FK-45 FoodGrade

PRODUCT SUMMARY: FK-45 FoodGrade is a 2-component heavy-duty epoxy food contact coating, paint or varnish, with very high solids content, certified for direct and indirect contact with food, according to the European regulation EU 10/2011. High performance paint, low Voc, low odor, gloss finish, with CE marking tests and excellent physicochemical resistance in its category. Especially indicated for the protection and painting of surfaces in direct and indirect contact with food, beverages, water for food processing and drinking water.

Product treated (BPR Art 3 and 58) with BioFilmStop FG antimicrobial technology, specific FoodGrade version, highly effectiveness tested against bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms such as coronavirus, and always according to EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 regulations. ISO 22196 and ISO 21702 effectiveness test (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus subtillis, Pseudomonas aureginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Legionella pnemophila, Coronavirus Feline). The paints and coatings of the Fakolith FoodGrade range contribute to the positive compliance with CE 852/2004, are manufactured under HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) according to CE 2023/2006 and/or FDA 21 CFR 174.5, improving the hygiene, food and health safety of surfaces and environments.

FIELDS OF USE:  Following the technical indications for each system, FK-45 FoodGrade is recommended for direct, indirect and occasional contact with food on open surfaces of walls, ceilings, skirting boards, floors, metal structures, machinery and equipment, cold and freezing rooms, food warehouses, panels, food transport, objects, etc., always indoors. In the food industry, health sectors, hospitals and clinics, industry, civil works, and public and private buildings in general. Compatible with most consistent surfaces: Tensile strength EN ISO 4624:2016 Rigid Systems: ≥1,0 (0,7) b N/mm2. (Without traffic loads) and: ≥2,0 (1,5) b N/mm2 (With traffic loads). Surfaces with the adequate roughness Rz>50, both in mineral bases, as well as in duly sandblasted (SA 2,5) or primed metals. Lacquered panels and previous compatible paints and/or primers, well bonded and resistant to the ISO 2409:2007- Class 0-1 cut-cross test.

For the painting and interior renovation of food, beverage and drinking water tanks and pipes, use from now on the most modern, resistant and certified version “FK-100 FoodGrade”, the only one that simultaneously complies with EU and FDA regulations.

STANDARD COLORS: Transparent varnish and White RAL 9003. Consult availability, price and minimum quantity of colors FoodGrade chart or other RAL colors.

APPLICABLE: with brush, roller, Airless or AirMix preferably heated.

With Declaration of Compliance, Performance and CE marking.

AVERAGE YIELD PAINT: according to recommended coat thickness, depending on use of FK-45 FoodGrade

- Dry thickness 200 µm = wet 302 gr/m² (222 ml/m²) - yield 3,31 m²/kg (4,5 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 300 µm = wet 453 gr/m² (333 ml/m²)- yield of 2,21 m²/kg (3,00 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 350µm = wet 528 gr/m² (389 ml/m²)- yield of 1,90 m²/kg (2,57 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 400 µm = wet 604 gr/m² (444 ml/m²)- yield of 1,66 m²/kg (2,25 m²/L).


AVERAGE YIELD TRANSPARENT VARNISH:

- Dry thickness 50 µm = wet 58 gr/m² (53 ml/m²)- yield of 17,27 m²/kg (18,87 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 75 µm = wet 87 gr/m² (79 ml/m²)- yield of 11,49 m²/kg (12,66 m²/L).
- Dry thickness 100 µm = wet 116 gr/m² (105 ml/m²)- yield of 8,63 m²/kg (9,52 m²/L).

For a correct application follow the indications in the technical sheets, application guides and safety data sheets. In case of doubt consult our technical service.