3M™ Scotchkote™ Liquid Epoxy Coating 323+

Data Sheet August 2017

Product Description 3M™ Scotchkote™ Liquid Epoxy Coating 323+ is a two-part system designed to help
protect steel pipe and other metal surfaces from the harsh effects of corrosion.

Agency Approvals & For RoHS information, please visit www.3M.com/ROHS

Self Certifications

Product Features • VOC Free.

• High build, up to 45 mils/1150 microns in one application.
• Applicable by cartridge, brush, roller, HSS or plural component spray.
• Excellent adhesion.
• 100% solids.
• Can be applied to a substrate as cold as 41°F/5°C.
• Resistant to damage from acids and bases in pH range 2-14.
• Resistant to hydrocarbons such as crude oil, motor oils and gasoline.

Applications • As a patch material (Scotchkote coating 323+ is compatible with all 3M™
Scotchkote™ Fusion Bonded Epoxy and abrasion resistant overcoat products).
• As a girthweld coating.
• As an internal lining.
• As a standalone coating for pipe rehabilitation.

General Application For uses as a joint coating, a refurbishing coating or as a pipe coating:
Steps
1. Remove oil, grease and loosely adhering deposits.
2. Abrasive blast clean the surface to NACE No. 2/SSPC- SP10, ISO 8501:1,
Grade SA 2 1/2 near-white metal.
3. Ensure the abraded surface is cleaned of abrading debris with the use of an air
blast or a clean lint free cloth then verify anchor profile is 2.0 – 4.0 mils.
4. Within four hours of blasting as per the above cleaning process and with the
metal above 41˚F/5˚C and a minimum of 5°F/3˚C above the dew point, apply
Scotchkote coating 323+ at recommended film thickness and allow to cure.
5. Repair any defects using Scotchkote coating 323+ using the repair procedure
below.

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General Application For use as a repair material in the field where scratches or other holidays may have
Steps occurred.

1. Remove oil, grease and loosely adhering deposits.

2. Abrade the FBE surface with medium grit sandpaper (approximately 80 grit).
Powered rotary sanders and sweep blasting are also acceptable means of
performing this task as well. Ensure that the surrounding Fusion Bonded Epoxy
(FBE) is roughened for 10 mm on all sides of the holiday.
3. Ensure the abraded surface is cleaned of abrading debris with the use of an air
blast or a clean lint free cloth then verify anchor profile is 1.5 - 4 mils.
4. With the metal above 41˚F/5˚C and a minimum of 5°F/3˚C above the dew point,
apply Scotchkote coating 323+ at recommended film thickness.

Coverage 3M™ Scotchkote™ Liquid Epoxy Coating 323+ Theoretical Coverage per kit size
Coverage in square feet @ mils
lbs. of material
Kit 25 mils 30 mils
Total 35 mils

50 mL 0.16 0.85 0.71 0.61

450 mL 1.4 7.6 6.4 5.4

900 mL 2.9 15.3 12.7 10.9

1L 3.2 17.0 14.1 12.1

3L 9.5 50.9 42.4 36.3

17 L x 3 162 865 720 618

190 L drum x 3 1827 9764 8136 6974

(Assumes no waste).

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Properties

Property Test Description Value

Color Blue-Green
2A: 1B by volume
Mix Ratio
67: 33% by weight
Viscosity in cps @20 rpm
• Brush Grade • Part A: 27000
77°F/25°C Part B: 8200
• Spray Grade • Part A: 24000
77°F/25°C Part B: 16400
Shelf Life
24 months
(unopened container)
Brush Grade 1.36 mixed
Specific Gravity
Spray Grade 1.44 mixed
133.78 ft2/(lb/mil)
Coverage
(0.70 m2/(kg/mm))
Recommended Coating
25-60 mils (625-1500 microns)
Thickness
Shyodu Gel Time Spray Grade 75°F/25°C 12.14 Min
(Approximate pot life) Brush Grade 20.25 Min
Dry to Touch Time Spray Grade 75°F/25°C 90 Min
ASTM D1640 Clause 7.5.2 Brush Grade 180 Min
Dry to Hard – Approximate
ASTM D1640 75°F/25°C 155 Min
Back Fill Time (For additional
Clause 7.7.1
information, see chart below)
Leneta Sag @20°C 60

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Typical Test
Properties
Property Test Description Typical Value

Cathodic Disbondment (Thickness

149°F/65°C, 3.5V, 24hrs 1.6mmr
26-32 mils) (steel grit blasted
CSA Z245.20-14
plates laboratory applied; results 68°F/20°C, 1.5V, 28 days 4.6mmr
clause 12.8
may vary depending on blast
203°F/95°C, 1.5V, 28 days 5.8mmr
media)
Hot Water Soak Adhesion of CSA Z245.20-14
167°F/75°C, 28 days Rating 1
Coating (Thickness 26-33 mils) clause 12.14
ISO 21809-3
Adhesion to Steel Substrate Rating 1
Annex C
CSA Z245.20-014 32°F/0°C 1.46°/PD
Flexibility
clause 12.11 72°F/22°C 1.72°/PD
Adhesion to Existing Coating ISO 21809-3
Rating 1
(Fusion Bonded Epoxy) Annex C X-Cut
Impact Strength CSA Z245.20-14 -22°F/-30°C >1.5j

Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D-22 40-97 72°F/22°C 85

Adhesion to Existing Coating CSA Z245.20-14 95°C (HWS), 28 days Rating 1

Handling and Safety Read all Health Hazard, Precautionary and First Aid, Safety Data Sheets, and/or product
Precautions label prior to handling or use.

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Information/ 800.722.6721 or fax 877.601.1305
Customer Service

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