International Interbond 201
International Interbond 201 is a hard wearing, surface tolerant, primer / finish, for use at maintenance & repair or on board maintenance.
Best Uses
Interbond 201 is recommended for use as an anti-corrosive primer/finish for decks, deck fittings and cargo holds and hatch covers on external decks. It is suitable for both major refurbishment, and on board maintenance.
Application
The recommended application method is by Airless spray or Roller. A brush can be used for small areas only. Please note that application by conventional spray is not recommended.
Use in accordance with the standard Worldwide Marine Specifications. All surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. High pressure fresh water wash or fresh water wash, as appropriate, and remove all oil or grease, soluble contaminants and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.
Please see the product data sheet for full surface preparations and application details.
Additional Information
When spraying large areas, application of a brush coat is recommended over pitted or rough surfaces to ensure full penetration. Stripe coating of complex structures is recommended.
Interbond 201 low temperature grade is not suitable for use in Ballast Holds.
Optimum performance is achieved when Interbond 201 is applied over blasted steel.
In common with all epoxy based coatings, Interbond 201 will exhibit chalking of the film on UV exposure.
Certificates and Approvals
When used as part of an approved scheme, this material has the following certification:
- Food Contact - Carriage of Grain (NOHH)
- Food Contact - FDA Compliant: Dry Foodstuffs
- Fire Resistance - Surface Spread of Flame (Exova Warringtonfire)
- Fire Resistance - Smoke & Toxicity (Exova Warringtonfire)
- Fire Resistance - Marine Equipment Directive compliant
Features and Benefits
- Can be applied to surfaces prepared to St2 (ISO8501-1)
- Can be applied over existing coatings
- Certified for the carriage of grain
- FDA compliant
- Aluminium free
- Low temperature cure grade available
- Control of surface preparation costs
- Simple upgrading without extensive surface preparation
- Suitable for the carriage of grain
- Suitable for the carriage of dry foodstuffs into the USA
- Suitable for the carriage of paper / forest products
- Assists in cleaning between cargoes
- Control of solvent emissions
- Year round workability and fast access
Technical Info
| Components: | Two Component |
| Type: | Epoxy Primer/Finish |
| Finish: | Semi-Gloss |
| Stock Colours: | KDL549 Signal Green, KDL274 Red, KDK724 Storm Grey, KDF684 Surf Grey |
| Tintable: | Please note, bespoke tints are non refundable / exchangeable |
| VOC Content: | 279 g/lt |
| Volume Solids: | 74%±2% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Steel |
| Application Method: | Airless spray, Brush, Roller |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 4.93 m²/litre at 150µm dft |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 203µm |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 150µm |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | 4 hours at 25°C |
| Touch Dry: | 4 hours at 25°C |
| Overcoatable: | Dependent on overcoating product used. Please see product data sheet for information. |
| Hard Dry: | 9 hours at 25°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | International GTA220/GTA822 |
| Shelf Life: | 12 months from date of production unopened |
| Packaging: | Available in 20 Litres |
