Interplus 356

Surface Tolerant Epoxy

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

A low VOC, two component, internally flexibilised, high build, low temperature curing (down to -5C,
23F), surface tolerant epoxy primer. Metallic pigmented with aluminium and lamellar micaceous
iron oxide for increased corrosion resistance.

INTENDED USES

A high performance maintenance coating for use on a wide variety of surfaces including hand or
power tool cleaned rusty steel.
Specifically designed for use at low temperatures or where rapid overcoating is essential.
Ideal for use in conjunction with wet abrasive blasting and ultra high pressure water blasting.
Interplus 356 is particularly useful in the maintenance of offshore structures and other aggressive
environments such as refineries, chemical plants, coastal structures, pulp and paper mills and
bridges when dry abrasive blasting is not possible.

PRACTICAL
INFORMATION FOR
INTERPLUS 356

Colour

Aluminium Grey

Gloss Level

Matt

Volume Solids

70%

Typical Thickness

75-125 microns (3-5 mils) dry equivalent to

107-179 microns (4.3-7.2 mils) wet

Theoretical Coverage

5.60 m/litre at 125 microns d.f.t and stated volume solids

225 sq.ft/US gallon at 5 mils d.f.t and stated volume solids

Practical Coverage

Allow appropriate loss factors

Method of Application

Airless Spray, Air Spray - blasted steel

Brush, Roller - hand or power tool prepared steel

Drying Time

Overcoating Interval with

recommended topcoats
Temperature

Touch Dry

Hard Dry

Minimum

Maximum

5C (41F)

8 hours

18 hours

10 hours

Extended

15C (59F)

2 hours

10 hours

6 hours

Extended

25C (77F)

90 minutes

6 hours

4 hours

Extended

40C (104F)

45 minutes

3 hours

2 hours

Extended

See International Protective Coatings Definitions and Abbreviations

REGULATORY DATA

Flash Point

Part A 44C (111F); Part B 27C (81F); Mixed 40C (104F)

Product Weight

1.51 kg/l (12.6 lb/gal)

EPA Method 24
EU Solvent Emissions Directive
(Council Directive 1999/13/EC)
See Product Characteristics section for further details
VOC

Protective Coatings
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2.54 lb/gal (305 g/lt)

198 g/kg

Worldwide Product

Interplus 356
Surface Tolerant Epoxy
SURFACE
PREPARATION

The performance of this product will depend upon the degree of surface preparation. The surface to be
coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. Prior to paint application, all surfaces should be
assessed and treated in accordance with ISO 8504:2000.
Accumulated dirt and soluble salts must be removed. Dry bristle brushing will normally be adequate for
accumulated dirt. Soluble salts should be removed by fresh water washing.
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
Interplus 356 may be applied to a surface abrasive blast cleaned to a minimum Sa1 (ISO 8501-1:2007) C
or D grade rusting, or SSPC SP7.
Hand or Power Tool Preparation
Hand or power tool clean to a minimum of St2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP2.
Note, all scale must be removed and areas which cannot be prepared adequately by chipping or needle
gun should be spot blasted to a minimum standard of Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6. Typically
this would apply to C or D grade rusting in this standard.
On steel surfaces operating at in-service temperatures up to 100C (212F) cleaning to a minimum St3
(ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP3 is required for optimum performance.
Ultra High Pressure Hydroblasting / Abrasive Wet Blasting
May be applied to surfaces prepared to Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6 which have flash rusted
to no worse than Grade HB2M (refer to International Hydroblasting Standards) or Grade SB2M (refer
to International Slurry Blasting Standards). It is also possible to apply to damp surfaces in some
circumstances. Further information is available from International Protective Coatings.
Aged Coatings
Interplus 356 is suitable for overlap onto most aged coating systems. Loose or flaking coatings should be
removed back to a firm edge. Glossy epoxies and polyurethanes may require abrasion.

APPLICATION

Mixing

Material is supplied in two containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in

the proportions supplied. Once the unit has been mixed it must be used within
the working pot life specified.
(1)
Agitate Base (Part A) with a power agitator.
(2)
Combine entire contents of Curing Agent (Part B) with Base
(Part A) and mix thoroughly with power agitator.

Mix Ratio

3 part(s) : 1 part(s) by volume

Working Pot Life

5C (41F)
8 hours

Airless Spray

Recommended

Tip Range 0.48-0.58 mm (19-23 thou)

Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than
211 kg/cm (3000 p.s.i.)

Air Spray
(Pressure Pot)

Recommended

Gun
Air Cap
Fluid Tip

Brush

Recommended

Typically 75-100 microns (3.0-4.0 mils) can be

achieved

Roller

Recommended

Typically 50-75 microns (2.0-3.0 mils) can be

achieved

Thinner

International GTA220 (or

International GTA415)

May be necessary at low temperatures, see Product

Characteristics. Do not thin more than allowed by
local environmental legislation

Cleaner

International GTA822 (or International GTA415)

Work Stoppages

Do not allow material to remain in hoses, gun or spray equipment. Thoroughly

flush all equipment with International GTA822. Once units of paint have been
mixed they should not be resealed and it is advised that after prolonged
stoppages work recommences with freshly mixed units.

Clean Up

Clean all equipment immediately after use with International GTA822. It is good
working practice to periodically flush out spray equipment during the course of
the working day. Frequency of cleaning will depend upon amount sprayed,
temperature and elapsed time, including any delays.

15C (59F)
4 hours

25C (77F)
2 hours

40C (104F)
45 minutes

DeVilbiss MBC or JGA

704 or 765
E

All surplus materials and empty containers should be disposed of in accordance

with appropriate regional regulations/legislation.

