Tectyl™ 120
Version: TE014/03
Premium general purpose, corrosion preventive compound
Tectyl 120 is a filled, solvent cutback, wax/asphaltic base, thixotropic, corrosion preventive compound.
Tectyl 120 is suitable for the complete undercoating of undersides of autos, trucks, buses, truck trailers, camp trailers, heavy construction equipment and cargo containers.
Tectyl 120 dries to a firm, bronze colored, resilient, tough and abrasion resistant film.
Approvals/Performance levels
| Accelerated Corrosion tests: | @ Average recommended DFT |
| Accelerated Corrosion tests: |
Salt Spray; 5 % NaCl @ 35°C; ISO 9227 NSS Humidity; 100 % RH; @ 40°C; ISO 6270-2 CH |
| Estimated Protection Period: | Indoor: 36 months Outdoor: 21 months |
Applications
Surface preparation
The maximum performance of Tectyl 120 can be achieved only when the metal surfaces to be protected are clean, dry and free of rust, oil and mill scale. Valvoline recommends a substrate temperature of 10-35 °C at the time of product application. Avoid direct contact of the product with PVC due to possible material incompatibility
Application
Tectyl 120 is formulated to be used as supplied. It is recommended that the ambient and product temperature be 10-35 °C at the time of product application. Tectyl 120 can be applied by airless spray or brush. Details on application can be found in the application chart.
Removal
Tectyl 120 can in the wet phase be removed with Tectyl Biocleaner or Valvoline 150 or low-pressure steam. If dried and cured the film of Tectyl 120 can also be removed with Valvoline 150.