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ALKA 111
2-Component, Fast Cure, Highly Crosslinked Epoxy Novolac Tank lining
Alka-111 can be used for wastewater treatment tanks, Corrosion protection lining for storage tanks , Bund lining for manufacturing facilities with exposure to corrosive chemicals, Food processing plants ,pump and paper mills, fertilizer and insecticide plants, petroleum refineries
Pack size: 24Kg Kit
Overview
Usage
Alka-111 designed for applications where heavy-duty protection is required. It used on:
- Wastewater treatment tanks,
- Corrosion protection lining for storage tanks,
- Bund lining for manufacturing facilities with exposure to corrosive chemicals,
- Food processing plants,
- Pump and paper mills,
- Fertilizer and insecticide plants,
- Petroleum refineries.
Advantages
- Rapid cure
- Excellent bond strength,
- Easy application/Can be applied by brush or roller,
- Low VOC,
- Low permeability,
- Excellent resistance to alcohol and gasohol,
- Excellent acid resistance,
- Good mechanical resistance,
- Outstanding resistance to solvents
Packaging
24 Kg, 18 Kg Resin & 4 Kg hardener & 2 Kg Pigment
Colour
– Neutral.
Available Colours
ALKA Coatings — Solid Colour Chart
Colour reference for ALKA 111. Confirm the selected colour and product availability with ALKA before ordering.
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Screen and printed colours are approximate. Confirm your final selection with a physical sample. Lighting, texture, application and the selected system can affect the finished appearance.
Product Details
Shelf life: 12 months
Storage conditions
Store away from direct sunlight and away from naked flames, sparks and heating.
Flash point >25 C
Density: 1.4 Kg/L
Application
Layer thickness
Recommended coating thickness is approximately 160-200 microns per coat
Recommended coating thickness is approximately 160-200 microns per coat
Pot Life (at 20 C)
approximately 22 minutes
approximately 22 minutes
Curing time (at 20 C)
Tack free time: 4 hours
Re-coat able: 12-24 hours
Light traffic: 3 days
Full cure: 10 days.
Tack free time: 4 hours
Re-coat able: 12-24 hours
Light traffic: 3 days
Full cure: 10 days.
Consumption
Approximately 0.25–0.3 kg/m² applied as a roller coating.
Approximately 0.9–1.2 kg/m² applied as a self-smoothing wearing course or as finish locking coats on textured finishes.
Approximately 0.25–0.3 kg/m² applied as a roller coating.
Approximately 0.9–1.2 kg/m² applied as a self-smoothing wearing course or as finish locking coats on textured finishes.
Alka primer: 5–6 sqm/litre
First coat: 5–6 sqm/litre over unprimed
6–8 sqm/litre over primed or coated
First coat: 5–6 sqm/litre over unprimed
6–8 sqm/litre over primed or coated
Second coat: 6–8 sqm/litre Over trowelled on toppings 2–4 sqm/litre
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Alka 111 can be applied by brush or roller, selection of roller is dependent on the type of finish required.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Xylene can be used for cleaning tools and equipment before the mixed compound begins to harden. Once cured, It can only be removed mechanically.
Xylene can be used for cleaning tools and equipment before the mixed compound begins to harden. Once cured, It can only be removed mechanically.
Application and system guides
Use these guides to compare the project requirements with the complete coating system. Confirm the substrate, exposure conditions, preparation and compatible layers with ALKA before specifying a product.
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