Hempel Paints says it is pleased with the success of Hempadur Mastic 45881 since its introduction two years ago.

The product is polyamide adduct cured and forms a tough and hard-wearing surface and has proven to be very well received by the company's customers for its durability and ease of application.

Developed specifically for the climatic conditions which exist in the Gulf region, Hempadur Mastic 45881 is ideally suited for the protection of structural steel work in medium to severely corrosive environments. In addition, it can be used in above-the-waterline marine applications, such as for decks and superstructures. Further, it can be used as a finishing coat in its own right or can be overcoated with a polyurethane coating, such as Hempel's Hempathane range, if required.

Hempel's Hempadur Mastic 45881 offers a number of advantages over more traditional epoxy products. Being surface tolerant, it can be applied where minimal surface preparation is possible. Further, it can be used as a self-primed system as well as an intermediate or topcoat.

It has a high solids content and, together with it being high build, has lower application costs. Available in a range of stock colours, Hempadur Mastic 45881 can be tinted on Hempel's Multi-Tint system, offering the user a wide colour choice. Application can be made by airless spray or by brush for touch-up situations.

The product has been used extensively by all of Hempel's major protective coating customers in Saudi Arabia. The company is planning the introduction next year of a range of innovative and exciting products to further strengthen its position as a premier supplier of quality protective coatings in the Kingdom.