E591 / E590 Wet Surface Epoxy | Apply Underwater | Cures to 35°F | Concrete – Steel | Floors – Walls

CURE SCHEDULE

POT LIFE: (Temperature at 75F) 

*Note, colder or hotter than 75 degrees can affect the curing time and pot life schedule*

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: 40ºF – 120ºF  (40°F for steel and 50°F for concrete – with ability to cure down to 35°F only after at least 1-2 hours after application) with relative humidity below 90% Times may be longer for thickness above 5 dry mils. For safety and proper product curing, good ventilation is necessary when painting indoors or in confined areas.

Be sure the batch numbers are all the same to provide uniform color. Epoxy coatings may yellow or darken during application and after final cure. This will affect the color but will have no effect on the performance of the product. Heaters that emit carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide can cause the coating to yellow.

For maximum Interior gloss and color retention, apply 1 coat of E270 Polyester Epoxy. For maximum exterior gloss and color retention apply a topcoat of E370 polyurethane.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE, SPLASH

MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SURFACE PREPARATION Best method is a near white abrasive blast (SSPC-SP10) but E591 will perform well over minimally prepared surfaces depending on service requirements. Because of the lack of “standards” for minimal surface preparation, test applications should be made to determine adequate surface cleanliness and compatibility with existing paint.

Steel: Remove oil, grease and other chemical contaminants by solvent wipe or steam cleaning. Abrasive blast to a “Commercial” (SSPC-SP6) or “Near White” (SSPC-SP10) metal finish.

Galvanized Steel/Aluminum: Solvent clean per SSPC-SP1 or steam clean. Sweep blast to achieve a minimum 1 mil profile.

Previously Painted Surfaces: Solvent clean per SSPC-SP1 and/or power wash. Remove loose existing paint by wire brush or other hand tools. Feather edges. Make test application to check for compatibility.

Concrete: All new concrete must be cured at least 28 days. For on-grade concrete slabs, check that a moisture barrier film has been used. Testing may be necessary. Check for the presence of hardeners or residual forming membrane curing agents. Repair all cracks, bug holes, spalled concrete, voids and expansion joints

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Stir each component to a uniform consistency with a variable speed drill with a Jiffy mixer. Then mix 3 parts Base A with 1 part Hardener B for 3 minutes. E591 may be reduced up to 20% with S-74 Reducer Solvent (or 100% MEK Solvent) per mixed gallon. Do not substitute reducers Improper mixing may result in product failure.

For best mixing results and proper blending of parts A and B, recommend a Jiffy Mixer style drill mixer.

Use of an improper drill mixer can result in streaking of the color because the pigment has not been thoroughly blended.  It can also create curing problems if the hardener also called activator (Part B) is not thoroughly blended with the resin (Part A) which can cause some areas on your floor to remain soft and not harden properly.  DO NOT USE A PAINT MIXER.  Many mixing problems described above can be traced back to using a paint mixer..  DO NOT HAND MIX as this approach can also result in the same problems as using a paint mixer.

****IMPORTANT NOTE AFTER MIXING:****

Once parts A&B are thoroughly mixed, immediately pour 100% of all mixed product on the floor in a ribbon pattern, S or W shape over the area you want that amount of product to cover. The risk of leaving product in the bucket is that it will become hard and reduce the working time by a minimum of 50% and may harden and start smoking in the bucket before you get back to it.

NOTE:  Always wear protective gloves and clothing while mixing and applying E591.  Do not get on skin.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SPRAY APPLICATION (Airless or Conventional)

• When spraying, use a 50% overlapping crosshatch pattern to minimize the occurrence of pinholes. Do not apply to surfaces below 40°F or above 120°F. Do not apply over dew or frost. The surface temperature should be at least 5° above the Dew Point.

Roller – use a medium nap solvent resistant phenolic core roller.

Brush – use a pure bristle brush * Gloss will exhibit slight variation in brush or rolled film due to orientation of fillers. This does not affect product performance. For safety and proper product curing, good ventilation is necessary when painting indoors or in confined areas. Be sure the batch numbers are all the same to provide uniform color. Epoxy coatings may yellow or darken during application and after final cure. This will affect the color but will have no effect on the performance of the product. Heaters that emit carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide can cause the coating to yellow

CAUTION E591 Base is combustible. Keep away from all sources of ignition during mixing, application and cure. E591 Hardener (Part B) is corrosive and can cause eye and skin irritation as well as allergic reactions. The use of goggles, fresh air masks or NIOSH approved respirators, protective skin cream and protective clothing is a recommended standard practice when spraying coatings. Proper ventilation is always required. This product is sold without warranty as to performance expressed or implied. Users are urged to make their own tests to determine the suitability for their particular conditions.

LIMITATIONS:

• Do not apply over frost surfaces or extremely high humidity conditions.
• Do not apply over expansion joints.
• Do not apply if the surface temperature is within 5° of the dew point.
• Always apply a test patch of E591 for owners approval prior to application
• Partially used containers must be reclosed tightly to prevent moisture in air from reacting with material and forming a tough skin.  Skin can be removed and remaining material used.  Be sure to stir.

Refer to the cure schedule as a guideline to follow, in addition we strongly recommend to test the coating before recoating or topcoating. This is done by pressing your thumb on the coating in multiple places to ensure a fingerprint impression is not visible. If there is no impression visible, then coating the floor can be done. Note, colder or hotter than 75 degrees can affect the curing time schedule  

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