3 Layer Polypropylene Coating
 



Operating Conditions

3 layer polypropylene coating provides excellent corrosion protection, based on the use of a fusion bonded epoxy primer with the mechanical protection afforded by polypropylene. Suitable for application on water, oil and gas pipelines at service temperatures up to 140°C, 3LPP has an excellent track record.

Application and Standards
 
Wasco Coatings applies 3LPP in accordance with recognized international standards such as CSA Z245.21., DIN 30670, DIN 30678 and NF A49-711, as well as many customer specifications. Where required, Wasco Coatings can provide details of in house specifications for this product, or to help develop a project- specific coating specification.
 
Typical Properties
 
Description Reference Standard Typical Value*
Cathodic Disbondment CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.8)
24 hours,3.5V, 65°C
28days, 1.5V, 20°C
1.5 to 2.5
2.5 to 3.5
Adhesion CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.14)
75°C, 24 hours
Rating 1
Impact resistance DIN 30670 20+J
Hardness Shore D ASTM D2240-97 62
Flexibility CSA-Z245.20-02 (12.11)
3°/PPD @-30°C
Pass
Minimum Pipe Diameter   4.5"
Maximum Pipe Diameter   60"
Minimum Pipe Length   9.0 m
Maximum Pipe Length   24.4 m
Minimum Operating Temperature   -20°C
Maximum Operating Temperature   140°C
 
*Typical values are quoted but may vary as a result of surface treatments and materials used.