PLASITE® 4550 S

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

PLASITE 4550 S is a 100% solids, flake filled, premium novolac
epoxy coating designed for internal steel and concrete substrates. It Tensile Strength…………………..…………..7,500 psi (ASTM D-638)
is a two component system consisting of four-parts by volume of
Part A resin and one part by volume of Part B hardener. It is applied Flexural Strength………………..…………..10,800 psi (ASTM D-790)
by plural component or single component spray equipment, from a
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total thickness of 20-60 mils (500-1500 microns) in a single coat Flexural Modulus of Elasticity…..……...5.9 psi x 10 (ASTM D-790)
application for a variety of applications.
Hardness…………………………….…...…75(ASTM D-2240 Shore D)
USES/APPLICATIONS (examples)
ƒ Chemical Storage Tanks Weight per Mix…..…………………………………….….…..10 lbs.
ƒ Wastewater Clarifiers
Shelf Life..……………….………………………………………6 months
ƒ Plating Vats
ƒ Oil Storage Tanks Pot-life.……......…………...…………….@75°F/24°C: 45-60 minutes.
ƒ Ethanol Storage Tanks
ƒ Catwalks Cure Time (Approx.):
ƒ Concrete exposures in wastewater applications Dry To Touch………………….@ 75°F/24°C: 12 hours
ƒ Pulp and Paper liquor tanks Firm…………………………….@ 75°F/24°C: 24 hours

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES Cure for Immersion service (min 50°F/15°C)

ƒ High impact resistance Crude oil or aliphatic hydrocarbons…… @ 75°F/24°C: 36 hours
ƒ Superior bondability to steel and concrete Most Chemical Service…………………. @ 75°F/24°C: 5 days
ƒ Resistance to a broad range of chemicals
Flammability…………………….…………………….…..Nonflammable
ƒ Can be applied up to 60 mils in one coat
ƒ Can be sprayed using single component airless equipment Bond Strength……………………..……………………...……1,700 psi
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE STORAGE CONDITIONS
PLASITE 4550 S is resistant to a broad range of chemicals such as Keep PLASITE 4550 S products tightly sealed in their original containers
fuels, salts, alkalis, some solvent, and many acids (including until ready for use. Store at 50-85°F/10-29°C, out of direct sunlight. Properly
concentrated sulfuric acid). stored, PLASITE 4550 S Part A has a shelf life of 6 months; Part B, 24
months.
COLORS Proper jobsite storage of PLASITE 4550 S is essential to its performance.
PLASITE 4550 S is offered in light gray, tile red and white. Follow these general procedures for storage at the jobsite:
PACKAGING Store components (Part A and Part B) unopened, in a dry place, at 50-
PLASITE 4550 S is available in one and five gallon units. 85°F/10-29°C, out of direct sunlight, and protected from the elements. Keep
away from heat and flame.
One gallon unit includes:
1 gallon (partial) can of Part A (resin) For the 24-48 hours just prior to use, narrow the storage temperature to 70-
1 quart can of 4500S/4550S Part B (hardener)
85°F/21-29°C to facilitate ease of mixing.
Five gallon unit includes: SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
5 gallon (partial) pail of Part A (resin) Steel
1 gallon can of 4500S/4550S Part B (hardener)
Immediately prior to application of the coating or lining, the steel substrate
must be clean of all oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, flash rust,
FILM THICKNESS
corrosion products, salts, solvents, chlorides, other chemicals, and existing
Depends on service and condition of existing substrate, PLASITE 4550
coatings.
S is typically applied at 20 mils in a single coat application.
All welds must be smooth and continuous; no skip welds. All weld splatter,
COVERAGE
buckshot, laminations, and slivers must be removed and ground smooth;
The theoretical coverage of PLASITE 4550 S is 1604 mil sq ft/gal. For
undercuts and pinholes must be ground smooth and filled with weld metal.
estimating purposes, one gallon will cover 64 sq ft/gal at 20 mils (20%
All projections, sharp edges, high points and fillets must be ground smooth
loss included).
to a radius of at least 1/8 in and all corners must be likewise rounded.
THINNERS
All pitting, gouges, scratches, and other defects must be repaired either by
NO THINNER IS RECOMMENDED
welding or by filling with repair materials that are compatible with the
coating or lining system and suitable for the intended service conditions.
CLEANUP THINNER: Thinner #71
All surfaces to be coated or lined must be readily accessible.
VOC CONTENT
The steel must be blasted to a minimum near White Metal Finish (NACE
No. 2, SSPC SP 10) with a 4 mil/100 micron dense, sharp anchor profile
VOC of Coating as Supplied free of peening, as measured by ASTM D 4417.
Color (Determined Theoretically)
Defects exposed by blasting must be repaired. Refer to Plasite Bulletin PA-
Lbs./Gal. g/L 3.
Lt. Gray 0.00 0.00

