Technical Information Sheet

Product Number: 7-2508

Application: Pipe Coating
Introduction:

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Nap-Gard Product No. 7-2508 is a thermosetting epoxy powder designed as a coating for pipe for underground and subsea pipeline service. In
buried service, the coating is capable of withstanding continuous operating temperatures of 107°C (225°F). It is designed to offer superior
performance to conventional epoxy coatings. In particular, it offers improved resistance to Cathodic disbondment. It has been certified to meet
the requirements of CSA Z245.20-06 and NACE RP-0394. This product is offered in different gel times to allow application of different pipe sizes.

POWDER PROPERTIES
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Color: Green Theoretical Coverage: 134 Ft /lb/mil

Specific Gravity: 1.44 ± .05 Typical Gel Time:

@ 205°C (401°F) CSA Z245.20-06
Fast gel version 8 ± 2 Sec.
Standard gel version 16 ± 3 Sec.
Long gel version 24 ± 5 Sec.

Density: 1440 ± 50 g/L Shelf Life @ 25°C (77°F): 12 months

CSA Z245.20-06 (Section 12.6.2.3) @ 50% RH
*FG is only 6 months

Thermal Characteristics: Tg1 = 61± 7°C

CSA Z245.20-06 Tg2 = 106 ± 6°C
∆ H = 55 ± 10 (J/g)

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF APPLIED FILM

Recommended Film Thickness: 350µm (14 mils) Average DSC – glass transition temperature Tg3 = 110°C (230°F)
300µm (12 mils) Minimum CSA Z245.20-06

Impact Resistance:
ASTM G14-72 @ 25°C(77°F) 160 in. lbs 1/8" X 5" X 8" Steel Panels
CSA Z245.20-06 @-30°C(-22°F) > 1.5 J Pass

Elongation: @0°C (32°F) 4.8% Hardness:

Modified ASTM G10-72 @-30°C(-22°F) 3.2% Barcol, ASTM D2583 60 avg.

Bending:
CSA-Z245.20-06 @-30° (-22°F) 3.0°/pipe dia. Pass
API-RP-5L7 Passes all requirements

Performance depends on film thickness. Consult Nap-Gard® Specialist for specific recommendations.

Revised 4/04/2007

DuPont Powder Coatings, U.S.A.

9800 Genard Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
Tel.: 713-939-4000
Fax: 713-939-4027
www.dupontpowder.com

WARRANTY POLICY: Seller certifies that all coatings delivered to Customer in unopened factory filled containers meet all pertinent quality standards presented in its current published literature. Since matters of
surface preparation, application procedures, curing procedures and other local factors that affect coating performance are beyond Seller’s control, Seller assumes no liability for coating failure other than to supply
replacement material for a coating material proven to be defective. Customer will determine suitability of this product for its use and thereby assumes all risks and liabilities in connection therewith. Seller will not
be liable for any injuries, damages or other losses derived, directly or indirectly, from or as a consequence of Customer’s use of the product. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS AND THEIR APPLICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.

Nap-Gard® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

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for its brand of Polymer Powder Coatings. Only DuPont makes Nap-Gard .
Hot Water Resistance CSA Z245.20-06:
Rating 75°C, 24 hr. 1-2 Pass

Cathodic Disbonding
CSA Z245.20-06:
24 hr., 3.5 V., 65°C 1.2 mm radius from edge of holiday
28 day, 1.5 V., 23°C 2.3 mm radius from edge of holiday
Strained C.D. Pass

TYPICAL ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Dielectric Strength: 1,500 volts/mil @ 250µm (10 mils) Breakdown voltage: 20,000 volts @ 450µm (18 mils)
ASTM D149-97

Dielectric Constant: 2.15 at 1 MHz Volume Resistivity: 3.3 X 1015 ohm-cm.

