Epifanes Copper-Cruise Antifouling

Epifanes Copper-Cruise is a high-performance antifouling based on copper and biocides, designed to provide long-lasting protection for the underwater section of the hull. This self-polishing antifouling forms a hard, scrub-resistant coating and uses the latest copper-release technology. As a result, the copper is released in a controlled manner, providing very effective protection against fouling.

This popular antifouling contains the highest copper content currently permitted in the Netherlands. As a result, Copper-Cruise is particularly suitable for boats that remain in the water for extended periods and require maximum protection. Epifanes Copper-Cruise is suitable for virtually all types of pleasure craft with speeds of up to approximately 30 knots, in fresh, brackish and salt water.

Features of Epifanes Copper-Cruise

Epifanes' copper-based antifouling offers a number of key advantages:

• Self-polishing antifouling.
• Contains the highest copper content currently permitted in the Netherlands.
• Highly effective protection against fouling.
• Suitable for pleasure craft with speeds of up to 30 knots.
• Suitable for use in fresh, brackish and salt water.

Application

Epifanes Copper-Cruise is suitable as an antifouling coating for wooden, steel and GRP yachts. For optimal adhesion, use the product in combination with a suitable primer, such as Epifanes CR Antifouling Primer (one-component) or Epifanes Interimcoat+ (two-component). After proper surface preparation, Copper-Cruise can also be applied over existing, well-adhering hard or self-polishing copper-based antifouling. For best results, this antifouling should preferably be applied undiluted.

Specifications

Packaging: 0.75 L, 2.5 L and 5 L
Authorisation number: 14301 N
Colour: reddish brown, black, light blue, dark blue, off-white, bright red
Finish: semi-gloss
Coverage: approx. 10 m² per litre per coat
Minimum sailing speed: 5 knots
Maximum sailing speed: 30 knots
Application temperature: min. 5°C, max. 28°C
Minimum number of coats: 2 
Recommended layer thickness per layer: 80-100 µm (wet), 40-50 µm (dry)
Dust dry: after 30 minutes (at 20°C)
Tack-free after: 1 hour (at 20°C)
Overcoatable after: 8 hours at 20°C
Time before launching:

• Minimum: 24 hours
• Maximum: 1 month

Shelf life: at least 2 years from date of production if stored in tightly sealed packaging at a temperature between 5°C and 30°C.

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