September 2006 replaces June 2006 116P

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 Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
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All filters should be removed from the pump. Use a 3/8 in. spray hose from
Concrete pump to gun, not to exceed 100 ln ft. It is best to bring the material directly
Immediately prior to application of coating, concrete substrate must to the gun body and not go through a tube in the handle.
be:
ƒ Adequately cured (generally, at least 28 days; check with The size of airless spray tip will depend on the area being sprayed, the
Carboline if concrete has cured less than 28 days). viscosity, and the temperature of the materials. Use sizes from 0.019-
ƒ Structurally sound. 0.035 inches. If using an inline filter, use a 60-mesh screen size.
ƒ Free of all dirt, dust, debris, oil, grease, fats, chemical
The mixed material temperature should be
contamination, salts, solvents, surface hardeners, incompatible
75-85°F/24-38°C for best spraying.
curing compounds and form release agents, laitance and
efflorescence.
Note: Ambient temperature above 85°F/29°C will shorten pot life.
ƒ Concrete surface must be dry.
To prepare the material for spraying, mix Part A with a jiffy type
And must have: mechanical mixer for two minutes, mix Part B until color is well blended,
ƒ Tensile strength of at least 300 psi. then mix Part A and Part B together for two minutes using the jiffy mixer.
ƒ pH in the range of 7 to 11.
ƒ All fins, projections and splatter removed. When using a 45:1, set the mixed material under the pump (it is best to
ƒ All defects repaired using patching as described herein. remove the siphon tube and pump directly from the bottom of the pump)
ƒ Failed or otherwise incompatible old coatings removed. and start spraying. The air pressure required will vary between 55-65 lbs.
ƒ A surface texture similar to medium sandpaper (40 to 60 grit). If using a 56:1, the siphon tube may remain attached.

Refer to Carboline’s separate document “Surface Preparation – When spraying is completed, solvent purge the lower unit and spray gun,
Concrete” for further instruction in the preparation of concrete surfaces. then remove the bottom ball valve and clean thoroughly.

Plural Spray
Locate all expansion joints, control joints, floor drains, equipment base
Use a fixed ratio (4:1 by volume) plural component spray rig such as:
plates, and mid-floor termination points. Handle them as per
Graco King Hydro-Cat (or equal) with heated hoppers, heated hoses to a
Carboline’s separate document “Construction Details”. mixer manifold through a static mixer to a 50 ft. whip hose followed by
a silver gun (Binks 1M or equal) utilizing self-cleaning reverse “a” tips from
Degraded concrete on horizontal surfaces should be restored using 0.019 to 0.035 inches. See equipment specifications for more details.
Carboguard 510 Concrete Repair Mortar or specified restoration
materials. Note: The “A” side should be at a minimum of 110°F/43°C and the “B” side
at 90-100°F/32-38°C. This will ensure proper spraying of PLASITE 4550 S.
Honeycombs or any form voids in vertical surfaces must be filled. Use Take care to prevent the mixed material from setting up in your hoses. For
a putty made with Carboguard 510 Concrete Repair Mortar. best results, keep your hoses as short as possible, purge them immediately
if work is interrupted, keep them out of direct sunlight and insulated from hot
Concrete is a very porous material. As it warms during the day it surfaces.
expels air, or “outgasses”. A coating applied while the concrete is APPLICATION
outgassing likely will develop bubbles and pinholes. Mixing
For Touch-Up Only
To avoid this, the material should be applied when the temperature of We recommend using Jiffy type mixers for all mixing and stirring. When
the concrete is falling. Usually this is from late afternoon into the night. operating the mixer avoid plunging it up and down in the bucket. This can
fold air into the resin, which may cause bubbles to form in the coating
Stop applying the material well before dawn, so it has time to set up
after it has been applied.
firm to the touch before outgassing begins. This may be anywhere
from 1 to 6 hours, depending upon the weather conditions. In addition, Individually stir each separate Part A and Part B component to a smooth,
it is a good idea to shade the work area from direct sunlight. Do not uniform consistency and color. Any sediment in the container must be
apply material when temperature will fall within 5°F/3°C of the dew thoroughly scraped up and redispersed.
point.
Spray
Priming may be required in situations where outgassing could be a Immediately before applying a spray coat, stripe all continuous welds and
problem. Consult Carboline for primer recommendations. edges with a brush-coat to assure adequate protection of these areas.

