Bottomcoat
is a cruising antifouling designed specifically to provide good
antifouling protection in all but the heaviest fouling challenges.
* Season long antifouling protection
* Suitable for application several weeks before immersion.
* Contains an organic booster to improve antifouling performance |
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| Colour |
YBB003-Black, YBB005-Blue, YBB007-Navy, YBB009-Red |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Specific Gravity |
1.51 |
| Volume Solids |
45% |
| Typical Shelf Life |
2 yrs |
| VOC (As Supplied) |
488 g/lt |
| Unit Size |
2.5 Lt 750 ml |
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Drying |
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5°C |
15°C |
23°C |
35°C |
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| Immersion |
24hrs |
12hrs |
8hrs |
6hrs |
| Touch Dry [ISO] |
4hrs |
3hrs |
2hrs |
1hrs |
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Note:Max. Immersion Times are as follows: 5-15°C - 3 mths; 23°C - 1 mth; 35°C - 1 mth |
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Overcoating |
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Substrate Temperature |
| |
5°C |
15°C |
23°C |
35°C |
| Overcoated By |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
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| Bottomcoat |
16hrs |
ext |
10hrs |
ext |
6hrs |
ext |
4hrs |
ext |
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Note:Drying and overcoating times are approximate only |
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| Preparation |
PREVIOUSLY ANTIFOULED SURFACE:
In Good Condition: Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. If old antifouling is incompatible or unknown, seal with Primocon.
In Poor Condition: Use Interstrip to remove all traces of antifouling.
BARE GRP: Gelshield 200 for osmosis protection, or Primocon.
STEEL/IRON: Prime with Interprotect or Primocon.
LEAD: Etch Primer followed by Interprotect or Primocon.
WOOD: Preserve, if required, with Intertox. |
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| Method |
Apply
2 coats per season on the hull. 3 coats are required on the leading and
trailing edges, waterline, rudder and keel. This is important for best
performance. |
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| Hints |
Mixing Stir well before use.
Thinner YTA085 International Antifouling Thinners #3.
Thinning Thinning is not recommended.
Cleaner YTA085 International Antifouling Thinners #3.
Airless Spray Pressure:
176-210 bar/2500-3050 psi. Tip Size: 2180. For Airmix spray application
- Pressure: 2.5 bar. Tip Size: 20-113. SPRAY APPLICATION - PROFESSIONAL
APPLICATORS ONLY.
Other Take care to apply all the
paint calculated even if it means applying an extra coat. It is
important for performance to apply the correct thickness. True colour
will develop after immersion. |
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| Some Important Points |
To
prevent premature failure, ensure the correct amount of paint is
applied using the coverage as a guide. Product temperature should be
minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Ambient temperature should be
minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be
minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. |
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| Compatibility/Substrates |
GRP,
Wood, Steel/Iron, Lead. Not suitable for use over Aluminium/Alloy
substrates or zinc sprayed surfaces. Can be applied direct over most
types of antifoulings, provided they are in sound condition. |
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| Number of Coats |
2-3 by brush/roller |
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| Coverage |
(Theoretical) - 9.00 (m²/lt) |
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| Recommended DFT |
45 microns dry
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| Recommended WFT |
100 microns wet |
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| Application Methods |
Airless Spray, Airmix, Brush, Roller |
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| Storage |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Exposure
to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full
shelf life of this product to be realised ensure that between use the
container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5°C/40°F and
35°C/95°F. Keep out of direct sunlight.
TRANSPORTATION:
The product should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.
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| Safety |
GENERAL: Read the label safety section for Health and Safety Information, also available from our Technical Help Line.
Contains biocides. Antifoulings should only be wet sanded. Never dry
sand or burn-off old antifoulings. Note: For health and safety reasons,
spray application should be carried out by professional applicators
only and health and safety guidelines should be followed.
DISPOSAL:
Do not discard tins or pour paint into water courses, use the
facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to harden before
disposal.
Remainders of Bottomcoat cannot be disposed of through
the municipal waste route or dumped without permit. Disposal of
remainders must be arranged for in consultation with the authorities.
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| IMPORTANT NOTES |
The
information given in this sheet is not intended to be exhaustive. Any
person using the product without first making further written enquiries
as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so
at their own risk and we can accept no responsibility for the
performance of the product or for any loss or damage (other than death
or personal or injury resulting from negligence) arising out of such
use. The information contained in this sheet is liable to modification
from time to time in the light of experience and our policy of
continuous product development. |
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  , International, the Akzo Nobel logo and other products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of, or licensed to Akzo Nobel. |
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Head Office
International Paint Ltd
26th Floor, Portland House
Bressenden Place
London SW1E 5BG
United Kingdom
tel: +44 (0) 20 7932 9900
fax: +44 (0) 20 7932 9932 |
European Region
International Paint Ltd
1 Wellington Park
Hedge End, Southampton
Hampshire SO30 2QU
United Kingdom
tel: +44 (0) 1489 775050
fax: +44 (0) 1489 785867 |
Asia Region
International Paint Singapore (Pte) Ltd
449 Tagore Industrial Avenue
01-03 Greatland Industrial Building
Singapore 787820
tel: +65 6453 1981
fax: +65 6453 1778 |
Australasia Region
International Paint
Unit E54, 76 Waterway Drive
Coomera Qld 4209
Australia
tel: +61 (0) 7 5573 9600
fax: +61 (0) 7 5573 9677 |
North America Region
International Paint LLC
2270 Morris Avenue
Union
New Jersey 07083
USA
tel: +1 (0) 908 686 1300
fax: +1 (0) 908 686 8545 |
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International Paint
Rod Rap tavares, KM 18.5
Predio Administrativo 11
Butanta CEP 05577-300
Sao Paulo, Brazil
tel: +55 (0) 11 3789 2000
fax: +55 (0) 11 3789 2200 |
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