PDS Simacover Tar Epoxy 3404-00

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified
Product Data Sheet Simacover Tar Epoxy 3404-00

Last update: September 2021
Description Two components polyamine adduct cured coal tar epoxy.
Principal Characteristics Excellent corrosion resistance

Excellent adhesion
Excellent abrasion and impact resistance
Good chemical, oil and solvent resistance
Can be used over power tool cleaned surfaces in atmospheric exposures
Recommended use As primer coat and finish coat for use in new construction and
maintenance in severely corrosive marine and industrial environment,
both for immersion in water (steel ship’s bottom, boot top, tidal and
splash zones on offshore structure etc) and for atmospheric exposure
(top side, steel structures etc).
Specification data on 20 0C
Gloss Eggshell
Colour Black and Brown
Specific gravity 1.50 + 0.15 [g/mL]
Solids by volume 71  2 %
Recommended Dry film thickness : 100 micron
Wet film thickness : 141 micron
Coverage theoretical 7.1 m2/ litre - 100 micron
Drying time Touch dry : 3 hours at 30oC
Hard dry : 15 Hours
Full cure 7 days
Potlife 6 Hours (after mixing components)
Painting interval Min : 6 hours ; max : unlimited
VOC 177 g/litre (Base), 275 g/litre (hardener)
Shelf Life 12 months (cool and dry place)
Flash point (DIN 53213) Base = 17,8 0C, Hardener = 33.4 0C
Service Temperature Up to 900C in dry surroundings
Surface Preparation
- For immersion in water, with chatodic protection :

 Steel; blast cleaned to SSPC-SP 10
 Steel with zinc silicate shop primer; power tool cleaned to SSPC-SP 3
 Existing coal tar epoxy coating; sufficiently roughened and free from any contaminant.
- For immersion in water, without chatodic protection :
 Steel; blast cleaned to SSPC-SP 10
 Steel with approved shop primer; sweep blasted or power tool cleaned to SSPC-SP 3
 Existing coal tar epoxy coating; sufficiently roughened and free from any contaminant
- For atmospheric exposure conditions :
 Steel; blast cleaned to SSPC-SP 6 or SSPC-SP 10
 Steel with approved shop primer; power tool cleaned to SSPC-SP 2 or 3
 Existing coal tar epoxy coating; sufficiently roughened and free from any contaminant
- For In order to obtain the maximum resistance against the chemicals and mechanical influences the
substrate temperature should be above 5°C during application and curing.
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- Application at temperatures down to –5°C is possible but curing to hardness takes considerably longer
and complete resistance will be reached when temperature increase.
If SIMACOVER TAR EPOXY is applied in one coat application at DFT of 400 – 500 microns, this must
preferable by done on a preheated substrate of 40°C in order to achieve faster curing, better solvent
release and earlier resistance to handling.
Preceding coat : SIMACOVER EP PRIMER or according to specification

Application instruction
Condition Recommended
Temperatur Min 50C, max 500C
Relative humidity Max 85 %
Substrate temperature should be at least 30C above dew point.

Mixing ratio Base : Hardener = 4 : 1 [by volume]
temperature of the mixture should be above 150C
Thinner Sima Thinner 44-01
should be added after mixing the components, and stir well before use
preferable by means of mechanical mixer. Too much solvent result in lower
sag resistance and slower cure.
Method of application Thinner Nozzle Orifice Nozzle Pressure
1. Airless spray Max 10 % 0.021 (0.53 mm) 15 Mpa (150 Bar / 2100 psi)
2. Air Spray 5-15% 3 mm 4 Bar/57 psi
3. Brush
Max 5 % - -
Over coating for DFT up to 250 microns
Substrate temperature
5°C 10°C 15°C 20°C 32°C
Min. interval 24 hours 18 hours 12 hours 6 hours 4 hours
Max. interval when expose to direct 25 days 25 days 20 days 14 days 10 days
sunshine with simacover tar epoxy
Max. interval when expose to direct 25 days 15 days 10 days 5 days 3 days
sunshine with other compatible paints
Surface should be cleaned from chalking and contaminants

- When overcoated with other paints tar bleeding will occur
- When overcoating work to be carried out on coats thicker than 250 microns applied in one
coat, the minimum over coating interval must be extended as follows :
# For 300 microns : 2 time as long
- Adequate ventilation is required during application and curing
- When application has to be executed at low temperature care should be taken that the
temperature of the mixed paints is at least 15°C, the induction should be at least 1°C


Curing table :
Substrate temperature
5°C 10°C 20°C 32°C 40°C
Initial cure (for exposure to sea water 96 hours 48 hours 24 hours 18 hours 12 hours
and to slightly polluted atmosphere)
Full cure (for immersion in polluted - 15 days 7 days 3 days 2 days
water of crude oil)
Dry dockings :
- Exposure to sea water is permitted after the initial curing time

- If SIMACOVER TAR EPOXY has been applied by means of hot airless spray, exposure to sea water
is permitted after an initial cure of 4 hours
- The mechanical strength, when cures at low temperature is low initially, but will increase
quickly when exposed to seawater.
Packing and size instruction

Packing size (two packs product) : 5 and 20 litres
Storage The product must be storage in accordance with national
regulation. Preferred storage condition are to keep the
containers in the dry space provided with adequate ventilation.
The containers should be sealed tightly.
Safety Precaution Wear suitable protective clothing such as overalls, goggles, dust
mask and gloves. Ventilation shall be maintained from coating
application until the completion of curing in order to remove
residue of solvents and promote curing. Do not breathe the
vapour or spray. This product is flammable. Keep away from
sources of ignition. Do not smoke.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: For detailed information on the health and safety hazards and precaution for
use of this product, please see the SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS).
The information in this data sheet is to the best our knowledge connects at date printing. The company reserves the right to the modify data without notice. Any
change in data will normally be followed by issued of new data sheet. The user should check the data of printing and if more than 12 months have elapsed, then the
data should on only be used after checking with our nearest self-office to establish that they are still valid. Since condition of application and services may be
beyond our control, no liability can accept on basis of this data.



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Product Data Sheet Simacover Tar Epoxy 3404-00

Principal Characteristics Excellent corrosion resistance

- For immersion in water, with chatodic protection :

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Product Data Sheet Simacover Tar Epoxy 3404-00

Preceding coat : SIMACOVER EP PRIMER or according to specification

Substrate temperature should be at least 30C above dew point.

Over coating for DFT up to 250 microns

Surface should be cleaned from chalking and contaminants

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Product Data Sheet Simacover Tar Epoxy 3404-00

- Exposure to sea water is permitted after the initial curing time

Packing and size instruction

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