PLASMET
Plasmet R
Product reference: 5/07
Product title: Plasmet R
Valid from: 3rd February 2006
Last reviewed: May 2019
Type: A solventless chemically resistant two-pack epoxy repair and re-building compound. Plasmet ‘R’ is highly abrasion and wear resistant.
Suggested use
Re-building worn equipment. Replacing corroded and abraded metal, repairing valves, pumps and castings. Patching concrete and many other applications.
Health & safety
Warning: When using this product safety precautions should be observed. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Do not ingest. Protective clothing and goggles must be worn. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use and observe all precaution
Surface preparation
Surfaces should be dry and free from oil, grease and other contaminants. Where possible surface should be roughened to provide suitable key. For optimum adhesion and performance surfaces should be abrasive blasted before application to SSPC-SP10 (ISO 8501-1 Sa 2½) or equivalent with a 3 mil (75 micron) profile in accordance with data sheet SP1.
Application equipment
Trowel, putty knife, float, stiff short haired brush or any other suitable tool.
Application
Apply to surface building to the desired thickness.
Mixing ratio / mixing
2:1 Base to activator by weight.Remove lids from both components A-Activator and B-Base and scoop out all of component ‘A’ putting into component‘B’. Mix thoroughly ensuring that no unmixed material remains. Remove all mixed material from base tin and remix on a clean flat surface or shallow receptacle. The material remains usable for a limited period after mixing, dependent upon temperature, after which time application becomes difficult. Product should not be applied at temperatures below 41°F (5ºC).
Pot life
Variable with temperature and mass, but approximately: 68°F (20°C): 70-90 minutes86°F (30°C): 50-70 minutes95°F (35°C): 40-50 minutes
Packaging
1 and 5 gallon kits
Storage life
2 years minimum in unopened tins, stored at 41-104°F (5-40°C).
Color Availability
Dark grey
Specific gravity
0.05lbs/cubic inch (1.3 gms/cc).
Flash point
In excess of 212°F (100°C)
Catalyst type
Modified clyclo-aliphatic/aliphatic amine.
Chemical resistance
Good.
Abrasion resistance
Excellent.
Mechanical strength
Excellent
Cleaning solvent
Xylene, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone.