Protective Coatings
Amercoat 4801
Glassflake vinyl ester Coating
Product Data/
Application Instructions Physical Data
Finish ........................................ flat
Colour ....................................... White
Glassflake vinyl ester coating
High performance coating for new or old steel Components ............................. 2
Suitable for wide pH range Mixing ratio (by volume)
Excellent resistance to chemical attach Amercoat 4801 resin .............. 98
Amercoat 4801 cure ............... 2
Excellent resistance to demineralised water
Good resistance to wide range of solvents Curing mechanism .................... chemical reaction between
components
Suitable for high temperature immersion
Volume solids ........................... 99%
Typical Uses VOC........................................
As maintenance or new construction coating Amercoat
4801 protects both steel and concrete structures in severe Dry film thickness ..................... 500-3000 µm
(Standard 500-1200 µm)
environments, including marine structures, petroleum
processing and storage facilities and other heavy industrial Number of coats ....................... 1-2
facilities.
Calculated coverage ................. 1.33 m²/l at 750 µm
Outstanding Characteristics
Allow for application losses, surface irregularities, etc.
The glassflake reinforcing provides a high degree of
moisture impermeability, along with impact resistance. Specific gravity ......................... 1.19 kg/l (resin)
Adhere to all application instructions, precautions, 1.07 kg/l (cure)
conditions and limitations to obtain maximum performance.
Temperature resistance ……….. Dry Wet
For conditions outside the requirements or limitations
described, contact your Amercoat representative. Continuous ……………………… °C °F °C °F
175 347 110 230
Flash points (Closed Cup) ...... ºC ºF
Amercoat 4801 resin .............. 28 82
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Surface Preparation Application Data
Coatings performance is proportional to the degree of
surface preparation. Abrasive blasting is usually the most Substrate .......................... steel or concrete
effective and economical method.
Application methods ......... airless
STEEL - Remove all loose rust, dirt, oil and grease or other
Environmental Conditions
contaminants from surface. Blast to Sa 2½ ISO 8501-1 or
(during application)
SSPC-SP-10. Blast to achieve a 50 to 75 µm (2-3 mils)
Air temperature: .............. 10 - 50°C 50-104ºF
profile as determined with Testex Press-O-Film tape or
Surface temperature: ...... 10 - 50°C 50-122ºF
similar instrument.
Material: .......................... min.10°C min. 50ºF
Application Equipment Minimum temperature for satisfactory cure is 10°C/50ºF. To
The following equipment is listed as a guide and suitable prevent moisture condensation during application, surface
equipment from other manufacturers may be used. temperature must be at least 3°C/5ºF above dew point.
Adjustments of pressure and change of tip size may be Never apply coatings under adverse environmental
needed to obtain the proper spray characteristics. conditions. Ensure good ventilation when applied in
AIRLESS PUMP 45:1 or greater, fit leather and PTFE seal confined areas to assist evaporation and eliminations of
combination and remove fluid filters, 10mm diameter (3/8”) solvents.
nylon lined hoses,
Large bore gun with 0.6mm to 1.5mm (24 to 60 Thou) Potlife (in min, ºC/ºF) .............. 20/68
reverse clean tip. 50
Typical tip size is 0.7 to 1.2mm (28-48 thou) with a 45° fan.
The size of tip and fan pattern will vary with the nature of Drying Times (in hours, ºC/ºF) 20/68
the work. Pressure to suit hose lengths and working tack free............................. 6
conditions (circa 200 bar)
Full cure (days).................. 4
Recoating times (°C/°F) ......... 20/68
Minimum (hours) 5
Maximum (hours) ................. 48
Minimum recoating: As soon as gel as occurred and whilst
still tacky.
The maximum overcoating times can vary substantially
with climatic conditions and as such has to be observed.
Standard it is 48 hrs at 20 °C, however strong UV / Sunlight
will substantially reduce the overcoating time.
