Ceramatherm:  In More Detail

1. Details & Uses
2. Application Methods
3. Mixing
4. Tinting
5. Test Results
6. Production Information
7. Cure Times
8. Safety and Clean Up
9. Storage and Shelf Life

Details & Uses

CeramaTherm is an extremely unique, Hyper-performance, true insulation, corrosion, and moisture protection coating. It is bright white, flexible, waterproof, and breathable.

• CeramaTherm is a two-part epoxy ceramic-based coating that is impervious to heat and water providing for extreme insulation value. Apply at 13.3 mils wet, it dries to 10 mils dry. That is the equivalent of approximately five sheets of printer paper. 
• At 10 mils (0.25 mm) thickness the K value is 0.02 W/mK – the thermal transfer is near zero, possibly the closest you can get material to a vacuum. What is K-Value? K-value indicates the ability of a material to conduct heat. Materials with low thermal conductivity do not easily allow heat energy to pass through. Normally, you would look for a material with a low K-value to insulate, as this will keep the cool inside your building during the summer and heat inside during the winter.
• CeramaTherm is highly durable, can get dirty, lose its reflectivity, and it will still insulate because of the type of components that have been incorporated into the product.
• It also provides for up to 68% sound reduction-based. This makes it ideal to use inside vehicles when doing restorations. 
• It can be applied inside the hull of ships and boats to prevent heat transfer. 
• It can be applied inside refrigerators, freezers, cold rooms, supermarkets, and anywhere else you want to save energy. 
• It can be used on the roof of poultry and hog barns to prevent radiant heat buildup, and keep them cool in the summer. 
• It can be used in conjunction with HygieniCoat to provide an antibacterial finish to the CeramaTherm.
• Or to use on the walls between suites in hotels, or apartments. It is also extremely good for renovating older buildings where the time and money do not want to be spent removing the old walls and insulating. 
• Because it is “wetter than water” it can even be applied under saltwater. Applied properly, CeramaTherm helps prevent damage from standing water and can remain underwater permanently with no harm to the coating and no leaching into the environment, nor harm to marine life.
• It may be applied directly over rust and offers unmatched protection against heat and cold extremes, mildew, alkali, UV, oils, and grease. It can be applied to a dry or damp surface making rain a non-issue when it comes to application time.
• It is waterproof and can be applied directly to metal, PVC, Concrete, EPDM, cap-sheet, wood, stucco, sheet-rock, virtually any substrate. CeramaTherm adheres to practically all surfaces with remarkable flexibility.
• It is excellent to use on basements floors, walls, and ceilings to provide a thermal barrier. 
• It can be applied to roofs and the outside of all types of buildings and metal steel buildings and workshops.  
• CeramaTherm is not recommended to be applied directly to Teflon, high-plasticized vinyl, polyethylene, and/or
  silicone rubber. However, by utilizing BX520 primer it can even be applied to polyethylene.
• The product maintains the flexibility to prevent cracking.
• Very easy to use with long pot life, high insulation, high reflectivity, high emissivity, encapsulates virtually all roofing
  material, chemically inert finish, withstands acids, alkalis, animal fats, grease, and oils.
• Can be used to encapsulates asbestos, so no tear-off or landfill waste.
• Withstands 2.5-inch hail at 140 mph. (dependent on
  substrates structural properties)
• Stops Thermal shock thus extending roof life.

Application Methods

CeramaTherm may be applied by brush, roller, or spray.

• A 25-gallon kit covers approximately 3,000 sqft when properly applied. 
• Surfaces should be free of loose rust, mill scale, paint, grease, oil, loose Portland cement, and any other film-forming foreign material – all surfaces should be clean, tight, and cured.
• An example of the prep work needed is to water blast with high-pressure (3,000 psi MIN) water to thoroughly clean off all debris, dirt, loose rust, mill scale, paint, grease, oil, loose Portland cement, and any other film-forming foreign material and other contaminates.
• The end result is to have a clean tight solid cured substrate by whatever means is necessary for the given particular application.
• Optimum results are obtained if the surface is dry — although entirely satisfactory protection may be obtained if the surface is damp.
• Surplus water should be removed to prevent excessive bubbling of the coating.
• Applied properly, one 13.3 mil wet coat dries to 10 mils making it impervious to water, providing for unsurpassed insulative properties and flexibility.
• Millage is dependent upon application when covering old corroded metal in that the tight rust can’t be taller than the coating is thick. The coating must cover all of the peaks of the rust.
• However, No primer is needed on metal surfaces, thereby reducing total job cost. Airless spray is the most efficient application method for larger projects. Brushes and rollers may be used for detail work such as edge termination, filling of voids, pinholes, and small cracks.

