DESCRIPTION

CAL551-201 100% Solids Industrial Maintenance Coating for Metal, Concrete and Similar Substrates.

CAL551-201 is an economical Novolac coating, yet it’s durable enough to handle slurry applications.  CAL551-201 has a high ceramic content to allow its use as a high performance top coat in Battery Room floor and similar applications where sulfuric acid concentrations can rise to 93%.  CAL551-201 is a non-solvent based 100% solids floor covering that can be applied in new and existing Battery plants without service interference.

CAL551-201, when applied over a CAL551-001 undercoat, and with horizontal spread limited by a properly sealed spill containment barrier, provides for sulfuric acid spill control that will meet the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code (UFC), Article 64.  When augmented with replaceable spill absorbing and neutralization pads (Bat-Mats), a total lead-acid spill control plan can be obtained.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Specific Gravity

Weight

Solids by volume

Flash Point

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

(.00001/per degree F.)

Color

Recommended Coverage

Coverage per Gallon (theoretical) Container Size

Resin: 1.66         Hardener: 0.97

11.54 pounds/gallon

100%

> 250° F (121° C)

0 grams/liter

14.0

Gray

15 – 30 mils

160 square feet per 10 mils of thickness

Pint, Quart & Gallon

CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE

Acetic Acid  up to 10%

Ammonium Hydroxide*
Aromatic & Aliphatic Solvents

Black Liquor

Butyl Acetate

Butyl Carbitol

(Most) Chlorides

Chromic Acid  up to 15%

Hydrochloric Acid

 up to 100%
 38% hydrogen  chloride content

Hydrogen Sulfide

Isopropyl Alcohol

Mineral Acids

Nitric Acid   up to 35%

(Mild) Organic Acids

(Most) Phosphates

Phosphoric Acid up to 85%

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Potassium Hydroxide*

Sodium Hydroxide*

(Most) Sulfides

Sulfuric Acid  up to 98%

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Urea Solutions

White Liquor

Ethanol

*Ambient temperature only

SERVICE
TEMPERATURE

EXPOSURE

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE

Dry Service

Spills, Splashes & Fumes

Immersion Service

280° F (138° C)

200° F (93.5° C)

200° F (93.5° C)

SURFACE
PREPARATION

Note:  For optimal coating performance, take considerable care with surface preparation.

Metal:  Remove all oil, grease or scale from the surface, then blast with sharp sand or grit to fin­ish.  Use a non-spherical blast medium to give a 2 - 3 mil (50 - 75 micron) profile and to achieve the following surface preparation standards or their equivalents:

Concrete:  Concrete should be aged at least 28 days before coating and the surface should be clean, dry and free of form-release agents, silicone water proofers and/or curing agents.  Sand blast, scarify or etch the surface with muriatic acid (15% HCL, not to exceed 20%), using one gallon per 60 - 75 square feet.  Wash down old con­crete to remove all residues and neutralize the pH before blasting or scari­fying.  For severe service, a second wash is recommended.

Non-chemical Service

Intermittent Splash or Wear

Immersion or Abrasive Service

SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast (NACE 3)

SSPC-SP 10 Near White Metal Blast  (NACE 2)

SSPC-SP 5 White Metal Blast (NACE )

These products are normally self-priming.  However, under certain conditions such as old, porous or poorly finished concrete, a sealer/primer is recommended to avoid bubbling caused by outgassing.  If these conditions exist, call Calicorp for assistance.

MIXING
PROCEDURES

Note:  Do not mix partial kits.

Thoroughly mix the resin before adding the hardener: CAL551-201 is 100% solids and contains materials with high specific gravity.

Empty the entire amount of hardener into the resin container.

Mix thoroughly—until uniform in consistency—then continue to mix for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.  Pay special attention to the bottom and sides of the container to insure complete mixing.  Due to the high viscosity of this product, a mechanical mixer is preferred.  Use at low speed and keep the mixing blade down in the product to avoid entrapping air.  If mixing by hand, use a square-cornered, flat implement, such as a standard paint stirring stick.

  THINNING

If thinning is necessary, especially at temperatures lower than 60° F (16° C), add 4 to 6 fl oz of MEK to the resin and mix thoroughly before adding the hardener.  Note:  Do not exceed 10% solvent by volume.  Read the Material Safety Data Sheet for MEK (flammable liquid) before using it.

POT LIFE

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

TIME

40° F ( 4° C)

75° F (24° C)

92° F (33° C)

6 hours

42 minutes

30 minutes

Do not keep the blended coatings in the original container: exothermics – heat created during the curing process – can considerably shorten the pot life.  Pour the coating into a rolling tray or large aluminum basting pan.  Try to keep the depth of the coating in the tray below 3/8".

CAUTIONS 

If the ambient temperature is 85° F (29° C) or higher, pot life may be as short at 20 minutes.  Have the working surfaces ready, and mix no more than one gallon of the coating at a time.  To increase the pot life under these conditions, put the tray or pan on ice or in ice water.  Do not get water or ice in the tray with the coating.

The substrate temperature must be at least 5° F (3° C) above dew point—the temperature at which moisture will condense on the surface of the substrate—during all blast­ing and coating procedures.  To calculate the dew point, consult the chart below.

Example:  if the ambient air temperature is 70° F—top row below—and the relative humidity is 65%—left column—the dew point is 57° F.  Under these conditions, the substrate temperature would need to be at least 62° F before proceeding with blasting and coating procedures.

