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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
İBA KİMYA EPOXY POWDER COATINGS
Description
F57 is an epoxy powder coating with fast reactive epoxy resins and special cross linking agents
providing excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. F57 can be considered as a real low bake
coating.
Features Benefits
Low temperature curing less energy consumption
Highly elastic film Excellent mechanical properties
Available for all RAL colour Diversity
One coat finishes Serviceable finish
No solvents or emissions Less waste and pollution to the environment
Uses
F57 series has a multitude of uses over a variety of substrates including steel and aluminium.
Application areas: Automotive industry, computer equipments, electric equipments, decorative
indoor applications, etc.
Performance Guide
UV (Weather) F57 is not recommended for exterior use. It contains an epoxy
component which will chalk on exterior exposure
Flow out good
Buchholz Hardness >90
Conical Mandrel <5 mm
Cross Hatch Adhesion Gt:0
Direct Impact >40 kgcm
Reverse Impact >40 kgcm
Tribo Value >2,0µA (Kleber)
Melting Range 70 -90 oC (Kofler)
o
Gel Time (180 C) 75-125 sec
Tg (DSC) 56,0 ±0,5 °C
Tg cured (DSC) 105,0 ±0,5 °C
Product Guide
Colour A wide range of colour
Surface Gloss GL – Semigloss HR – Wrinkle WR – Structure ST
Specific gravity 1,5 - 1,8 gr/cm3 (low with dark colours, high with light colours)
Shelf Life 6 months (< 30 oC and < 50% RH)
Gloss Level 70 – 95 % gloss 60°, colour dependent (for GL and HR)
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Application Data
Application Method can be applied by electrostatic spraying using classic devices which can
provide a negative tension of 60-80 kilovolts (corona) and tribo guns
Cure Schedule
Metal Temperature (oC) Time (minutes)
130 15
140 10 (recommended)
150 7
Cured Film Thickness
Recommended 60-80 µm
Theoretical spreading rate at recommended film thickness (70 µm)
8-10 m2/kg. Practical spreading rates will vary due to such factors as method and conditions of
application, specific gravity, surface profile and texture.
Application Guide
Surface Preparation
All surfaces should be degreased and pre-treated for optimal performance.
Suitable pre-treatment includes:
Aluminium Yellow chromate or green chromate/phosphate
Ferrous metals Zinc phosphate or Iron phosphate
Zinc Coated Metals Zinc phosphate or chromate
Application Procedure and Equipment
1- F57 series powder coatings charging properties are optimized when powder is free-flowing and
moisture-free. Aged or compacted powder may require pre-conditioning for several minutes to
fluidise evenly.
2- If storage room temperature is lower than the application area, powder coatings, which are
hygroscopic, should be acclimated in unopened containers prior to adding into the spray
hopper. For optimum performance, it should be applied and stored at air-conditioning area.
Storage temperatures should be kept below 30 °C.
3- Powder should not be stored in hoppers for long periods of time. If moisture condensation
occurs, fluidize powder to dry-out or replace moisture-laden powder with virgin powder.
4- Powder coatings are finely ground particulates. Respirators or dust masks should be used by
workers exposed to powder in order to avoid dust inhalation.
5- Compressed air to the gun must be oil and moisture free.
6- Silicone should not be used in application area.
7- For box feeders, ensure probe is fully inserted in powder and operated as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
8- Contact points should be maintained to ensure metal-to-metal ground.
9- Apply by electrostatic spray. Relative humidity should be 50-60% for corona system, lower than
40% for tribo system.
10- Cure as per recommendations outlined above.
11- Reclaim-to-virgin ratios should be carefully monitored to maintain spray consistency.
12- Sieving powder before adding to hopper eliminates potential clumping or foreign matter.
13- Test for cure of the coating by impact test.
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Care and Maintenance
F57 should be regularly washed with warm water and mild liquid detergent, followed by a fresh
water rinse to maintain the attractive appearance of the powder cured film.
The use of abrasive cleaners is not recommended, nor is the use of active organic solvents.
Health and Safety
The MSDS is an integral part of using this product as it contains information on the potential health
effect of exposure, personal protective equipment needed.
Powder-in-air concentrations of greater than 20 gr/m3 to 70 gr/m3 can be ignited by flame or strong
electrical discharge. Powder concentrations below 20 gr/m3 or above 70 gr/m3 are too sparse or too
dense to support flame or combustion. Properly engineered application equipment is designed to
keep powder-in-air concentrations well below this range. All equipment should be inspected
periodically for proper operation and electrical ground. Hangers, hooks, racking system, and
conveyor should be cleaned to eliminate powder build-up. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Precautions and Limitations
- As a result of possible wide application variations and stoving conditions, F57 may show
variation, between İBA Kimya Powder Coatings prepared samples and production applied
material. Therefore, it is the applicator and/or their customer’s responsibility to ensure the
product conforms to their requirements.
- For optimum corrosion performance ensures recommended dry film thickness is obtained.
- Not recommended for exterior applications.
Transport and Storage
Packaging 15-20 kgs. Polyethylene bag in a corrugated carton
Flashpoint Powder-in-air concentrations of greater than 20 gr/m3 to 70 gr/m3
Shipment Not dangerous goods. No special transport requirements.
Storage Conditions Storage temperatures should be kept below 30 C° and 50% relative
humidity. Powder should be stored in closed containers.
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DISCLAIMER: All the information given in this Data Sheet is the result of our research work experience. It is given in good
faith and with every belief in its accuracy but cannot be considered as a formal warranty. In accordance with İBA KİMYA,
policy of product development, this specification is subject to change without notice.
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