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BENZi Micaceous Iron Oxide (M.I.O.)

Alkyd Micaceous Iron Oxide

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BENZi MICACEOUS IRON OXIDE is an alkyd based protective finish pigmented heavily with micaceous iron oxide which is resistant to humidity, mild chemical fume and atmospheric pollution. It may be overcoated with alkyd based finish or left uncoated as topcoat. It is intended for non-immersion services and suitable for protection of steel structure in marine and industrial environment such as bridge, factory steelwork, palm oil mill superstructure, transmission tower, metal railing and iron gate etc.

Painting System:
Substrate	Primer ( 1 coat )	Intermediate ( 1 coat )	Topcoat ( 1 - 2 coats )
New Ferrous Metal	BENZi Red Oxide Primer or Zinc Phosphate Primer	BENZi Micaceous Iron Oxide	BAOMA Gloss, Satin Enamel / BLUE-i Gloss 6600 / BRUSH & ROLLER Gloss 9000 / BENZi Gloss, Micaceous Iron Oxide, BENZITOP ATC 200
Previously Painted Ferrous Metal	BENZi Red Oxide Primer or Zinc Phosphate Primer	BENZi Micaceous Iron Oxide	BAOMA Gloss, Satin Enamel / BLUE-i Gloss 6600 / BRUSH & ROLLER Gloss 9000 / BENZi Gloss, Micaceous Iron Oxide, BENZITOP ATC 200

5 litres & 15 litres

Surface Preparation

New Ferrous Metal
Surface generally must be clean, free from rust, oil, grease, dust and other contaminants and must be thoroughly dried before application. Steel surface shall be manually wire brush or power tool cleaning to remove all rust or loose millscale as to comply with minimum Swedish Standard ST 3, then primed with appropriate anti-corrosion primer follow by intermediate coat before application of topcoat.

Previously Painted Ferrous Metal
Previously painted surface should be thoroughly rubbed down using a suitable abrasive paper and then dusted off. Any loose and flaking paint film must be scraped off, rust should be thoroughly removed (for optimum performance, wire brush or power tool cleaning to a minimum Swedish Standard ST 3 is highly recommended). The entire surface must be dry and free from dust, grease and other contaminants, spot-primed any surface imperfection with appropriate primer / intermediate before application of topcoat.

Color	: Silver and Dark Grey, refer BENZi High Performance Coating color card
Film Finish	: Metallic lustre Low Gloss
Touch Dry	: 2 hours (depends on temperature and humidity)
Recoating Interval	: Minimum 12 hours
Solid Content	: 70% (by weight); 50% (by volume)
Dry Film Thickness	: 50 - 60 microns / coat
Theoretical Coverage	: 8 - 10 m2 / liter / coat (actual coverage is dependent on loss factors)
No. of Coat	: 1 - 2 coats
Application	: Brush, roller, air spray or airless spray
Thinning	: Use White Spirit or Turpentine for dilution, dilute up to 5% if necessary
Cleaning Up	: Clean all paint equipment with White Spirit or Turpentine immediately after use

Safety, Health & Environment

FLAMMABLE. During painting, make sure no source of ignition at surrounding and no smoking. When not in use, store paint in cool and shaded place and do not directly expose to sunlight. Allow proper ventilation and wear mask during painting. Do not breathe vapour or spray. Keep doors and windows open during application and drying. It is advisable to wear eye protector while applying. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical treatment. To remove splashes of paint from skin, use suitable cleanser or soap and water. Do not dispose paint into drains or watercourses. Refer to MCI Paint Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for further details.

Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available upon request.