Protective SHER-GLASS FF

& GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED EPOXY

Marine PART A B62-525 SERIES
Coatings PART B
PART B
B62V525
B62V526
STANDARD HARDENER
LOW TEMP HARDENER

Revised: March 28, 2013 4.37

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (CONT'D)

SHER-GLASS FF is a glass flake reinforced amine epoxy coating
formulated for immersion service or where steel or concrete protec- Shelf Life: Part A: 24 months
tion is desired, in a wide range of harsh industrial environments. Part B: 36 months
• The use of pre-wetted glass flake allows for consistent mixing Store indoors at 40°F (4.5°C)
and application
• Re-inforced film enhances performance and edge protection to 100°F (38°C).
• Excellent immersion service performance Flash Point: 80°F (27°C), PMCC, mixed
• Corrosion, impact, abrasion resistant Reducer/Clean Up: Xylene R2K4, or R7K100
• Direct to metal application for tanks and structural steel
• Up to 20.0 mils (500 microns) dry in a single coat

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS RECOMMENDED USES

Finish: Semi-Gloss For use over prepared steel or concrete in the following
Color: Red Oxide, Black, Haze Gray, White OAP environments:
Volume Solids: 76% ± 2% mixed, (calculated) • Petro-chemical and power plants
Weight Solids: 87% ± 2% mixed, (calculated) • Immersion in fresh or salt water
Mix Ratio: 4:1 (2 components) • Water and waste water facilities
VOC (EPA Method 24): Unreduced: <250 g/L; 2.08 lb/gal • Marine - ships, barges, and offshore structures
(mixed) 10% Reduced: <276 g/L; 2.30 lb/gal • High humidity and moisture areas
• Areas requiring good chemical resistance to splash, spillage,
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: and fumes
Minimum Maximum
• Acceptable for use in areas of high H2S
Wet mils (microns) 10.0 (250) 26.0 (625) • Acceptable for use with cathodic protection systems
Dry mils (microns) 8.0 (200) 20.0 (500)
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 61 (1.5) 152 (3.7) PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 1216 (29.8)
Substrate*: Steel
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. Surface Preparation*: SSPC-SP10/NACE 2
Drying Schedule @ 15.0 mils wet (375 microns): System Tested*:
With B62V525 @ 55°F/13°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C 1 ct. Sher-Glass FF @ 15.0 mils (375 microns) w/ Standard Hardener
50% RH *unless otherwise noted below
To touch: 7 hours 4 hours 80 minutes
To handle: 9 hours 4.5 hours 90 minutes Test Name Test Method Results
To recoat:
ASTM D4541, Patti
minimum: 48 hours 18 hours 4 hours Adhesion
Tester
1100 psi
maximum: 60 days 60 days 45 days
Rating 10 per ASTM
To cure: 14 days 7 days 3 days Corrosion
ASTM D5894, 12 D714 for Blistering;
Heat Cure: 8 hours @ ambient, then 16 hours @ 140°F (60°C) Weathering
cycles, 4032 hours Rating 10 per ASTM
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. Resistance
D610 for Rusting
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
Direct Impact
Pot Life: 4 hours 2 hours 30 minutes ASTM D2794 32 in. lbs.
Resistance
Sweat-in-time: 30 minutes 15 minutes none
ASTM D2485,
Drying Schedule @ 15.0 mils wet (375 microns): 400°F (204°C)
Dry Heat Resistance Method A, Water
(discolors)
With B62V526* @ 40°F/4.5°C @ 77°F/25°C Quench Test
50% RH 6% elongation -
To touch: 24 hours 2 hours Flexibility ASTM D522
Passes 3/4 inch mandrel
To handle: 48 hours 2.5 hours
Rating 10 per ASTM
To recoat: Moisture
ASTM D4585, 100°F D714 for Blistering;
minimum: 48 hours 8 hours Condensation
(38°C), 4200 hours Rating 10 per ASTM
maximum: 30 days 14 days Resistance
D610 for Rusting
To cure: 10 days 5 days Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 3H
Heat Cure: 8 hours @ ambient, then 16 hours @ 140°F (60°C) Rating 10 per ASTM
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. ASTM B117, D714 for Blistering;
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. Salt Fog Resistance
4200 hours Rating 10 per ASTM
Pot Life: 2 hours 30 minutes D610 for Rusting
Sweat-in-Time: 10 minutes none
*Do not use Sher-Glass Low Temp Hardener above 80°F (27°C) Epoxy coatings may darken or yellow following application and curing.

