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Revised 05/2019 Issue 3

Product Description Recommended Uses

PHENICON HIGH SOLIDS is a VOC-compliant epoxy novolac • Internal tank lining for most petroleum products such as:
phenolic coating formulated for use as an internal lining for tanks crude oil, unleaded gasoline, most aromatic solvents, motor
used to hold crude oil and most refined petroleum products fuels, alkalies, and brines.
including unleaded gasoline, MTBE, aromatic solvents, and most • Secondary containment.
octane booster blending stocks. Also formulated for secondary • Heavy duty exterior structural coating
containment uses. • Low temperature hardener not recommended for use at
• Light Blue contains Opti-Check OAP pigment technology for application temperatures above 27°C (80°F)
rapid holiday detection with safe blue light inspection lamps. • Acceptable for use with cathodic protection systems
• Chemical Resistant • Nuclear Power Plants
• Low temperature hardener available for applications from • Nuclear fabrication shops
1.6°C (35°F) minimum to 27°C (80°F) maximum • DOE Nuclear Fuel Facilities
• DOE Nuclear Weapons Facilities
• This product meets specific design requirements for non-safety
Product Characteristics related nuclear plant applications in Level II, III and Balance of
Finish: Semi-Gloss Plant, and DOE nuclear facilities*.
Colour: Off White, Light Grey, Light Blue * Nuclear qualifications are NRC license specific to the facility.
Volume Solids: 75% ± 2%, mixed Performance Characteristics
Weight Solids: 86% ± 2%, mixed
Test Name Test Method Results
VOC (calculated): <250 g/L; 2.08 lb/gal, mixed
Fuel Contribution* NFPA 259 5233 btu/lb
Mix Ratio: 4:1 by volume
Radiation ASTM D4082-10 Pass at 177.5 microns (7.1
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: Tolerance* (2017) mils) & 247.5 microns (9.9
mils)
Minimum Maximum
175 (7.0) 200 (8.0) Flame Spread Index 15;
Wet microns (mils) Smoke Development Index
Surface Burning* ASTM E84-18b
Dry microns (mils) 125 (5.0) 150 (6.0) 35 (at 312.5 microns or
12.5 mils)
~Coverage m2/L (sq ft/gal) 6 (240) 5 (200)
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to *Substrate: Steel
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. RESISTANCE GUIDE
Drying Schedule @ 175 microns (7.0 mils wet): IMMERSION (Ambient temperature)
Standard Hardener @ 13°C/55°F @ 25°C/77°F @ 49°C/120°F • Alkalies................................................ Recommended
50% RH • Crude oil.............................................. Recommended
To touch: 7 hours 3 hours 1 hour • Diesel fuel / DEF.................................. Recommended
To recoat: • Lubricating oils..................................... Recommended
minimum: 48 hours 18 hours 4 hours • Fuel oils............................................... Recommended
• Aromatic solvents................................ Recommended
maximum: 30 days 30 days 30 days • Hi-aromatic gasoline............................ Recommended
Cure to service: 14 days 7 days 3 days • Ethanol gasohol................................... Recommended
Pot Life: 4 hours 2 hours 30 minutes • MTBE, ETBE, TAME............................ Recommended
Induction time: 30 minutes 15 minutes None • Ether/fuel blends (reformed gas)......... Recommended
• Acids ................................................... Recommended*
Drying Schedule @ 175 microns (7.0 mils wet): • Methanol, ethanol, or blends............... Recommended**
Winter Hardener @ 1.6°C/35°F @ 13°C/55°F @ 25°C/77°F • Aviation Gasoline/Jet Fuel................... Recommended
50% RH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT (Immersion service up to 72
To touch: 12 hours 4 hours 2 hours hours)
To recoat: • Alkalies................................................ Recommended
minimum: 24 hours 18 hours 12 hours • Crude oil.............................................. Recommended
• Diesel fuel / DEF.................................. Recommended
maximum: 30 days 30 days 30 days • Lubricating oils..................................... Recommended
Cure to service: 7 days 5 days 3 days • Fuel oils............................................... Recommended
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. • Aromatic solvents................................ Recommended
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. • Hi-aromatic gasoline............................ Recommended
Pot Life: 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour • Ethanol gasohol................................... Recommended
Induction time: 15 minutes None None • MTBE, ETBE, TAME............................ Recommended
• Ether/fuel blends (reformed gas)......... Recommended
Shelf Life: 36 months • Dilute acids.......................................... Recommended
Store indoors at 4.5°C (40°F) • Methanol, ethanol, or blends............... Recommended
to 38°C (100°F). • Aviation Gasoline/Jet Fuel................... Recommended
Flash Point: 27°C (80°F), PMCC, mixed Epoxy coatings may darken or yellow following application
Thinning: Not recommended and curing.
Cleanser: No. 5 * Consult your Sherwin-Williams representative for specific application,
temperature, concentration, and exposure recommendations.
** Not recommended when using Low Temperature Hardener
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Product Information
Recommended Systems Surface Preparation
Dry Film Thickness / ct. Minimum recommended surface preparation:
Microns (Mils) Iron & Steel:
Steel: Immersion BS EN ISO 8501-1:2007
Sa2½ 50 micron (2 mil) profile
2 cts. Phenicon HS Epoxy Phenolic (125-150) 5.0-6.0 Concrete & Masonry:
Immersion SSPC-SP13/NACE 6 or ICRI
Steel: No. 310.2, CSP 2-3
1 ct. Phenicon HS Flake Filled (125-150) 5.0-6.0 Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil,
1-2 cts. Phenicon HS Epoxy Phenolic (125-150) 5.0-6.0 dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to ensure
adequate adhesion.
Steel, with hold primer: Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed surface prepara-
1 ct. Copoxy Shop Primer (25-40) 1.0-1.5 tion information.
2 cts. Phenicon HS Epoxy Phenolic (125-150) 5.0-6.0 Surface Preparation Standards
Condition of BS EN ISO Swedish Std.
Surface 8501-1:2007 SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Concrete, smooth: Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
2 cts. Phenicon HS Epoxy Phenolic (125-150) 5.0-6.0 Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Hand Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 2
D St 2
C St 2
D St 2
SP 2
SP 2
-
-
Concrete, rough: Power Tool Cleaning Rusted
Pitted & Rusted
C St 3
D St 3
C St 3
D St 3
SP 3
SP 3
-
-
1 ct. Corobond 100 Epoxy (100-150) 4.0-6.0
Primer/Sealer Application Conditions
1-2 cts. Kem Cati-Coat HS Epoxy (250-500) 10.0-20.0
Temperature: (air and surface)
Filler/Sealer as required to fill Standard Hardener: 13°C (55°F) minimum, 49°C (120°F)
voids and provide a continuous maximum
substrate Winter Hardener: 1.6°C (35°F) minimum, 27°C (80°F)
1-2 cts. Phenicon HS Epoxy Phenolic (125-150) 5.0-6.0 maximum
Material must be mixed at 13°C (55°F) minimum
The systems listed above are representative of the product's use, At least 2.8°C (5°F) above dew point
other systems may be appropriate. Relative humidity: 85% maximum
Refer to product Application Bulletin for detailed application information.

