Protective SHER-CRYL™ HPA

& HIGH PERFORMANCE ACRYLIC

Marine
B66-300 SERIES GLOSS
Coatings B66-350 SERIES SEMI-GLOSS

Revised 2/11 1.26

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED USES

SHER-CRYL HPA is a new technology, ambient cured, one compo- For use over prepared:
nent acrylic coating with superior exterior performance properties. • Steel • Galvanizing • Wood
Provides performance comparable to high performance solvent • Aluminum • Concrete • Masonry
• Zinc rich primers
based coatings such as urethanes and epoxies.
• Chemical resistant Examples:
• Superior color and gloss retention • Buildings • Storage Tanks • Water treatment plants
• Outstanding early moisture resistance • Machinery • Equipment • New Construction
• Flash rust/early rust resistant • Power plants • Piping • Structural Steel
• Select Marine Structures
• Low odor, low VOC
• Corrosion resistant • Suitable for use in USDA inspected facilities
• Fast dry • Can be used as a dryfall coating under certain environmental
• Outstanding application characteristics conditions (see Application Bulletin)
• Conforms to AWWA D102-03 OCS #3
• Acceptable for use in high performance architectural applications
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS • Acceptable for interior use / drywall
• Conforms to MPI #'s 154 & 164 (Gloss); 141, 153, & 163 (Semi-
Finish: High Gloss or Semi-Gloss Gloss)
• Complies with performance criteria of SSPC Paint 24.
Color: Wide range of colors available
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Volume Solids: 38.5% ± 2%, Ultra White Substrate*: Steel
Surface Preparation*: SSPC-SP10
Weight Solids: 51% ± 2%, Ultra White
System Tested*:
VOC (EPA Method 24): <200 g/L; 1.66 lb/gal 1 ct. Sher-Cryl HPA @ 3.0 mils (75 microns)
*unless otherwise noted below

Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: Test Name Test Method Results
Minimum Maximum Adhesion ASTM D4541 946 psi
Rating 9 per ASTM
Wet mils (microns) 6.0 (150) 10.0 (250) Corrosion
ASTM D5894, 10 D610 for rusting ;
Dry mils (microns) 2.5 (63) 4.0 (100) Weathering (with
cycles, 3,360 hours Rating10 per ASTM
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 154 (3.8) 247 (6.0) Pro-Cryl Primer)
D714 for blistering
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 616 (15.1) Direct Impact
ASTM D2794 >100 in. lbs.
Resistance
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. Dry Heat Resistance ASTM D2485 300°F (149°C)
Exterior Durability 3 years, 45° South Excellent
Drying Schedule @ 7.0 mils wet (175 microns): ASTM D522, 180°
Flexibility Passes
@ 50°F/10°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C bend, 1/8" mandrel
50% RH Rating 9 per ASTM
Humidity
To touch: 1 hour 30 minutes 5 minutes ASTM D4585, 1,250 D1654 for corrosion
Resistance (with
hours ; Rating10 per ASTM
To handle: 8 hours 5 hours 15 minutes Pro-Cryl Primer)
D714 for blistering
To recoat: 8 hours 5 hours 15 minutes
Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 2B
To cure: 30 days 30 days 30 days
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. Rating 9 per ASTM
Salt Fog
ASTM B117, 1,250 D1654 for corrosion
Resistance (with
Shelf Life: 36 months, unopened hours ; Rating10 per ASTM
Store indoors at 40°F (4.5°C) to Pro-Cryl Primer)
D714 for blistering
100°F (38°C)
ASTM D2246, 10
Flash Point: >230°F (110°C) PMCC, mixed Thermal Cycling Passes
cycles
Reducer: Water
R8K10 - WB Hot Weather Provides performance comparable to products formulated to fed-
Reducer up to 10% eral specification: AA50570, and Paint Specification: SSPC-Paint
Clean Up: Water 23 and 24.
Meets or exceeds performance of MIL-PRF-24596A Flame
Retardant Latex.
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B66-300 SERIES GLOSS
Coatings B66-350 SERIES SEMI-GLOSS

