Carbozinc® 11

Selection & Specification Data

Substrates & Surface Preparation
Generic Type Solvent Based Inorganic Zinc
General Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ
adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and
Description Time-tested corrosion resistant primer that
all other contaminants that could interfere with
protects steel galvanically in the harshest
adhesion of the coating.
environments. For over 35 years, Carbozinc 11
has been the industry standard for high-
Steel Immersion: SSPC-SP10. For steel tank
performance inorganic zinc protection on steel
linings, welds must be continuous. Remove
structures worldwide.
weld spatter, slag and oxides caused from
welding prior to blasting. Note: Immersion
Features · Meets Class B slip co-efficient and creep applications for this product are limited to
testing criteria for use on faying surfaces certain solvents and petroleum-based
· Rapid cure. Dry to handle in 45 minutes at 60F products. Contact Carboline Technical Service
(16C) and 50% relative humidity for specific recommendations.
· Low temperature cure down to 0F (-18C) High Non-Immersion: SSPC-SP6
zinc loading Surface Profile: 1.0-3.0 mils (25-75 micron)
· Meets FDA requirements in gray color
· Available in ASTM D520, Type 2 zinc version
· Very good resistance to salting
· May be applied with standard airless or
conventional spray equipment
Performance Data
· VOC compliant in certain areas
Test Method System Results Report #
ASTM D4541
Color Green (0300); Gray (0700) 1 ct. CZ 11 1500 psi Pneumatic 03306
Adhesion
0.668; meets
Flat ASTM A-325 Blasted steel
Finish requirements for 02722
Slip Co-efficinet 1 ct. CZ 11
Class B rating
Primers Self Priming 1 ct. CZ 11 No rusting or
at 2 mils dry blistering, cracking
ASTM B117 film or delamination
Topcoats Not required for certain exposures. Can be SR 405
Salt Spray thickness after 43000 hrs.
topcoated with Epoxies, Polyurethanes, Acrylics, over blasted Moderate salting of
High-Heat Silicones and others as steel the surface only.
recommended by your Carboline sales ASTM D3363
representative. Under certain conditions, a mist Pencil 1 ct. CZ 11 Pencil Hardness “H” 03278
coat is required to minimize topcoat bubbling. Hardness
No blistering or
Dry Film 2.0-3.0 mils (50-75 microns). Dry film thickness rusting of coating or
Thickness in excess of 6.0 mils (150 microns) per coat is rusting of bare steel
AASHTO M300
not recommended. 1 ct. 11 over area after 650 hrs.
Bullet Hole
Abrasive Immersion in 5% 02514
Immersion
Solids Content By Weight: 79% ± 2% blasted steel sodium chloride
Paragraph 4.6.9
solution; 1.5” round
bare area in
Zinc Content By Weight: 85% ± 2% in dry film coating.

2
Theoretical 1000 mil ft (24.9 ㎡ /l at 25 microns)
Test reports and additional data available upon written request.
Coverage Rate 2
333 ft at 3.0 mils (8.2 ㎡ /l at 75 microns)
Allow for loss in mixing and application

VOC Values EPA Method 24: 4.0 lbs/gal (479 g/l)

Thinned:
7 oz/gal w/ #21: 4.1 lbs/gal (492 g/l)
5 oz/gal w/ #26: 4.1 lbs/gal (492 g/l)
5 oz/gal w/ #33: 4.1 lbs/gal (492 g/l)
These are nominal values.

Dry Temp. Untopcoated:

Resistance Continuous: 750℉ (399C)
Non-Continuous: 800℉ (427C)
With recommended silicone topcoats:
Continuous: 1000℉ (538C)
Non-Continuous: 1200 ℉ (649C)

December 2008
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carboguard
are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
Carbozinc® 11
appropriate respirators must be used by all
Application Equipment application personnel.

Spray The following spray equipment has been found Caution This product contains flammable solvents. Keep
away from sparks and open flames. All electrical
Application suitable and is available from manufacturers such equipment and installations should be made and
(General) as Binks, DeVilbiss and Graco. Keep material grounded in accordance with the National Electric
under mild agitation during application. If spraying Code. In areas where explosion hazards exist,
stops for more than 10 minutes, recirculate the workmen should be required to use non-ferrous
material remaining in the spray line. Do not leave tools and wear conductive and non-sparking
mixed primer in the hoses during work stoppages. shoes.

