Elcometer 139 Manuel utilisateur

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Elcometer 139

ABC Amine Blush Check Kit

Operating Instructions

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This product is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is

disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority

for further guidance.

is a registered trademark of Elcometer Instruments Ltd.

All other trademarks acknowledged.

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Instruments Ltd.

A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via

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Doc.No. TMA-0294 Issue 01

Text with Cover No: 18718

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CONTENTS

Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page

1 About this test kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.1 What this kit contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Test procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 Before you start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Recommended number of tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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hank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 139 ABC Amine Blush Check Kit. Welcome to Elcometer.

Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for coatings

and concrete. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application

to post application inspection.

The Elcometer 139 ABC Amine Blush Check Kit is a world beating product. With the purchase of this

product you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more

information visit our website at www.elcometer.com

1 ABOUT THIS TEST KIT

When using amine cured epoxy resin coatings in a multi layer system, if the original coating cures in a low

ambient temperature or in a high humidity environment, a surface oiliness or exudates may occur. ‘Amine

Blush’ or ‘Sweating’ as it is commonly referred to, leads to inter-coating adhesion failure.

The Elcometer 139 ABC Amine Blush Check Kit provides quick, easy and immediate identification of the

presence of amine blush.

Each kit contains all items required for at least 75 tests.

ISCLAIMER

: This test is qualitative and is not an indication of the amount of amine blush present on the

surface. The test is extremely sensitive and may detect even minor amounts of surface amine. The industry

has not yet established the critical threshold for the amount of surface amine that will cause intercoat

delamination. If the test reads positive, the user should contact the coating manufacturer to determine

whether additional surface treatment is required prior to application of subsequent coats. Because the test

method uses surface pH as a trigger, there are other factors that can produce a positive result. Laboratory

analysis by infrared spectroscopy can be used to more precisely determine whether free amine is present.

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1.1 WHAT THIS KIT CONTAINS

• ABC Solution in spray bottle, 100 ml

• Filter papers (Qty: 100)

• Cellulose sponge applicator

• Polyethylene protective gloves (Qty: 100)

• Operating instructions

• Material safety data sheet

• Cardboard carrying case (Figure 1). Includes storage areas for waste filter papers and gloves.

Figure 1. Elcometer 139 carrying case

ABC

Solution

Filter Papers

Gloves

Sponge

Waste Filter

Waste

Gloves

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2 TEST PROCEDURE

2.1 BEFORE YOU START

Always use clean gloves.

Ensure sponge applicator is clean. This will prevent contamination of filter papers.

Check expiry date of the ABC Solution (marked on label of bottle).

2.2 PROCEDURE

1. Place one filter paper on sponge.

2. Spray ABC Solution onto filter paper until paper is saturated. Approximately 4 pumps of spray are

sufficient.

3. Using gloved hand, remove filter paper from sponge and place filter paper onto surface to be tested.

4. Examine filter paper:

• If solution turns blue, surface has amine residue (or is alkaline, pH above 6).

• If solution turns yellow, surface has a pH at or below 6 and has no amine residue.

5. Place used filter paper in waste storage compartment in carrying case.

If amine residue is present, clean surface and repeat steps 1 to 5.

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: Allow filter papers to dry before disposal in landfill waste.

If test solution is spilt, wash away to drain with a large quantity of tap water.

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2.3 RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF TESTS

Area Number of tests

Up to 45 m² (500 ft²) 5 Tests per 9 m² (100 ft²)

Over 45 m² (500 ft²) 5 Tests per 90 m² (1000 ft²)

3 DISPOSAL

The expiry date of ABC Solution is marked on the label of the bottle. ABC Solution which has expired should

not be used and should be disposed of. Consult ABC Solution Material Safety Data Sheet for disposal

instructions.

This product is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of

in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.

4 RELATED EQUIPMENT

In addition to the 139 ABC Amine Blush Check Kit, Elcometer Instruments Ltd. produces a wide range of

other equipment for testing and measuring the characteristics of coatings. Users of the Elcometer 139 ABC

Amine Blush Check Kit may also benefit from the following Elcometer products:

• Elcometer 138 Bresle Kit

• Elcometer 134A Chloride Ion Test Kit for Abrasives

• Elcometer 134S Salt Detection Kit for Blast Cleaned Surfaces

• Elcometer 134W Chloride Ion Test Kit for Water/Liquids

• Elcometer 134CSN Chlorides, Sulphates and Nitrates

• Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter

For further information contact Elcometer, your local supplier or visit www.elcometer.com

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