. Remove any loose mill scale. Welding flux residues must be removed by wire brushing followed by washing with clean water. Clean up all debris. If surface has been shop primed with inorganic zinc, do not coat until the zinc has been cured a minimum of 30 days.

In Service Equipment: No sandblasting required. Remove flaking rust and peeling paint. Break all blisters larger than 25 mm (one inch). Remove all standing water. Clean up all debris and silt. May be applied over tightly adhering rust. Residual coal tar and asphalt coatings must be removed to leave a thickness of no more than 50 microns (0.002 inches). If surface is heavily scaled, consult your Eureka representative. For further details, see Technical Bulletin #202.4.

Number of Coats:

1

Typical Coverage Per Drum:

170m 2 (1,833 ft 2 ) at 1.23 mm (48mils) thickness for new steel.

146m 2 (1,571ft 2 ) at 1.44 mm (56 mils) for rusty steel.

On very heavy rust, visual inspection is required for best thickness recommendation.

Thinning:

Do not thin.

Curing Time:

None. Equipment may be used immediately after coating.

Methods:

Airless spray, roller, brush.

Heating Required:

Under extreme cold conditions, storage of material in a warm room will facilitate application.

Spray Equipment:

Alemite 7896 pump (22/1 ratio) or equal, and a flow gun. See Technical Bulletin #202.1.

Clean Up:

Scrape off excess then wash with hot water and mild detergent or any commercial degreaser.

Protective Equipment:

When spraying use approved eye protection to safeguard against potential eye contact. Use respirator or gas mask with appropriate cartridges and canisters (NIOSH approved, if available) to remove oil mist. If making repairs by brush, a respirator is not required.

Typical Properties

(ASTM-D1535)Specific Gravity:

Specific Gravity:

0.915 - 0.925

Color:
(ASTM-D1535)

White: 2.5YO / 2 or lighter.

Flash Point:
(ASTM-D92)
Cleveland Open Cup

207C (405F).

Unworked Penetration:
(ASTM-D217)

200-230 (70F)

Specific Conductivity:

Less than 10^-9 mho/cm @ 1M HZ

VOC:
CARB 310

1.71%

Effect on Rubber:
ASTM D-471 @ ± 158°F 70 hours

None on neoprene and buna-n. May cause swelling on non oil-resistant rubber goods.

Effect on Paint:

None on most painted surfaces.

Effect on Aluminum:

No pitting.

Effect on Copper, Brass:

No staining.

Effect on Steel:

No hydrogen embrittlement.

Dropping Point:
(ASTM-D566)

96C (205F). This value is given for information purposes only and is not to be construed as a recommendation for maximum temperature use.

Toxicity:
(Tests performed by outside laboratory using standard methods.)

Oral: LD 50 greater than 16ml / kilogram (relatively harmless).

Skin Irritation: Score 0.83 (minimal irritation). Title 16 CFR Section 1500.41.

Eye Irritation: Negative. Title 16 CFR Section 1500.42.

Performance:

Salt Fog (Inches/Year):
a. ASTM-D117 (5000 hours) 0.00016
b. MIL-C-23050 0.00020
(maximum allowed 0.005)

Simulated Ballast Tank:
MIL-C-23050 0.00053
(maximum allowed 0.005)