Conventional
Spray
Agitated pressure pot equipped with dual
regulators, 3/8” I.D. minimum material hose, with
Application Conditions
a maximum length of 50', .070” I.D. fluid tip and
Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity
appropriate air cap.
40°-95F 40°-110F 40°-95F
Normal 40-90%
Airless Spray Pump Ratio: 30:1 (min.) (4°-35C) (4°-43C) (4°-35C)
GPM Output: 3.0 (min.) 0F 0F 0F
Minimum 30%
Material Hose: 3/8” I.D. (min.) (-18C) (-18C) (-18C)
Tip Size: .019-.023” 130F 200F 130F
Maximum 90%
Output PSI: 1500-2000 (54C) (93C) (54C)
Filter Size: 60 mesh This product simply requires the substrate temperature to be above the dewpoint.
Teflon packings are recommended and available Condensation due to substrate temperatures below the dew point cancause flash
from the pump manufacturer. rusting on prepared steel and interfere with proper adhesion to thesubstrate.
Special application techniques may be required above or belownormal
application conditions.
Brush For touch-up of areas less than one square foot
only. Use medium bristle brush and avoid
rebrushing. Curing Schedule
Roller Not recommended Surface Temp. Dry to
Dry to Dry to
& 50% Relative Immersion
Handle Topcoat
Mixing & Thinning Humidity Service
0F (-18C) 4 Hours 7 Days NR
Mixing Power mix base, then combine and power mix as 1 Hour 48 Hours 72 Hours
follows. Pour zinc filler very slowly into premixed 40F (4C)
base with continuous agitation. Mix until free of 60F (16C) ¾ Hour 24 Hours 48 Hours
lumps. Pour mixture through a 30 mesh screen. 80F (27C) ¾ Hour 18 Hours 18 Hours
DO NOT MIX PARTIAL KITS. 100F (38C) ¼ Hour 16 Hours 14 Hours
These times are based on a 3.0-4.0 mil (75-100 micron) dry film thickness.
1 Gal Kit 5 Gal Kit Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation or cooler temperatures will require
Ratio Ratio Part A: .75 gal. 3.75 gals. longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment and premature failure.
Zinc Filler: 14.6 lbs 73 lbs Humidity levels below 50% will require longer cure times. Notes: Any salting that
appears on the zinc surface as a result of prolonged weathering exposure must
Thinning May be thinned up to 5 oz/gal (4%) with #26 for be removed prior to the application of additional coatings. Also, loose zinc must
ambient and warm surfaces. For extremely warm be removed from the cured film by rubbing with fiberglass screen wire if: 1) The
or windy conditions, may be thinned up to 5 Carbozinc 11 is to be used without a topcoat in immersion service and "zinc pick
oz/gal (4%) with #33. up" could be detrimental, or 2) When "dry spray/overspray" is evident on the
In cool weather (below 60 ℉ (16C )), thin up to cured film and a topcoat will be applied. For accelerated curing or where the
7 oz/gal (6%) with #21. Use of thinners other relative humidity is below 40%, allow an initial 2-hour ambient cure followed by
than those supplied or recommended by misting with water or steam to keep the coated surface wet for a minimum of 8
Carboline may adversely affect product hours and until the coated surface achieves a "2H" pencil hardness per ASTM
performance and void product warranty, whether D3363.
expressed or implied.

Pot Life 8 Hours at 75℉ (24C) and less at higher

temperatures. Pot life ends when coating
Packaging, Handling & Storage
becomes too viscous to use. Shipping Weight 1 Gallon Kit 5 Gallon Kit
(Approximate) 23 lbs (10 kg) 113 lbs (51 kg)
Cleanup & Safety
Flash Point (Setaflash) Part A: 55F (13C)
Cleanup Use #21 Thinner or Isopropyl Alcohol. In case of
spillage, absorb and dispose of in accordance Zinc Filler:NA
with local applicable regulations.
Storage (General) Store Indoors.
Safety Read and follow all caution statements on this
product data sheet and on the MSDS for this Storage Temperature 40 -100F (4-38C).0-90% Relative
product. Employ normal workmanlike safety & Humidity Humidity
precautions. Hypersensitive persons should wear
protective clothing, gloves and use protective
cream on face, hands and all exposed areas. Shelf Life Part A: 12 months at 75F (24C)
Zinc Filler: 24 months at 75F (24C)
Ventilation When used as a tank lining or in enclosed areas,
thorough air circulation must be used during and
after application until the coating is cured. The
ventilation system should be capable of
preventing the solvent vapor concentration from
reaching the lower explosion limit for the solvents
used. In addition to ensuring proper ventilation,
December 2008
To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company to
verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility for
coverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline and Carboguard
are registered trademarks of Carboline Company.