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MASTERSEAL BC1822
A non-toxic solvent free high build, phenol novolac protective epoxy resin coating

Description • Easily applied by brush or roller

MASTERSEAL® BC1822 is a protective high build
phenol novolac epoxy resin coating specifically Packaging
developed to protect concrete and steel. Supplied MASTERSEAL® BC1822 is supplied in 4 litre units.
as a two-pack system comprising pigmented
base and a hardener, it requires only on site *Typical properties
mixing to produce an easily applied decorative
Working life at 25°C: 40 minutes
and chemically resistant finish. It is solvent free Mixed density at 25°C : 1.54g/cm³
and can be used with safety in small rooms or Initial cure 24 hours @ 25°C
tanks without the need to provide special Final cure 7 days @ 25°C
Coverage: 0.39kg / m² / coat
ventilation.
Finished film thickness: 250 microns per coat
Bond to concrete: In excess of the cohesive
Primary uses strength of concrete
For the internal protection of concrete or metal Solids Content 99%
tanks containing certain chemicals, oils and fuel. VOC 15.65 g/L
Contact your BASF representative for further
advice. Application procedure
As an impervious, resilient and chemically Surface preparation:
resistant floor or wall coating in manufacturing The substrate should be a smooth or semi-
plants, breweries, canning and bottling factories. smooth sound surface such as concrete or metal.
As a gas and vapour barrier. It is most important to ensure that thorough
As a protective and decorative coating in surface preparation is undertaken prior to
laboratories, abattoirs, etc. Other usage areas application of the MASTERSEAL® BC1822
include oil refineries, paper mills, power stations, coating.
garages, hospitals, sugar refineries, hangars and
most liquid containment areas. Concrete:
Ensure concrete is free from excessive laitance,
grease, oil, curing compound, etc. Ensure
Appearance and finish
High gloss, heavy bodied, ultra dense surface. concrete is sound, cutting back where necessary
Hygienic and easily cleaned. Standard colours and making good using suitable BASF EMACO or
are light grey and dusty grey. CONCRESIVE repair systems. Ensure all blow
holes and surface imperfections are made good
Advantages prior to application of the MASTERSEAL® BC1822
• Durable coating.
• Non-toxic Ensure concrete is at least 28 days old.
• Waterproof and protective Contamination by oil, grease, fats etc. must be
• Excellent chemical resistance removed before other forms of preparation begin.
• Solvent free Remove laitance to expose blow holes, by light
• High build coating grit blasting.
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Steel: using Masterseal F1810 thixotropic epoxy resin
All previous surface treatments should be filler. Prime the surface with Masterseal P1810
removed taking the surface back to base metal. prior to coating with MASTERSEAL® BC1822.
The base metal should be abraded and preferably
shot blasted with grit, steel shot or proprietary If the application is delayed more than 6 hours at
abrasive. Where shot blasting is impractical pre- 40°C or 12 hours at 20°C after the previous coat
treatment may be carried out with pneumatic de- (the higher the ambient temperature, the shorter
scaling guns, tap hammers, rotary wire brushes or the maximum period), then the previous coat
by flame scaling. Cleaning with solvent or a must be thoroughly abraded to give an adequate
strong detergent is advisable to ensure surface is mechanical key and solvent wiped.
free from grease etc. Do not allow surface to re-
oxidise before application of MASTERSEAL® Airless spray:
BC1822. For application by airless spray, use a 45:1 or
higher ratio pump, minimum 9mm dia hoses and
Mixing: HD tip 19-23 thou.
MASTERSEAL® BC1822 is supplied in two pre-
weighed components, base and reactor. No Overcoating:
additions or omissions are required. Add reactor Where areas need to be overcoated due to
contents to the base component and mix damage etc. it is important that the areas to be
thoroughly for using a slow speed drill fitted with a treated are well abraded using a stiff rotary wire
suitable mixing paddle until a uniform streak free brush or coarse sand paper to give an adequate
colour is achieved. key. Completely strip off any unsound coating
and proceed with overcoating as for new work.
Theoretical Coverage
Mixed Weight Volume DFT Total
density = DFT
Chemical resistance
1.54 kg/L MASTERSEAL® BC1822 is resistant to intermittent
Masterseal 310g/m2 0.267L/m2 0.20mm 0.20mm
P1801 spillages of the following typically encountered
1st coat 0.39kg/m2 0.25L/m2 0.25mm 0.45mm chemicals:
2nd coat 0.39kg/m2 0.25L/m2 0.25mm 0.70mm
3rd coat 0.39kg/m2 0.25L/m2 0.25mm 0.95mm
4th coat 0.39kg/m2 0.25L/m2 0.25mm 1.20mm
• Sulfuric Acid - 98%
Application: • Hydrochloric Acid - 37%
MASTERSEAL® BC1822 coating can be applied • Phosphoric Acid - 85%
using good quality rollers or short haired brushes • Sodium Hydroxide – 50% solution
or by airless spray. It is recommended that • Ammonia – 25% solution
MASTERSEAL® BC1822 coating be applied in • Jet Fuel (JP-4)
two coats of contrasting colours to ensure • Skydrol
complete coverage. • Unleaded Petrol
Prior to the application of each coat the surface • Chlorine water – 1000ppm
should be examined for signs of pin-holing, etc. • Crude Oil
Where pin-holing is evident these should be filled • Sodium Chloride – 50% solution
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Note: Higher concentration of mineral acids may mouth, skin and foodstuffs. Treat splashes to
cause matting of the surface and colour changes. eyes and skin immediately. If accidentally
For other chemicals and duration of resistance, ingested, seek immediate medical attention.
please consult BASF’s Technical Services Keep away from children and animals. Mixed
Department. material should be sprayed or poured out into
trays and brushed or rolled before the pot-life
Equipment care of the material. Do not leave mixed quantities
All equipment must be cleaned immediately after use
beyond 300grams or 200ml to sit for
with CLEANING SOLVENT NO. 2. Similar cleaning
prolonged time or exposed to high
procedures should be adopted for break periods
temperatures as this can cause exothermic
exceeding 15 minutes duration.
reaction to occur and excessive smoking. If
smoking of the product should occur, quickly
Specification clause
MASTERSEAL® BC1822: fill it with sand and remove it to a well ventilated
Where indicated, apply MASTERSEAL® BC1822 area. Do not breathe in the smoke. Reseal
protective epoxy coating as manufactured by BASF, containers after use. For further information,
or similar approved to the following specification: refer to material safety data sheet.

Composition: Two component, non-toxic, Note

pigmented solventless epoxy resin Field service, where provided, does not
based compound. constitute supervisory responsibility. For
Coverage: 0.39kg/m²/coat, two to four coats additional information contact your local BASF
are recommended. representative.
Dry film thickness: 250 microns/coat. BASF reserves the right to have the true cause
of any difficulty determined by accepted test
Storage methods.
Store under cover out of direct sunlight and protect
from extremes of temperature and do not exceed Quality and care
40oC. In tropical climates the product must be stored All products originating from BASF’s Dubai,
in an air conditioned environment. Failure to comply UAE facility are manufactured under a
with the recommended storage conditions may result management system independently certified to
in premature deterioration of the product or conform to the requirements of the quality,
packaging. For specific storage advices consult environmental and occupational health & safety
BASF's Technical Services Department. standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS
18001.
Safety precautions 01/2010 BASF_CC-UAE revised 03/2010
As with all chemical products, care should be taken
during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes * Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.

Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or implied with
any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour involved in the
application are beyond our control.

As all BASF technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.

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