INTERTHERM 891

Use in accordance with the standard Worldwide Marine Specifications. All surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. High pressure fresh water wash or fresh water wash, as appropriate, and remove all oil or grease, soluble contaminants and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.

NEWBUILDING/MAJOR REFURBISHMENT Intertherm 891 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination, and Intertherm 891 must be applied within the overcoating intervals specified (consult the relevant product data sheet). Areas of breakdown, damage etc. should be prepared to the specified standard (eg. Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)) and primed prior to the application of Intertherm 891.

REPAIR/OBM Intertherm 891 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination, and Intertherm 891 must be applied within the overcoating intervals specified (consult the relevant product data sheet). Areas of breakdown, damage etc. should be prepared to the specified standard (eg. Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)) and primed prior to the application of Intertherm 891. Intertherm 891 may be applied directly over aged Intertherm 891 following thorough fresh water washing and degreasing provided the coating to be overcoated is in an intact and tightly adherent condition. Loose or flaking coatings should be removed back to a firm edge and Intertherm 891 or an appropriate primer should be used to repair the area before application of the full coat.