NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life

Product Description

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life is a self-abrasive tin-free antifouling product which offers antifouling protection for up to 3 ½ years for ships made of glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFK ships), steel or wood, as well as yachts with a mid-level average speeds. NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life is specially designed for ships with longer lay times, typical of yachts. It offers complete protection in estuaries and waters with a strong growth of algae such as the Mediterranean, Baltic or the Caribbean seas.

With NewPro-Antifouling boats can travel faster through waters due to a reduction in the friction and resistance which results from the surface structure of the coating!

Range of Application and Use

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life was developed specially for ships with mid-level speed potential up to 25 kn, as well as for ships with longer lay times such as:

• GFK-Ships

• Wood and steel ships

• Yachts.

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life is also suitable for estuaries and waters with strong algae growth such as the Mediterranean, Baltic or the Caribbean seas.

Product Characteristics

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life distinguishes itself with the following product characteristics:

• Accelerated drying possible with New Pro products

• Dilutable with NewPro-SOL special dilution

• Environmentally friendly

• Fast drying times

• Low product consumption

• Meets international standards and regulations

• Protection against fouling for up to 3 ½ years.

Technical Data

Ingredients:

• Coordinated biocides (Chlorthalonil, Diuron, Chlorparafifine)

• Copper adhesive on epoxy basis.

For further instructions, please refer to the safety product sheets of the product.

Instructions Regarding Use/Application

Surface preparation:

Surfaces must be clean, dry and sustainable. Weathered, torn imperfect and non-adhesive layers are to be completely removed. As an adhesion layer – especially with old antifoulings – please apply NewPro-Vinyl Primer 5377-813X.

Please make sure that the surface is free from Teflon adhesive layers (PTFE).

Notice:

The quality of the layer depends on many different conditions, such as the preparation of the surface, weather conditions during the application and the hardening and care during the application of the coating. The best results are achieved through steel cleaning in accordance with ISO 12944-4, with a standard degree of purity of SA 2 1/2.

Mixing Instructions:

If necessary, NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life can be diluted with NewPro-SOL Special Dilution to increase drying acceleration as indicated on the product.

Application:

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life must be properly stirred with the suitable mechanical mixing device prior to application. Ensure that the mixing device is completely clean because the smallest amount of contamination, dirt or remaining moisture on the mixing tool can greatly reduce the effectiveness of the application. Apply NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life using a paintbrush, roller, or airless spraying device in its delivered viscosity. In order to accelerate drying times, if necessary, the product can be diluted.

Notice:

The sustainability and the adhesiveness of the old layer must be tested using a sample coating before beginning the final application.

Machine Application:

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life can be applied to the surface using a standard airless spraying device.

Please consider the following recommended settings:

• Nozzle 0.48 – 0.58 mm

• Pump compression 1:60

• Spray pressure: 150-200 Bar.

Instructions for machine application:

Ensure that the air is dry during application with a spraying device.

If necessary, use a water separator.

Caution:

Apply only in well-ventilated rooms or in open space.

Use:

• Approximately 12.81 m² of a dry layer thickness of 40µn.

In order to achieve a maximal antifouling protection of 3 ½ years, a dry coating thickness of 120 µm is necessary. This corresponds to approximately 3 undiluted coatings with a roller. The layer thickness must be adapted to the average speed and the extent of utilization of the ship.

For the usual sailing yacht, a dry layer thickness of 120 µm is sufficient. A ship with an average speed of 18kn and a utilization of 80% requires approximately a 150-µm antifouling coating thickness for a protection of 3 ½ years.

An exact amount of material needed should be determined by applying a test coating to the surface of the object.

Notice:

Surfaces which are especially burdened or subject to stress from water currents such as the bow or rudder an extra layer should be considered. Fouling on very slow ships (< 3 kn) or ships with long demurrage will remove itself when the vessel is operated at more than 5 kn.

Required Conditions for Use/Application

The application and drying requires a surface and area temperature between min. +5°C and max. +30°C. Humidity should not exceed 85%.

During the drying time, the coated body of the ship should be protected against rain and direct sunlight.

Caution:

Apply only in well-ventilated rooms or in open space.

Drying times:

Wait double the time before the first exposure to water.

The drying times depend on the temperature and the relative humidity.

Cleaning of tools/equipment:

• In freshly used condition, clean with water and if necessary use cleaning solvents.

Form of Delivery

Units Per Package:

• 5-liter tin can (open and closable).

Color:

• see cover for color. The color can slightly vary.

Special Instructions

Transport:

• Unlabeled and non-hazardous.

Storage:

• 12 month storage at +20° Celsius in originally closed container

• Open containers carefully and tightly close and use as quickly as possible

• Store at cool temperature, protected from frost in originally sealed container.

Disposal:

• Dispose of remains of product at the regulated/designated disposal site

• Do not dispose of into the sewage system or sewage drains

• Recycle only completely emptied containers.

Work Hygiene

Before breaks and at the end working with the product, wash hands thoroughly.
Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Avoid eye and skin contact with the product. If necessary, wear protective clothing.

For further safety precautions, please refer to the saftey product sheets of the product

Safety Instructions

NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life contains a copper epoxy based adhesive and co-ordinated biocides Biozide (Chlorthalonil, Diuron, Chlorparaffiine). NewPro-Antifouling Super-Life meets the standards of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships as well as the regulations regarding the approval and testing of anti-fouling systems on ships.

It was approved it was approved by the Seaman’s Accident Prevention and Insurance Authority at Hamburg on 17 September 2004, No. 500006.

For further instructions, please refer to the saftey product sheets of the product

Safety Precautions

Keep away from children. Keep containers sealed tightly closed. In the event of eye contact, immediately flush eyes out with water. In the event of skin contact, wash skin thoroughly with water and soap. Do not apply solvents or cleaning detergents.  If necessary, seek medical advice. Do not smoke during application and use. If swallowed seek immediate medical advice and show the packaging or product label to the treating physician.

For further instructions, please refer to the saftey product sheets of the product.

Safety and Protective Measures

The general safety precautions for water solvent materials are to be considered.

The technical advice regarding the use and application of our products is the result of extensive research and development as well as many years of experience, according to the best of our knowledge. The different kinds of requirements of an object, under varying conditions, make it necessary for the user to check the suitability for the intended purpose. We reserve the right to effectuate changes, which serve to affect the technical advance or improvement of our product.

For further instructions, please refer to the safety product sheets of the product.

This product description is also available for download in PDF format: (click) here!

Dated: 18.04.2006

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