Intersleek 970

Intended uses

As the finishing coat in the Intersleek 900 foul release system. For use at Newbuilding or Maintenance & Repair.

color	FXA970-White, FXA971-Grey, FXA972-Blue, FXA977-Red, FXA979-Black; and a limited range of colours
Finish/Sheen	Gloss
Part B (Curing Agent)	FXA980 (Part B), FXA981 (Part C)
Volume Solids	74% ±2% (ISO 3233:1998)
Mix Ratio	16 volume(s) Part A to 3 volume(s) Part B to 1 volume(s) Part C
Typical Film Thickness	Range: 150 - 200 microns dry (203 - 270 microns wet) may be specified depending upon end use.
Theoretical Coverage	Range: 4.93 - 3.70 m2/litre at 150 - 200 microns dft, allow appropriate loss factors
Method of Application	Airless Spray, Brush
Flash Point	Part A 38°C; Part B 24°C; Part C 32°C; Mixed 32°C
Induction Period	Not required

Drying Information

	Substrate Temperature
	0°C	15°C	25°C	35°C
Touch Dry [ISO 9117/3:2010]	7 hrs	6 hrs	3 hrs	2 hrs
Hard Dry [ISO 9117-1:2009]	16 hrs	9 hrs	6 hrs	5 hrs
Before Flooding	48 hrs	36 hrs	20 hrs	17 hrs
Pot Life	140 mins	90 mins	60 mins	30 mins

Note

The interval prior to flooding may be reduced to 24 hours at temperatures between 5°C and 20°C provided that the ship remains at rest for a minimum period of 2-3 days after flooding. At temperatures between 0°C and 5°C, the absolute minimum time to flooding is 48 hours and the ship must remain at rest for a minimum of 4 days after undocking. However, the coating may suffer intercoat detachment in any areas that are subject to mechanical abrasion due to, eg. fendering or impact damage.

Overcoating Data

Note

May be overcoated by self, either when fresh or after prolonged immersion provided surface is in good, clean condition. Consult International Paint. Intersleek 970 CANNOT be overcoated by Intersleek 757.

Regulatory data

VOC

248 g/lt as supplied (EPA Method 24) 241 g/kg of liquid paint as supplied. EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

Note.

VOC values are typical and are provided for guidance purposes only. These may be subject to variation depending on factors such as differences in colour and normal manufacturing tolerances.

CERTIFICATION

When used as part of an approved scheme, this product has the following certification:

Product recognised by the following classification societies as compliant with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001):

• Lloyds Register
• Det Norske Veritas
• Korean Register of Shipping
• Bureau Veritas
• Germanischer Lloyd

Consult your International Paint representative for details.

System and compatibility

Consult your International Paint representative for the system best suited for the surfaces to be protected.

Surface preparations

Use in accordance with the standard Worldwide Marine Specifications. All surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. High pressure fresh water wash or fresh water wash, as appropriate, and remove all oil or grease, soluble contaminants and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. Intersleek 970 must always be applied over Intersleek tie coat within the required overcoating interval. Consult International Paint for detailed application advice and recommendations.

APPLICATION

Mixing

Material is supplied in 3 containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in the proportions supplied. (1) Agitate Part A with a power agitator. (2) Combine entire contents of Part A and Part B and mix thoroughly with a power agitator. (3) Add entire contents of Part C and mix thoroughly with a power agitator.

Thinner

Not recommended. Use International GTA007 only in exceptional circumstances. DO NOT thin more than allowed by local environmental legislation.

Airless Spray

Recommended Tip Range 0.38-0.53 mm (15-21 thou) Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than 211 kg/cm2 (3000 p.s.i.)

Conventional Spray

Application by conventional spray is not recommended.

Brush

Application by brush is recommended for touch up areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film thickness.

Roller

Application by roller is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film thickness.

Cleaner

International GTA007/GTA822

Work Stoppages and Cleanup

Do not allow material to remain in hoses, gun or spray equipment. Thoroughly flush all equipment with International GTA007/GTA822. Once units of paint have been mixed they should not be resealed and it is advised that after prolonged stoppages work recommences with freshly mixed units. Clean all equipment immediately after use with International GTA007/GTA822. It is good working practice to periodically flush out spray equipment during the course of the working day. Frequency of cleaning will depend upon amount sprayed, temperature and elapsed time, including any delays. Do not exceed pot life limitations. All surplus materials and empty containers should be disposed of in accordance with appropriate regional regulations/legislation.

Welding

In the event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be emitted which will require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local exhaust ventilation. In North America do so in accordance with instruction in ANSI/ASC Z49.1 "Safety in Welding and Cutting."

SAFETY

All work involving the application and use of this product should be performed in compliance with all relevant national Health, Safety & Environmental standards and regulations. Prior to use, obtain, consult and follow the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product concerning health and safety information. Read and follow all precautionary notices on the Material Safety Data Sheet and container labels. If you do not fully understand these warnings and instructions or if you can not strictly comply with them, do not use this product. Proper ventilation and protective measures must be provided during application and drying to keep solvent vapour concentrations within safe limits and to protect against toxic or oxygen deficient hazards. Take precautions to avoid skin and eye contact (ie. gloves, goggles, face masks, barrier creams etc.) Actual safety measures are dependant on application methods and work environment.

Limitations

Minimum acceptable substrate temperature at the time of application is 0°C. A minimum Relative Humidity of 30% is required to ensure satisfactory curing. Longer cure times will be required if the Relative Humidity falls below 30%. Care should be taken to avoid overspray onto other coated areas. Intersleek 970 must be applied over Intersleek tie coat within the required overcoating interval. All equipment must be thoroughly clean prior to use, and before re-use with other materials, to prevent contamination. Liquid cleaners for Intersleek 970 must not be allowed to contaminate other paints. Precautions should be taken to prevent silicone contamination of adjacent areas.

Overcoating information is given for guidance only and is subject to regional variation depending upon local climate and environmental conditions. Consult your local International Paint representative for specific recommendations. Apply in good weather. Temperature of the surface to be coated must be at least 3°C above the dew point. For optimum application properties bring the material to 21-27°C, unless specifically instructed otherwise, prior to mixing and application. Unmixed material (in closed containers) should be maintained in protected storage in accordance with information given in the STORAGE Section of this data sheet. Technical and application data herein is for the purpose of establishing a general guideline of the coating application procedures. Test performance results were obtained in a controlled laboratory environment and International Paint makes no claim that the exhibited published test results, or any other tests, accurately represent results found in all field environments. As application, environmental and design factors can vary significantly, due care should be exercised in the selection, verification of performance and use of the coating.

Unit size

Unit size	Part A		Part B		Part C
	Vol	Pack	Vol	Pack	Vol	Pack
10 lt	8 lt	10 lt	1.5 lt	2.5 lt	0.5 lt	1 lt

Part C is supplied in a polyethylene container For availability of other unit sizes consult International Paint

Unit shipping weight

Unit size	Unit Weight
10 lt	12.3 Kg

Storage

Shelf Life

12 months at 25°C. Subject to re-inspection thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions away from sources of heat and ignition.