Scotchkote 323 Liquid Epoxy, by 3M

Product Description

3M™ Scotchkote 323 Liquid Epoxy Coating is a two-part system designed to protect steel pipe and other metal surfaces from the harsh affects of corrosion. An ideal spray applicator is the 3M Scotchkote Spray System HSS-450.

Intended Uses

As a patch material.
As a girthweld coating.
As an internal lining
As a stand alone coating for pipe rehabilitation.
In a wide variety of other field applications where corrosion protection of metal is required.

Product Features

No solvents needed.
High build, up to 45 mils/1150 microns in one application
Applicable by cartridge, brush, roller or plural component spray.
Excellent adhesion.
100% solids.
Can be applied to a substrate as cold as 41°F / 5°C.
Meets the requirements of AWWA C210, - 97 clause 4.3.4.1.

Chemical Resistance

Scotchkote 323 is resistant to damage by acids and bases in the pH range of 2 to 14. It is also resistant to hydrocarbons such as crude oil, motor oil, gasoline and many solvents. Testing is suggested if the coating is to be used in continual contact with oxidizing agents such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and aggressive solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).

General Application Steps

For use as a joint coating, a refurbishing coating or as a pipe coating:

Remove oil, grease and loosely adhering deposits.
Abrasive blast clean the surface to NACE No. 2/SSPCSP10, ISO 8501:1, Grade SA 2 1/2 near-white metal.
Ensure the abraded surface is cleaned of abrading debris with the use of an air blast or a clean lint free cloth.
Within four hours of blasting as per the above cleaning process and with the metal above 41˚F / 5˚C and a minimum of 37°F/3˚C above the dew point, apply Scotchkote 323 at a minimum thickness of 635 microns or 25 mils.
Allow to cure.
Visually or electrically inspect the coating for defects.
Repair all defects using Scotchkote 323 as a repair material.
For use as a repair material in the field where scratches or other holidays may have occurred as a result of shipping damage, etc., and the bare area of steel substrate exposed exceeds approximately 20 mm diameter or about 0.6 sq. in. or 400 sq. mm:
Remove oil, grease and loosely adhering deposits.
Abrade the FBE surface with medium grit sandpaper (approximately 80 grit). Powered rotary sanders are anacceptable means to perform this task. Ensure that the surrounding FBE is roughened for 10 mm on all sides.An anchor pattern of 40 to 100 microns is preferred on the substrate.
Ensure the abraded surface is cleaned of abrading debris with the use of an air blast or a clean lint free cloth.
With the metal above 41˚F/5˚C and a minimum of 37°F / 3°C above the dew point, apply Scotchkote 323 at a minimum thickness of 635 microns or 25 mils.

Scotchkote 323 Coverage per Kit Size
(assuming no waste)

Kit	Pounds	Coverage in Square Feet
Kit	Pounds	25 mils	28 mils	30 mils
50 ml 400 ml Quart Gallon 5 gal x 3	0.15 1.19 2.1 8.4 152	0.85 6.78 11.9 47.7 866	0.76 6.05 10.6 42.6 773	0.71 5.65 9.9 39.7 722

Number of Quarts Needed per Weld

Pipe Diameter(inches)	Total Length to Coat (cutbacks + overlaps)
Pipe Diameter(inches)	6" / 15 cm	8" / 20 cm	10" / 25 cm	12"/ 30 cm
6 12 20 24 30 36 42 48	0.06 0.13 0.21 0.25 0.31 0.38 0.44 0.50	0.08 0.17 0.28 0.33 0.42 0.50 0.59 0.67	0.10 0.21 0.35 0.42 0.52 0.63 0.73 0.84	0.13 0.25 0.42 0.50 0.63 0.75 0.88 1.00

