Petrochemical

SystemGuide

Coatings, Linings, and FireproofingAtmospheric Exposures
Clean to Bare Steel Substrates
PREP

PRIMERDESCRIPTION

MID-COATDESCRIPTIONTOPCOATDESCRIPTION

Structural Steel, Piping, and Equipment – Carbon SteelApplications – Pipe Racks, reactors, process vessel exteriors, columns, drums, storage tanks, compressors, and other equipment
operating up to 250°F (121°C).

SP 6SP 3

Carbozinc
11 Series-orCarbozinc
858 or 859 Series

Carbomastic
15 Series-orCarbomastic 615

Inorganic zincprimer for maximum
corrosion protection-orOrganic zinc forquick topcoating andadditional chemical
resistance

Surface tolerant
aluminum epoxy-orInert-flake filled,
moisture tolerant, lowtemp cure epoxy

Carboguard
635 VOC-orCarboguard 60

Moisture tolerant
chemical resistantepoxy-orEpoxy polyamide forgeneral purpose

Carbothane
134 Series-orCarbothane
133 Series-orCarboxane
2000 Series

Carboguard
635 VOC-orCarboguard 60

Moisture tolerant
chemical resistantepoxy-orEpoxy polyamide forgeneral purpose

Carbothane
134 Series-orCarbothane
133 Series-orCarboxane
2000 SeriesHigh gloss weatherable
acrylic urethane-orSatin finish; high buildurethane hybrid-orUltra-weatherable siloxane

SPOT PRIMERDESCRIPTIONTOPCOATDESCRIPTIONHigh gloss weatherable
acrylic urethane-orSatin finish; high build
urethane hybrid-orUltra-weatherable siloxane

Systems over Existing Coatings*
PREP

OVERCOATSEALERDESCRIPTION

Structural Steel, Piping, and Equipment – Carbon SteelApplications – Pipe Racks, reactors, process vessel exteriors, columns, drums, storage tanks, compressors, and other equipment
operating up to 250°F (121°C).

SP 1 and/orSP 7

Rustbond Series

Penetrating epoxy
sealerCarbomastic
15 Series-orCarboguard
635 VOC-orCarboguard
60

Surface tolerant
aluminum epoxy-orMoisture tolerant,chemical resistantepoxy-orEpoxy polyamide forgeneral purpose*Always determine suitability for overcoating prior to application (see Notes section).

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Carbothane
134 Series-orCarbothane
133 Series-orCarboxane
2000 SeriesHigh gloss weatherable
acrylic urethane-orSatin finish; high build
urethane hybrid-orUltra-weatherable siloxane

Atmospheric Exposures
High Heat Applications
PREP

PRIMERDESCRIPTIONTOPCOATDESCRIPTION

Uninsulated Piping and Equipment – Steel operating to 300°F (148°C)

Applications – Piping, heaters, furnaces, boilers, stacks, columns, drums, vessels, heat exchangers, mufflers, valves, pumps andequipment operating up to 300°F (148°C).
SP 3

Carbomastic
15 Series

Surface tolerant aluminum epoxy

Carbomastic
15 Series

Surface tolerant aluminum epoxy

SP 10Carboguard
890 Series-orCarboguard 690

High chemical resistant epoxy-orMoisture tolerant,
low temp cure epoxy

Carboguard 890 Series-orCarboguard 690

High chemical resistant epoxy-orMoisture tolerant,low temp cure epoxy

PREP

PRIMERDESCRIPTIONTOPCOATDESCRIPTIONOPTIONAL
THIRD COATDESCRIPTION

Uninsulated Piping and Equipment – Steel operating to 450°F (232°C)

Applications – Piping, heaters, furnaces, boilers, stacks, columns, drums, vessels, heat exchangers, mufflers, valves and pumps andequipment operating at 250-450°F (121-232°C).

