Technical data sheet APM 450

Sferolite APM 450

THERMAL INSULATION LIQUID COATING

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

SFEROLIT® is a liquid ceramic coating renowned for its thermal and waterproofing properties. It combines a microceramic filler with a blend of acrylic copolymers, making it an ideal choice for heavy industry applications. 


This coating serves as an antifungal, anti-corrosive, and thermal insulation solution for a wide range of surfaces, including interior and exterior walls, heating systems, sewage and water supply systems, window frames, cisterns, and tanks. 


SFEROLIT's exceptional insulation capabilities stem from the millions of vacuum hollow particles it contains. Upon application and drying, these particles form a tight membrane. With particle diameters ranging from 20 to 120 microns, this liquid thermal insulation forms a permanent covering, reducing heat loss by up to 60%. It is impermeable to water while allowing the surface to breathe freely. 


Thanks to its vapor permeability, SFEROLIT enables intensive air exchange, saving an additional 7-9% of heat and providing protection against fungi, mold, corrosion, and other environmental hazards. The material's flexibility allows for expansion by a quarter without compromising adhesion. 


With the ability to withstand up to 380 ml of water per hour, one square meter of SFEROLIT coating dries rapidly after rainfall. It finds extensive use as thermal and anti-corrosion insulation for external and internal structures in heavy industries.


These include enclosures, machinery, roofing, tanks, furnaces, boilers, piping, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems made of various materials such as metal, concrete, brick, and other building materials. SFEROLIT is capable of performing in operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to +450°C

ADVANTAGES 

✓ Dew point - minimises the effects of condensation

✓ Operating temperature between -40°C and +450°C

✓ Computational lambda 0.0012 W/mK

✓ Anti - corrosion protection

✓ Non-flammable - flammability class B1

✓ High adhesion

✓ Vapor permeable

✓ Protects against moisture

✓ Ecological

✓ Water-based - no explosion hazard during application and storage

✓ Increases safety of tanks against overheating and explosion

✓ Antistatic qualities

✓ Protection against mould and fungi

✓ Protects against weather conditions

✓ Increases sound insulation - min. 10%

✓ Absorbs vibrations

✓ Increases energy efficiency

✓ Reduces energy consumption costs

✓ Highly durable

✓ Increases displacement in sea transportation

✓ Harmless to health

✓ No waste (high insulation savings)

✓ Application does not harm insects 

SUITABILITY

✓ in the energy, petrochemical and industrial sectors for thermal-acoustic and anticorrosive insulation of metal surfaces: district heating pipes, boilers, quenching furnaces, fuel tanks, machinery and equipment generating very high and low temperatures;


✓ in the construction industry for thermal and acoustic insulation of the surfaces of doors, walls, ceilings, floors, ventilation ducts, structural elements of buildings and structures inside and outside.

Specification

The physical state

Colour

 Smell

Boiling point, initial boiling point and boiling range

Flash point

Decomposition temperature 

Liquid

White

Faint

approx. 100°C.

Not applicable

Not applicable

KEY FEATURES



Reaction to fire - characteristics according to Euroclass

Pull-off adhesion (concrete, brick, steel)

Water vapour permeability

Capillary absorption and water permeability

Hygiene Certificate

Density

Operating temperatures

Thermal conductivity 

TSR %



Emissivity

SRI

PERFORMANCE 


Reaction to fire: B-s1.d0

Average: 1.6 N / mm² (cohesive fracture at the base)

9.4 g / m² x d

Average: 0.20 kg / (m² x hº. ⁵)

The product was assessed positively for hygiene

0.45 - 0.55 g / cm3

from -50 ° C to + 150 ° C

λ 0,0012 W/mK

89,43 



0,98

110

HARMONISED STANDARD




EN 1504-2:2004








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ISO 22969-2019-7, ASTM E903

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ASTM E1980- 11(2019)

Product Information

CAN BE APPLIED TO:

Concrete, ceramics (brick, brick-block and other building materials), metal & stainless steel.

DRYING TIME:

The applied layer, up to a thickness of 1mm, dries within 3 and up to 24 hours. The drying time of the applied layer with thickness of 1mm at the temperature of + 20˚С and relative humidity of up to 60% - 3 hours. Full curing depends on the ambient temperature, humidity, ventilation and the thickness of the applied layer and lasts from 0.5 up to max. 24 hours. Force drying is not recommended.