ASTM D150 ASTM D257

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TESTS *

90 Day Immersion per CSA Z245.20-98

HCl in H2O** No Blistering

10% NaCl, H2SO4 in H2O ** No Blistering
10% NaCl in H2O ** No Blistering
Distilled Water No Blistering
5% NaOH in H2O ** No Blistering
MgCO3/CaCO3 in H2O ** No Blistering

* For additional information refer to Nap-Gard Products Catalog Chemical Resistance Chart.
**Distilled Water
GENERAL APPLICATION PARAMETERS

1. Grit blast to NACE Near-White specifications (Swedish Standard #Sa2½) and profile between 50µm (2 mils) and
112µm (4.5 mils).
2. Use phosphoric acid/deionized water rinse if water soluble salt contamination is suspected.
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3. Preheat pipe to approximately 240 C (464 F).
4. Apply Nap-Gard 7-2508 powder to meet customer thickness specifications.
5. Follow recommended cure schedule (see below).
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6. Electrically inspect for holidays and repair all with Nap-Gard 7-1677, 7-1848 or 7-1868.

Revised 4/04/2007

DuPont Powder Coatings, U.S.A.

9800 Genard Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
Tel.: 713-939-4000
Fax: 713-939-4027
www.dupontpowder.com

WARRANTY POLICY: Seller certifies that all coatings delivered to Customer in unopened factory filled containers meet all pertinent quality standards presented in its current published literature. Since matters of
surface preparation, application procedures, curing procedures and other local factors that affect coating performance are beyond Seller’s control, Seller assumes no liability for coating failure other than to supply
replacement material for a coating material proven to be defective. Customer will determine suitability of this product for its use and thereby assumes all risks and liabilities in connection therewith. Seller will not
be liable for any injuries, damages or other losses derived, directly or indirectly, from or as a consequence of Customer’s use of the product. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS AND THEIR APPLICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.

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Nap-Gard is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
for its brand of Polymer Powder Coatings. Only DuPont makes Nap-Gard®.
CURE SCHEDULE GUIDELINES

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The cure profile and schedule for Nap-Gard Product No. 7-2508 shows the minimum time at temperature required to achieve the typical
performance properties of the coating. Because pipe cooling rates vary so widely with pipe wall thickness, no allowance has been made for
heat loss from the pipe but this can be easily measured on the coating line and allowance made. WARNING: CURE IS BY RESIDUAL HEAT IN
THE PIPE, THEREFORE VERY LIGHT WALL PIPE MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POST HEAT TO COMPLETE CURE.
Recommended powder application temperature range is 205°C (401°F) to 239°C (462°F) and post heating is not a normal requirement on
many pipe sizes with 0.25 inch wall thickness or above. The minimum post application curing temperature (as measured on the coated pipe)
and the time to quench may conform to the following cure schedule:

Pipe Temperature Minimum Time to Quench**

Fast gel Standard gel Long gel
205°C (400°F) 210 Seconds 250 Seconds 300 Seconds
220°C (428°F) 120 Seconds 130 Seconds 150 Seconds
232°C (450°F) 75 Seconds 80 Seconds 100 Seconds
239°C (462°F) 45 Seconds 60 Seconds 80 Seconds

**CAUTION** Recommended time to quench is based on the assumption that the listed temperature is maintained without any cool down
rate. Time to quench will vary with application parameters and pipe sizes. Therefore, the above information shall be used only as a guideline
by the applicator to develop proper time to quench. Cure should be verified by DSC or other methods.

Revised 4/04/2007

DuPont Powder Coatings, U.S.A.

9800 Genard Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
Tel.: 713-939-4000
Fax: 713-939-4027
www.dupontpowder.com

WARRANTY POLICY: Seller certifies that all coatings delivered to Customer in unopened factory filled containers meet all pertinent quality standards presented in its current published literature. Since matters of
surface preparation, application procedures, curing procedures and other local factors that affect coating performance are beyond Seller’s control, Seller assumes no liability for coating failure other than to supply
replacement material for a coating material proven to be defective. Customer will determine suitability of this product for its use and thereby assumes all risks and liabilities in connection therewith. Seller will not
be liable for any injuries, damages or other losses derived, directly or indirectly, from or as a consequence of Customer’s use of the product. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS AND THEIR APPLICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.

Nap-Gard® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

for its brand of Polymer Powder Coatings. Only DuPont makes Nap-Gard®.