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 Protective SHER-GLASS FF
& GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED EPOXY
Marine PART A B62-525 SERIES
Coatings PART B
PART B
B62V525
B62V526
STANDARD HARDENER
LOW TEMP HARDENER

PRODUCT INFORMATION 4.37

RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS SURFACE PREPARATION

Dry Film Thickness / ct.
Mils (Microns) Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all
Immersion Service: oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to
ensure adequate adhesion.
Steel:
Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed surface preparation in-
2 cts. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) formation.
or Minimum recommended surface preparation:
1 ct. Dura-Plate 235 4.0-8.0 (100-200) Iron & Steel:
1 ct. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) Atmospheric: SSPC-SP12NACE 5, WJ-4 (with existing
profile) or SSPC-SP3 or SSPC-SP2
or Immersion: SSPC-SP10/NACE 2, 2-3 mil
1 ct. Copoxy Shop Primer 3.0-5.0 (75-125) (50-75 micron)profile or
SSPC-SP12/NACE 5, WJ-2/SC-2
1 ct. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) (with existing profile)
Concrete & Masonry:
Atmospheric: SSPC-SP 13/NACE 6, or ICRI No. 310.2,
Concrete (Smooth): CSP 1-3
1 ct Corobond 100 4.0-6.0 (100-150) Immersion: SSPC-SP 13/NACE 6, 6-4.3.1 or 4.3.2, or
2 cts. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) ICRI No. 310.2, CSP 1-3
Surface Preparation Standards
Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Concrete (Rough): Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
1 ct. Steel -Seam FT910, as required to fill voids and provide Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
a continuous substrate, up to 1".* 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
-
-
2 cts. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) Power Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 3
D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
-

Atmospheric Service: TINTING

Steel:
Do not tint.
1-2 cts. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500)
or
1 ct. Dura-Plate 235 4.0-8.0 (100-200)
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Temperature:
1 ct. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) Standard Hardener: Air & Material 55°F (13°C) minimum
or Surface 120°F (49°C) maximum
1 ct. Copoxy Shop Primer 3.0-5.0 (75-125) Low Temp Hardener: Air & Material 40°F (4.5°C) minimum
1 ct. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500) Surface 120°F (49°C) maximum
At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point.
Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Steel, Urethane topcoat:
Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed application information.
1ct. Sher-Glass FF 8.0-20.0 (200-500)
1 ct. Acrolon 218 HS Polyurethane 3.0-6.0 (75-150) Do not use low temperature hardener above 80°F (27°C)

ORDERING INFORMATION
*Kem Cati-Coat Epoxy Filler/Sealer may also be acceptable. Packaging: 5 gallons (18.9L) mixed
Part A: 4 gallons (15.1L) in a slack filled five gallon
container
Part B: 1 gallon (3.78L)
Weight: 11.54 ± 0.3 lb/gal ; 1.4 Kg/L (mixed)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The systems listed above are representative of the product's use, Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
other systems may be appropriate. Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
instructions.

DISCLAIMER WARRANTY
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
Application Bulletin. STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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 Protective SHER-GLASS FF
& GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED EPOXY
Marine PART A B62-525 SERIES
Coatings PART B
PART B
B62V525
B62V526
STANDARD HARDENER
LOW TEMP HARDENER

Revised: March 28, 2013 APPLICATION BULLETIN 4.37

SURFACE PREPARATIONS APPLICATION CONDITIONS

Temperature:
Standard Hardener: Air & Material 55°F (13°C) minimum
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all Surface 120°F (49°C) maximum
oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to
ensure adequate adhesion. Low Temp Hardener: Air & Material 40°F (4.5°C) minimum
Surface 120°F (49°C) maximum
At least 5°F (2.8°C) above dew point.
Iron & Steel (atmospheric service) Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per
Do not use low temperature hardener above 80°F (27°C)
SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Ultra High Pressure
Water Jetting for Steel per SSPC-SP12/NACE 5, WJ-4 (with existing
profile) or SSPC-SP3 Power Tool Clean or SSPC-SP2 Hand Tool
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Clean. For better performance, use Commercial Blast Cleaning
per SSPC-SP6/NACE 3. Blast clean all surfaces using a sharp, The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
angular abrasive for optimum surface profile (2 mils / 50 microns). be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
Coat any bare steel the same day as it is cleaned or before flash equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
rusting occurs. compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
existing environmental and application conditions.
Iron & Steel, Immersion Service:
Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per Reducer/Clean Up
SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Near White Metal Blast Reducer .............................. R2K4
Cleaning per SSPC-SP10 or SSPC-SP12/NACE 2. For SSPC- Use of any other solvent than xylene, R2K4 may affect the
performance or compliance of this product for its intended
SP10, blast clean all surfaces using a sharp, angular abrasive for service
optimum surface profile (2 mils / 50 microns). For SSPC-SP12/
NACE 2, all surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned in accordance Airless Spray
with WJ-2/SC-2 standards. Pre-existing profile should be approxi- Pump..............................45:1 minimum
Pressure.........................3600 psi minimum
mately 2 mils (50 microns). Light rust bloom is allowed. Remove Hose...............................3/8" ID
all weld spatter and round all sharp edges. Prime any bare steel Tip ..................................0.031" - 0.041"
the same day as it is cleaned. Filter ...............................none
Reduction .......................as needed up to 10% by volume
Note: If blast cleaning with steel media is used, an appropriate
Conventional Spray
amount of steel grit blast media may be incorporated into the Gun ................................Binks 95
work mix to render a dense, angular 2.0-3.0 mil (50-75 micron) Fluid Nozzle ...................66
surface profile. This method may result in improved adhesion Air Nozzle.......................68 PB
and performance. Atomization Pressure .....80 psi
Fluid Pressure ................30 psi
Reduction .......................as needed up to 10% by volume
Keep pressure pot at level of applicator to avoid blocking
of fluid line due to weight of material. Blow back coating
in fluid line at intermittent shutdowns, but continue agitation
at pressure pot.
Brush
Brush..............................Nylon/Polyester Natural Bristle
Reduction .......................not recommended
Roller
Cover .............................3/8"-1/2" woven with solvent resistant core
Reduction .......................not recommended

