Application
Introduction
Water based mixture of thermosetting resins.
Applications
TP-COTE® is mainly used as anti-corrosion coating for metal industrial
applications in the automotive field. TP-COTE® has been developed for dipping
applications and single-coat stoving. A double layer configuration is also possible.
This product cures at temperature around 170°C and timing not less than 12 min.
Solid Content
40 - 50 ISO 3251
Viscosity (Ford cup nr.4 at 20°C)
s 30 – 50 UNI EN 535
Special Properties
TP-COTE® offers excellent corrosion resistance to the metallic substrates
and low friction coefficient. By using TP-COTE® the metallic substrate is not
subject to Hydrogen embrittlement due to acid cleaning and/or galvanic processes.
Packaging:
25, 200 Kg metal tanks or 1000 lt. IBC container
Storage
TP-COTE® must be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and containers have
to be tightly closed. Avoid frost and store it at temperature in the range 5 - 25°C.
Handling
For all the safety precautions and transportation regulations refer to the related MSDS.
Properties and Uses:
TP-COTE® has to be kept in the original container which remain closed
until the application.
TP-COTE® has a shelf life of 12 months but for rheological matter it’s
suggested to use it within 3 months.
It may happen, for tixotropic behavior, an increased viscosity above the
upper limit of 50 sec., suggested for dipping application, even the
product is within the shelf life.
In such a case the product must be vigorously stirred for few minutes, without
creating foam, in order to increase the fluidity.
This operation is in any case always recommended.
In case of long storage time it could be necessary to dilute the product with
alkaline deionized water. Usually 5% of dilution it’s enough to bring the viscosity
at the original value. Before to do such operation we recommend to check the
correct way by consulting Tecnopolimeri’s people.