Protective MAGNALUXTM 40V

& VINYL ESTER GLASS FLAKE

Marine
FORMERLY KNOWN AS DURAGLASS 40V
Coatings
Revised 07/2016 Issue 15

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AVERAGE DRYING TIMES

A vinyl ester glass flake.
@ 15°C @ 23°C
RECOMMENDED USE To touch: 3 hours 2½ hours
Heavy duty exterior coating for vessels/equipment subject To recoat: 3 hours 2½ hours
to chemical spillage or fumes, or medium duty lining service. To handle: 6 hours 4½ hours
Normally applied as a two coat system – refer to specification. These figures are given as a guide only. Factors such as air
movement and humidity must also be considered.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION METHODS
Airless Spray
Plural Component Spray RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS
Brush ( for small areas and touch up only )
Apply direct to metal, indefinitely self overcoatable.
For details of overcoating by other materials, please consult
Recommended Cleanser/Thinner: No 13 Cleaning only. Sherwin-Williams.
MUST NOT BE THINNED.
PACKAGE
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
A two component material supplied in separate containers to
Finish: Semi-gloss be mixed prior to use
Flash Point: Base : 32°C Additive : Above 55°C Pack Size: 25kg and 6kg units when mixed
Colour: Off White Mixing Ratio:
100 parts base to 2 parts catalyst by weight
Pot Life: 35 minutes @ 15°C 25 minutes @ 23°C
– see additional note overleaf Weight: 1.3 kg/litre (may vary with shade).
Solids by Volume: Shelf Life: 6 months from date of manufacture or
Theoretical 98% at time of mixing. Practical typically 75% ± ‘Use By’ date where specified. Storage must
5%. All vinyl/polyester resin systems are subject to monomer be at temperatures between 10°C – 25°C.
loss and material shrinkage during application and curing.
VOC
250 gms/litre determined practically in accordance with UK
Regulations PG6/23
0.89 gms/litre calculated from formulation to satisfy EC Solvent
Emissions Directive
0.68 gms/litre content by weight from formulation, to satisfy EC
Solvent Emission Directive
RECOMMENDED THICKNESS
Dry film Wet film Theoretical
thickness thickness coverage
500 microns 667 microns 1.14 m2/ltr*
* This figure makes no allowance for surface profile, uneven
application, overspray or losses in containers and application
equipment. (Thickness/spread based on practical measurement)
Specification thickness will vary normally in the range
1mm-2mm depending on corrosion protection require.
Minimum 2 coats required. Contact Sherwin-Williams for details

PRACTICAL APPLICATION RATES -

MICRONS PER COAT

Airless Spray
Dry 500*
Wet 667
* Maximum sag tolerance typically 1334μm wet (1000μm dry) by
airless spray

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 Protective MAGNALUXTM 40V
& VINYL ESTER GLASS FLAKE
Marine
FORMERLY KNOWN AS DURAGLASS 40V
Coatings
Revised 07/2016 Issue 15

SURFACE PREPARATION ADDITIONAL NOTES

Blast clean to Sa2½ BS EN ISO 8501-1:2007. Average surface Drying times, curing times and pot life should be considered
profile in the range 75-125 microns. as a guide only.

Ensure surfaces to be coated and clean, dry and free from all For optimum immersion service normal full cure must be
surface contamination. achieved, ie 72 hours at 25°C (post curing at 80-100°C will
shorten the cure time to 3 hours and may be recommended for
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT some aggressive environments).

Airless Spray For immersion spark test at 5kv per 1.0mm of dft and repair
defects by overcoating with the specified dft of Magnalux
Nozzle Size : 0.58-1.01mm (23-40 thou) 41V.
Fan Angle : 50° The reaction between the base component and catalyst is
Operating Pressure : 190-220kg/cm² (2700-3150 psi) highly exothermic. Deviation from the recommended mixing
ratio should not be undertaken without first consulting Sherwin-
The airless spray details given above are intended as a guide Williams.
only. Details such as fluid hose length and diameter, paint
temperature and job shape and size all have an effect on the The catalyst must be stored separately from the base, and
spray tip and operating pressure chosen. However, the operating from any other paint or chemical products, in accordance
pressure should be the lowest possible++ consistent with with the product safety data sheet.
satisfactory atomisation. As conditions will vary from job to job, it
is the applicators’ responsibility to ensure that the equipment in The quoted pot lives are typical figures for a full 25 kilo unit @
use has been set up to give the best results. 2% catalyst level. Should any thickening or lumps appear in
the mixed product, this should be discarded and the equipment
Brush flushed through and cleaned immediately. Reduction in catalyst
The material is suitable for brush application, as a stripe coat or level and/or volume of mixed product will extend the pot life.
for touch up of small areas. Application of more than one coat Flushing of spray equipment is essential before any break in
may be necessary to give equivalent dry film thickness work, and is recommended at regular intervals throughout the
application procedure. Only mix units of Magnalux as they are
required for immediate use.
APPLICATION CONDITIONS AND OVERCOATING
Magnalux products should not be thinned with cleanser
In conditions of high relative humidity, ie 80-85% good thinners or any other solvent. Thinning will severely impair
ventilation conditions are essential. Substrate temperature shall the curing mechanism and subsequent performance.
be at least 3°C above the dew point and always above 0°C. Thinning with normal paint solvents can lead to exothermic
reaction and possible fire or explosion hazard.
At application temperatures below 15°C, drying and curing times
will be significantly extended, and spraying characteristics may Magnalux products must not be applied over any existing
be impaired. painted surface, or any substrate which contains copper or zinc
compounds. This includes copper or zinc based paints, or metal
Application and curing temperatures below 5°C. Full cure may sprayed surfaces.
not be obtained – post curing may be required for certain
aggressive environments – see additional notes. Numerical values quoted for physical data may vary slightly
from batch to batch.
It is not advisable to apply polyester coatings when the air or
substrate temperature exceeds 45°C, or the substrate
temperature exceeds 55°C. These conditions can introduce HEALTH AND SAFETY
paint film formation defects such as dry spray, pinholing, Consult Product Health and Safety Data Sheet for information on
bubbling etc. For application outside these temperature limits it safe storage, handling and application of this product.
is recommended that advice is sought from Sherwin-Williams.
WARRANTY
Any person or company using the product without first making further
enquiries as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose
does so at their own risk, and Sherwin-Williams can accept no liability for
the performance of the product, or for any loss or damage arising out of
such use.

The information detailed in this Data Sheet is liable to modification from

time to time in the light of experience and of normal product
development, and before using, customers are advised to check with
Sherwin-Williams, quoting the reference number, to ensure that they
possess the latest issue.

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