TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Updated Aug’22
NIPPON PAINT BITUMINOUS SOLUTION
NIPPON PAINT BITUMINUOUS SOLUTION is an excellent finish for internal lining of water tank. It has excellent
wetting property and water resistance.

Product Features:
• Non toxic
• Available in Black Colour

Paint Type Product Type Finishing Recommended Substrate Pack Size

Solvent based Interior Gloss Iron and Steel 5 Litres & 20 Litres

Composition
Pigment :-
Binder : Bitumen
Thinner : White spirit

Technical Data
Drying Time (25-30°C) : Touch Dry : Approximately 40 mins (Dependent on temperature and
: Hard Dry humidity)
: 8 hours (Dependent on temperature and humidity)
Overcoating Time (25- : Minimum 8 hours (Dependent on temperature and humidity)
30°C)
Typical Thickness : 35 - 50 m dry film per coat
77 - 110 m wet film per coat
No. of Coats : 1 - 2 coats
Theoretical Coverage : 13.1 m2/litre (for dry film thickness of 35 microns)
9.2 m2/litre (for dry film thickness of 50 microns)
Practical Coverage : 7.9 m2/litre (for dry film thickness of 35 microns)
(40% Loss Factor, as a 5.5 m2/litre (for dry film thickness of 50 microns)
guideline)
Volume Solid : 46 ± 3% by volume
Specific Gravity : 0.84 - 0.94
Shelf Life : Up to 24 months in tight sealed container
(Subjected to reinspection after exceeding shelf-life period)

Application Method
Thinner : Nippon Paint General Purpose Thinner
Brush/ Roller : If necessary, add about 5% thinner by volume.
Compressed Air Spray : If necessary, add about 10% to 15% thinner by volume.
Airless Spray : Delivery pressure : 140 – 170 kg/cm2
: Tip size : 0.015” – 0.017”
: Spray angle : 60° - 70°
: Dilution : Up to 5% thinner by volume

Recommended Coating System

Iron and Steel

Primer : Nippon Paint Bituminous Solution : 1 Coat

Intermediate :- :-
Top Coat : Nippon Paint Bituminous Solution : 1 Coat

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Surface Preparation
The surface to be painted shall be power tool cleaned to minimum SSPC-SP3 or St 3 ISO 8501- 1:2007, free from mill
scale. It must be dry and free from dirt, grease, oil and other contaminants before application of the paint.
Cleaning
Cleaning Solvent : Nippon Paint General Purpose Thinner. Clean up equipment with thinner immediately
after use.
Environmental Conditions During Application
• Do not apply when the relative humidity exceeds 85% or when the surface to be coated is less than 3C above the
dew point.
• Do not apply at temperature below 7℃. If not, drying and overcoating times will be considerably extended.
• During application of the paint, naked flame, welding operations and smoking should not be allowed and good
ventilation is necessary.
Safety Precautions
• Keep container tightly closed and keep out of reach children or away from food and drink.
• Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
• During application of paint, naked flames, welding operation, and smoking should not be allowed.
• When applying paint, it is advisable to wear eye protection.
• In case of contact with eye, rinse with plenty of water immediately and seek medical advice.
• Remove splashes from skin by using soap or water.
• Paint must always be stored in a cool place.
• When transporting paint, care must be taken. Always keep container in a secure upright position.
• Dispose off any paint waste in accordance with the appropriate Environment Quality Regulations.

Note
* Theoretical Coverage is based on a mathematical formula and does not consider Loss Factor.

𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 % 𝑥 10
[ ] = m2/lit/coat
𝐷𝑟𝑦 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑚 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 ()

This theoretical coverage rate has been calculated from the volume solids of the material and is related to the amount
of coating applied onto a perfectly smooth surface without wastage. For a practical coverage rate, due allowance
should be made for atmospheric conditions, surface roughness, geometry of the article being coated, the skill of
applicator, method of application etc. when estimating quantities required for a particular job.

The above information is given to the best of our knowledge based on laboratory tests and practical experience.
However, since we cannot anticipate or control the many conditions under which our products may be used, we can
only guarantee the quality of the product itself.
We reserve the right to alter the given without prior notice.

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