SP 10Carbozinc
11 Series

Inorganic zincprimer for maximum
corrosion protection

Thermaline 4000
Series-orThermaline 4900
SeriesInorganic silicate; noheat cure requirement-orSilicone acrylic

Thermaline
4000 Series-orThermaline
4900 Series

Inorganic silicate; noheat cure requirement-orSilicone acrylic

Uninsulated Piping and Equipment – Steel operating up to 1000°F (538°C)

Applications – Piping, heaters, furnaces, boilers, stacks, columns, drums, vessels, heat exchangers, mufflers, valves and pumps andequipment operating at 450-1000°F (232-538°C).

SP 10Carbozinc
11 Series

Inorganic zincprimer for maximum
corrosion protection

Thermaline 4000
Series-orThermaline 4700
SeriesInorganic silicate; noheat cure requirement-orSilicone

Thermaline
4000 Series-orThermaline
4700 SeriesInorganic silicate; noheat cure requirement-orSilicone

Worker Protection and Insulation Needs
PREP

PRIMERDESCRIPTIONINSULATIVECOATINGDESCRIPTIONTOPCOATDESCRIPTION

Uninsulated Piping and Equipment – Steel operating to 350°F (176°C)

Applications – Apply to hot surfaces for worker protection. Use for thermal insulation to surpress solar heating of fuel storage tanks,ceilings, ductwork, etc. Eliminates sweating surfaces on condenser boxes, cold vessels, etc.

SP 10Carbozinc 11 Series-orCarbozinc 859 Series

Inorganic zincprimer-orOrganic zinc primerCarbotherm 551

Insulative epoxy
coating(Optional)
Carbocrylic 3359
Series-orCarbothane 133Series

Weatherable acrylic
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Under Insulation
PREP

PRIMERDESCRIPTIONTOPCOATDESCRIPTIONOPTIONAL
THIRD COATDESCRIPTION

Insulated Piping and Equipment – Steel operating up to 300°F (148°C)

Applications – Insulated piping and equipment operating at elevated temperatures.
SP 3

Carbomastic 15 Series

Surface tolerant
aluminum epoxy

Carbomastic15 Series

Surface tolerant
aluminum epoxy

SP 10

Carboguard
890 Series-orCarboguard 690High chemical
resistant epoxy-orMoisture tolerant, lowtemp cure epoxy

Carboguard
890 Series-orCarboguard 690

High chemical
resistant epoxy-orMoisture tolerant, lowtemp cure epoxy

Insulated Piping and Equipment – Steel operating up to 450°F (232°C)

Applications – Insulated piping and equipment operating at elevated temperatures.
SP 10

Thermaline 450 EP

Epoxy-phenolic

Thermaline
450 EP

Epoxy-phenolic

Good to 400°F (204°C)
continuous

SP 10

Thermaline 450

Glass-flake reinforced,
epoxy-novolac(Optional)
Thermaline
450

Glass flake reinforced,
epoxy novolac

Single coat; good to450°F (232°C)
non-continuous

Insulated Piping and Equipment ranging from cryogenic to 1200°F (650°C) and cycling
Applications – Carbon and stainless steel surfaces, shop or field applied.
SP 10Thermaline
Heat Shield

Reinforced inorganic
polymer, cold cureThermaline Heat
ShieldReinforced inorganic
polymer, cold cureSpecialty Applications
PREP

1ST COATDESCRIPTION

2ND COATDESCRIPTIONOPTIONAL
THIRD COATDESCRIPTION

Carbothane
134 SeriesHigh gloss
weatherable acrylicurethane

Walkways (Non-Slip Areas) – SteelApplications – For applications where non-slip walking surfaces are required.

