FK-45 FoodGrade

PRODUCT SUMMARY: FK-45 FoodGrade is a 2-component epoxy food contact paint or varnish, with very high solids content, certified for direct and indirect contact with food, according to the European regulation EU 10/2011. High performance paint, low Voc, low odor, gloss finish, with CE marking tests and excellent physicochemical resistance in its category. Especially indicated for the protection and painting of surfaces in direct and indirect contact with food, beverages, water for food processing and drinking water.

Product treated (BPR Art 3 and 58) with BioFilmStop FG antimicrobial technology, specific FoodGrade version, highly effectiveness tested against bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms such as coronavirus, and always according to EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 regulations. ISO 22196 and ISO 21702 effectiveness test (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus subtillis, Pseudomonas aureginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Legionella pnemophila, Coronavirus Feline). The paints and coatings of the Fakolith FoodGrade range contribute to the positive compliance with CE 852/2004, are manufactured under HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) according to CE 2023/2006 and/or FDA 21 CFR 174.5, improving the hygiene, food and health safety of surfaces and environments.

FIELDS OF USE: Following the technical instructions for each system, FK-45 FoodGrade can be applied inside silos and tanks and pipes, and given its high physical-chemical resistance, it is also highly recommended for direct indirect and occasional contact on walls, ceilings, skirting boards, floors, metal structures, machinery and equipment, cold and freezing rooms, food warehouses, panels, food transport, objects, etc., always indoors.Especially in the food industry and healthcare sectors, hospitals and clinics, and also in industry, civil works and public and private buildings in general. Compatible with most mineral surfaces, concrete, sandblasted metals SA 2,5 Rz>50, metals properly primed, lacquered panels and on other paints and / or compatible primers well bonded and other surfaces resistant to cut-cross test Class 0-1 UNE-DIN EN ISO 2409:2007 and traction EN ISO 4624:2016 Rigid Systems: ≥1,0 (0,7) b N/mm2. (Without traffic loads) and: ≥2,0 (1,5) b N/mm2 (With traffic loads).

STANDARD COLORS: Transparent varnish, White RAL 9003, Light Ivory RAL 1015, Oxide Red RAL 3009 and Grey RAL 7004, Green RAL 6002, Blue RAL 5012, Yellow RAL 1003 and Black RAL 9017 (Please check availability, price and minimum required quantity for other colors from our FoodGrade chart or other RAL colors).

APPLICABLE: with brush, roller, Airless or AirMix preferably heated.

With Declaration of Compliance, Performance and CE marking.

AVERAGE YIELD PAINT: according to recommended coat thickness, depending on use of FK-45 FoodGrade

- Dry thickness 200 µm = wet 302 gr/m² (222 ml/m²) - yield 3,31 m²/kg (4,5 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 300 µm = wet 453 gr/m² (333 ml/m²)- yield of 2,21 m²/kg (3,00 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 350µm = wet 528 gr/m² (389 ml/m²)- yield of 1,90 m²/kg (2,57 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 400 µm = wet 604 gr/m² (444 ml/m²)- yield of 1,66 m²/kg (2,25 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 500 µm = wet 755 gr/m² (555 ml/m²)- yield of 1,32 m²/kg (1,80 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 700µm = wet 1058 gr/m² (778 ml/m²)- yield of 0,95 m²/kg (1,28 m²/L).

AVERAGE YIELD TRANSPARENT VARNISH:

- Dry thickness 50 µm = wet 58 gr/m² (53 ml/m²)- yield of 17,27 m²/kg (18,87 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 75 µm = wet 87 gr/m² (79 ml/m²)- yield of 11,49 m²/kg (12,66 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 100 µm = wet 116 gr/m² (105 ml/m²)- yield of 8,63 m²/kg (9,52 m²/L).

For a correct application follow the indications in the technical sheets, application guides and safety data sheets. In case of doubt consult our technical service.