Surface Preparation Standards If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent
Condition of ISO 8501-1 Swedish Std.
Surface BS7079:A1 SIS055900 SSPC NACE equipment may be substituted.
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 C St 2
Pitted & Rusted D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Power Tool Cleaning Rusted C St 3
Pitted & Rusted D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
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 Protective SHER-GLASS FF
& GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED EPOXY
Marine PART A B62-525 SERIES
Coatings PART B
PART B
B62V525
B62V526
STANDARD HARDENER
LOW TEMP HARDENER

APPLICATION BULLETIN 4.37

APPLICATION PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE TIPS

Stripe coat all crevices, welds, and sharp angles to prevent early
Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. failure in these areas.
Mix contents of each component thoroughly with low speed power agitation. When using spray application, use a 50% overlap with each pass
Make certain no pigment remains on the bottom of the can. Then combine of the gun to avoid holidays, bare areas, and pinholes. If necessary,
4 parts by volume of Part A with one part by volume of Part B. Thoroughly
agitate the mixture with power agitation at slow speeds. Allow the material cross spray at a right angle.
to sweat-in as indicated. Prior to use, pour through a 30-60-mesh screen
and re-stir before using. Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include
an application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or po-
If reducer solvent is used, add only after components have been thoroughly rosity of the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method
mixed, after sweat-in. of application, various surface irregularities, material lost during
mixing, spillage, overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive
Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading rate as film build.
indicated below:
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: Excessive reduction of material can affect film build, appearance
Minimum Maximum and adhesion.
Wet mils (microns) 10.0 (250) 26.0 (625)
Dry mils (microns) 8.0 (200) 20.0 (500) Excessive film build, poor ventilation, and cool temperatures may
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 61 (1.5) 152 (3.7) cause solvent entrapment and premature coating failure.
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 1216 (29.8)
For Immersion Service: (if required) Holiday test in accordance
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. with ASTM D5162 for steel, or ASTM D4787 for concrete.
Drying Schedule @ 15.0 mils wet (375 microns): Do not mix previously catalyzed material with new.
With B62V525 @ 55°F/13°C @ 77°F/25°C @ 120°F/49°C
50% RH Do not apply the material beyond recommended pot life.
To touch: 7 hours 4 hours 80 minutes
To handle: 9 hours 4.5 hours 90 minutes Do not use the Low Temp Hardener above 80°F (27°C)
To recoat:
minimum: 48 hours 18 hours 4 hours Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance
maximum: 60 days 60 days 45 days characteristics and properties.
To cure: 14 days 7 days 3 days
Heat Cure: 8 hours @ ambient, then 16 hours @ 140°F (60°C) CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. Clean spills and spatters immediately with R2K4, or R7K100. Clean
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. tools immediately after use with R2K4, or R7K100. Follow manu-
Pot Life: 4 hours 2 hours 30 minutes facturer's safety recommendations when using any solvent.
Sweat-in-time: 30 minutes 15 minutes none
Drying Schedule @ 15.0 mils wet (375 microns): DISCLAIMER
With B62V526* @ 40°F/4.5°C @ 77°F/25°C The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet
50% RH are based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams
To touch: 24 hours 2 hours Company. Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject
To handle: 48 hours 2.5 hours to change and pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult
your Sherwin-Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data
To recoat: Information and Application Bulletin.
minimum: 48 hours 8 hours
maximum: 30 days 14 days SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To cure: 10 days 5 days Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
Heat Cure: 8 hours @ ambient, then 16 hours @ 140°F (60°C) Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. instructions.
Pot Life: 2 hours 30 minutes
Sweat-in-Time: 10 minutes none WARRANTY
*Do not use Sher-Glass Low Temp Hardener above 80°F (27°C)
The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufacturing
defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de-
Application of coating above maximum or below minimum fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product
recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
performance. OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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