Hempatherm IC 170

PRODUCT DATASHEET

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PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Recommended use

Hempatherm IC 170 is used as a topcoat or sealer over Hempatherm IC 175. Provides a smoother finish to reduce dirt pickup.

Features

• Waterbased and zero VOC.
• Suitable for use in cold and heated service, up to 177°C (350°F).

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PRODUCT SAFETY

Flash point

100°C [212°F]

VOC content

Legislation	Value
EU	0 g/L [0.00 lb/US gal]
US (coatings)	0 g/L [0.00 lb/US gal]
US (regulatory)	0 g/L [0.00 lb/US gal]
China	0 g/L [0.00 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.

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PRODUCT DATA

• Product code: 58454
• Standard shade / code: White 10000 *
• Gloss: Flat
• Volume solids: 83 ± 2%
• Specific gravity: 0.5 kg/L [4 lb/US gal]
• Reference dry film thickness: 1000 micron [40 mils]

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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

• According to Hempel’s Specification.

Maintenance and Repair

• According to Hempel’s Specification.

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

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APPLICATION

Mixing ratio

Thinning is not allowed. Stir well before use.

Thinner

Not Recommended

Cleaner

Fresh water

Application method

Tool	Thinning max vol.	Application parameters
Air spray	Not Recommended	Nozzle pressure: 2 bar [29 psi], Nozzle orifice: 0.125″

Spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment. Pressure is for a material temperature of 20°C [68°F].

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FILM THICKNESS

	Low	High	Recommended
Dry film thickness	750 micron [30 mils]	1500 micron [60 mils]	1000 micron [40 mils]
Wet film thickness	907 micron [36 mils]	1813 micron [73 mils]	1209 micron [48 mils]
Theoretical spreading rate	1.1 m²/L [45 sq ft/US gal]	0.6 m²/L [24 sq ft/US gal]	0.8 m²/L [33 sq ft/US gal]

Product may be specified in another film thickness than indicated depending on purpose and area of use. This will alter spreading rate, drying and curing time and overcoating interval. Checking paint consumption per area can improve the control of film thickness. It is vital that the specified minimum dry film thickness is uniformly achieved.

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APPLICATION CONDITIONS

• Surface temperature must be above 10°C [50°F] during application and curing.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

• Relative humidity must be below 95% during application.
• Relative humidity must be in the range 10-95% during curing.

APPLICATION REMARKS

• The coat must be free from pinholes.
• The appearance of the topcoat may vary depending on application method, conditions and procedure.
• Stir well before use.

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DRYING AND OVERCOATING

Product compatibility

• Previous coat: Recommended product is: Hempatherm IC 175 58484
• Subsequent coat: None.

Drying time

Surface temperature	Surface dry min	Hard dry hours	Fully cured days
10°C [50°F]	90 min	3¼ h	6 d
20°C [68°F]	60 min	2¼ h	4 d
30°C [86°F]	20 min	1½ h	3 d
40°C [104°F]	12 min	1¼ h	2 d

Overcoating

Quality name	10°C [50°F]	20°C [68°F]	30°C [86°F]	40°C [104°F]
Hempatherm IC 170 Min / Max	3½ h / Ext*	2½ h / Ext*	90 min / Ext*	65 min / Ext*
Hemucryl Enamel HI-Build Min / Max	3½ h / Ext*	2½ h / Ext*	90 min / Ext*	65 min / Ext*

Ext*: Depending on the actual exposure conditions, the coated surface is overcoatable for an extended period of time. Contact your local Hempel representative for advice.

Drying conditions

• To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient ventilation during application, drying and curing.
• Condensation on the freshly applied coating should be avoided.

Overcoating details

• One coat normally recommended.
• If the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, roughening of the surface is necessary to ensure intercoat adhesion.

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STORAGE

Shelf life

Ambient temperature	Product
25°C [77°F]	24 months

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.

Storage conditions

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

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CARBON FOOTPRINT

Dry film thickness	GWP (Global Warming Potential)
1 µm	1.6 g CO₂e/m²
1 mil	0.008 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 Volatile Organic Compounds emitted during and after the application of the product. It is calculated based on the standard shade defined in this PDS. Values may vary with shade.

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REFERENCES

Product Data Sheet – Hempatherm IC 170
Issued by Hempel A/S – April 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.