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1255 Black Barrier Coal Tar™

1255 Black Barrier Coal Tar™ is a two component high build Coal Tar Epoxy for use on properly prepared steel, aluminum, galvanized and concrete substrates. Provides heavy duty protection for exposures in marine (ship hulls, tanks, pilings, etc.) petroleum, (refinery tanks, piping, offshore structures, etc.) water and water treatment. Black Barrier Coat meets or exceeds all requirements of the Corp. of Engineers Specification C-200, Government Specification MIL-P 23236 and Steel Structures Paint System SSPC Paint 16-68T.

Product families

Ready-to-Use Products — Paints & Coatings
  • Primers & Sealers

Other characteristics

Brand
1255 Black Barrier Coal Tar
Features
High Gloss, Water Resistant
Product Type
  • 2K (2 component) Coating, Primer
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Primer
Application Area
  • Marine Applications, Pipes, Tanks
  • Marine Applications
  • Pipes
  • Tanks
Application Method
Brush, Roller, Spray
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Aluminum, Galvanized Steel, Metal, Steel
Color
Black
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
Equipment
Brush
China Bristle
Roller
Solvent Resistant Roller Cover 3/8" (10 mm) pile smooth to medium. Prewash Roller Cover to remove loose fibers prior to use.
Airless Spray
Minimum 45:1 ratio pump, 1–2 GPM; 0.021"-0.031" (0.53-0.78 mm) orifice tip; 3/8" (10 mm) ID high-pressure material hose; 90 PSI line pressure; 60 mesh filter.
Thinning
Not to exceed 1 quart to 5 gallons using Sea Hawk 2031.
Cleaning
Clean all equipment immediately after use with Sea Hawk 2031. It is a good practice to periodically flush out spray equipment during the course of the day. Frequency should depend upon amount sprayed, temperature, elapsed time including delay, etc.
Safety
Prior to use, obtain and consult the "Safety Data Sheet" of this product for health and safety information. Read and observe all precautionary notices on container labels.
Application

Apply by brush, roller or spray. Application by brush or roller my require more than one coat. Where two coats are required, apply second coat as soon as first coat is firm. Maximum recoat time is 18 hours. If 1255 cures beyond the recoat time uniformly abrade surface to a dull golden brown by brush blasting under low pressure, or sanding with 80 grit sandpaper.

Limitations

Apply in good weather when air and surface temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Surface temperature must be a least 5°F (1°C) above dew point. For optimum application properties, bring material to 70-80°F (21-27°C) temperature range prior to mixing and application. Unmixed material (in closed containers) should be maintained in protected storage between 40° and 100°F (4-38°C). Prolonged atmospheric exposure of this product may detract from performance.

Finish/Sheen
Gloss
Technology
Ready-to-Use Products
Shipping Weight
57 Lbs. (25.8 kg) including catalyst
Application Methods
  • Brush
  • Roller
  • Spray

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Volume Solids85.0%
Mix Ratio4:1—
Flash Point110.0°F
VOC170.0Grams/Liter

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