SP 10Carbozinc 859-orCarboguard 60

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Organic zinc forquick topcoating andadditional chemicalresistance-orGeneral purpose epoxy

Carboguard
1209 with filler#47 or #36-orCarboguard
869 Non-Skid

Heavy-duty, glassflake, non-skid epoxy-orMedium-duty,
non-skid epoxy

Specialty Applications
PREP

1ST COATDESCRIPTION

2ND COATDESCRIPTIONOPTIONAL
THIRD COATDESCRIPTION

Galvanized SteelApplications – Over-coating galvanized steel or other surfaces to provide color coordination and UV protection. May be used on
stainless, bronze, brass, fiberglass, etc.

SP 1-orSP 7

Galoseal WB-orCarboguard 60

Acrylic bonding primer-orEpoxy polyamide forgeneral purpose

Carbocrylic
3359 Series-orCarbothane
134 Series-orCarbothane
133 Series

Industrial, weatherable
acrylic finish-orHigh gloss
weatherable acrylic
urethane-orSatin finish; high build
urethane hybrid

Floating Roof of Storage Tanks – SteelApplications – Exterior surface of the floating roof on storage tanks where standing water might be present.

SP 6

Carbozinc 859-orCarbomastic
15 Series-orCarbomastic 615 Series

Organic zinc primer-orSurface tolerant
aluminum epoxy-orCold cure highperformance epoxy

Carboguard 60

Epoxy polyamide forgeneral purpose

Carboguard 60

Epoxy polyamide forgeneral purpose

Buried Piping – SteelApplications – External surface of buried pipelines, valves, manifolds, girth weld repair, soil/air transitions, etc.

SP 10

Bitumastic 300M
-orSP-2888 R.G.*-orCarbomastic 615 AL

High build,epoxy coal-tar-orHigh performance
epoxy cladding-orCold cure highperformance epoxyFireproofing – Carbon SteelApplications – Structural steel, tank skirts, pipe racks, control buildings requiring passive fire protection.
SP 6SP 6SP 6Carbozinc
11 Series

Carboguard 60-orCarbozinc 859

Carboguard 60-orCarbozinc 858

Inorganic zincprimer for maximum
corrosion protection

Epoxy Polyamide-orOrganic zinc

Epoxy Polyamide-orOrganic Zinc

Pyrocrete Series

Thermo-Lag 3000

Pyroclad X1

Heavy-duty,
cementitious
fireproofing(Optional)
Carboguard 1340

Clear epoxy sealer

Epoxy intumescent

Carboguard 1340
andCarbothane 133 HB-orCarbomastic
94 Series

Clear epoxy sealer
andHigh-build satin
urethane-orEpoxy topcoat

Jet fire resistant
Epoxy intumescent(Optional)
Carbothane
133 Series-orCarbothane
134 Series

High-build satin
urethane-orPolyurethane topcoat*Specialty Polymer Coatings, part of the Carboline Company

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Linings for Storage Tanks and Vessels

All tank lining recommendations must be reconfirmed through Carboline Technical Service Department.
SERVICE CONDITIONSGENERIC TYPEPRODUCT# OF COATS

Mils (µm) TOTAL

Cycloaliphatic amine epoxy

Phenoline 385212-15(300-375)

Epoxy amine

Phenoline Tank Shield Series

120-25(500-625)

Flake pigment vinyl ester

Plasite 4300

235-45(875-1125)

Novolac epoxy

Plasite 4550 Series

140-50(1000-1250)

Flake pigment vinyl ester

Plasite 4310

235-45(875-1125)

Epoxy novolac

Plasite 4550 Series

125-30(625-750)

Epoxy amine

Phenoline Tank Shield Series

120-25(500-625)

Glass-flake novolac

Phenoline 1205

212-15(300-375)

230°F

Epoxy phenolic

Plasite 7159

212-15(300-375)

200°F

Proprietary epoxy

Plasite 4540

120-30(500-750)

180°FCycloaliphatic epoxy

Phenoline 385

210-12(250-300)

150°F

Epoxy amine

Phenoline Tank Shield Series

120-25(500-625)

Epoxy amine

Phenoline Tank Shield Series

140-50(1000-1250)

