*Jotun Tankguard Zinc
Please note, this product is now discontinued. Contact our technical team for a suitable alternative.
Jotun Tankguard Zinc is a two component moisture curing inorganic zinc ethyl silicate coating that is a specially designed tank coating and lining with excellent cargo resistance.
Best Uses
Jotun Tankguard Zinc is formulated to be used as single coat system only, in atmospheric and immersed environments. Suitable for properly prepared carbon steel substrates. It can be applied down to +5°C surface temperature. This product complies with ASTM D520 type II zinc dust.
Specially designed as a one coat tank coating system. Particularly suitable for potable water and methanol tanks.
Application
Prepare carbon steel - Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) with a surface profile Fine to Medium G (ISO 8503-2). Apply via air spray, or airless spray. Brush is recommended for stripe coating and small areas. Care must be taken to achieve the specified dry film thickness. Use a roller only for scallops, ratholes, small pipes, etc.
Follow Application Guide for full preparation and application guidance.
Approvals and Certifications
- Approved by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health for use in contact with potable water
- NORSOK System 3G approved - Vessels for storage of methanol, mono ethyl glycol etc
- Additional certificates and approvals may be available on request
Technical Info
| Components: | Two Pack |
| Type: |
Moisture curing inorganic zinc ethyl silicate |
| Finish: | Matt |
| Stock Colours: | Grey |
| Tintable: | No |
| VOC Content: | 539.0g per Litre |
| Volume Solids: | 67% |
| Suitable Substrates: | For potable water and methanol tanks. |
| Application Method: | Brush, Roller, Air or Airless Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 3.9 - 8.9 m2 per litre |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 110 - 250 microns |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 75 - 170 microns |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | 8 hours at 23°C |
| Touch Dry: | 30 minutes at 23°C |
| Overcoatable: | See application guide |
| Fully Cured: | 48 hours at 23°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Jotun Thinner No. 25 |
| Shelf Life: | Comp A: 6 months, Comp B: 48 months |
| Packaging: | Available in 10.4 Litres |