Scotchkote™

226N Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating

Product Description Cure Guide
3M™ Scotchkote™ 226N Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating is a Application Temperature Minimum Time
primerless, one part, heat curable thermosetting powdered at 450°F (232°C) to Quench
epoxy coating designed to protect pipeline systems up to 64
Scotchkote 226N Fast 30 seconds
inches (1625 mm) in diameter from exterior and interior
corrosion. 3M, the industry leader in coatings, has developed Scotchkote 226N Slow 8 G 90 seconds
a new fusion bond technology and application which Scotchkote 226N Slow 11 G 120 seconds
improves wet adhesion and cathodic disbondment resistance.

Features
Temperature Operating Range
• One coat system, no primer needed, no intercoat bonding
problems Scotchkote 226N Coating performs on pipelines operating
• Superior cathodic disbondment resistance without between -75°F and 230°F (-60°–110°C). Laboratory tests
pretreatment indicate that thicker coatings may improve the service
• Meets CAN/CSA-Z 245.20-M92 and British Gas capability for temperatures between 170°F and 230°F
PS/CW6 without pretreatment (77°–110°C). However, it is difficult to accurately predict
• Uniform coating thickness field performance from laboratory data due to the wide
• Easy visual inspection of surfaces variation in actual field conditions. Coating thickness, soil
• Highly resistant to moisture penetration, bacteria, fungus, type, moisture content and temperature unique to the
soil acids, alkalis, salt, hydrocarbons and other chemicals pipeline location affect the coating performance and the
associated with pipeline systems upper temperature operating limit.
• Greater resistance to soil stress and backfill compaction Handling and Safety Precautions
• Bendability exceeds ANSI B31.4 or B31.8 codes
• Protects over a wide range of temperatures Read all Health Hazard, Precautionary, and First Aid
• Stores in all climates statement found in the Material Safety Data Sheet, and/or
• Pipe can be stacked without padding product label of chemicals prior to handling or use.
• May be used with 3M™ Scotchkote™ 6251
Properties
General Application
Property Value
• Remove oil, grease and loosely adhering deposits
• Abrasive blast clean the surface to near-white in Color Green
accordance with SSPC-SP10 or NACE No. 2 Specific Gravity-Powder 1.44
• Preheat cleaned pipe to approximately 450°F (232°C). (Air Pycnometer)
• Deposit Scotchkote 226N coating by electrostatic spray Coverage 134 ft2/lb/mil (0.695m2/kg/mm)
to a minimum thickness of 12 mils (305 microns)
• Allow to cure according to the cure specifications below Shelf Life at 80°F (27°C) 12 months
• Electrically inspect for holidays after coating has cooled Gel Time 450°F (232°C) 400°F (204°C)
to 200°F (93°C) or lower 226N Fast 3-6 seconds 7-12 seconds
• Repair all possible holidays 226N Slow (8 G) 6-9 seconds 14-18 seconds
226N Slow (11 G) 10-13 seconds 19-24 seconds
Cure Specifications Minimum Explosive 0.10 oz/ft2 (102 g/m3)
Cure by residual heat. Post-bake is normally not required; Concentration
however, extra-light wall pipe may require additional curing
time.
Cure time is based on the temperature of the steel from
application point of the powder to the forced-air or water
cool-down. After the coating has cured, cool pipe with air
or water spray. Pipe cooling rates are based on .500"
(12.7mm) wall thickness and are included in cure time
figures. Follow the cure guide instructions to achieve
maximum performance.
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Property Test Description Results

Impact ASTM G 14 as tested on 1/8 in x 3 in x 3 in 160 in•lbs (1.8 kg•m)
(0.32 cm x 7.6 cm 7.6 cm) steel panel
5/8 in. (1.6cm) diameter tup
Abrasion Resistance ASTM D 4060 0.1080 g loss
CS-17, 1,000 g weight, 5,000 cycles
Adhesion to Steel (Shear) ASTM D 1022 6,200 psi (437 kg/cm2)
10 mil (0.254 mm) glue line
Penetration ASTM G 17 0%
-40° to 200°F (-40° to 93°C)
Electric Strength 3M TM-199A 1180 volts/mil (46.5 kv/mm)
Tensile Strength ASTM D 882 9,400 psi (660 kg/cm2)
Elongation ASTM D 882 6.1%
Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 11,600 psi (819 kg/cm2)
Thermal Shock -100° - 310°F (-73°-134°C) No visible effect
4 in x 4 in (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) coated panel 10 cycles
Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 1.8 x 1015 ohm•cm
Salt Fog ASTM B 117 No blistering, no discoloration,
1,000 hrs. no loss of adhesion
Cathodic Disbondment Shell ES/014 2 days 1.0 mmr disbondment
149°F (65°C)

68°F (20°C), 1.5 V, 3% NaCl 28 days 1.8 mmr disbondment

British Gas PS/CW6 7 days 1.0 mmr disbondment

175°F (79°C), 3 V, 3% NaCl 14 days 6.0 mmr disbondment

Hot Water Resistance British Gas PS/CW6 7 days 1.0 mmr disbondment
122°F (50°C) 28 days 2.2 mmr disbondment
Bendability Pipe Diameters Degrees/Diameter
Length
73°F (23°C) 8.3 6.9
0°F (-18°C) 13.3 4.3
-22°F (-30°C) 19.1 3.0

Handling and Safety Precautions

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