Penguard FC: Technical Data
Penguard FC: Technical Data
Penguard FC: Technical Data
Penguard FC
Product description
Penguard FC is a high build, two component polyamide cured epoxy coating. This product is tintable in a wide range of
colours in Jotuns Multicolour Industry system.
Recommended use
Penguard FC is an epoxy finish coat to be used when cosmetic appearance of an epoxy finish is acceptable.
It can also be used as an anti corrosive primer in mild to medium environment for steel and concrete above
water areas or as an intermediate coat in more corrosive environment.
Physical properties
Colour Selected colours over Multicolour tinting system (MCI)
Solids (vol %)* 62 ± 2
Gloss Semigloss
Gloss retention Fair
Water resistance Very good
Abrasion resistance Very good
Solvent resistance Very good
Chemical resistance Very good
Flexibility Good
*Measured according to ISO 3233:1998 (E)
Surface preparation
All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from contamination. The surface should be assessed and treated in
accordance with ISO 8504.
Bare steel
Cleanliness: Blast cleaning to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007). Roughness: using abrasives suitable to achieve grade Fine to
Medium G (30-85 µm, Ry5) (ISO 8503-2)
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Shopprimed steel
Clean, dry and undamaged approved shopprimer.
Coated surfaces
Clean, dry and undamaged compatible primer. Contact your local Jotun office for more information.
Other surfaces
For aluminium and galvanized surface; degreasing, light abrading or sand sweeping.
The coating may be used on other substrates. Please contact your local Jotun office for more information.
Application methods
Spray Use airless spray
Brush Recommended for stripe coating and small areas, care must be taken to achieve the specified dry
film thickness.
Roller Use a suitable roller. However when using roller application care must be taken to apply sufficient
material in order to achieve the specified dry film thickness.
Application data
Mixing ratio (volume) 4:1
Mixing 4 parts Comp. A (base) to be mixed thoroughly with 1 part Comp. B (curing agent)
15 minutes prior to use.
Pot life (23°C) 2 hours. (Reduced at higher temp.)
Drying time
Drying times are generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness and number of coats, and will be
affected correspondingly. The figures given in the table are typical with:
* Good ventilation (Outdoor exposure or free circulation of air)
* Typical film thickness
* One coat on top of inert substrate
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Substrate temperature 0°C 5°C 10°C 23°C 40°C
Surface dry 9h 8h 7h 2,5 h 1h
Through dry 36 h 24 h 15 h 7,5 h 2h
Cured - 14 d 8d 4d 2d
Dry to recoat, minimum 36 h 24 h 15 h 7,5 h 4h
Dry to recoat, maximum 1
1. Provided the surface is free from chalking and other contamination prior to application, there is normally no
overcoating time limit. If the coating has been exposed to direct sunlight for some time, special attention must be
paid to surface cleaning and mattening/removal of the surface layer in order to obtain good adhesion.
The given data must be considered as guidelines only. The actual drying time/times before recoating may be shorter or
longer, depending on film thickness, ventilation, humidity, underlying paint system, requirement for early handling and
mechanical strength etc. A complete system can be described on a system sheet, where all parameters and special
conditions could be included.
Storage
The product must be stored in accordance with national regulations. Storage conditions are to keep the containers in a
dry, cool, well ventilated space and away from source of heat and ignition. Containers must be kept tightly closed.
Handling
Handle with care. Stir well before use.
Packing size
16 litres Comp. A (base) in a 20 litre container and 4 litres Comp. B (curing agent) in a 5 litre container
or
4 litres Comp. A (base) in a 5 litre container and 1 litre Comp. B (curing agent) in a 1 litre container
For detailed information on the health and safety hazards and precautions for use of this product, we refer to
the Material Safety Data Sheet.
DISCLAIMER
The information in this data sheet is given to the best of our knowledge based on laboratory testing and practical
experience. However, as the product is often used under conditions beyond our control, we cannot guarantee anything
but the quality of the product itself. We reserve the right to change the given data without notice.
Jotun is a World Wide company with factories, sales offices and stocks in more than 50 countries. For your nearest local Jotun address
please contact the nearest regional office or visit our website at www.jotun.com
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