PRODUCT INFORMATION 1.26

RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS SURFACE PREPARATION

Dry Film Thickness / ct.
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all
Mils (Microns) oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to
Steel: ensure adequate adhesion.
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100)
Do not use hydrocarbon solvents for cleaning.
Steel: Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed surface preparation
information.
1 ct. Pro-Cryl Universal Primer 2.0-4.0 (50-100)
Minimum recommended surface preparation:
1-2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Iron & Steel: SSPC-SP2
Aluminum: SSPC-SP1
Steel: Galvanizing: SSPC-SP1
1 ct. DTM Acrylic Primer/Finish 2.5-5.0 (63-125) Concrete & Masonry: SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or
or Kem Bond HS 2.0-5.0 (50-125) ICRI No. 310.2, CSP 1-3
* Wood: Dry and sanded smooth
or Zinc Clad Primer 3.0-5.0 (75-125) * Prefinished Siding: SSPC-SP1
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) * Requires primer
Surface Preparation Standards
Steel: Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
1 ct. Zinc Clad XI 3.0-4.0 (75-100) White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Aluminum: Hand Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
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-
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Power Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 3
D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
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-

Aluminum:
1 ct. DTM Wash Primer 0.7-1.3 (18-32) TINTING
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Tint with EnviroToner Colorants at 100% strength. Five minutes minimum
mixing on a mechanical shaker is required for complete mixing of color.
Galvanizing:
Do not use Blend-A-Color Toner.
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100)
Concrete Block: APPLICATION CONDITIONS
1 ct. Heavy Duty Block Filler 10.0-18.0 (250-450)
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Temperature: 50°F (10°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C)
maximum
Concrete/Masonry: (air, surface, and material)
At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Prefinished Siding: (Baked-on finishes) Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed application information.
1 ct. DTM Bonding Primer 2.0-5.0 (50-125)
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) ORDERING INFORMATION
Wood, exterior: Packaging: 1 gallon (3.78L) and 5 gallon (18.9L)
1 ct. A-100 Exterior Oil Wood Primer 1.5 (38) containers
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100) Weight: 10.30 ± 0.2 lb/gl 1.24 Kg/L

Wood, interior: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1 ct. PrepRite Classic Latex Primer 1.6 (39)
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
2 cts. Sher-Cryl HPA 2.5-4.0 (63-100)
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
The systems listed above are representative of the product's use, instructions.
other systems may be appropriate.
WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Application Bulletin. CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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 Protective SHER-CRYL™ HPA
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Marine
B66-300 SERIES GLOSS
Coatings B66-350 SERIES SEMI-GLOSS

Revised 2/11 APPLICATION BULLETIN 1.26

SURFACE PREPARATIONS APPLICATION CONDITIONS

Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil,
dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to ensure Temperature: 50°F (10°C) minimum, 120°F (49°C)
adequate adhesion. maximum
(air, surface, and material)
Do not use hydrocarbon solvents for cleaning. At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point
Iron & Steel
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Minimum surface preparation is Hand Tool Clean per SSPC-SP2.
Remove all oil and grease from surface per SSPC-SP1. For better
performance, use Commercial Blast Cleaning per SSPC-SP6. Primer APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
recommended for best performance.
Aluminum The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
Remove all oil, grease, dirt, oxide and other foreign material per be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
SSPC-SP1. equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
Galvanizing compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
The surface should be weathered for 6 months prior to painting. Re- existing environmental and application conditions.
move all oil and grease per SSPC-SP1. Rusty galvanizing requires
a minimum of Hand Tool Cleaning per SSPC-SP2. Prime area the
Reducer ............................Water
same day as cleaned with Pro-Cryl.
R8K10 - WB Hot Weather Reducer
Concrete and Masonry
For surface preparation, refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6 or ICRI No. up to 10%
310.2, CSP 1-3. Surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and dry. Clean Up ..........................Water
Surface temperatures must be at least 55°F (13°C) before filling. If
required for a smoother finish, use Heavy Duty Block Filler, B42W46. Airless Spray
Filler must be thoroughly dry before topcoating per manufacturer's Pressure.........................1500 psi
recommendations. Hose...............................1/4" ID
Weathered masonry and soft or porous cement board must be brush Tip ...................................017" - .021"
blasted or power tool cleaned to remove loosely adhering contamina- Filter ...............................60 mesh
tion and to get to a hard, firm surface. Apply one coat Loxon Condi- Reduction .......................Not recommended
tioner, following label recommendations.
Wood Conventional Spray
Surface must be clean, dry and sound. Prime with recommended
Gun ................................Binks 95
primer. No painting should be done immediately after a rain or during
foggy weather. Knots and pitch streaks must be scraped, sanded and Fluid Nozzle ...................66
spot primed before full coat of primer is applied. All nail holes or small Air Nozzle.......................63PB
openings must be properly caulked. Atomization Pressure .....50 psi
Pre-Finished Siding: Fluid Pressure ................15-20 psi
Remove oil, grease, dirt, oxides, and other contaminants from the sur- Reduction .......................As needed up to 12½% by volume
face by cleaning per SSPC-SP1 or water blasting per NACE Standard
RP-01-72. Always checks for compatibility of the previously painted Brush
surface with the new coating by applying a test patch of 2 - 3 square Brush..............................Nylon / polyester
feet. Allow to dry thoroughly for 1 week before checking adhesion. Reduction .......................Not recommended
DTM Bonding Primer is required.
Previously Painted Surfaces Roller
If in sound condition, clean the surface of all foreign material. Smooth,
Cover .............................3/8" woven solvent resistant core
hard or glossy coatings and surfaces should be dulled by abrading the
Reduction .......................Not recommended
surface. Apply a test area, allowing paint to dry one week before testing
adhesion. If adhesion is poor, additional abrasion of the surface and/
or removal of the previous coating may be necessary. Retest surface
for adhesion. If paint is peeling or badly weathered, clean surface to If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent
sound substrate and treat as a new surface as above. equipment may be substituted.
Surface Preparation Standards
Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Hand Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Power Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 3
D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
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APPLICATION BULLETIN 1.26