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Surface Tolerant Epoxy
PRODUCT
CHARACTERISTICS

In order to ensure good anti-corrosive performance, it is important to achieve a minimum system

dry film thickness of 200 microns (8 mils) by application of multi-coats over hand prepared steel.
When applying Interplus 356 by brush or roller, it may be necessary to apply multiple coats to
achieve the total specified system dry film thickness.
Wet Blasted (Damp Surfaces)
If salt water is used in the wet blast process the resulting surface must be thoroughly washed with
fresh water before application of Interplus 356. With freshly blasted surfaces a slight degree of flash
rusting is allowable, and is preferable to the surface being too wet. Puddles, ponding and
accumulations of water must be removed.
To ensure good aged overcoating of Interplus 356 by other materials the surface must be clean, dry
and free from contamination, particularly if the surface profile is rough due to the presence of
micaceous iron oxide.
Low Temperature Curing
Interplus 356 is capable of curing at temperatures below 0C (32F). However, this product should
not be applied at temperatures below 0C (32F) where there is a possibility of ice formation on the
substrate.
Minimum overcoating interval
with recommended topcoats
Temperature
Touch Dry
Hard Dry
Minimum
Maximum
-5C (23F)
0C (32F)

24 hours
16 hours

60 hours
36 hours

60 hours
36 hours

Extended*
Extended*

* See International Protective Coatings Definitions & Abbreviations

Touch dry times shown above are actual drying times due to chemical cure, rather than physical set
due to solidification of the coating film at temperatures below 0C (32F)
At low temperatures, it may be necessary to thin Interplus 356 to enable airless spray application to
be performed. Normally 5% thinning (by volume) with International GTA220 will be satisfactory for
this purpose.
Interplus 356 is suitable for protection of steel operating at continuous dry temperatures of up to
150C (302F), with intermittent surges up to 200C (392F).
Interplus 356 is not designed for continuous water immersion.
Note: VOC values are typical and are provided for guidance purpose only. These may be subject
to variation depending on factors such as differences in colour and normal manufacturing
tolerances.

SYSTEMS
COMPATIBILITY

Interplus 356 will generally be applied to bare steel but is fully compatible for overlap onto most
aged coatings, in addition to touch up repair of the following primers:
Intercure 200
Intergard 251
Intergard 269
InterH2O 280
Interseal 670HS

Interzinc 12
Interzinc 22
Interzinc 42
Interzinc 52
Interzinc 315

Recommended topcoats/intermediates are:

Intercure 420
Interfine 629HS
Interfine 878
Interfine 979
Interfine 1080
Intergard 475HS
Intergard 740

Interplus 356
Interplus 770
Interplus 880
Interseal 670HS
Interthane 990
Interzone 505
Interzone 954

It should be noted that Interplus 356 is not suitable for overcoating with thin films of alkyd,
chlorinated rubber, vinyl or acrylic finishes.
For other suitable topcoats/intermediates consult International Protective Coatings.

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Surface Tolerant Epoxy
D ADDITIONAL
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Further information regarding industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this data sheet
can be found in the following documents available at www.international-pc.com:
Definitions & Abbreviations
Surface Preparation
Paint Application
Theoretical & Practical Coverage
Individual copies of these information sections are available upon request.

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

This product is intended for use only by professional applicators in industrial situations in
accordance with the advice given on this sheet, the Material Safety Data Sheet and the
container(s), and should not be used without reference to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
which International Protective Coatings has provided to its customers.
All work involving the application and use of this product should be performed in compliance with all
relevant national, Health, Safety & Environmental standards and regulations.
In the event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and
fumes will be emitted which will require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and
adequate local exhaust ventilation.
If in doubt regarding the suitability of use of this product, consult International Protective Coatings
for further advice.

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PACK SIZE

Unit Size
20 litre
5 US gal

Part A
Vol
Pack
15 litre
20 litre
3 US gal 5 US gal

Part B
Vol
Pack
5 litre
5 litre
1 US gal 1 US gal

For availability of other pack sizes, contact International Protective Coatings.

SHIPPING WEIGHT

STORAGE

Unit Size
20 litre
5 US gal
Shelf Life

Part A
27.7 kg
56.2 lb

Part B
5.3 kg
8.8 lb

12 months minimum at 25C (77F). Subject to re-inspection

thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions away from sources of
heat and ignition.
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Important Note
The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive; any person using the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in this data sheet without first
obtaining written confirmation from us as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at their own risk. All advice given or statements made about the product
(whether in this data sheet or otherwise) is correct to the best of our knowledge but we have no control over the quality or the condition of the substrate or the many factors affecting the
use and application of the product. Therefore, unless we specifically agree in writing to do so, we do not accept any liability at all for the performance of the product or for (subject to the
maximum extent permitted by law) any loss or damage arising out of the use of the product. We hereby disclaim any warranties or representations, express or implied, by operation of
law or otherwise, including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All products supplied and technical advice given are subject to
our Conditions of Sale. You should request a copy of this document and review it carefully. The information contained in this data sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the
light of experience and our policy of continuous development. It is the user's responsibility to check with their local International Paint representative that this data sheet is current prior to
using the product.
This Technical Data Sheet is available on our website at www.international-marine.com or www.international-pc.com, and should be the same as this document. Should there be any
discrepancies between this document and the version of the Technical Data Sheet that appears on the website, then the version on the website will take precedence.
Issue date: 30/11/2011
Copyright AkzoNobel, 30/11/2011.
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