SHARKSKIN™
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
SHARKSKIN™ is Sea Hawk’s traditional 45.2% (1013 g/l) copper-based hard-modified epoxy paint. Sharkskin aggressively combats all types of marine fouling including barnacles, sea grass, green weed and other fouling organisms in fresh and saltwater. Sharkskin can be applied over most antifouling coatings.
Product families
- Other Paints & Coatings
Other characteristics
- Brand
- SHARKSKIN
- Features
Anti-Fouling, Good Color Stability, High Flowability, Medium Gloss, Water Resistant
- Product Type
- 1K (1 component) Coating
- Application Area
- Marine Applications
- Application Method
- Brush, Roller, Spray
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Painted Surfaces
- Color
- Black
- Blue
- Green
- Red
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- 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
- Semi-gloss
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Application Data
- Apply by brush, roller or spray. Apply 5 mils (127 μ) wet, which will yield 3.1 mils (78.4 μ) dry per coat.
- 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 33:1 –2 GPM ratio pump; 0.017"- 0.026" (0.43-0.66 mm) orifice tip; 3/8" (10 mm) ID high-pressure material hose; 90 PSI line pressure; 60 mesh filter.
- Thinning
- If thinning is necessary, thin up to a maximum of 10%, with Sea Hawk 2033 only.
- Cleaning
- Clean all equipment immediately after use with Sea Hawk 2033. 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" for this product for health and safety information. Read and observe all precautionary notices on container labels
- Application Methods
- Brush
- Roller
- Spray
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Content | 45.2 (1013) | % (g/l) |
| Volume Solids | 60 - 64 | % |
| Flash Point | 80.0 | °F |
| VOC | 365.0 | Grams/Liter |
