Are you looking for a coating with high resistance characteristics against chemicals, abrasion, and corrosion? If so, Carboguard 60 is a perfect candidate. You can use it as a primer, self-priming finish, or as an intermediate coat over steel. You can also use it for top coating with a wide range of high-performance finish coats and itself.
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Carboguard 60 Features
- MPI #108 approved
- Low VOC
- Low odor
- Perform for application on tank exteriors to obtain a flawless medium sheen
- Cures rapidly
- VOC compliant with AIM regulations
Carboguard 60 Applications
Its applications include direct-to-metal finishes, steel primers, surface tolerant coating, and wall coating. Some of the sectors you can use carboguard 60 in include,
- Architecture
- Bridges and Highways
- Commercial buildings
- Waste and wastewater management
- Pulp and Paper
- Petrochemical
- Commercial Marine environment
- Oil and Gas (upstream and Midstream)
Product Details
| Generic Type | Epoxy Polyamide |
| Available Colors | Variety of colors |
| Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Primer | Self Priming |
| Dry Film Thickness | As a primer, 4 to 6 or 102 to 152 microns per coat For direct-to-metal application: 4 to 10 mils or 102 to 254 microns per coat With MiO or GF additives: 8 to 12 mils or 203 to 305 microns per coat |
| Solid Content | Volume 72% with a variation of 2% higher or lower |
Carboguard 60 Surface Preparation Chart
Here is a quick information on surface preparation for various surfaces
| Surface | Preparation |
| General Surface | Clean and dry surface |
| Surface preparation for steel | SSPC-SP6 at 1.5 to 3.0 mils or 38 to 74 microns For Galvanized steel: SSPC-SP16 (refer to PDS for use with fireproofing products) For Stainless Steel: SSPC-SP16. In case of heavy industrial use, create an anchor profile of 1.5 to 3 microns or 38 to 75 microns |
| Surface preparation for Concrete | Cure the Concrete for 28 days at 24°C or 75°F with 50% relative humidity. The second step will be to clean the surface as per ASTM D4258 or ASTM D4259 for abraded Concrete |
| Surface preparation for previously painted surface | SSPC-SP2 or SSPC-SP3 |
In case you wish further help on how to use Carboguard 60, click here to read the PDS and SDS documents.
Where to Buy the Carboguard 60
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