Hempel Pro Acrylic 55883
Hempel's Pro Acrylic 55883 is a two-component, isocyanate-free, acrylic finishing coat with good gloss and colour retention. Resistant to water and spillage of aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Best Uses
Hempel's Pro Acrylic is recommended as a finishing coat for protection of structural steel in severely corrosive environment, where light-fastness and gloss retention are required.
The product may be specified as a one-coat direct-to-metal system in corrosive environments classified as C2 and C3.
Minimum curing temperature is 0°C/32°F.
Service temperature: Maximum, dry exposure only: 120°C [248°F].
Application
Prepare to specification as required. Apply via airless spray, with a nozzle pressure of 150 bar [2200 psi] and nozzle orifice: 0.017-0.019 inch. To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point. Surface temperature must be above 0°C [32°F] during application and curing.
Product compatibility
- Previous coat: According to Hempel’s Specification. Recommended products are: Hempadur Mastic 4588W, Hempadur 45141 / 45143
Subsequent coat: None.
Approvals and Certifications
- Meets requirements to NORSOK M-501 when used as part of apredefined paint system. Edition 6, System 1. Edition 7, System 1A,1B.
Technical Info
| Components: | Two Pack |
| Type: | Isocyanate free acrylic |
| Finish: | Gloss |
| Stock Colours: | 10000 White |
| Tintable: | Yes, tintable upon request. Please note, bespoke tints are non-refundable / exchangeable. |
| VOC Content: | 362.0g per Litre |
| Volume Solids: | 57% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Structural Steel |
| Application Method: | Airless Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 12 m2 per litre |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 86 microns |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 50 microns |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | - |
| Touch Dry: | 4 1/2 hours at 20°C |
| Overcoatable: | 6 hours at 20°C |
| Fully Cured: | 7 days at 20°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Hempel's Thinner 08450 |
| Shelf Life: | Base: 36 months, Curing Agent: 18 months |
| Packaging: | Available in 5 and 20 Litres |
