Hempel Hempalin Enamel 52140
Hempel Hempalin 52140 is a glossy alkyd enamel which forms a weather resistant coating. It is flexible and resistant to salt water and spillage of mineral oil and other aliphatic hydrocarbons. For mildly to moderately corrosive environments.
Best Uses
Hempel Hempalin Enamel 52140 is recommended as a finishing coat for alkyd systems on exterior and interior steel and woodwork in mildly to moderately corrosive environment e.g. engine rooms including tank tops, main engines and auxiliary machinery.
Application
Apply only on a dry and clean surface with a temperature above the dew point to avoid condensation. In confined spaces, provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.
New steel: Remove oil and grease etc. thoroughly with suitable detergent. Remove salts and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning. Power tool cleaning to St 3 or abrasive blasting to Sa 2 (ISO 8501-1:2007). Prime with: HEMPALIN
Repair and maintenance: Remove oil and grease etc. thoroughly with suitable detergent. Remove salts and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning. Remove all rust and loose material by abrasive blasting or power tool cleaning. Dust off residues. Prime with: HEMPALIN. Touch up bare spots with: HEMPALIN ENAMEL 52140.
Approvals
- Approved as a low flame spread material when used as part of a predefined paint system
- Complies with EU Directive 2004/42/EC: subcategory i.
Technical Info
| Components: | Single Pack |
| Type: | Alkyd Enamel |
| Finish: | High Gloss |
| Stock Colours: | Black and White |
| Tintable: | Yes. Please note, bespoke tints are non refundable / exchangeable |
| VOC Content: | 429 g/l |
| Volume Solids: | 46 ± 1 |
| Suitable Substrates: | Steel |
| Application Method: | Brush, Airless Spray or Air Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 15.3 m2/l |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 75 micron [3 mils] |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 30 micron [1.2 mils] |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | - |
| Surface Dry: | 3 hours at 20°C |
| Overcoatable: | Min 8 hours at 20°C, Max 5 days |
| Fully Cured: | - |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Thinner 08230 (See data Sheet) |
| Shelf Life: | 5 years from date of production unopened |
| Packaging: | Available in 5 Litres and 20 Litres |