Novolac epoxy

Plasite 4550 Series

140-50(1000-1250)

Epoxy phenolic

Plasite 7122 VOC

212-14(300-350)

Flake pigment vinyl ester

Plasite 4300

235-45(875-1125)

Epoxy phenolic

Plasite 7122 VOC

212-14(300-350)

Epoxy phenolic

Plasite 7159

210-12(250-300)

Cycloaliphatic amine epoxy

Phenoline 385

212-14(300-350)

Epoxy amine

Phenoline Tank Shield Series

120-25(500-625)

Solvent storage

Acid, oxidizer, alkali storage

Amine storage

Brine storage(<150°)

Process waterstorage

Evaporators

Scrubbers

Heat exchangers /Tube bundles

Fuel, oil, diesel
Gasoline storage

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All tank lining recommendations must be reconfirmed through Carboline Technical Service Department.
SERVICE CONDITIONSGENERIC TYPEPRODUCT# OF COATS

Mils (µm) TOTAL

Epoxy

Phenoline 353 LT

212-14(300-350)

Epoxy novolac

Plasite 4500

120-25(500-625)

EpoxyCarboguard 891 VOC

28-16(200-400)

Epoxy phenalkamine

Phenoline 341

115-20(375-500)

Holding primer

Flake-filled, epoxy novolac-orGeneral purpose epoxy

Phenoline 311-orCarboguard 60

12-3(50-75)

Patching mortar
and caulk

Epoxy

Carboguard 695 PM or
Carboguard 163 (spray)

1

As Needed

Ethanol,gasoline + ethanol

Waste water, fire water, and potablewater storage(NSF approved)

Glass fiber
reinforced
laminate system

Glass laminate¾ oz. chopped strand fiberglass mat embedded between two 20-30 mil coats of Carboguard 695 CLR100% Solids epoxy

Phenoline 341-orPhenoline Tank Shield Series-orPlasite 4550 Series

Glass fiber reinforced laminate system restoration method.

Determined by condition based
assessment

Seal coat120-30(500-750)

Consult Carboline to extend the life of yourcurrent tank bottom system.

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NOTES:
1. Carbozinc 11 Series consists of four inorganic zinc products designed to meet every need: Carbozinc 11, 11 VOC, 11 FC, 11 HS, and 11 WB.
2. Carbothane 134 Series include several choices of high gloss acrylic urethanes to meet your needs: Carbothane 134 HG, 134 VOC, 134 MC, 134 WB, and134 HP.
3. Phenoline Tank Shield Series includes Phenoline Tank Shield (standard airless spray) and Phenoline Tank Shield Plus (plural component airlessspray).
4. Carbothane 133 Series may be used in lieu of 134 Series when a satin finish and higher film build characteristics are desired. Carbothane 133 Series
includes 133 HB, 133 VOC, 133 MC, 133 LV, and 133 LH used where VOC regulations dictate.
5. Thermaline 4900 VOC and Thermaline 4700 VOC may be substituted for Thermaline 4900 and Thermaline 4700, respectively, as local VOC regulations
dictate.
6. In maintenance painting, some coats may be eliminated depending on the condition of the existing paint system. Please consult your Carboline Sales
Representative.
7. Heavily pitted steel can make coating application more complicated. Please consult your Carboline Sales Representative for specific advice.
8. The application technique of stripe coating edges and weld lines will improve coating system performance.
9. Surface Cleaner 3 is a water based cleaner that is effective in cleaning and degreasing surfaces prior to painting.
10. Where surface preparation designations of SSPC SP 10, SP 6, SP 7, SP 3, and SP 2 are used the ISO designations of Sa 2 ½, Sa 2, Sa 1, St 3, and St 2
(respectively) are also applicable.
11. Phenoline 311 or Carboguard 60 may be used as a holding primer for many lining applications. Consult Technical Service for specific applications.
12. Plasite 4503 may be used as a primer for severely pitted steel tank bottoms.

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