%RH

Ambient Air Temperature, °F(°C)

50 (10)

60 (16)

70 (21)

80 (27)

90 (32)

100 (38)

110 (43)

90

47 (9)

 (14)

67 (19)

77 (25)

87 (31)

97 (36)

107 (42)

85

45 (7)

55 (13)

65 (18)

75 (24)

84 (29)

95 (35)

104 (40)

80

44 (7)

54 (12)

63 (17)

73 (23)

82 (28)

93 (34)

102 (39)

75

42 (6)

52 (11)

62 (17)

71 (22)

80 (27)

91 (33)

100 (38)

70

40 (4)

50 (10)

60 (16)

69 (21)

78 (26)

88 (31)

98 (37)

65

38 (3)

48 (9)

57 (14)

67 (19)

76 (24)

86 (30)

95 (35)

60

36 (2)

46 (8)

55 (13)

65 (18)

74 (23)

83 (28)

92 (33)

55

34 (1)

43 (6)

53 (12)

62 (17)

71 (22)

80 (27)

90 (32)

50

31 (-.5)

41 (5)

50 (10)

59 (15)

69 (21)

78 (26)

87 (31)

CAL551-201 may be sprayed, brushed, rolled or applied by squeegee.  Use a medium bristle brush or a non-shed roller—3/8" nap or shorter—designed for use with epoxies. 

To spray CAL551-201, use an airless system—such as those available from Binks, DeVilbiss or Graco—with the following specifications

Pump Ratio

Minimum Output

In-Line Filter

Tip Size Product Hose

Minimum – Optimum I.D.

Maximum Length

40:1 or greater

4000 psi

30 mesh

.022 - .035 inch

.375 - .5 inch

60 feet

MULTIPLE
COATS

Second and subsequent coats must be applied before the previous coat has completely cross-linked.  Apply additional coats when the previous coat will still string out (pigtail) and hold its shape when touched.  If only slight tack remains, allow the product to cure, then brush blast before applying the next coat.

The same requirement applies when overlapping the seams of adjacent coating sections to create a continuous protective film.  If the coating surface to be overlapped at the seam cannot be brush blasted, use a non-impact means such as power brushing or sanding to create a mechanical profile.

CURE TIME 
(@ 70° F/21° C)

Re-coat Window

Light Loading

Immersion (Aqueous) Service

Full or Chemical Service

1 hour, 50 minutes

30 hours

72 hours

7 days

SPEED CURING

The cure time can be reduced and product performance enhanced by applying heat during the curing pro­cess of the final coat: 150° F (66° C) for 3 hours is recommended before placing the coating into full service.

CLEAN-UP

Use a mixture of MIBK and Butyl acetate (50/50) or MEK for clean up.  Read the Material Safety Data Sheets for any of these products (flammable liquids) before using them.  Skin can be cleaned with denatured alcohol, preferably ethanol.

RESIN

HARDENER

HAZARDOUS 
INGREDIENTS

  Novolac Resin
    CAS #28064-14-4
    10-40%

  Water
    CAS 7732-18-5
11-30%

Modified Polyamine CAS # (Trade Secret) 90% or less - no established limit. Irritant

Propanamine CAS #919-30-4 30% or less

RESIN

HARDNER

PHYSICAL DATA

Specific Gravity

1.66

0.97

% Volatiles by volume

Nil

< 0.5%

Appearance/Odor

Light Gray

Brown/Slight sweet odor

Melting Point

< 0 degrees F (-18° C)

< 0 degrees F (-18º C)

Solubility in Water
 (% by weight)

Negligible

Negligible

pH

ca 5

ca 10

RESIN

HARDNER

FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point

> 300° F (149° C)

> 200° F (93° C)

Extinguishing Media

Carbon Dioxide, foam, dry chemical

Special Procedures

Use a self-contained breathing apparatus.

RESIN

HARDNER

HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION

Inhalation

LC50 (rabbits): 6000 mg/kg

LC50: possible respiratory irritant

Skin Contact

LD50 (rabbits): 4000 mg/kg

Possible irritant, dermatitis in extreme

Eye Contact

Irritating

Severe irritant

Ingestion

LD50 (rabbits): 4000 mg/kg

LD50 (rats): 3000 mg/kg

Acute Overexposure

Irritation, possible sensitization

Irritation, possible sensitization, nausea

Chronic Overexposure

Skin sensitization, dermatitis

Skin sensitization, nausea, may be corrosive

RESIN

HARDENER

EMERGENCY FIRST AID

PROCEDURES

Ingestion

If large amounts are ingested, induce vomiting if conscious.

Call physician immediately. Give gener­ous amounts of water if conscious. Do not induce vomiting.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.

Skin

Promptly wash with mild soap and water.

RESIN

HARDENER

REACTIVITY DATA

Conditions contributing to in­stability

Stable

Do not heat in bulk as dan­gerous de­composition may occur, liberating toxic fumes.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Phenolics

Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Phenolic Nitrogen Oxides and Compounds

Conditions Contributing to Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur

Heating in bulk

Incompatibility

Strong oxidizers, strong acids and bases

RESIN

HARDENER

DISPOSAL OR

SPILL PROCEDURES

Aquatic Toxicity

Not available at this time

Not available at this time

Steps to be taken if material is spilled

Shovel into closeable container for dis­posal.

Absorb into sand or other absorbent ma­terial. Shovel into closeable container and dis­pose of in professional manner.

Waste Disposal Method

Not considered hazardous under RCRA (40CFR 261) Dispose according to state, federal and local regulations.

BOTH

SPECIAL PROTECTION

MEASURES

Ventilation Requirements

Good general mechanical ventilation and local exhaust

Specific Personal Protective Equipment

Organic chemical cartridge respirator if needed in non-vented area

Eyes

Splash-proof chemical goggles

Gloves

Impervious gloves

Other

Appropriate equipment to prevent probability of skin and eye contact.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Can cause irritation; wear protective skin and eye equipment.

Do not heat in bulk; dangerous decomposition may occur, liberating toxic fumes.