Hempadur Quattro XO 17870

Description

Hempadur Quattro XO 17870 is a pure epoxy, high volume solids primer with a very high application flexibility. It holds good resistance to abrasion and has excellent anticorrosive and mechanical properties. It is an all year round primer, ideal for application in newbuilding, in ballast tanks, cargo oil tanks and cargo holds when high temperature resistance is required. The product is available with different levels of aluminium and fibre pigmentation to deliver tailor made optimised performance properties for different service conditions, enhanced cracking resistance and to reduce maintenance during ship service life.

Category Oil And Gas Tags Hempel, upstream Brand: Hempel

PRODUCT DATASHEET

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Recommended use

Hempadur Quattro XO 17870 is recommended as an universal, self-primed high performance coating for atmospheric or immersion service, including cargo holds, water ballast tanks and cargo oil tanks to be coated according to IMO-PSPC requirements. It is intended for all year application and for applications where very long recoating interval required.
The products resists normal ambient temperatures at sea when used in ballast water service (avoid long-term exposure to negative temperature gradients). For resistance to other liquids, please contact Hempel.

Service temperature

Maximum, dry exposure only: 120°C [248°F].
Other liquids: Please contact Hempel.

Certificates / Approvals

This product is type approved according to PSPC requirements based on crossover testing over a wide range of shopprimers. Consult Hempel for specific Type Approval Certificates as defined in IMO Resolution: MSC.215(82), MSC.288(87).
EC-type examined as a low flame spread material when used as part of a predefined paint system. Please refer to “Declaration of Conformity” on hempel.com for further details.
Complies with US FDA and EU food regulations for contact with dry foodstuff. Consult Hempel for details.
Meets requirements to NORSOK M-501 when used as part of a predefined paint system. Edition 6, System 1. Edition 7, System 1A.

Features

Very long overcoating intervals giving a very high application flexibility.
Cures down to -10°C [14°F].
Very good resistance to high cargo oil temperature.
9% aluminium pigmented shades are available e.g. 19871 and 19880.

PRODUCT SAFETY

Flash point

35°C [95°F]

VOC content mixed product

Legislation	Value
EU	178 g/L [1.49 lb/US gal]
US (coatings)	178 g/L [1.49 lb/US gal]
US (regulatory)	178 g/L [1.49 lb/US gal]
China	178 g/L [1.49 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. VOC values may vary with shade, please consult the Safety Data Sheet, section 9.

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: 17870
Product components: Base 17879, Curing Agent 95870
Standard shade / code: Venetian Red 50630
Gloss: Semi-flat
Volume solids: 80 ± 2%
Specific gravity: 1.5 kg/L [12 lb/US gal]
Reference dry film thickness: 125 micron [5.0 mils]
Aluminium shade / code: Aluminium red 19880
Volume solids: 72 ± 2%
Specific gravity: 1.4 kg/L [11 lb/US gal]
Reference dry film thickness: 125 micron [5.0 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.

New build

Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC).
Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
All damage of shopprimer and contamination from storage and fabrication should be thoroughly mechanically/chemically cleaned prior to final painting.

Maintenance and Repair

Spot abrasive blasting to min. PSa 2 (ISO 8501-2) / SP 6 (SSPC).
Minor areas may be hand or power tool cleaned instead of abrasive blasting.
Water jetting to Wa 2½ (ISO 8501-4).
Flash rust degree of maximum FR M (ISO 8501-4).
Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.

Roughness

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

Consult Hempel’s separate Surface Preparation Guidelines for more details.

APPLICATION

Mixing ratio

Base 17879 : Curing Agent 95870 (4 : 1 by volume)

Thinner

Hempel’s Thinner 08450

Cleaner

Hempel’s Tool Cleaner 99610

Pot life

Product temperature	Pot life (spray)	Pot life (brush)
20°C [68°F]	1 hour	1½ hours
15°C [59°F]	2 hours	2½ hours
30°C [86°F]	½ hour	¾ hour

Application method

Tool	Thinning max vol.	Application parameters
Airless spray	5%	Nozzle pressure: 250 bar [3600 psi], Nozzle orifice: 0.021-0.025″
Brush/Roller	5%	Not Applicable

If brush or roller application is used, more coats will be necessary to achieve the specified dry film thickness.

FILM THICKNESS

Specification	Low	High	Recommended
Dry film thickness	100 micron [4.0 mils]	250 micron [10 mils]	125 micron [5.0 mils]
Wet film thickness	126 micron [5.0 mils]	314 micron [13 mils]	157 micron [6.3 mils]
Theoretical spreading rate	8 m²/L [326 sq ft/US gal]	3.2 m²/L [130 sq ft/US gal]	6.4 m²/L [261 sq ft/US gal]

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

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 [14°F] during application and curing.

Relative Humidity

Relative humidity must be below 85% during curing.
Relative humidity must be below 85% during application.

DRYING AND OVERCOATING

Drying time

Surface temperature	Touch dry	Hard dry	Fully cured
-10°C [14°F]	12 h	32 h	40 d
0°C [32°F]	4 h	12 h	20 d
20°C [68°F]	½ h	3 h	5 d
40°C [104°F]	⅓ h	2½ h	1½ d

Overcoating

Quality name	-10°C [14°F]	0°C [32°F]	20°C [68°F]	40°C [104°F]
Atmospheric severe Hempadur Quattro XO 17870	27 h / 90 d	14 h / 90 d	3 h / 30 d	90 min / 15 d
Hempathane HS 55610	27 h / 7 d	14 h / 7 d	3 h / 4 d	90 min / 72 h
Immersion Hempadur Quattro XO 17870	27 h / 90 d	14 h / 90 d	3 h / 30 d	90 min / 15 d

Overcoating times are indicative for products of the same generic chemistry. Consult Hempel’s specification for more information.

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.

Other remarks

Epoxy coats have an inherent tendency of chalking in outdoor exposure. This does not affect the performance of the coating.
Hempel’s Specification supersedes any recommendations given in the Product Data Sheets.

STORAGE

Ambient temperature	Base	Curing Agent
25°C [77°F]	36 months	12 months

Shelf life from date of production, when stored in original unopened containers. Storage at elevated temperatures may reduce shelf life.

Storage conditions

Product must be stored according to local legislation, at maximum 40°C [104°F], without direct sunlight and protected from rain and snow.

CARBON FOOTPRINT

Dry film thickness	1 µm	1 mil
GWP	5.8 g CO₂e/m²	0.03 lb CO₂e/ft²

The carbon footprint is for 1 square meter / square foot of surface area with a dry film thickness of 1 micron / mil. The scope includes raw materials, in-bound transport to the Hempel factory, Hempel manufacturing processes, and any VOC emitted during/after application.

REFERENCES

Product Data Sheet – Hempadur Quattro XO 17870
Issued by Hempel A/S – March 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.