CarClad Macropoxy HS

Direct-to-Metal Protective Coating | Sherwin-Williams

CarClad Macropoxy HS

Product Description:

CARCLAD MACROPOXY HS is an epoxy mastic designed for application to properly prepared steel surfaces. It may be used as a one or two coat, direct-to-metal protective coating, or over a Macropoxy primer. It can be applied to marginally prepared surfaces.

Features:

  • High build for good coverage on rough corners and edges
  • Resistant to a variety of solvents and chemicals
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Long term durability

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:

Finish: Semi-Gloss, 50+ units @ 60 degrees

Color: Black, Gray, White, and Boxcar Red

Volume Solids: 80% +/- 2% mixed, may vary by color 

VOC (EPA Method 24):  

Unreduced: 241 g/l; 2.0 lb/gal

Reduced (10%): Oxsol 100 Exempt Solvent

Reduced (10%): MEK: 290 g/l; 2.42 lb/gal

Reduced (10%): Reducer #54: 268 g/l; 2.24 lb/gal

HAPS:

Unreduced: 0.91 lbs HAPS / gal Coating Solids Reduced: 0.91 lbs HAPS / gal Coating Solids (Oxsol 100) Reduced: 1.32 lbs HAPS / gal Coating Solids (MEK) Reduced: 1.57 lbs HAPS / g

Mix Ratio: 1:1 by volume

 

Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:
 MinimumMaximum
Wet mils (microns)5.08.0
Dry mils (microns)4.0 6.0
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to achieve maximum fi lm thickness and uniformity of appearance.  

Application Equipment:

The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the existing environmental and application conditions.

Reducer / Clean UpReducer #54, Xylene, or MEK
Use Oxsol 100 (exempt solvent)
  
Airless Spray
Pressure3200-3600 psi at the gun 
Hose3/8" 
Tip.017" - .021" 
Filter60 mesh 
ReductionAs needed up to 10% by volume 
   

Recommended Uses:

  • Rail Cars
  • Tank Cars

 

*Note: For complete product information, please refer to sherwin-williams.com.

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