Sherwin Williams Macropoxy C123 - Formerly Leighs Epigrip C123
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy C123 - Formerly Leighs Epigrip C123 is a high solids 2 pack epoxy, pigmented with glass flakes and anti corrosives for use on steel.
Best Uses
Macropoxy C123 is best suited for anti-corrosive protection of blast cleaned steel such as steel structures, bridges and infrastructure in aggressive atmospheric conditions. Endorsed for Network Rail Item 7.2.3 and Highways Agency Item No.123.
Application
Blast clean to Sa2½ ( ISO 8501-1:2007 ). Average surface profile in the range 50-100 microns. Ensure surfaces to be coated are clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.
Macropoxy L574 or Macropoxy M111 should be specified where there is a requirement for a blast primer. Recommended application method via airless spray or brush for stripe coat or touch up only.
Recommended cleanser / thinner Sherwin Williams No2. Indefinitely self overcoatable provided the coating has been suitably cleaned. For optimum intercoat adhesion with other epoxy topcoats, overcoating should occur within 14 days. Where atmospheric exposure is required, overcoat with Acrolon C137V2 within 7 days at a minimum dft of 50 microns or in the case of Acrolon C750V2 overcoat within 4 days.
Approvals
- Network Rail Item 7.2.3
- Highways Agency Item No. 123
- Norsok M-501 System 7A (Pre Qualified)
Technical Info
| Components: | Two Pack |
| Type: | Epoxy |
| Finish: | Glass Flake |
| Stock Colours: | Light Grey, Off White, Red Oxide |
| Tintable: | Limited range. Please note, bespoke tints are non refundable / exchangeable |
| VOC Content: | 131 gms/litre |
| Volume Solids: | 83±4% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Steel |
| Application Method: | Brush, Airless Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 3.3m2 |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 301 microns |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 250 microns |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | 1hour at 23°C |
| Touch Dry: | 2½ hours at 23°C |
| Overcoatable: | 2½ hours at 23°C |
| To Handle: | 12 hours at 23°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Thinner No2 |
| Shelf Life: | 2 years from date of production unopened or 'use by' date where specified |
| Packaging: | Available in 5 Litres and 20 Litres |
