Wearlon® Super F-1M        - Anti-Fouling Marine Coating -

APPLICATION GUIDE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Meets EPA, USDA, And FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Requirements

Surface Preparation

Wearlon® Super F-1M is a silicone-epoxy coating having unique release properties while adhering to a broad range of substrates including wood, concrete, fiberglass, metals, and most plastics including epoxies, polyurethanes, and alkyds.

For improved adhesion Wearlon® Super F-1M can be applied to treated surfaces as follows: (Steel: SSPC 10. Aluminum: SSPC 7. Fiberglass: 80 grit sand. Concrete: 28 day minimum cure and power wash using acid etch or shot blast.)

Mixing Instructions

Before mixing, shake or stir each component until homogenous. Wearlon® Super F-1M is a 2 component product packaged in 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon kit which contains the proper ratio of ingredients. The entire contents of each container should be mixed together.

For quantities less than the pre-packaged kit, mix as follows: To 11 parts of the A component, mix in 2 parts of the B component. NO INDUCTION PERIOD NECESSARY...Spray or Roll immediately.

Thinning and Clean up

It is not necessary to thin Wearlon® Super F-1M. Clean up by using soap and water while Wearlon® Super F-1M is in an uncured state. For best results clean all equipment as soon as the application is complete. After the material has cured you will need to use solvents to remove the Wearlon® Super F-1M

Application and Recoating

Spray Wearlon® Super F-1M on most surfaces for a total of 3 to 4 mil dry coating. Make sure the surface temperature is above 40°F and the relative humidity is below 90% before coating. Allow at least 24 hours and ideally one week of curing before putting into service. Do not use harsh chemicals for cleaning Wearlon® surfaces, a simple hand wipe or a light scrape is adequate for removing marine growth. If the Wearlon® surface has become damaged or has excessive wear, then an occasional touch up may be required. This can be achieved by simply spraying 1 to 3 mils of the Wearlon® Super F-1M over the existing Wearlon® surface and allowing it to cure for at least 24 hours prior to putting it back in service. If poor wetting occurs while applying Wearlon® coatings, then lightly roughen the dry Wearlon® surface with 400 grit sandpaper and wipe with a dampen acetone rag prior to top-coating.
Caution - Extremely Slippery -care must be followed when transporting or walking on this surface.

Coating Type

Silicone/epoxy water based Color: Various (contact WEARLON® representative) Pot life: 60 min. @ 68°F Induction Time: None Solids: by Weight 49% Coverage Rate: Approx. 200 sq. ft. @ 3-4 mil DFT (85% Yield) Tensile Strength:>1750psi Elongation: ASTM 2370>5% Adhesion: ASTM D451>1000psi Abrasion: (CS 17/Kg/1000 cycles) <40 mg loss Cure Time: Complete in 5 days. Dry to the touch in 2 hours. Force cure 300°F for 30 min. Many applications can be returned to service the next day. VOC: ASTM 3960-1.0#/gl. Heat Resistance: Do not exceed 275°F continuous service

CAUTION:

1. Wearlon® Super F-1M surfaces have a low coefficient of friction and therefore tend to be slippery.

2. Wearlon® Super F-1M is not recommended as a material to prevent barnacle attachment, but will assist in the ease of removing these attachments.

3. Wearlon® Super F-1M fades when exposed to UV light resulting in a slight yellowing appearance. This does not change the performance properties. Always purchase pigmented Wearlon® Super F-1 preferably dark colors to reduce the yellowing appearance.

To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate at the date of this issuance and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Wearlon® distributor/representative to verify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. Plastic Maritime guarantees its products to conform to Plastic Maritime quality control. Plastic Maritime assumes no responsibility for coverage, performance, or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY PLASTIC MARITIME, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF THE LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR CALL PLASTIC MARITIME AT 518-587-7624.