TC Envirotape Wax Tape by Tapecoat
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 | 250˚F ( 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 |