Mixing

(See section ** for faster production application)

Prior to combining Part A and Part B

• Power mix Part A pail and Part B pail for 2 minutes separately, before blending the ingredients – Note: Part A may appear clear, but when properly mixed it should become cloudy or milky in appearance.
• It is imperative to mix Part A very well to allow for product cure.
• Combine and thoroughly power mix at a (4 to 1 ratio) 4 Parts “B”) with 1 Part Activator (part “A”), for 5 minutes minimum, in the 5 gallon pail for 1 minute minimum, in one gallon pail
• Using a power mixer until all streaks and/or lumps disappear and the mixture has uniform color and consistency.
• Be sure to allow the mixing blade to rub on the sides and bottom of the container to recombine all contents.
• Allow to stand (or ingest) for 45 minutes to one hour before using or adding any thinner.
• The use of thinner increases the possibility of sag and reduces dry film thickness.
• Thinner also retards cure time.
• For best results, use just as it comes from the pail.
• However, if thinning is required (use MEK or new lacquer thinner)it can be added to the product with no harm to the coating.
• Thinning will necessitate applying more coats to achieve the desired mil thickness.
• Any overspray cleaning and/or equipment cleaning – must be cleaned immediately with acetone, toluene, xylene, or MEK.
• Tinting – CeramaTherma comes white. It can be tinted through a range of lighter pastels with good quality water-based commercial paint pigments. Be sure to mix thoroughly.  

CeramaTherm Test Results

** If a Faster cure and application is needed:

When application and cure time is critical for continuous product of pipe or other flat surfaces, it is suggested to consider;

• The use of a plural component spray system (with pre-heaters) will allow for the product to set up in minutes, or if pasted through a warming tunnel or other warm air sources, full cure can be achieved in a short amount of time as well.
• If pumping out of 5 gallon pails or larger, keep all contents mixed and in proper suspension.

Product information and ambient cure times:

• CeramaTherm is 75% solids.
• Approx. Pot Life: 4 to 6 hours at 80 F.
• Drying time 1 to 2 hours at 80 F.
• Curing time: Initial: 8 hours at 80 F, Complete: 3 days at 80 F.
• Example: Apply 13.3 mils (.0133 inches or 0.337 mm) wet to achieve a final dry mil thickness of 10 mils (0.010 inches or 0.254 mm).
• CeramaTherm will cover approximately 120 square feet (11.2 sq meters) per gallon at 10 mils (0.254 mm) thickness.
• If a second coat is needed wait till the first coat is tacky dry, usually 1-2 hours in 80 F.
• An example of the suggested Spray Equipment: Graco 5900 with 0.021 to 0.035 tip size with 3500 PSI capability and typically a reversible self-cleaning tip.
• Remove all filters from gun and hose, including bung hose.

Safety concerns:

Use in a well-ventilated area; if that is not possible, use a NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus or vapor filters on a mask. Protective gloves and safety glasses must be worn at all times. 

Caution: With the extreme adhesion characteristics of this product all safety procedures must be followed. 

CeramaTherm is an extremely durable, tough coating, it bonds permanently to the surface and paint strippers will not remove it. Even using a scraper would be extremely difficult to remove. Only very high abrasion will remove the coating. Ensure that every surface that you don’t want it on is well covered and protected from accidental spills.

Any over-spray cleaning and/or equipment cleaning – must be cleaned immediately with acetone, toluene, xylene, or MEK.

Storage Stability & Shelf Life

The shelf life of CeramaTherm is one year when stored in the original, unopened container. Store containers in a well-ventilated and covered area away from extreme heat and moisture. Contact your representative if you have any questions about the product or its uses.

Health, safety, and environmental information are provided for this product in the Materials Safety Data Sheet. This gives details of potential hazards, precautions, and First Aid measures, together with environmental effects and disposal of used products. Before using the product other than directed, please contact BlueGold Labs for consultation.

The manufacturer/supplier is not responsible for the use and application of this material. At the time of this publication, all information contained within was determined to be valid and true. It is up to the end-user to determine the suitability of this product for their own application. No warranty is written or implied regarding the application and use of this product. 

BlueGold Labs makes no specific R-value claims. R-value refers to a material’s ability to resist heat transfer at a certain thickness. While K-value deals solely with just the material, R-value refers to the material and its thickness.