The Carboline Company, a unit of RPM, is pre-eminent in the coating industry, manufacturing and selling throughout the world a wide range of products designed to provide solutions to various coating problems. Carboline is ISO 9000 Certified. For more than half-a-century its Koppers coatings have been specified for pipelines, water tanks, water and waste treatment plants, utilities, etc. by consulting engineers and architects who require proven, reliable, corrosion and chemical resistant coatings to withstand exceptionally severe and long-term service conditions. We highlight here a few of the unique high performance industrial coatings that SOMAY feels provide exceptional value for the purposes intended. 

"BITUMASTIC 50" is a single package cold applied coal tar coating. The unique heavy-duty, thixotropic properties of "BITUMASTIC 50" make it especially suitable for use on steel where severe corrosion can be expected, especially for underground or underwater applications. Once mixed, this product is applicable in one coat at up to eight times the thickness of normal protective coatings for buried steel. Meets Navy Bureau of Docks Specification. "BITUMASTIC 50" is VOC Compliant. Not for use on concrete or masonry.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"BITUMASTIC 300M" is a two-component, chemically cured, coal tar epoxy polyamide which can be applied as thick as 35 mils (dry) in one coat, to provide exceptional abrasion, corrosion and chemical resistance. "BITUMASTIC 300M" provides superior protection to steel, concrete and other surfaces subject to severe environmental conditions, including pipelines, sewage plants, chemical plants, flood gates, water dams, locks, bridge pilings and marine structures, etc. "BITUMASTIC 300M" may be used under immersion or atmospheric conditions.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"CARBOGUARD"®  890 is Carboline's most versatile and most widely used 2-component, high-solids, high-build, high-gloss, cross-linked epoxy mastic. It can be used as a self-priming, single coat corrosion protector on steel, providing high performance, excellent chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, unusual flexibility, tolerance of damp substrates, and easy application by brush, roller or spray over hand-tool cleaned surfaces. "CARBOGUARD"  890 is used for interior floors, walls, piping, equipment and structural steel, and for exterior coatings on rail cars and industrial environments subject to corrosive atmosphere, including chemical plants, offshore oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food, water and wastewater treatment plants, utilities, etc. Use 2 coats for immersion in water and wastewater service. FDA approval for incidental food contact areas. VOC Compliant.   Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"CARBOGUARD"®  891 is a two-component, cross-linked, high solids, high gloss epoxy for use when lining steel or concrete potable water tanks, pipelines, valves, hydrants and other equipment in potable water immersion. "CARBOGUARD"  891 meets the most stringent VOC regulations, and is certified by ANSI and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to Standard 61 for potable water tanks."CARBOGUARD" 891 is chemically accepted by the USDA for incidental food contact surfaces, and the FDA for direct food, beverage and pharmaceutical contact.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"CARBOGUARD"® 954 is a polyamido-amine epoxy mastic coating, 2-component, 100% volume solids, solvent-free, all-purpose, user friendly, surface tolerant, self priming, single coat product.  High performance protection providing exceptional resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals and high levels of moisture.  Can be applied by brush, roller or spray on top of practically any surface except old "latex" (waterborne) paints, and can be a gloss finish coat itself, or can be topcoated with acrylics, other epoxies and polyurethanes.  Excellent scrubbability: Meets NFPA 101 for Class A Fire Rating, so is useful in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, etc.  Meets all current VOC and AIM regulations. Formerly called "Multi-Gard".  Click here for the  Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"CARBOGUARD"® 561 is an epoxy-polyamide, 2-component, 1:1 mix ratio, user-friendly coating for steel and concrete surfaces that meets all requirements for ANSI/NSF Std. 61 for potable water tanks, as well as AWWA C210-92 for use on the interior and exterior of steel water pipes.  Self-priming. Excellent application characteristics, including readiness for use as soon as parts are combined (no induction time required) and extended recoat time.  Available in "White" and 5 colors.  Satin finish.  Compliant with all VOC and AIM regulations.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBOMASTIC"® 90 ALUMINUM is a two-component, high-build, aluminum pigmented epoxy mastic with excellent adhesion to rusted steel and aged coatings, including aged galvanized surfaces. "CARBOMASTIC" 90 ALUMINUM provides excellent protection and broad spectrum chemical resistance performance with minimal surface preparation. "CARBOMASTIC" 90 ALUMINUM is excellent for use on highway bridges and other steel structures where proper surface preparation would be difficult. It can be top-coated with practically any type of coating, including other epoxies, vinyls, urethanes, etc. "CARBOMASTIC" 90 ALUMINUM meets the most stringent VOC regulations. Can be used as a self-priming finish coat with single coat application as thick as 8 mils, providing significant labor savings.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"CARBOMASTIC"® 15 is a high solids, modified epoxy mastic, aluminum pigmented, providing excellent barrier protection against corrosion, even when applied over minimally prepared steel surfaces such as SSPC-SP-2 (Hand Tool) or SP-3 (Power Tool) cleaning, or over existing coatings, or over firm rust.  It is self priming.  Excellent for field touch-up of galvanized steel or zinc-rich primer.  Can be a finish coat itself or can be top-coated with acrylics, alkyds, epoxies and polyurethanes.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) format.

