💧 The Challenge in Water Treatment Facilities
Water and wastewater treatment plants are critical infrastructures that handle a variety of chemicals, including sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, and other corrosive substances. These chemicals are essential for processes like pH adjustment, disinfection, and coagulation. However, they pose significant risks to the structural integrity of containment areas if not properly managed.
Concrete and steel surfaces in these facilities are susceptible to chemical attacks, leading to degradation, leaks, and potential environmental hazards. Ensuring robust chemical containment is not just about compliance; it’s about protecting the environment and public health.
🛡️ Why Choose Epoxy.com Product #633?
Epoxy.com Product #633 is a 100% solids epoxy Novolac coating specifically designed to withstand harsh chemical environments. Here’s why it’s the ideal choice for water treatment facilities:
Exceptional Chemical Resistance: Product #633 exhibits outstanding resistance to strong acids, alkalis, and most industrial chemicals and solvents, including 98% sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, and sodium hypochlorite. Seamless and Impermeable Barrier: Forms a non-porous coating that prevents chemical infiltration and protects the substrate. Application Flexibility: Can be installed in cool or damp conditions and even in occupied facilities, minimizing disruption. Regulatory Compliance: Meets USDA standards and complies with EPA requirements for secondary containment.
🧪 Application Areas in Water Treatment Plants
Epoxy.com Product #633 can be used in numerous areas within both wastewater and potable water facilities:
Chemical Storage Tanks and Containment Areas Neutralization Pits and Trenches Pump Pads and Equipment Bases Secondary Containment Structures
Each of these surfaces faces constant exposure to aggressive chemicals, making a high-performance protective coating essential.
🛠️ Installation Guidelines
To ensure maximum performance:
Surface Preparation: Clean and profile concrete (mechanical abrasion or acid etching). Sandblast steel to near-white metal (SSPC-SP10). Priming: Apply Epoxy.com Product #899 or Product #12 to promote adhesion. Coating Application: Apply two coats of Product #633 at 8–10 mils wet film thickness each. Curing: Allow full cure before chemical exposure, per product data sheet.
📞 Get Expert Assistance
For custom recommendations or a containment specification quote:
📞 Call: 352-533-2167
📧 Email: info@epoxy.com
🌐 Visit: www.epoxy.com
Let our technical team help you build a safer, longer-lasting chemical containment system that meets the unique demands of your water treatment facility.
Posted by Norm Lambert 
