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Valvoline Performance Products – Tectyl

Version: TE016/01
Tectyl™ 121-LV
Premium wax/asphaltic based, corrosion preventive underbody coating.
TECTYL 121-LV is a filled, solvent cutback wax/asphaltic base, thixotropic, corrosion
preventive compound.
TECTYL 121-LV is suitable for the complete undercoating of undersides of autos, trucks,
buses, truck trailers, camp trailers, heavy construction equipment and cargo containers.
TECTYL 121-LV is very suitable as a coating in industrial constructions of ovens and
chimneys, where high temperatures and in between periods under the dew point can occur.
TECTYL 121-LV dries to a firm, black, resilient, tough and abrasion resistant film .

Approvals/Performance levels Applications

Tectyl 121-LV Surface preparation:

The maximum performance of TECTYL 121-LV can
Accelerated Corrosion tests: be achieved only when the metal surfaces to be
@ Average recommended DFT protected are clean, dry and free of rust, oil and mill
scale. Avoid direct contact of the product with PVC
Accelerated Corrosion tests: due to possible material incompatibility.
Salt Spray; 5 % NaCl @ 35°C; ISO 9227 NSS
(Q-Panels, Type R, ASTM A1008) Application:
40+ days TECTYL 121-LV is formulated to be used as
Humidity; 100 % RH; @ 40°C; ISO 6270-2 CH supplied. It is recommended that the ambient and
(Q-Panels, Type R, ASTM A1008) product temperature be 10-35 °C at the time of
100+ days product application. TECTYL 121-LV can be applied
by airless spray or brush.
Estimated Protection Period
Removal:
TECTYL 121-LV can be removed with mineral spirits
Indoor: 36 months or any similar petroleum solvent, vapor degreasing,
Outdoor: 21 months hot alkaline wash or low pressure steam. Also Tectyl
Biocleaner can be used to remove Tectyl 121-LV.

Features & Benefits

Protection at high temperatures Processing
Tectyl 121-LV is very suitable as a protective coating in Tectyl 121-LV is an easy to apply, elastic,
areas where high temperatures in combination with protective underbody coating.
periods under the dew point occur.
Multiple substrates
Multi-functional The underbody coating can also be used on
Tectyl 121-LV can be applied on many different vehicles, different substrates, such as the wooden
such as cars, trucks, busses, campers and construction underside of a camper of caravan.
equipment, but also trailers and caravans.
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Trusted since 1930 Health & Safety

Since 1930, Tectyl™ protective coatings have This product is not likely to present any
been extending the operational life of cars, significant health or safety hazards when properly
trucks, buses and other vehicles and equipment. used in the recommended application and good
The Tectyl name is synonymous with quality standards of personal hygiene are maintained.
coatings that are easy to apply, long-lasting and Reference is made to the Safety Data Sheet
easy to remove when no longer required. (SDS) which is available on request via your local
sales office or via the internet
For more information on Tectyl products, http://sds.valvoline.com
programs and services please visit
www.tectyl-europe.com Protect the environment
Comply with local regulations. Comply with local
regulations. Do not discharge into drains, soil or
Typical properties water.
Typical property characteristics are based on
current production. Whilst future production will Storage
conform to Tectyl specifications, variations in Tectyl 121-LV should be stored at temperatures
these characteristics may occur. between 10-35 °C. Mild agitation is
recommended prior to use. Due to its
Tectyl 121-LV composition Tectyl 121-LV can be subject to
Flash Point, PMCC [ºC] 40 postproduction viscosity changes during storage.
Density @ 20°C [kg/ltr] 1,03 Under proper storage conditions Tectyl 121-LV is
Recommended Dry Film best before 36 months after production date.
Thickness over metal profile 250
Caution
[microns]
Adequate ventilation is required for cure and to
Theoretical coverage @ 2,1 ensure against formation of combustible liquid.
recommended DFT [m²/ltr] THE PARTIALLY CURED FILM SHOULD NOT
Non Volatile [weight %] 65 BE EXPOSED TO IGNITION SOURCES
Drop melting Point (non volatile > 200 SUCH AS FLARES, FLAMES, SPARKS,
part) [°C] EXCESSIVE HEAT OR TORCHES. Refer to
Viscosity; Brookfield @ 25°C The Safety Data Sheet for additional handling
@ 2 RPM [mPa.s] [cP] 30.000 and first aid information.
@ 20 RPM [mPa.s] [cP] 8.000
Note
Dry to touch time @ 20°C [hours] 3 The addition of any product over or under this
Cure time @ 20°C [hours] 24 coating is not recommended. The use of
additional coatings could result in chemical
Volatile Organic Compound
incompatibility, thus affecting the performance of
Content ISO 11890-2 (10.4) [g/ltr] 354 this coating as stated in the Typical Properties
section. If a primer, other than a Valvoline
This information only applies to products recommended product is required, written
manufactured in the following location(s): authorization must be obtained from Valvoline.
Europe
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