Tectyl 185GW Black

TECTYL 185GW BLACK CALCIUM SULFONATE UNDERCOATING

The Tectyl 185GW Black is a solvent base gelled calcium sulfonate corrosion preventive compound cut back with mineral spirits. This premium coating is designed for long-term protection providing remarkable protection in marine, tropical and industrial environments.

Tectyl 185GW calcium sulfonate coating is a wax-like film that is firmer than Vaseline but not hard like a candle. The film will dry to a semi-firm wax-like film that is semi-gloss in appearance and will repel water, self-heal, and remain flexible at low temperatures.

In its uncured state, Tectyl 185GW is gel-like and becomes more fluid with mixing, agitation, and product flow. Allowing for much easier application, spreading, and flow during product use.

Product Uses

• Black Abrasion Resistant Undercoating for the protection of package delivery step vans, municipal transportation equipment, truck beverage bodies, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) trailers.
• Extensive research and testing in applications such as coke mills, coal handling facilities, dockside container handling facilities, dockside ore handling facilities, county, state and interstate highway bridges, trailers, containers, chassis, and many other industrial applications.
• Effective protection of used transportation equipment with less than perfect substrates.
• Can be applied to battery terminals for insulating purposes.

Product Performance:

• Semi-firm and flexible wax-like film that will repel water, self-heal and remain flexible at low temperatures.
• When applied at the recommended wet film thickness of 8-10 mils over the surface profile, it will deposit the recommended dry film thickness of 4-5 mils. –
• Dry to touch in 8-10 hours, weather resistant after 6 hours, and fully cured after 12-24 hours.
• Covers 178 square feet per gallon when applied at the recommended film thickness.
• A dielectric strength of 800 volts per mil of coating allows application between dissimilar metals preventing galvanic corrosion between contacting metals.
• Can provide up to 5 years of protection on both wood and metal substrates at the recommended film thickness.

Application Equipment Recommendations: 

• Pumps with ratios of 15:1 or greater are advised for efficient use of container content.
• Tungsten Carbide Nozzles Tip in the spray gun is recommended. (.017" to .025" tip orifice size)
• High Pressure Fluid Hose of no less than 3/8 in. diameters is suggested for less than 50 ft. of material hose.
• Low Ratio pumps (15-30:1): operate through 100 ft. of 1/2 in & 50 ft. of 3/8 in. hose for a max of 150 ft. 
• High Ratio pumps (>30:1): operate through 200 ft. of 1/2 in & 50 ft. of 3/8 in. hose for a max of 250 ft.

For additional product information as well as storage and handling requirements, refer to the Product Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet provided on this page.