Hempel’s Ecopower Prop 7446X

• Biocide-Free Antifouling
• For propellers and outboard motors

Delivery time 1 – 5 business days.

HEMPEL’S ECOPOWER PROP 7446X

Hempel’s Ecopower Prop 7446X is a semi-matte, biocide-free spray used for propellers and outboard motors. This coating makes it difficult for organisms to attach firmly to the surface and is therefore easy to remove during cleaning. Thanks to advanced binder technology, it ensures that the layer renews itself repeatedly throughout the season. This prevents the buildup of coating thickness.

What is it used for?
Suitable for propellers and outboard motors.

Available colors & packaging
Colors: Black 19990 – Penta Grey 10430
Packaging: 500ML

Surface preparation
Cleanliness
– Remove salt, cleaning agents, contaminants, and marine growth with fresh water using high-pressure cleaning.

New build:
– Untreated surface:
Prepare the surface with Hempel’s Light Primer and apply a tie coat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer while the surface is still tacky.

Maintenance and repair:
– Existing old self-polishing or traditional antifouling:
Remove loose material and contaminants by high-pressure cleaning with fresh water.
– Existing hard antifouling or unknown antifouling:
Clean under high pressure with fresh water, wet sand, and remove dust.
– Clean and dry the surface.
– If the old antifouling is in poor condition, apply 1 coat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer as a sealer.
– If the old anti-fouling paint layer is in poor condition, it is recommended to remove the old layers and apply a primer before applying the anti-fouling layer.

Application
– Cleaner:
Hempel’s Thinner 08080
Hempel’s Thinner 808 08081

Application conditions:
– Prevent condensation by applying to a clean and dry surface with a temperature more than 3°C above the dew point.
Relative humidity:
– The relative humidity must be lower than 85% during application.
Coverage:
– 11 m²/L

ATTENTION!
– Work other areas as well, including the anodes that were applied before application.
– Shake well before use.
– Spray from a distance of 20 – 30 cm from the surface. Apply one coat of the product at a time until a smooth surface is achieved.
– Shake the spray can occasionally during use.
– Spray upside down when you are finished spraying to clean the spray nozzle.
– Overcoat with the chosen anti-fouling paint.
– When applying over Hempel’s Light Primer or Hempel’s Light Primer Spray, the product must be sprayed while the surface is still tacky.

Drying time
Surface temperature           30°C   –   20°C   –   10°C
Dust dry in minutes:                   9           15            30
Surface dry in hours:           2           4              8

Overcoating
See overcoating table (see Product Information Sheet)

Drying conditions
– To achieve the specified drying time, it is important to maintain sufficient ventilation during application, drying, and curing.
– Condensation formation on freshly applied coating must be avoided.

Overcoating details
– No maximum overcoating time, but after prolonged exposure to a contaminated atmosphere, contaminants must be removed by washing with (high-pressure) fresh water. Then let the surface dry.
– The surface must be clean before overcoating.

Shelf life
60 months.
Shelf life from the production date, if stored in original, unopened containers. After that, the product quality must be rechecked. Always check the expiration date on the label.
Store above 5°C and away from direct sunlight, and must be protected from rain and snow.

ATTENTION: PAINT/WALL PAINT/VARNISH CANNOT BE RETURNED! These are made to order.

We cannot accept any liability based on the data in this technical product information, because the application, processing, and conditions during application of this product are often outside our assessment.

For more information, email: info@gigapaint.nl