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News Release from: Scott Bader Company | Subject: Texicryl 13-600
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 January 2008
Primer offers long-term corrosion
resistance
Texicryl 13-600 is a water-based primer of that provides 500 hours of salt spray resistance.
Scott Bader company has released a styrene acrylic copolymer designed for use in high-performance anti-corrosion applications Texicryl 13-600 is alkyl phenol ethoxylate free and is possibly the first water-based primer of this type to achieve a 500 hours salt spray resistance standard, based on a 50 microns single coat dry film thickness on steel when applied to clean, well prepared surfaces
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The covers are designed to provide impact protection to pipeline connection points from surface dropped objects such as drillpipes.
Texicryl is also resistant to discolouring in high humidity conditions.
It offers good impact resistance and there is a high blister resistance to fuels, brake fluid and coolants.
Texicryl is particularly suited to automotive applications for underbody, transmission and engine bay components.
The standard smooth matt-black finish can also be overcoated if required for a wide range of general engineering applications.
Compatibility with industrial chemical and general atmospheric conditions also makes the product suitable for use on bridge building and construction components as well as static engine and mobile plant accessories.
The water-borne properties and low solvent content of the product ensure ease of application with good performance.
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