two pack systems

English translation: Isocyanate/epoxy based Coating which is supplied in two parts and must be mixed in the correct proportions before use to cure.

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English term or phrase:two pack systems
Selected answer:Isocyanate/epoxy based Coating which is supplied in two parts and must be mixed in the correct proportions before use to cure.
Entered by: Elizabeth Lyons

01:05 Aug 2, 2005
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture
English term or phrase: two pack systems
Mechanical mixing shall be used for paint mixing operations in case of two pack systems
except that the Engineer-in-Charge may allow the hand mixing of small quantities at his discretion.

What does "two pack systems" mean here?

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Jianming Sun
Local time: 15:59
Two-pack system
Explanation:
Two-pack system =
Coating which is supplied in two parts and must be mixed in the correct proportions before use in order to cure. Usually non-water based paint.

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http://www.dtconcours.com/paint-types.htm

Two-pack or Isocyanate paint

This paint system was first used extensively during the 1970\'s and 1980\'s. The paint is extremely toxic. Isocyanate is a respiratory sensitiser so inhalation can affect breathing, with potentially fatal results. For this reason, this particular system is not normally suitable for application by DIY enthusiasts, as it requires special breathing equipment. Drying is assisted by the use of a hardener (the second part of the two pack system), although evaporation takes place also, preferably in a heated spray booth or oven. This paint type is very hardwearing and produces a finish straight from the spray gun, so cutting application times.



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Any paint system must be fit for purpose and cost effective. In terms of bridge-
painting, ... The modern two pack paints, such as glass flake epoxy, are ...
www.leighspaints.co.uk/news/BRIDGEPAINTING.pdf - Similar pages



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It is likely that hand-mixing is proscribed because of the toxic volatiles in this type of paint.

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Note added at 14 mins (2005-08-02 01:20:06 GMT)
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Note the term Isocyanate paint for the category name of these paints.
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Elizabeth Lyons
United States
Local time: 00:59
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Two-pack system


Explanation:
Two-pack system =
Coating which is supplied in two parts and must be mixed in the correct proportions before use in order to cure. Usually non-water based paint.

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Note added at 9 mins (2005-08-02 01:15:14 GMT)
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http://www.dtconcours.com/paint-types.htm

Two-pack or Isocyanate paint

This paint system was first used extensively during the 1970\'s and 1980\'s. The paint is extremely toxic. Isocyanate is a respiratory sensitiser so inhalation can affect breathing, with potentially fatal results. For this reason, this particular system is not normally suitable for application by DIY enthusiasts, as it requires special breathing equipment. Drying is assisted by the use of a hardener (the second part of the two pack system), although evaporation takes place also, preferably in a heated spray booth or oven. This paint type is very hardwearing and produces a finish straight from the spray gun, so cutting application times.



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Note added at 10 mins (2005-08-02 01:16:13 GMT)
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[PDF] Technical Article
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Any paint system must be fit for purpose and cost effective. In terms of bridge-
painting, ... The modern two pack paints, such as glass flake epoxy, are ...
www.leighspaints.co.uk/news/BRIDGEPAINTING.pdf - Similar pages



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Note added at 11 mins (2005-08-02 01:17:05 GMT)
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It is likely that hand-mixing is proscribed because of the toxic volatiles in this type of paint.

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Note added at 14 mins (2005-08-02 01:20:06 GMT)
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Note the term Isocyanate paint for the category name of these paints.

Elizabeth Lyons
United States
Local time: 00:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kim Metzger: Epoxy is a two-pack system. http://www.boatpaint.co.uk/acatalog/Boat_Paint_Catalogue_Bla...
1 hr
  -> Exactly and toxic. Thanks Kim : )

agree  Michael Fratus: I have used two-part paint systems, they all have made lots of fumes, probably quite toxic.
2 hrs
  -> Mfratus, thank you so much.

agree  Tony M
5 hrs
  -> Hi Dusty - Thank you : )

agree  Vicky Papaprodromou: :-)
9 hrs
  -> Vicky, thank you and hi : )

agree  Alfa Trans (X)
17 hrs
  -> Marju, I appreciate this : )
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