MASKING & PROTECTION All spray equipment should be clean and in proper working order. Contact
Mask or remove adjacent surfaces and equipment that are not to be lined. Carboline’s Technical Service Department for start-up and clean-up
Once applied, PLASITE 4550 S is difficult to remove. procedures. Adjust pressure to 50-70 psi and open the valves at the
manifold and purge materials at the spray gun. Attach spray tip and begin
Protect nearby pumps, motors and other equipment from spent to spray. Dependent upon tip size, each pass will be 8-14 mil/200-350
abrasive venting from the tank during blasting. microns per pass. Apply material to specified thickness.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES Apply criss-cross multi-passes, moving gun at a fairly rapid rate,
Before mixing and applying any material, make sure environmental maintaining a wet appearing film. Use a wet film thickness gauge to
conditions are satisfactory for application. Weather conditions, and monitor film build.
especially dew point, should be constantly monitored in light of the work
being done. Final blast cleaning and application of the lining system must Note: Force curing may be desirable in certain circumstances.
only be performed when it is clear the temperature of the steel substrate will Check with Carboline’s Technical Service Department.
not fall within 5°F/3°C of the dew point. Dehumidification and/or
temperature control may be necessary to meet this requirement. Use a CURING
surface thermometer to frequently monitor the temperature of the steel PLASITE 4550 S will be dry to the touch in 12 hours at 75°F/24°C and
substrate. ready for most immersion services in 5 days at 75°F/24°C.

EQUIPMENT LINING REPAIR

Single Component Airless Spray Before any touch-up or recoat material can be applied, the first coat must
All pumps and hoses must be in proper working order, clean and free of be properly prepared for intercoat adhesion.
foreign matter. Use air motor with an air ratio of 45:1 or larger such as The first coat must be cured firm to the touch. Coating on floors must be
Graco “King” airless spray pump. able to support foot traffic.
Scrub the first coat with soap and water and thoroughly rinse and dry it.
If the first coat cures more than 24-hours, lightly sand or mechanically
abrade the surface after scrubbing it down with soap and water.

September 2006 replaces June 2006

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 Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.
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Any surface to be touched up or recoated should be protected. When the
recoat material is applied, the surface must be dry and free of all dirt, dust,
debris, oil, grease and other contamination.

INSPECTION
Degree of surface preparation shall conform to appropriate specifications as
outlined in SURFACE PREPARATION section. Film thickness of each coat
and total dry film thickness of the coating system shall be determined with a
non-destructive magnetic gauge properly calibrated.

RECOMMENDATIONS
ƒ Apply only on a clean, sound, properly prepared substrate.
ƒ Minimum ambient or substrate temperature is 50°F/10°C, at the time
of application. Optimal temperature is 75°F/24°C.
ƒ Maximum ambient or substrate temperature is 100°F/38°C.
ƒ Relative humidity should be between 0-90%.
ƒ Substrate temperature should be 5°F/3°C above the dew point.
ƒ Application and curing times are dependent upon ambient conditions.
Consult Carboline’s Technical Service Department if conditions are
not within recommended guidelines.

PRECAUTIONS
ƒ PLASITE Thinner #71 is recommended for clean up of the PLASITE 4550
material.
ƒ Before handling and application of this material consult the MSDS sheets.
As with any product, those handling PLASITE 4550 materials should
employ proper safety practice. Hypersensitive persons should wear
protective clothing, gloves, and use protective cream on any exposed
areas.
ƒ When PLASITE 4550 is used as a tank lining or in an enclosed area
circulation should be used during and after the installation. Circulation can
be discontinued once the material has cured. The ventilation equipment
should be capable of preventing the solvent concentration from reaching
the lower explosion level for the solvents used. The applicator should
monitor the exposure levels or use MSHA/NIOSH approved air respirators.

NOTES
ƒ Material Safety Data Sheets on PLASITE 4550 are available upon
request.
ƒ Specific information regarding the chemical resistance of PLASITE
4550 can be found by contacting Carboline’s Technical Service
Department.
ƒ A staff of technical service engineers is available to assist with product
application, or to answer questions related to Carboline products.
ƒ Requests for technical literature or service can be made through local
sales representatives and offices worldwide.

September 2006 replaces June 2006

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 Plasite® are
registered trademarks of Carboline Company.