BMA Commercial & Industrial s.a.r.l.
Industrial valley – Nahr El Mot – Lebanon
TEL : +961 1 885385/ 485 – FAX : +961 1 885685 – P.O. BOX : 55091
E-mails : info@bmapaints.com / customerservice@bmapaints.com
Website : www.bmapaints.com
1- ITEM IDENTITY :
NAME : ENAMOPOXY FOR METAL + EPOXY HARDENER
CODE : BMA-SEE060→199 + BMA-HPE800
DESCRIPTION : 2 components, solvent based, air drying, non porous , relatively high solid epoxy
coating, based on a modified polyamid epoxy resin , and especially formulated for heavy duty
services .
2- ITEM USE FIELDS :
Industrial Use:
BMA enamopoxy for metal is an indoor and outdoor coating for well prepared and primed
steel offering a durable elegant finish.
Marine Use:
It’s also formulated to be a protective coating for prepared steel, in order to fight corrosion and
oxidation in aggressive environments (marine area, very polluted area,…) .
3- ITEM GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Great resistance to abrasion , impact and high pressures .
Durable elegant finish , up to 2 – 4 years minimum , according to the environment conditions
(long immersion into water and salted water , very high pressure application ,…) .
Remarkable coverage and chemical resistance .
Good rustproofing properties .
Excellent heat , salt , acid , corrosion , scratch and scuff resistance .
Great prevention against surface strips and leaks .
Very high non-slipping properties if it’s mixed with sand or smooth gravel .
Excellent resistance to floor constant beeting, high traffic,…. When totally cured .
Great heavy equipment and vehicles weight withstanding .
Compatible with various aged coatings .
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Applicable on steel, blasted steel, aluminum, fiberglass, …
Generation , during the application , of some relatively medium toxic vapors , evaporated by some
solvents used during the production process .
Heat generation during the mixture of the epoxy resin with its catalyst .
Easy to be cleaned – up .
4- ITEM STANDARDS @ 25ᵒC :
Property Standard Result
Specific gravity ASTM D1475 1.40 ± 0.05 g/cm3
Viscosity ASTM D562 85 KU ≈ 10 Poises
Solid content ASTM D1259 72 ± 5 % by volume
V.O.C. content ASTM D3960 250 g/L
Catalyst % 25 %
Pot life 4 hours
Induction time 30 min.
Dry to touch 4 hours
Dry to overcoat ASTM 1640 8 hours
Full cure 7 days
Theoretical spreading rate 10 - 14 m2/L upon the layers thickness
Recommended wet film 70 - 100 µm/layer
Recommended dry film 50 - 72 µm/layer
Best diluent Thinner epoxy BMA or thinner 050 BMA
Dilution % 12 - 17 % by brush & roller /
15 – 20 % by air-spraying
0 - 2 % maximum by airless spraying
Flash point ASTM D93 , (PMCC) 28 ᵒC ( epoxy paint) & 25 ᵒC (catalyst)
Miscibility with water Not miscible
Color White , black , grey, other colors on request
Gloss level @60ᵒ ASTM D523 70 – 95 %
Shelf life 2 years (epoxy paint) & 1 year (catalyst)
in well closed containers
5- APPLICATION :
Substrate preparation
BMA enamopoxy for metal should be applied on a well cleaned and primed surface, which
should be previously treated with a suitable degreasing solution , to remove any oil or
grease spot that could interfere with proper adhesion.
Coating preparation
Stir the epoxy paint and the epoxy hardener in their cans separatly with a
wooden stirrer or a mechanical mixer.
In a deep can , mix the exact needed quantity of epoxy paint , that could be
used within the pot life limit , with 25% of hardener epoxy BMA-HPE800.
Wait about 30 minutes for sweating time (induction), then thin with the suitable
quantity of BMA thinner epoxy or BMA thinner 050.
Application on steel surfaces
a- For steel located in a fairely polluted and contaminated area :
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To obtain great results, well clean the steel and pre-treat it with EKSEN KIMYA
suitable cleaning solution till the steel reach a clean level SA2.5.
After well cleaning the surface, you can apply the epoxy system :
- prime the substrate with one coat of Epicopoxy Rust Proofing primer BMA-
ERP… mixed with 25% oh hardener BMA-HPE950.
- Let dry for about 6 – 8 hours.
- Apply one cross-coat of primopoxy for metal BMA-SPE… mixed with 25% of
hardener BMA-HPE800.
- Let dry for 6- 8 hours.
- Finish with one or two cross coats of enamopoxy for metal BMA-SEE… mixed
with 25% of hardener epoxy BMA-HPE800 for an elegant finish .
- Let cure for minimum 3 days.
to apply BMA enamopoxy for metal on a previously coated steel, clean it well ,
remove any previous paint or stain , then clean it well before the epoxy application
to ensure proper adhesion .
b- for steel located in an idustrial zone considered as very contaminated and polluted:
To obtain great results, well clean the steel and pre-treat it with EKSEN KIMYA
suitable cleaning solution till the steel reach a clean level SA2.5.
