Intertuf 262: Surface Tolerant Epoxy
Intertuf 262: Surface Tolerant Epoxy
Intertuf 262: Surface Tolerant Epoxy
INTENDED USES A corrosion resistant primer for structural steel and processing vessel exteriors with excellent water
resistance. Exhibits excellent performance in industrial and marine environments subject to acids,
alkalis, solvents, salts and other aggresive exposure.
REGULATORY DATA Flash Point (Typical) Part A 28C (82F); Part B 34C (93F); Mixed 29C (84F)
Product Weight 1.42 kg/l (11.8 lb/gal)
VOC 1.91 lb/gal (229 g/lt) EPA Method 24
See Product Characteristics section for further details
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Issue Date:26/05/2016
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Intertuf 262
Surface Tolerant Epoxy
SURFACE The performance of this product will depend upon the degree of surface preparation. The surface to be coated
PREPARATION must be clean 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
For immersion service, Intertuf 262 must be applied to surfaces blast cleaned to Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or
SSPC-SP10. However, for atmospheric exposure Intertuf 262 may be applied to surfaces prepared to a
minimum of Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6.
Surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process should be ground, filled, or treated in the appropriate
manner.
A surface profile of 50-75 microns (2-3 mils) is recommended.
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.
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). It is also possible to apply to damp
surfaces in some circumstances. Further information is available from International Protective Coatings.
Aged Coatings
Intertuf 262 is suitable for overcoating a limited range of intact, tightly adherent aged coatings. Loose or flaking
coatings should be removed back to a firm edge. Glossy finishes may require light abrasion to provide a
physical 'key'. See Product Characteristics section for further information.
Intertuf 262 is suitable for application to steelwork freshly coated with zinc silicate shop primers. If the zinc shop
primer shows extensive or widely scattered breakdown, or excessive zinc corrosion products, overall sweep
blasting will be necessary. Other types of shop primer are not suitable for overcoating and will require complete
removal by abrasive blast cleaning.
Weld seams and damaged areas should be blast cleaned to Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6.
In the case of zinc primers, where necessary, remove weld spatter, smooth weld seams and sharp edges and
blast clean welds and damaged primer to Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6. The shop primer or other
primer surface should be dry and free of all contamination (oil, grease, salt etc) and overcoated with Intertuf 262
within the overcoating intervals specified for the primer (consult the relevant product data sheet).
Ensure that the zinc primer has fully cured and is clean, dry and free from zinc salts prior to overcoating.
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 4.0 part(s) : 1.0 part(s) by volume
Working Pot Life 10C (50F) 15C (59F) 25C (77F) 35C (95F)
7 hours 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours
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Intertuf 262
Surface Tolerant Epoxy
PRODUCT When applying Intertuf 262 by brush or roller, it may be necessary to apply multiple coats to achieve the
CHARACTERISTICS total specified system dry film thickness.
Maximum film build in one coat is best attained by airless spray. When applying by methods other than
airless spray, the required film build is unlikely to be achieved. Application by air spray may require a
multiple cross spray pattern to attain maximum film build. Low or high temperatures may require specific
application techniques to achieve maximum film build.
Surface temperature must always be a minimum of 3C (5F) above dew point.
If applying Intertuf 262 in enclosed maintenance conditions ensure adequate ventilation.
In common with all epoxies Intertuf 262 will chalk and discolour on exterior exposure. However, these
phenomena are not detrimental to anti-corrosive performance.
For water immersion service, surface preparation to a minimum of Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-
SP10 followed by application of multi-coats of Intertuf 262 to a total minimum dry film thickness of 250
microns (10 mils) is required.
If salt water is used in the wet blast process the resulting surface must be thoroughly washed with fresh
water before application of Intertuf 262. 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.
Intertuf 262 is suitable for overcoating intact, aged epoxy and polyurethane systems. However, this
product is not recommended where thermoplastic coatings such as chlorinated rubbers and vinyls have
previously been used. Please consult International Protective Coatings for alternative recommendations.
Level of sheen and surface finish are dependent on application method. Avoid using a mixture of
application methods whenever possible.
Premature exposure to ponding water will cause a colour change, especially in dark colours.
When used as part of an approved scheme, this material has the following certification:
USDA approval for incidental food contact surface in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.
Subject to Inspector-In-Charge approval.
SYSTEMS Intertuf 262 will normally be applied to correctly prepared steel substrates.
COMPATIBILITY Suitable primers are:
Intergard 251 Intergard 269
Interplus 256 Interplus 356
Where a cosmetically acceptable topcoat is required the following products are recommended:
Intergard 740 Interfine 629HS
Interthane 990
Other suitable primers/topcoats are available. Consult International Protective Coatings.
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Intertuf 262
Surface Tolerant Epoxy
D ADDITIONAL Further information regarding industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this data sheet
INFORMATION can be found in the following documents available at www.international-pc.com:
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SAFETY This product is intended for use only by professional applicators in industrial situations in
PRECAUTIONS 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 Part A Part B
Vol Pack Vol Pack
1 US gal 0.8 US gal 1 US gal 0.2 US gal1 US quart
5 US gal 4 US gal 5 US gal 1 US gal 1 US gal
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