Once maximum recoating time has been reached, adhesion
values attained by any subsequent coat will reduce
dramatically. Should this occur overcoating should be
treated as repair, with the coating flash blasted to provide a
physical key. Styrene cannot be used to reactivate the
surface of this product and may impair adhesion. Take care
to avoid contamination before application of subsequent
coats, Ensure ventilation during cure
Cleaner ............................. Thinner 50-02
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Application Procedure
Amercoat 4801 is packaged in two components in the Shipping Data
proper mixing proportions which must be mixed together
Packaging
before use.
Amercoat 4801 kit .......... 20 l
1. Flush equipment with recommended cleaner before use.
2. Stir resin and cure to disperse pigments.
3. Add cure to resin, and mix thoroughly until uniformly
Shelf life ......................... 6 months from shipment date
blended to a workable consistency.
when stored indoors in
4. Potlife is limited and shortened by high temperatures; do
unopened, original containers
not mix more material than will be used within the potlife
at 5 - 40°C (41 – 104ºF).
at the specified temperature.
5. For optimum application, material should have a
temperature from 10 - 30°C (50 - 86ºF).
6. Apply in even, parallel passes; overlap 50% to avoid
holidays, bare areas, and pinholes. If required, cross
spray at right angles.
7. Ventilate confined spaces with clean air between coats
and while curing the final coat. The steel temperature
must be at least 3°C/5ºF above the dew point to prevent
condensation on the surface between coats.
8. Repair any damage by brush or spray.
9. Clean all equipment with recommended cleaner
immediately after use. When left in spray equipment,
Amercoat 4801 will cure and cause clogging.
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Any recommendations or suggestion relating to the use of
Caution the products made by Ameron, whether in its technical
This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and open literature, or response to specific enquiry, or otherwise, is
flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate based on data believed to be reliable; however, the
ventilation. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with skin. products and information are intended for use by Buyer’s
If used in confined areas, observe the following precautions having requisite skill and know-how in the industry, and
to prevent hazards of fire or explosion or damage to health: therefore it is Buyer to satisfy itself of the suitability of the
1. circulate adequate fresh air continuously during products for its own particular use and it shall be deemed
application and drying drying; that Buyer has done so, as its sole descretion and risk.
2. use fresh air masks and explosion proof equipment; Variation in environment, changes in procedures of use, or
3. prohibit all flames, sparks, welding and smoking. extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results.
Do not empty into drains. Take precautionary measures
against static discharges. For specific information on
hazardous ingredients, required ventilation, possible Limitation of Liability
consequences of contact and safety measures see Safety Ameron’s liability on any claim of any kind, including claims
Data Sheet. based upon Ameron’s negligence or strict liability, for any
loss or damage arising out of, connected with, or resulting
from the use of the products, shall in no case exceed the
Safety purchase price allocable to the products or part thereof
Since improper use and handling can be hazardous to which give rise to the claim.
health and cause of fire or explosion, safety precautions In no event shall Ameron be liable for consequential or
included with application instructions must be observed incidental damages.
during all storage, handling, use and drying periods.
Due to Ameron’s policy of continuous product improvement,
the information contained in this Product Data/Application
Warranty Instructions sheet is subject to change without notice. It is
Ameron warrants its products to be free from defects in the Buyer’s responsibility to check that this issue is current
material and workmanship. Ameron’s sole obligations and prior to using the product. For the most up-to-date Product
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account in the invoiced amount of the non-conforming
products. Any claim under this warranty must be made by To avoid any confusion that may arise through translation
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the expiration of the applicable shelf life, or one year from and must be referred to in case of deviations with product
the delivery date, whichever is earlier. Buyer’s failure to literature in other languages.
notify Ameron of such non-conformance as required herein
shall bar Buyer from recovery under this warranty.
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the product. No other warranties, whether of Sale.
express, implied or statutory, such as warranties
of merchantability or fitness particular purpose,
shall apply. In no event shall Ameron be liable for
consequential or incidental damages.
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