Protective HEAT-FLEXTM 3500

& THERMAL INSULATIVE COATING

Marine
Coatings

Revised 02/2016 - Issue 1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED USES

A multi purpose, single component waterbased acrylic spray • Personal protective coating (PPC) for improved plant safety
applied insulated coating. It contains an engineered composite of through burn prevention.
ceramic and silica microspheres to optimise thermal insulative • Thermal insulation for hot or cold process energy conservation
properites. • Prevent condensation on cold surfaces
• Single component • Minimise radient solar heat of containers and personal enclosures
• Desiged to be applied to hot substrates up to 177°C (350°F) • For application to properly perpared and primed carbon steel
• Suitable to insulate substrates operating from -62°C to 177°C and non ferrous metal surfaces, including:
(-80°F to 350°F) • Tanks • Power Plants
• Airless spray application • Piping • Oil & Gas facilities
• Fast drying with minimal overspray • Vessels • Chemical Plants
• Low odour, low VOC • Furnaces • Offshore/Marine
• Easy to repair • Stacks • Pulp & Paper
• Flexible to perform under cyclic thermal shock conditions • Containers • Offshore/Marine
• Eliminates hidden CUI commonly found under conventional • Personal enclosure
insulation and cladding. Not recommended for immersion service and surfaces operating
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS above 177°C ( 350°F)
Generic Type: Acrylic PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Color: White Test Name Test Method Results
Volume Solids: 83% ± 2% (calculated) Adhesion ASTM D3359 5A, 360psi
ASTM D4541
Finish: Low Sheen Corrosion weathering ASTM D5894 9 Rating 10 per ASTM
cycles 3024 hours D714 for blisters.
VOC (EPA Method 24): <11 g/l (0.09lb.gal) Rating 9 per ASTM
D610 for rusting.
Rating 10 per ASTM
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: D1654 for scribe
creepage.
Minimum Maximum
Flame spread / ASTM E84 Class A
W.f.t microns (mils) 457 (18.2) 610 (24.4) smoke development
D.f.t microns (mils) 381 (15.2) 508 (20.3) Heatflex 3500 only
~Coverage m2/L (sqft/gal) 1.8 (74) 1.35 (55)
Flexibility 1 coat ASTM D522 Method Pass
NOTE: Brush or roll application may require multiple coats to Heatflex 3500 only B 3/8" mandrel
achieve maximum film thickness and uniformity of appearance.
Personal protection ASTM C1055 / Pass, OSHA
Drying Schedule @ 200 microns w.f.t. @ 25°C (77°F), 50% RH C1057 ISO 13732 requirements with
Substarate thermesthesiometer
To touch: 15 minutes temperature of 149°C simulated skin
To handle: 12 hours temperatures below
60°C @ 5 second
To recoat: 2 hours
exposure
*Higher film build effects cure speed and increases ship time at lower Thermal cycling ASTM D6994-09 10 Rating 10 per ASTM
temperatures.
cylces 240 hours D714 for blisters
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent. each cycle includes Rating 9 per ASTM
Shelf Life: 12 months, unopened at 25°C (77°F) water immersion - D610 for rusing
Store indoors at 10°C (50°F) to 38°C 12°C Freezer and No loss of adhesion
(100°F) 49°C ambient to primer
temperature
Reducer: Not normally recommended*
exposures
Clean Up: Water Thermal conductivity ASTM C-335 0.056 BTU/hr./ft2/°F
four coats Heatflex (0.97 w/mk)
3500 only

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 Protective HEAT-FLEXTM 3500
& THERMAL INSULATIVE COATING
Marine
Coatings

Revised 02/2016 - Issue 1

SURFACE PREPARATION RECOMMENDED SYSTEMS

Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil, Dry Film Thickness / ct.
dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to ensure Microns (Mils)
adequate adhesion.
Atmospheric (Steel) up to 177°C (350°F)
Refer to specific primer data page for recommended surface 1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 125-150 (5.0-6.0)
preparation. 2-10 cts. Heat-Flex 3500* 375-500 (15-20)
1 ct. FIRETEX M71V2 or 50-100 (2-4)
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT Sher-Cryl HPA
Airless Spray
Nozzle Size 23 - 35 thou depending on application Atmospheric up to 177°C (350°F)
requirements 1 ct. Zinc Clad II 50-100 (2-4)
2-10 cts. Heat-Flex 3500* 375-500 (15-20)
Operating Pressure 175 kg/cm² (2500 psi) 1 ct. FIRETEX M71V2 or 50-100 (2-4)
Sher-Cryl HPA
Petrol Unit:
Nozzle Size 23 - 35 thou depending on application
requirements Atmospheric (Stainless Steel) up to 177°C (350°F)
1 ct. Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 125-150 (5.0-6.0)
Operating Pressure 175 kg/cm² (2500 psi) 2-10 cts. Heat-Flex 3500* 375-500 (15-20)
1 ct. FIRETEX M71V2 or 50-100 (2-4)
The airless spray details given above are intended as a guide
only. Details such as fl uid hose length and diameter, paint Sher-Cryl HPA
temperature and job shape and size all have an effect on the
spray tip and operating pressure chosen. However, the operating * As required to achieve desired insulative properties
pressure should be the lowest possible consistent with
satisfactory atomisation. As conditions will vary from job to job, it APPLICATION CONDITIONS
is the applicator’s responsibility to ensure that the equipment in
use has been set up to give the best results. If in doubt Temperature:
Sherwin-Williams should be consulted. surface 10°C (50°F) minimum, 177°C (350°F) maximum
air and material 10°C (50°F) minimum, 49°C (120°F) maximum
Use 3/8” ID fluid line where lengths in excess of 10 feet are Relative humidity: 85% maximum
required. In-line gun or pump filters should not normally be used.

Brush
PACKAGE
The material is suitable for brush application but due to the
nature of the material a ribbed appearance will result. Pack Size: 18.9L (5 gallon)
Application of more than one coat may be necessary to give Weight: 0.72 Kg/l, 6lb/gal
equivalent dry film thickness to a single applied coat.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to the MSDS 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.

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