Hempel's Pure Epoxy 17870 is an epoxy coating. Hempel's Pure Epoxy 17870 is a general-purpose high-performance self-priming coating for atmospheric or immersed environments, including cargo holds, ballast tanks and cargo oil tanks coated per IMO-PSPC requirements. The product has different aluminium and fibre pigment contents, providing tailored optimised performance for different service conditions, enhancing crack resistance and reducing maintenance during the service life of the vessel. Parameters on this page: volume solids 80 ± 2%, dry film thickness 125 µm, theoretical spreading rate 6.4 m²/L.
Source: HEMPEL original technical data sheet (TDS) "Hempel's Pure Epoxy 17870"; spreading rate and other values are converted from TDS parameters and are for selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 80 ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 125 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 6.4 m²/L |
| VOC | 178 g/L (China) |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.5 kg/L |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Flash Point | 35°C |
| Thinner | HEMPEL's Thinner 08450 |
| Colour / Appearance | Venetian Red 50630 ** |
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Hempel's Pure Epoxy 17870 is a pure-epoxy, high-solids primer with extremely high application flexibility. It has good abrasion resistance and excellent anti-corrosion and mechanical properties. The primer is suitable for all-year use, suitable for newbuildings, ballast tanks, cargo oil tanks and cargo holds requiring high-temperature resistance. The product has different aluminium and fibre pigment contents, providing tailored optimised performance for different service conditions, enhancing crack resistance and reducing maintenance during the service life of the vessel.
Hempel's Pure Epoxy 17870 is a general-purpose high-performance self-priming coating for atmospheric or immersed environments, including cargo holds, ballast tanks and cargo oil tanks coated per IMO-PSPC requirements. Suitable for all-year use and applications requiring very long recoat intervals.
For ballast water service, this product withstands normal marine ambient temperatures (avoid prolonged exposure to negative temperature gradients). For other liquids, contact Hempel.
This product is type-approved according to PSPC requirements, based on crossover testing with various shop primers. For the specific type approval certificates defined in the IMO resolutions MSC.215(82) and MSC.288(87), contact Hempel.
- When used as part of the specified coating system, it is approved as a low flame-spread material. For further details, see the Declaration of Conformity at hempel.com.
- Complies with US FDA and EU food regulations for contact with dry food. For details, consult Hempel.
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| Product safety | Flash point 35 °C |
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| Regulations | Value |
| European Union | 178 g/L |
| USA (coatings) | 178 g/L |
| USA (regulatory) | 178 g/L |
| Canada | 178 g/L |
| China | 178 g/L |
| Hong Kong | 178 g/L |
| South Korea | 178 g/L |
Subject to specific legislation; see the explanatory notes on the Hempel website hempel.com or your local Hempel website. VOC values may vary with colour; refer to Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet. This product complies with the VOC requirements of national mandatory or recommended standards; consult the company representative for details.
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe the safety labels on the packaging and paint containers and comply with all local and national safety regulations. Consult the Hempel Safety Data Sheet and Product Data Sheet for the product at all times.
For professional use only.
| Product code | 17870 |
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| Product components | Base 17879 |
Curing agent 95870_______________________________
| Standard colour* / code | Venetian Red 50630 ** |
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Brown-red 50630
| Gloss | Semi-flat |
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| Volume solids | 80 ± 2% |
| density | 1.5 kg/L |
| Recommended dry film thickness | 125 µm |
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| Aluminium colour / code | Aluminium Red 19880 |
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Refer to the Hempel Guide for Aluminium-containing Coatings.
| Volume solids | 72 ± 2% |
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| density | 1.4 kg/L |
| Recommended dry film thickness | 125 µm |
- Before final painting, all shop primer breakdown and contamination incurred during storage and erection must be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical/chemical means.
For further details, refer to the separate Hempel document Surface Preparation Guide.
Base 17879 : curing agent 95870 (4 : 1 by volume)
Stir thoroughly before use.
| Thinner | HEMPEL's Thinner 08450 |
|---|---|
| Cleaning solvent | HEMPEL's Tool Cleaner 99610 |
| Product temperature | 20°C | 15°C | 30°C |
| Pot life (spray) | 1 h | 2 h | ½ h |
| Pot life (brush) | 1½ h | 2½ h | ¾ h |
| Tools | Maximum thinning volume | Application parameters |
| Airless Spray | 5% | Nozzle pressure: 25 MPa; nozzle size: 0.53–0.64 mm |
| Brush/roller | 5% | Not applicable. |
If brush or roller application is used, several coats may be required to achieve the specified dry film thickness. Spray parameters are indicative and may be adjusted to suit site conditions. Pressure figures apply to the material at 20 °C. (*For other application methods, consult the company representative.)
| Specification range | Low | High | Recommended |
| Wet Film Thickness | 126 µm | 314 µm | 157 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 8 m²/L | 3.2 m²/L | 6.4 m²/L |
Depending on the end use and service area, the product may be specified at film thicknesses other than those indicated. This will alter the spreading rate, drying and curing times and recoat interval. To achieve optimum performance, avoid excessive film thickness.
| Surface temperature | -10°C | 0°C | 20°C | 40°C |
| Touch Dry | 12 h | 4 | ½ | ⅓ |
| Hard Dry | 32 h | 12 | 3 | 2½ |
| Fully cured | 40 days | 20 | 5 | 1½ |
Measured at 125 µm dry film thickness under standard conditions; see Hempel's explanatory notes.
Hempel's specifications supersede all guidance shown in the recoat table.
| Product name | -10°C | 0°C | 20°C | 40°C | |
| Atmospheric, severe | |||||
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| HEMPEL's Pure Epoxy 17870 | Minimum | 27 h | 14 h | 3 h | 90 min |
| Maximum | 90 days | 30 days | 15 days | ||
| HEMPEL's Polyurethane Mastic Topcoat 55610 | Minimum | 27 h | 14 h | 3 h | 90 min |
| Maximum | 7 days | 4 days | 72 h | ||
| Immersion | |||||
| HEMPEL's Pure Epoxy 17870 | Minimum | 27 h | 14 h | 3 h | 90 min |
| Maximum | 90 days | 30 days | 15 days | ||
For products of the same generic chemical composition, recoat times are for reference only.
For further information, refer to Hempel's specifications.
- To achieve the stated drying times, adequate ventilation during application, drying and curing is essential.
| Ambient temperature | 25°C |
| Binder | 36 months |
| Curing agent | 12 months |
When stored in unopened original containers, shelf life is counted from the date of production. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected. Storage at high temperatures may shorten the shelf life. For advice, consult Hempel.
- Store the product in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet, label and local regulations. Keep containers in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed. Handle with care.
| GWP (Global Warming Potential) | 5.8 g CO₂e/m² |
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Carbon footprint is based on a 1 µm dry film thickness formed over a surface area of 1 m².
The scope includes raw materials, transport to the Hempel factory, the Hempel production process, and any volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted during and after use of the product.
Calculated based on the standard colours defined in this PDS. Values may vary with colour.
| Number | Document description | Location/Notes |
| 3. | PDS | This document |
datasheet, which is also available for download at www.hempel.com.
For further information, refer to the Hempel website (https://www.hempel.com/service-and-support/technical-guidelines) or your local Hempel website:
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| 1. | Technical declaration | Provides one-off specific advice for the requirements of a specific project |
| 2. | Specifications | Issued for specific projects only |
| 4. | Explanatory notes to the PDS | Available for download at www.hempel.com, containing information related to product test parameters |
| 5. | Application guide | If available, provided at www.hempel.com |
| 6. | General technical guidelines (e.g. application and surface preparation) |
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