Hempaline Defend 400 Cure 72

Description

Hempaline Defend 400 is a solvent free, high performance epoxy lining with very good chemical resistance. The material is designed to be a single coat application. Hempaline Defend 400 is available in a standard grade (Cure 72) and in a fast-return-to-service grade (Cure 24). Both offer the same high performance. May be used as part of a glass reinforced system.

Category Oil And Gas Tags Hempel, upstream Brand: Hempel

PRODUCT DATASHEET

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Recommended use

Hempaline Defend 400 has excellent chemical resistance to crude oil up to 60°C [140°F], aromatic and aliphatic solvents, aviation fuels and gasoline.

Service temperature

Maximum, dry exposure only: 120 °C [248°F]
Please contact Hempel for more information
Please consult the Chemical protection guide at hempel.com

PRODUCT SAFETY

Flash point

77°C [171°F]

VOC content mixed product

Legislation	Value
EU	25 g/L [0.21 lb/US gal]
US (coatings)	25 g/L [0.21 lb/US gal]
US (regulatory)	25 g/L [0.21 lb/US gal]
China	25 g/L [0.21 lb/US gal]

According to specific legislation, see details in the Explanatory Notes available at Hempel website, hempel.com or at your local Hempel website.

Handling

Handle with care. Before and during use, observe safety labels on packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety regulations. Always consult Hempel’s Safety Data Sheet for this product along with the Product Data Sheet.
For professional use only.

PRODUCT DATA

Product code: 37810
Product components: Base 37819, Curing Agent 9780S
Standard shade / code: Light blue 36641
Gloss: Semi-gloss
Volume solids: 100%
Specific gravity: 1.4 kg/L [11 lb/US gal]
Reference dry film thickness: 500 micron [20 mils]

SURFACE PREPARATION

Cleanliness

Remove oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent cleaning
Remove salts, detergents and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning
Concrete: According to Hempel’s Specification

New build

Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC)
Remove dust, blast media and loose materials

Maintenance and Repair

According to Hempel’s Specification

Roughness

Surface profile Medium (G) (ISO 8503-2)

APPLICATION

Mixing ratio

Base 37819 : Curing Agent 9780S (3 : 1 by volume)
Stir well before use. Thinning is not allowed.

Thinner

No thinning

Cleaner

Hempel’s Tool Cleaner 99610

POT LIFE

Product temperature	Pot life
10°C [50°F]	80 min
20°C [68°F]	50 min
30°C [86°F]	20 min

APPLICATION METHOD

Tool	Thinning max vol.	Application parameters
Airless spray	No thinning	Nozzle pressure: 200 bar [2900 psi], Nozzle orifice: 0.021-0.029″
Brush/Roller	No thinning	Not Applicable

FILM THICKNESS

Specification range	Low	High	Recommended
Dry film thickness	300 micron [12 mils]	750 micron [30 mils]	500 micron [20 mils]
Wet film thickness	301 micron [12 mils]	754 micron [30 mils]	502 micron [20 mils]
Theoretical spreading rate	3.3 m²/L [134 sq ft/US gal]	1.3 m²/L [53 sq ft/US gal]	2 m²/L [81 sq ft/US gal]

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

Optimal paint temperature for proper mixing, pumping and spraying is: 20-25 °C [68-77°F]
To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point
Surface temperature must be above 10°C [50°F] during application and curing

Relative Humidity

Must be below 80% during application

DRYING AND OVERCOATING

Product compatibility

Previous coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification. Recommended products are: Hempaline Prepare 130, Hempaline Prepare 110
Subsequent coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification. Recommended product is: Hempaline Defend 400

Drying time

Surface temperature	Touch dry	Hard dry	Fully cured
10°C [50°F]	8 h	24 h	7 d
20°C [68°F]	4 h	12 h	3 d
30°C [86°F]	2 h	5 h	2 d
40°C [104°F]	1 h	2½ h	1 d

Overcoating

Quality name	10°C [50°F]	20°C [68°F]	30°C [86°F]	40°C [104°F]
Immersion — Hempaline Defend 400 Cure 72	Min: 8 h / Max: 30 d	Min: 4 h / Max: 30 d	Min: 2 h / Max: 21 d	Min: 60 min / Max: 14 d

Drying conditions
– To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient ventilation during application, drying and curing.

Overcoating details
– If the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, roughening of the surface is necessary to ensure intercoat adhesion.
– The surface must be dry and clean prior to application.
– As tank lining, if the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, roughening of the surface by sweep abrasive blasting is necessary to ensure intercoat adhesion”.

Other remarks
– Hempel’s Specification supersedes any recommendations given in the Product Data Sheets.
– Epoxy coatings have an inherent tendency of chalking, fading anddiscolouring. This does not affect the performance of the coating

STORAGE

Shelf life

Ambient temperature	Base	Curing Agent
25°C [77°F]	12 months	18 months

Temperature must not go below 5°C [41°F] during transport and storage

Shelf life from date of production, when stored in original, unopened containers. Thereafter, the product quality must be re inspected. Storage at elevated temperatures may reduce shelf life. For advice, please consult Hempel.
– Temperature must not go below 5°C [41°F] during transport and storage.

CARBON FOOTPRINT

Dry film thickness	1 µm	1 mil
GWP	7.8 g CO₂e/m²	0.041 lb CO₂e/ft²

REFERENCES

Product Data Sheet – Hempaline Defend 400 Cure 72
Issued by Hempel A/S – May 2025
Document Version: 4/4
Source: https://www.hempel.com

Technical Guidelines and Explanatory Notes
Last accessed: 28 May 2025
Reference link: https://www.hempel.com/service-and-support/technical-guidelines

Note: Always consult the latest version of the Product Data Sheet and associated documents directly from Hempel’s official website to ensure accuracy and compliance with the most current recommendations.