Interspeed 340 - BQA341

INTENDED USES

For direct application over existing antifoulings in good condition.
For use at Newbuilding or Maintenance & Repair.

color	BQA341-Brown
Finish/Sheen	Not applicable
Part B (Curing Agent)	Not applicable
Volume Solids	60% ±2% (ISO 3233:1998)
Mix Ratio	Not applicable
Typical Film Thickness	125 microns dry (208 microns wet)
Theoretical Coverage	4.80 m²/litre at 125 microns dft, allow appropriate loss factors
Method of Application	Airless Spray, Brush, Roller
Flash Point	Single Pack 26°C

Drying Information

	Substrate Temperature
	-5°C	5°C	25°C	35°C
Touch Dry [ISO 1517:73]	4 hrs	3.5 hrs	2 hrs	60 mins
Before Flooding	24 hrs	20 hrs	12 hrs	12 hrs

note

Overcoating data refers to BQA341 followed by BQA344/7.

Overcoating Data

see limitations

Overcoated By	Substrate Temperature
	-5°C		5°C		25°C		35°C
	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max
Interspeed 340	12 hrs	3 mths	10 hrs	3 mths	6 hrs	3 mths	4 hrs	28 days

REGULATORY DATA

VOC 425 g/lt as supplied (EPA Method 24) 226 g/kg of liquid paint as supplied. EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

Note.

VOC 374 g/lt as supplied (EPA Method 24) 210 g/kg of liquid paint as supplied. EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

EPA

This product does not contain organotin compounds acting as biocides and as such is in compliance with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on ships as adopted by IMO in October 2001 (IMO document AFS/CONF/26).

 

 

CERTIFICATION

When used as part of an approved scheme, this material 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
• Germanischer Lloyd
• Korean Register of Shipping
• Det Norske Veritas
Consult your International Paint representative for details.

SYSTEMS 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.

NEWBUILDING

Dependent on yard procedures. Consult International Paint.

MAJOR REFURBISHMENT

Interspeed 340 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination. Interspeed 340 must be applied within the overcoating intervals specified for the primer (consult the relevant primer data sheet). Areas of breakdown, damage etc., should be prepared to the specified standard e.g. Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)) and primed prior to the application of Interspeed 340.

REPAIR

CDP (Controlled Depletion Polymer) antifoulings can build up a thick leached layer during service which must be removed prior to application of Interspeed 340. To remove this leached layer, treat the entire area by close high pressure fresh water washing using a fan-jet lance held close to the surface (3,000 p.s.i., 211 kg/cm²) as soon as the vessel enters dock and before it dries out. Consult International Paint for alternative methods of surface preparation. Repair corroded areas with the recommended primer coating scheme and apply Interspeed 340 within the overcoating interval specified for the primer (consult the relevant primer data sheet). Ensure that the total area is clean and dry, then overcoat with Interspeed 340.

Consult your International Paint representative for specific recommendations.

 

APPLICATION

Mixing

This material is a one pack coating and should always be mixed thoroughly with a power agitator before application.

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 0.66-0.79 mm (26-31 thou)
Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than 176 kg/cm² (2500 p.s.i.)

Conventional Spray

Application by conventional spray is not recommended.

Brush

Application by brush is recommended for small 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

Work Stoppages and Cleanup

Thoroughly flush all equipment with GTA007. All unused material should be stored in tightly closed containers. Partially filled containers may show surface skinning and/or a viscosity increase of the material after storage. Material should be filtered prior to use.

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

If the following maximum recommended exposure times before flooding are exceeded, antifouling performance may be impaired: Interspeed 340 BQA341 - Temperate conditions - 3 months, Tropical conditions - 1 month On immersion, Interspeed 340 BQA341 will darken in colour. On exposure Interspeed 340 may darken in colour, depending upon exposure period and climatic conditions.

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.