TYPE OF MATERIAL: 

Water-based, non-toxic, non-flammable (wet and dry).

COLOR: 

White

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

The compound is non-toxic and non-flammable. Dry coating waste can be disposed of as no risk. Please see the separate safety data sheet.

LAYER COVERAGE: 

The intended coverage is approximately 1L per 1m2 with a single layer of between 0.8 and 1.2mm thickness (wet layer).The coverage depends on the requirements of the surface, the structure and the expected insulation parameters. The maximum recommended thickness: four layers of approx. 4mm (4L / m2 ).

COATING REPAIRS: 

 if the coating gets mechanically damaged, repair the surface by rubbing the surface with sandpaper, prime the surface with a deep primer, apply a fresh layer and allow it to dry and fully harden.

STORAGE:

Shelf life: 12 months. After the durability period, it is subject to re-inspection. Should be protected from frost throughout the entire storage period. Should be stored between 5°C and 25°C. and protected from sunlight. Containers should be tightly closed. Open or partially filled containers - scum formation may occur. In such a case, the top layer should be removed before use. It is recommended to cover the remaining amount in the bucket, to protect it from air access and water evaporation from the bucket. Do not allow the fluid to freeze!

COATING REPAIRS:

if the coating gets mechanically damaged, repair the surface by rubbing the surface with sandpaper, prime the surface with a deep primer, apply a fresh layer and allow it to dry and fully harden.

REMOVAL:

The wet layer can be easily removed with water or with a pressure hose. After drying, the coating is difficult to remove from surfaces and tools.

CLEANING: 

 Clean rollers, guns and other equipment with water immediately after use.

PACKAGING: 

Plastic buckets with a capacity of 20 L

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

for detailed instructions see application instructions and use a wet film gauge to ensure minimum and maximum wet film thickness is achieved.

Before use, the contents of the container should be thoroughly mixed at medium speed until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.

Before use, the surface must be primed with a deeply TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Valid from: February 4, 2023 penetrating primer (in case of building materials), and in the case of application on steel, thoroughly remove the signs of rust mechanically and degrease the surface.

Sferolite can be then applied to the cleaned surface with a brush, a roller or a paint gun. It is allowed to add water in an amount not exceeding 70ml per 1 litre of the preparation.

The minimum wet film thickness is 0.8mm, the maximum is 1.2mm [wet film]. Do not apply in wet or frosty conditions (apply at an air temperature of +5 to + 35˚С), protect against rainfall until it is completely dry and avoid applying when rainfall is predicted within 24 hours.

The drying time of the applied layer with a layer thickness of up to 1mm at a temperature of + 20˚С and a relative humidity of up to 60% - 3 hours.

Spray application:

  • Preparation for application: tools for spray painting should be thoroughly rinsed with clean water. They must be completely clean;
  • The surface should be clean from dirt, primed / degreased;
  • Apply with a spray gun to obtain a minimum thickness of 0.8mm and a maximum of 1.2mm [wet film]; 
  • When applying with an air spray gun, the mass should be diluted with water up to 7% of the total mass of the material; 
  • The application should be carried out in circular movements and subsequent layers should be applied after the previous layer has dried and cured completely. The film applied by spraying will be more homogeneous.

Recommended equipment:

  • Large areas: GRACO RTX 5500 PX or similar with the same technical parameters;
  • Architectural details, pipelines, machines: GRACO FAST FINISH PRO and GRACO PISTOLET FASTFINISH HOPER GUN or similar with the same technical parameters. 

Average usage:

  •  0.8-1.0L / 1m2

PERSONAL PROTECTION / HEALTH & SAFETY

During application, it is recommended to use a protective mask, protective gloves (prevention of e.g. an allergic reaction), protective glasses (in particular when applying with a pressure gun), painting suit to avoid stains on shoes and clothes, hearing protection, headphones when using a compressor during spray painting.

PRECAUTIONS: 

Observe the recommendations given in the safety data sheet. This data sheet does not contain information on the safety of the product. Before using the product, read the safety data sheet and the labels on the packaging in order to obtain information about the safe use and health and physical hazards. Dispose of in accordance with applicable legislation. Keep out of the reach of children. Notes for the client: The above information is accurate and to the best of our knowledge, based on reliable research and practical experience.

The specified properties are provided for guidance only and do not constitute guaranteed product properties. The customer should test the product for specific applications to be sure that it has the expected properties and provides the required operational performance.

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