"RUSTBOND"® is a unique, very high solids, two-component, thixotropic polymeric epoxy, universal primer and tie coat with capillary action to assure intercoat adhesion. It is a cross-linked penetrating sealer with excellent wetting properties used in place of "wash primers" on aluminum, etc. "RUSTBOND" is highly flexible with good chemical and solvent resistance, and accepts a variety of topcoats. It is corrosion resistant and can be used over marginally prepared steel, including galvanized steel and over most old/existing coatings, which then can be top-coated with practically any kind of finish, including most epoxies, polyurethanes, alkyds or acrylics. "RUSTBOND" meets the most stringent VOC regulations. Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"GALVANOX"® is a chlorinated rubber-based, zinc-rich, pigmented, "cold galvanizing" coating providing corrosion protection for steel surfaces similar to galvanizing.  A single coat is appropriate for atmospheric exposure; multiple coats should be used for immersion service.  Widely used to repair damaged galvanized steel surfaces. Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBO-ZINC"® 11 is a high solids inorganic zinc rich primer that protects steel galvanically, eliminating sub-film corrosion. It easily meets VOC regulations regarding metal filled coatings, while providing the proven performance of alkyl silicate zinc rich coatings technology. "CARBO-ZINC" 11 provides excellent corrosion protection and resistance to salting, as well as high zinc loading per square foot. It is typically used for chemical plants, pulp and paper mills, refineries, highway bridges and coastal or salt atmospheres, including offshore. "CARBO-ZINC" 11 can be top-coated with epoxies, phenolics, vinyls, acrylics, silicones, rubbers or other high performance finishes.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBO-ZINC"® 859 is an organic zinc-rich epoxy primer for steel surfaces.  81% zinc by weight in the dry film.  3-component, solvent-based, extremely fast cure-to-topcoat (30 minutes at 75° F (24° C) and 50% relative humidity), with excellent adhesion and undercutting resistance on properly prepared steel surfaces.  Compliant with all VOC and AIM regulations.  Can be topcoated with epoxies, polyurethanes, acrylics, etc.   Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBOTHANE"® 134 HG is a two-component, acrylic aliphatic polyurethane. It is an attractive, very high gloss ("wet look"), high solids urethane topcoat, which is easily applied by airless or conventional spray to yield a smooth, easily cleanable surface. "CARBOTHANE" 134 HG features excellent weatherability, flexibility and abrasion resistance. It is recommended as a finish coat for the exterior of tanks, equipment, piping, structural steel and concrete surfaces. It is an excellent coating for use in chemical processing, pulp and paper, petro-chemical, offshore, railcars, heavy marine, institutional and waste treatment where a highly chemical and abrasion resistant and attractive coating is desired. "CARBOTHANE" 134 HG meets the most stringent VOC regulations. "CARBOTHANE" 134 HG is often used to provide a "graffiti resistant" protective finish (clear or pigmented).  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBOTHANE"® 133 HB (High Build) is an aliphatic acrylic polyester polyurethane, low sheen, "satin" finish that provides excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals, abrasion, impact and ultraviolet light exposure, thus offering long-term weathering performance in mild and aggressive exterior environments.  Can be custom tinted to a wide range of custom colors, including metallics (at the factory). Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBOTHANE"® CLEAR COATS are aliphatic acrylic polyurethanes, 2-component, available in either ultra high-gloss for a "wet look" finish or an attractive satin finish when less gloss is desired.  CLEAR COATS provide excellent resistance to ultra-violet (UV) light degradation, as well as excellent impact and abrasion resistance because of the hard finish provided.  The high-gloss finish provides excellent depth-of-image, especially over deep colors or metallic colors.  Useful for a graffiti resistant finish.  Apply by spray or roller.  Compliant with all current VOC and AIM regulations.   Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"CARBOLINE A-788" SPLASH ZONE MASTIC is a two-component 100% solids epoxy polyamide mastic that can be applied underwater and will cure underwater or in air. "CARBOLINE A-788" is used to protect metals, concrete, wood pilings, piers, boat hulls, buoys, bridge abutments, etc. that are subject to erosion/corrosion in salt or fresh water.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"PHENOLINE"® 187 System consists of a Prime Coat and Finish Coat.  It is a 2-component modified epoxy phenolic, amine adduct cured, high-build, tank lining and/or secondary containment area lining and floor coating for concrete and steel surfaces.  Provides excellent splash and spillage resistance to many harsh chemicals, including acids, alkalis, solvents, jet fuels, petroleum, salt water, municipal and industrial waste water, etc.  Also has excellent abrasion resistance and flexibility, which make it an exceptionally versatile, all around, multi-purpose protective coating with VOC and AIM regulations compliance. Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

"POLIBRID"® 705 (670 Primer) – Aromatic polyurethane elastomeric, 100% solids by volume, solvent free, 2-component, ultra high build, ultra fast cure, flexible coating with outstanding abrasion resistance.  A single coat lining for potable water tanks, which has ANSI/NSF Std. 61 approval and AWWA C210-92 for interior and exterior of water pipes and aggressive immersion and containment applications in steel or concrete tanks.  Can apply a true monolithic film as thick as 125 mils (3,125 microns) DFT.  At normal 25 mil (625 micron) application at 77° F (22° C) cures immediately after application for immersion service.  Not recommended for concentrated acids, aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones or chlorinated solvents.  Use Polibrid 670 Primer on concrete surfaces.  Compliant with all VOC and AIM regulations.  Note:  Polibrid can be sold only to and applied by applicators who must be pre-approved by Polibrid prior to the sale.  Click here for the Product Data Sheet in Adobe (.PDF) Format.

Carboline Company Industrial Coatings, are distributed by Somay Products, Inc., the oldest and most experienced paint and coating manufacturer and distributor in Southern Florida. Founded over eight decades ago, in 1926, SOMAY specializes in providing "SOLUTIONS" to customers' problems. We will either manufacture a quality paint or coating for you, or search for a coating from one of our specialty coating providers, such as Carboline Company. Whatever your needs, we look forward to helping you. Please give us a call toll-free, or write, e-mail or fax SOMAY at the numbers shown below.