Ordering Information
Packaging: 18.9L (5 gallons) mixed
Part A: 15.1L (4 gallons) in a 20L (5 gallon)
container
Part B: 3.78L (1 gallon)
Weight: 1.5 Kg/L, mixed ; (12.45 ± 0.2 lb/gal)

Safety Precautions
Refer to the SDS sheet before use.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
instructions.

Warranty
The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
Disclaimer tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company. STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin-
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Surface Preparations Application Conditions
Temperature: (air and surface)
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all Standard Hardener: 13°C (55°F) minimum, 49°C (120°F)
oil, dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to maximum
ensure adequate adhesion. Winter Hardener: 1.6°C (35°F) minimum, 27°C (80°F)
maximum
Iron & Steel (immersion service) Material must be mixed at 13°C (55°F) minimum
Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per At least 2.8°C (5°F) above dew point
SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Near White Metal
Blast Cleaning per BS EN ISO 8501-1:2007 Sa2½. Blast clean
all surfaces using a sharp, angular abrasive for optimum surface Relative humidity: 85% maximum
profile (50 microns / 2 mils). Remove all weld spatter and round all
sharp edges. Prime any bare steel the same day as it is cleaned Application Equipment
or before flash rusting occurs.
The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
Iron & Steel (atmospheric service) be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
Remove all oil and grease from surface by Solvent Cleaning per equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
SSPC-SP1. Minimum surface preparation is Commercial Blast compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
Cleaning perBS EN ISO 8501-1:2007 Sa2. For better performance,
existing environmental and application conditions.
use Near White Metal Blast Cleaning per ISO 8501-1 Sa2½. Blast
clean all surfaces using a sharp, angular abrasive for optimum
surface profile (50 microns / 2 mils). Prime any bare steel the same Thinning ��������������������������Not recommended
day as it is cleaned or before flash rusting occurs.
Cleaner ����������������������������No. 5
Concrete and Masonry
For surface preparation, refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, or ICRI Airless Spray:
No. 310.2, CSP 2-3. Surfaces should be thoroughly clean and dry. Pressure ������������������������3000 psi minimum
Concrete and mortar must be cured at least 28 days @ 24°C (75°F). Hose ������������������������������3/8" - 1/2" ID
Remove all loose mortar and foreign material. Surface must be Tip ����������������������������������.017" - .021"
free of laitance, concrete dust, dirt, form release agents, moisture Filter �������������������������������60 mesh
curing membranes, loose cement and hardeners. Fill bug holes, air
pockets and other voids with Steel-Seam FT910. Primer required. Conventional Spray:
Gun ��������������������������������Binks 95
Follow the standard methods listed below when applicable:
ASTM D4258-05(2017) Standard Practice for Cleaning Concrete. Tip and Needle ���������������66/65
ASTM D4259/18 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete. Air Cap ���������������������������65 PR
ASTM D4260/05(2017) Standard Practice for Etching Concrete. Atomization Pressure �����65-75 psi
ASTM F1869-16a Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Fluid Pressure ����������������15-20 psi
Vapour Emission Rate of Concrete.
SSPC-SP 13/Nace 6 Surface Preparation of Concrete. Brush:
ICRI No. 310.2 Concrete Surface Preparation. Brush �����������������������������Nylon/Polyester or Natural Bristle

Concrete, Immersion Service: Roller:

For surface preparation, refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, Section Cover �����������������������������3/8" woven with solvent resistant core
4.3.1 or 1.3.2 or ICRI No. 310.2, CSP 2-3.