Properties

Properties

Property	Value
Color	Blue-green
Mix Ratio	2A to 1B by volume, 70.8% to 29.2% by weight
323 Viscosity @ 72°F / 22°C Brush grade Spray grade	Part A: 154,000, Part B: 6,000 Part A: 90,000, Part B: 19,000
Shelf Life	24 months
Specific gravity	1.35 mixed
Coverage	142 sq ft / lb / mil (0.74 m2 / kg / mm)
Maximum Operating Temperature Wet Dry	203°F / 95°C 250°F / 121°C
Minimum Coating Thickness	25 mils / 635 microns recommended

Typical Test Properties

Property	Test Description	Typical Value
Shyodu Gel Time (approximate pot life)	200 gm mass	75°F / 24°C: 18 min 104°F / 40°C: 11 min
Dry to Touch Time	ASTM D1640 clause 7.5.2	41°F / 5°C: 7 hrs 75°F / 24°C: 1 hr 45 min 122°F / 50°C: 26 min
Approximate Back Fill Time	ASTM D1640 clause 7.7.1	41°F / 5°C: 8 hrs 75°F / 24°C: 2 hrs 39 min 122°F / 50°C: 39 min
Cathodic Disbondment (steel grit blasted plates lab applied; results may very depending on blast media)	CSA Z245.20-02 clause 12.8	149°F / 65°C, 3.5V, 24 hrs, 4.9 mmr 149°F / 65°C, 1.5V, 48 hrs, 5.5 mmr 149°F / 65°C, 1.5V, 28 days, 7.5 mmr 176°F / 80°C, 1.5V, 14 days, 6.4 mmr 176°F / 80°C, 1.5V, 28 days, 6.6 mmr
Adhesion of Coating	CSA Z245.20-02 clause 12.14	203°F / 95°C, 24 hrs, Rating 1 167°F / 75°C, 48 hrs, Rating 1 167°F / 75°C, 28 days, Rating 1
Flexibility	CSA Z245.20-02 clause 12.11	68°F / 20°C, 0.7, °/PD 32°F / 0°C, 0.7, °/PD
Abrasion Resistance (wheels resurfaced every 5000 cycles)	ASTM D4060-95 CS-17 wheels 1000 g load 5000 cycles	0.325 g loss
Impact Strength	ASTM G14	323 = 73.6 inch-lbs (8.3 joules) at 75°F / 24°C
Impact Resistance	CSA Z245 20-98 clause 12.12	See chart below.

Impact Resistance
(Impact value is the last Joule where three impacts have passed)

Panel Number	Test Temperature	Joule Value	Holiday Detection Volts	Average DFT (mils)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8	-40°F / -40°C -22°F / -30°C 14°F / -10°C 32°F / 0°C 68°F / 20°C 122°F / 50°C 149°F / 65°C 176°F / 805°C	1.5 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.75 2.5 4.0 3.5	2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500	30.4 24.5 27.2 25.0 26.9 27.7 27.0 26.3

Application Instructions

323 Brush Grade Application Instructions

Mix separate parts A and B.
Pour part B into part A. Scotchkote 323 has a mix ratio of 2A to 1B by volume.
Thoroughly mix combined parts into a uniform color.

Recommendations

Prepare only the quantity of coating that can be applied within the pot life:
20 min with 200 gm mass at 75°F / 24°C, 11 min with 200 gm mass at 104°F / 40°C.
A 1/4" (6 mm) nap roller is suggested.
For speed of application, and to extend the working life of the product, pour mixed product directly to the top of the substrate/pipe, then pull the mixture down around pipe in one direction with brush.
Because of the high viscosity of this product, mix parts A & B together at temperatures above 68°F (20°C).
Using a brush or roller, apply Scotchkote 323 to a minimum thickness of 25 mils (635 μm) or as specified.
Overlap the pipe coating no less than 1" (25 mm).
Allow coating to properly cure before handling.

Scotchkote 323 Patch Compound Applicator

3M Scotchkote 323 Patch Compound Applicator

Multiple Coats

Scotchkote 323 has been formulated to achieve a coating thickness of up to 45 mils/1150 microns in one coat. If additional thickness is required, apply the additional coats within four hours of the initial coat. This coating may be applied in any thickness consistent with producing an acceptable surface finish.

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