TC Envirotape Wax Tape by Tapecoat

The Wax Tape with 250 °F Operational Temperature Wet, Dry or Submerged Coating Application.
  • Description

    TC Envirotape is a 70 mil wax coating system with an exclusive formulation designed to provide protection against corrosion and electrolysis on wet or dry metal substrates with a maximum operational temperature range of 250°F (121°C)

    Using a select blend of petrolatum and microcrystalline waxes provides this wax coating system with its exceptional high temperature capabilities,

    TC Envirotape is a highly moldable protective coating that will easily conform to irregular contours and difficult to coat structures. 

    Environmental friendly and safe to use, TC Envirotape is Ideal for coating fittings, flanges, valves, mechanical couplings, vault piping and other complex configurations.

  • Application

    PRIME - Apply TC ENVIROPRIME by hand (glove) or mechanical means to achieve a 2 to 4 mils thickness. 

    TAPE  - Apply TC ENVIROTAPE using either the spiral or cigarette method. A 50% overlap is preferred, though a minimum overlap 1” or 20 per cent of the tape width, which ever is greater is acceptable when conditions allow. Hand smooth and seal overlaps. 

    COATING OVERWRAP - TC ENVIRO-STRETCHWRAP– a 1-mil plastic outer wrap to be applied over TC ENVIROTAPE prior to below grade backfill. Other overwrap options are available. (Refer to coating specifications for more detailed application instructions.)  

    Standards and Practices - ANSI/AWWA C217-09 Petrolatum and Petroleum Wax Tape Coatings for the Exterior of Connections and Fittings for Steel Water Pipelines

     

    Surface Preparation

    Surface should be clean. Remove all loose or non-bonded material, rust scale, dirt, burrs, and sharp edges. Remove excess moisture whenever practical. 

    Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) 

    SP-2 Hand Tool Cleaning 
    SP-3 Power Tool Cleaning

     

    Composition

    TC ENVIROTAPE - (color-brown) a 70 mil petrolatum / microcrystalline wax blend saturated fiber tape. TC ENVIROPRIME the companion primer for the coating system. 

  • Technical Data

    System Desciption
    Color Brown
    Wax Tape Non Toxic Blend 
    Bonding System Wax Encapsulation
    Max Operating Temp  250ËšF ( 121°C)
    Compatible Primer TC ENVIROPRIME

     

     

    Material Properties Test Results Test Method
    Dielectric Strength volts/mil 170 minimum ASTM D-149 
    Thickness mils (mm) 70 (1.8) minimum ASTM D-1000 
    Breaking Strength lb/in (N/cm)  22.5 (39.4) minimum ASTM D-1000 
    Water Vapor Transmission perms (mg/[Pa.s.m2]) 0.25 (1.44) maximum  ASTM E-96
    Saturant Drop Melt Point 250 (121) minimum ASTM D-127
    Saturant Cone Penetration 100g weight, 5 sec, @ 77oF(25oC) in (mm)  .24-.50 (6.1-12.7)  ASTM D-937
  • Case Packaging

    Coating Material 50 Square Feet per Case 

    Case Weight 20 LBS

    Quantity Per Case
    2” X 25’  12
    4” X 25’ 6
    6” X 25’ 4