DESCRIPTION
COOLTOUCH is a unique formulation designed to provide an improved temperature protected surface on metal ladder rungs and other areas. The product is part of a system which yield an easy to grip, heat and wear resistant covering which is easily retrofitted over existing ladder rungs and similar surfaces.

The unique formulation minimises burning effects from surfaces which become heated from ambient heating from, for example, extreme high/low temperature environments or fires in enclosed spaces.

COOLTOUCH is available in a range of lead and chrome free colours including safety yellow and is formulated to be 'Non- Regulated by IATA,IMO and USDOT for uncomplicated shipment by air,sea or land

USES
LADDER RUNGS Especially useful in marine and Industrial applications to improve and protect bare metal or previously painted surfaces.
STEP EDGES, FALL HAZARDS Use to mark unprotected edges on loading platforms, platforms and similar areas.
INDUSTRIAL Use to protect extreme internal/ambient temperature transfer on pipes, tanks and similar areas.
FLOORING Exc. chemical and physical resistant flooring with or without aggregates.

APPEARANCE
COLOURS Safety Yellow. Other colours available (slight yellowing)
FINISH Highly Textured

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
VEHICLE TYPE Epoxy/Aliphatic Amines
PIGMENTATION Colour/Inert/Mineral or polymeric aggregates
THINNER Not normally required
CLEANER MEK or Lacquer thinner
MIXING RATIO 3.0/1.0 (Volume)
INDUCTION TIME not required
POT LIFE Approx. 30 minutes/77 degrees F (25 degrees C)
SOLIDS BY VOLUME 100%
THEO. SPREAD RATE Example75' by 1"pipe at 3/32" thickness/US gallon covers 23 metres by 2.54cm at .2cm thickness/3.785 litres
DRY TIME (LIGHT TRAFFIC) Approx.12 Hrs/77 degrees F (25 degrees C)
APPLICATION METHOD Retro fit using spreader or gloved hand
SHELF LIFE 12 Months minimum
VOC Zero

SAFETY INFORMATION
LINK TO MEDICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE
FLASH POINT Over 200 degrees F or 38 degrees C (Closed Cup)
STORAGE CONDITIONS Normal, Freezing OK

SURFACE PREPARATION
BARE METAL RUNGS OR STEPS Degrease with detergent or common paint solvent on rags observing appropriate safety rules for working in enclosed spaces with flammable solvents if applicable. Scratch the surface to be coated using coarse abrasive paper (40 grit or larger).

PAINTED METAL RUNGS OR STEPS IN POOR CONDITION If the existing paint is in doubtful condition it should be removed by any appropriate method such as blasting, abrading or paint removers, once removed follow the procedures for bare metal as above.

PAINTED METAL RUNGS OR STEPS IN GOOD CONDITION Remove surface contamination such as oil or grease using degreasers or solvents as appropriate then scratch the surface using coarse abrasive paper.

OTHER SUBSTRATES Remove surface contamination such as oil or grease using degreasers or solvents as appropriate then scratch the surface using coarse abrasive paper.

APPLICATION
COOLTOUCH is supplied in two gallon (7.56litres) units. 1.50 gallons (5.67 litres) of epoxy base are filled into a two gallon plastic pail and 0.50 gallons(1.89l) of curing agent are filled into a one gallon steel can to yield a 3/1 mixing ratio. Stir the curing agent into the base preferably using a mechanical mixer. Once mixing is complete, start application immediately - COOLTOUCH does not require a "sweat-in" or induction time. Potlife is about 30 minutes at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), small amounts of epoxy solvent may be added if the mixture begins to thicken noticeably towards the end of its working life. COOLTOUCH can be applied using a spreader and straight edge or retrofitted using a gloved hand. Applications may be made in one full coat at the required millage or may be made in multiple coats if necessary.

TEMPERATURE
Temperature will exert a considerable influence on the rate of curing of chemically cured coatings such as COOLTOUCH. In broad terms expect each 10 degrees C, (18 degrees F), rise or fall in temperature to half or double dry times and pot lives.

TRANSPORTATION
USDOT, IATA & IMO "Non-Regulated"


NOTES

SAFETY: This is a hazardous material if misused. Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use.

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