APPLICATION PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE TIPS

Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. Stripe coat all crevices, welds, and sharp angles to prevent early failure
in these areas.
Mixing Instructions: Mix paint thoroughly to a uniform consistency
When using spray application, use a 50% overlap with each pass of
with low speed power agitation prior to use. the gun to avoid holidays, bare areas, and pinholes. If necessary, cross
spray at a right angle
Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading
rate as indicated below: During the early stages of drying, the coating is sensitive to rain, dew,
high humidity, and moisture condensation. Plan painting schedules to
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: avoid these influences during the first 16-24 hours of curing.
Minimum Maximum Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include an
Wet mils (microns) 6.0 (150) 10.0 (250) application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or porosity of
the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method of applica-
Dry mils (microns) 2.5 (63) 4.0 (100) tion, various surface irregularities, material lost during mixing, spillage,
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 154 (3.8) 247 (6.0) overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive film build.
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 616 (15.1) Excessive reduction of material can affect film build, appearance, and
adhesion.
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance.
Application temperature above 95°F (35°C) may cause dry spray,
uneven sheen, and poor adhesion.
Drying Schedule @ 7.0 mils wet (175 microns):
@ 50°F/10°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C Application temperature below 50°F (10°C) may cause poor adhesion
50% RH and lengthen the drying and curing time.
To touch: 1 hour 30 minutes 5 minutes
Sher-Cryl Acrylic is extremely sensitive to hydrocarbon containing
To handle: 8 hours 5 hours 15 minutes solvents. When cleaning the surface per SSPC-SP1, use only an
To recoat: 8 hours 5 hours 15 minutes emulsifying industrial detergent, followed by a water rinse. Do not use
To cure: 30 days 30 days 30 days hydrocarbon containing solvents.
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
Do not use hydrocarbon solvents for cleaning.

Application of coating above maximum or below minimum Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance charac-
recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating teristics and properties.
performance.
Sher-Cryl can be used as a dryfall coating in certain environmental
conditions. Test product before each application. Test by spraying
15-25 feet toward paint container. All material should readily wipe
clean. Temperature and humidity will affect ability to dryfall. Hot sur-
face will cause overspray to bond to surface. Always clean overspray
immediately from hot surfaces.

Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance

characteristics and properties.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
Clean spills and spatters immediately with soap and warm water.
Clean hands and tools immediately after use with soap and warm Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
water. After cleaning, flush spray equipment with Mineral Spirits Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
to prevent rusting of the equipment. Follow manufacturer's safety instructions.
recommendations when using Mineral Spirits.
WARRANTY
DISCLAIMER The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufacturing
defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de-
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Application Bulletin. CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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