After well cleaning the surface, you can apply the epoxy system :
- Prime the substrate with one coat of zincopoxy primer grey BMA-ZRE071 mixed
with 25% of its hardener BMA-HPE830.
- Let it dry for 6-7 hours.
- Apply one coat of high build intermediopoxy BMA-HBI… mixed with 25% of its
hardener BMA-HPE820.
- Let dry for 6-7 hours.
- Finish with one coat of enamopoxy BMA-SEE… mixed with 25 % of hardener
epoxy BMA-HPE800.
- Let cure for at least 5 days .
To apply BMA enamopoxy for steel on a previously coated steel, clean it well,
remove any previous paint or stain, then clean it well before the epoxy application
to ensure proper adhesion .
Application on non ferrous substrates(galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, tin plates,
zinc substrates, magnesium substrates, lead substrates,… :
To obtain great results , well clean the non ferrous substrate and pre-treat it with
EKSEN KIMYA suitable cleaning solution.
After well cleaning the surface, you can apply the epoxy system :
- Etch the substrate with a very thin layer (8 – 10 µm) of BMA wash primer
BMA-WPU… mixed with 12.5% of its hardener BMA-HPU700, this layer will form
a tie coat between the substrate and the epoxy system.
- prime the treated substrate with one coat of Epicopoxy Rust Proofing primer
BMA-ERP… mixed with 25% oh hardener BMA-HPE950.
- Let dry for about 6 – 8 hours.
- Apply one cross-coat of primopoxy for metal BMA-SPE… mixed with 25% of
hardener BMA-HPE800.
- Let dry for 6- 8 hours.
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- Finish with one or two cross coats of enamopoxy for metal BMA-SEE… mixed
with 25% of hardener epoxy BMA-HPE800 for an elegant finish .
- Let cure for minimum 3 days.
to apply BMA enamopoxy for metal on a previously coated surface, clean it well,
remove any previous paint or stain, then clean it well before the epoxy application
to ensure proper adhesion .
Application tips
BMA epoxy solvent based could be applied by a brush , a roller or an airless
spraying gun (which is not very recommended for safety issues) ; although
while spraying epoxy , it’s recommended to apply the first coat by a brush ,
this fills the grain better , because epoxy doesn’t usually wet out well which
could lead , during a non appropriate application to holes and fish eyes into the
cured surface .
It’s recommended to mix just the needed quantity of BMA paint epoxy with 25
% of its hardener just before the application and to close hermetically the cans
of the remaining 2 components to avoid their solidification .
Cleaning
Clean hands and tools directly with BMA thinner epoxy or 050; any residue left in the
spraying gun could irreversibly block its nozzel .
6- SUMMARY:
Clean Steel Substrate in a Urban Zone
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1 layer Primopoxy for metal SPE...+HPE800 35µm
2nd layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
3rd layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
Fairly Rusty Steel Substrate a Urban Zone
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1 layer Epicopoxy rust proofing primer 35µm
ERP…+HPE950
2nd layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
3rd layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
Steel Substrate in an Indutrial & Polluted Zone
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1 layer Zincopoxy primer grey BRE071+HPE830 40µm
2nd layer High built intermediopoxy 80µm
HBI…+HPE820
3rd layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
4th layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
Non Ferrous Substrate
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1st layer Wash primer WPU…+HPU700 5-8µm
2nd layer Primopoxy for metal SPE...+HPE800 25µm
3rd layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
4th layer Enamopoxy for metal SEE…+HPE800 25µm
7- LIMITATIONS :
It’s not recommended to use this product in the following cases :
When the application area is closed and not well ventilated .
When one of the 2 components is expired .
When the temperature is below 5ᵒC or above 40ᵒC .
When he substrate temperature is not at least 3ᵒC above the dew point .
When the humidity overstep 85 % .
When rain is forcasted within 72 hours after application on an outdoor substrate .
When the mixture of the 2 components oversteps the pot life limit .
When the coating will be applied over a very rusty steel , unless it’s well treated and
prepared .
When the coating will be applied over a wet floor .
8- AVAILABLE PACKAGES :
US gal and 5 US gal for the epoxy coating .
1L can and 5L gal for the catalyst .
9- STORAGE :
Store this product in well closed containers , kept in a ventilated area , away from direct sunlight ,
heat sources , flames , freezing conditions , in a moderate temperature between 5 to 35 ᵒC .
10- HEALTH AND SAFETY :
Keep out of the reach of children .
Apply in a well ventilated area away from children , pregnat women and persons with
respiratory problems .
Don’t hang the product container while storing .
Do never touch any paint with bare hands .
It’s recommended to wear face mask and hand gloves while applying , especially in case of
repetitive exposures .
In case of eye contact flash with large amounts of water without rubbing eyes , if the
malaise persists , directly contact a physician .
In case of skin contact , wash the defected area with warm soapy water ; if any allergic
reaction appears consult a physician .
Get rid of the unused remaining quantities and the empty cans according to your country
regulations .
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