AQUANAUT® II ACRYLIC ENAMEL
Aquanaut© II Acrylic Enamel is a state of the art, single component, water borne, chemically resistant, acrylic gloss enamel. It can be sprayed, brushed and rolled and has excellent dry fall properties when applied correctly. It has excellent flow & leveling characteristics, long term color & gloss retention and excellent dry fall capabilities. Aquanaut© II does not contain lead or chromates, has very low volatile organic content and is available in a wide variety of colors. Conforms to ANSI/AWWA D102-06, OCS-3.
Product families
- Enamels
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AQUANAUT
- Features
Chemical Resistant, Excellent Flow Properties, Excellent Leveling Properties, Good Color Stability, Good Gloss Retention, Good Surface Gloss, Long Term Protection, Low VOC, Mildew Resistant
- Product Type
1K (1 component) Coating, Enamel, Waterborne Coating; 1K (1 component) Coating; Enamel; Waterborne Coating
- Application Area
- Pipes, Tanks
- Pipes
- Tanks
- Application Method
- Brush, Roller, Spray
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Carbon Steel, Masonry, Metal, Steel, Wood
- Usage
As an attractive finish for most interior or exterior surfaces including steel, wood, drywall, weathered or primed galvanizing and masonry. Aquanaut© II Acrylic Enamel offers long-term corrosion protection, mildew resistance, very good gloss and color retention on tanks, towers, bridges, structural steel, pipes and similar structures. May be used direct-to-metal in general to mild industrial environments. Aquanaut© II is compatible over many aged paints (test patch is recommended). For mild to moderately aggressive environments, use Aquanaut© Acrylic Primer and Aquanaut© II Acrylic Enamel as a two or three coat system. Aquanaut will "dry fall" under most conditions (see APPLICATION).
- Note
Lower temperature, higher film build, and/or poor ventilation will retard dry time.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Industrial
- Paints & Coatings
- Limitations
Do not use for immersion service. Not resistant to strong acids or aromatic solvents. Keep from freezing. Do not apply over oily surfaces.
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Application Methods
- Brush
- Roller
- Spray
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Solids | 3 - 37 | % |
| Solids (by Weight) | 48 - 50 | % |
| Weight | 10.2 - 10.6 | lbs/gallon |
| Volatile Organic Contents (Unthinned or Thinned 10%) | 1.6 (100) | lbs/gallon (grams/liter) |
Table 2 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage (Theoretical, at 1.0 mil dry film thickness) | 578.0 | sq. ft/gal |
| Dry Film Thickness | 2.0 - 4.0 | mils per coat. |
| Wet Film Thickness | 5.5 - 11.0 | mils per coat |
| Dry Time to Handle (50°F) | 8.0 | hours |
| Dry Time to Recoat (50°F) | 12.0 | hours |
| Dry Time to Handle (70°F) | 1.0 | hour |
| Dry Time to Handle (90°F) | 20.0 | minutes |
| Dry Time to Recoat (70°F) | 6.0 | hours |
| Dry Time to Recoat (90°F) | 3.0 | hours |
