STP Limited – Tankmastic – Bituminous Anti-Corrosive

Application Methodology :

• The base metal should be cleaned thoroughly by sand blasting or otherwise. Before application, surface should be totally dry, free from moisture, oil, grease, mill scale or rust.
• For better performance, a coat of ShaliTex® Primer is recommended on metallic surfaces, however, for concrete or other porous surfaces, a coat of ShaliTex® Primer is pre-requisite. ShaliTex® Primer should be allowed to dry hard before TankMastic® is applied.
• TankMastic® must be stirred properly before applying by brush or spray gun. Two coats of TankMastic® are recommended for concrete and three coats for metallic surfaces.

Storage :

• Keep in cool and dry place in air tight container under shed away from heat.

Description :

• TankMastic® is a specially formulated anti-corrosive, tasteless, odourless, non-toxic and black bituminous coating for protecting the internal surface of storage water tanks, pipes, etc. from corrosion. It conforms to IS: 9862/1981 as well IS: 158/1981.

Application :

• TankMastic® provides corrosion protection coating to all types of iron, steel including drums, and masonry or concrete surfaces for fixing glass panels on building elevation. 
• It, being non-toxic / odourless, is suitable for coating insides of masonry / steel water tanks.

Advantages :

• It is easily applicable by brush/spray gun. It dries rapidly leaving black glossy finish.
• The resultant film is tough and elastic and does not crack easily due to structural movements.
• It is resistant to diluted acids and alkalis.
• It is non-toxic and does not impart odour or taste to water or other contents in contact.

Health & Safety :

• Lid of the container should be firmly fixed, when not in use.
• TankMastic® shall have no harmful reaction, when it comes in contact with drinking water.
• Use goggles and hand gloves during application.
• Clean hands with warm soap water after application.