If specific application equipment is not listed above, equivalent

equipment may be substituted.
Surface Preparation Standards
BS EN ISO
Condition of 8501-1:2007 Swedish Std.
Surface SIS055900 SSPC NACE
White Metal Sa 3 Sa 3 SP 5 1
Near White Metal Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5 SP 10 2
Commercial Blast Sa 2 Sa 2 SP 6 3
Brush-Off Blast Sa 1 Sa 1 SP 7 4
Rusted
Hand Tool Cleaning Pitted C St 2 C St 2 SP 2 -
& Rusted D St 2 D St 2 SP 2 -
Rusted
Power Tool Cleaning Pitted & Rusted C St 3 C St 3 SP 3 -
D St 3 D St 3 SP 3 -

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Application Bulletin
Application Procedures Performance Tips
Surface preparation must be completed as indicated. Stripe coat all crevices, welds, and sharp angles to prevent early
Mixing Instructions: Mix contents of each component thoroughly, failure in these areas.
by using low speed power agitation. Make certain no pigment re-
mains on the bottom of the can. Then combine 4 parts by volume When using spray application, use a 50% overlap with each pass
of Part A with 1 part by volume of Part B. Thoroughly agitate the of the gun to avoid holidays, bare areas, and pinholes. If necessary,
mixture with power agitation. Allow the material an induction time cross spray at a right angle.
as indicated. Re-stir before use. Spreading rates are calculated on volume solids and do not include
Apply paint at the recommended film thickness and spreading an application loss factor due to surface profile, roughness or po-
rate as indicated below: rosity of the surface, skill and technique of the applicator, method
of application, various surface irregularities, material lost during
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: mixing, spillage, overthinning, climatic conditions, and excessive
Minimum Maximum film build.
Wet microns (mils) 175 (7.0) 200 (8.0) Reduction of material will affect film build, appearance, and adhe-
Dry microns (mils) 125 (5.0) 150 (6.0) sion.
~Coverage m2/L (sq ft/gal) 6 (240) 5 (200) Do not mix previously catalyzed material with new.
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance. Do not apply the material beyond recommended pot life.
Drying Schedule @ 175 microns (7.0 mils wet): In order to avoid blockage of spray equipment, clean equipment
Standard Hardener @ 13°C/55°F @ 25°C/77°F @ 49°C/120°F before use or before periods of extended downtime with reducer
50% RH 255-C-005
To touch: 7 hours 3 hours 1 hour
To recoat: Low temperature hardener recommended for applications below
minimum: 48 hours 18 hours 4 hours 13°C (55°F).
maximum: 30 days 30 days 30 days Low temperature hardener not recommended for use at application
Cure to service: 14 days 7 days 3 days temperatures above 27°C (80°F)
Pot Life: 4 hours 2 hours 30 minutes
Use of low temperature hardener may cause accelerated yel-
Induction time: 30 minutes 15 minutes None lowing of the coating.
Drying Schedule @ 175 microns (7.0 mils wet):
Standard Hardener @ 1.6°C/35°F @ 13°C/55°F @ 25°C/77°F Do not use low temperature hardener for immersion service in
50% RH methanol, ethanol, or blends.
To touch: 12 hours 4 hours 2 hours Excessive film build, poor ventilation, and cool temperatures may
To recoat: cause solvent entrapment and premature coating failure.
minimum: 24 hours 18 hours 12 hours
maximum: 30 days 30 days 30 days For Immersion Service: (if required) Holiday test in accordance
with ASTM D5162 for steel, or ASTM D4787 for concrete.
Cure to service: 7 days 5 days 3 days
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating. Guidance on techniques and required equipment to inspect a
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. coating system incorporating Opti-Check OAP Technology can
Pot Life: 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour be found in SSPC-TU 11.
Induction time:: 15 minutes None None
Application of coating above maximum or below minimum Refer to Product Information sheet for additional performance
recommended spreading rate may adversely affect coating characteristics and properties.
performance.
Safety Precautions
Clean Up Instructions Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
Clean spills and spatters immediately with Cleanser No. 5. Clean tools Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice.
immediately after use with Cleanser No. 5. Follow manufacturer's safety Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and
recommendations when using any solvent. instructions.

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Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the de-
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin- fective product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and as determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
Application Bulletin. OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
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