
Topcoats | #460AM
Hempatop Direct 460 LH
Description
Hempatop Direct 460 LH is a high solids, low HAPS, two-component, polyamide cured epoxy coating. It forms a tough, hard-wearing coating with good resistance to water and petroleum products. It has excellent resistance to UV exposure, and exhibits excellent gloss and color retention for exterior applications when compared to traditional epoxy coatings.
Recommended use
For exterior or interior applications on the rail cars as one coat DTM application. As one coat, self- primed, surface tolerant coating in heavy duty long term protection of steel pipes and other structural materials under severe service conditions. Recommended where low VOC and low HAPS are desired.
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Proven performance
This new innovation in epoxy coatings:
- Chalks to original color for extended aesthetics and color retention,
- extends initial high gloss,
- applies with ease, equating to less rework an quicker throughput,
- offers excellent UV and chemical resistance.

Environmentally-friendly protection for your railcars
Color that stays on track
Meeting our customers’ demands for ever more robust coatings, we have developed high performance Hempatop Direct 460 LH.
This advanced formula uses the very latest coating technology and uniquely, chalks to original coating color, keeping your railcar assets looking their best for longer.
Hempatop Direct 460 LH is a one-coat, direct-to-metal (DTM) epoxy that dries quickly to a resilient, long wearing high gloss finish to protect rail assets from corrosion and ensure long-term color performance that gives:
- Resilient gloss finish,
- chalking to original color,
- enhanced color retention,
- ease to apply,
- fast drying.

Learn more about Hempatop Direct 460 LH
New generation one-coat DTM epoxy
Physical constants | |
Colors/Shade No. |
Black/1999H, Standard Grey/1770H, Light Grey/1115H, White/1000H |
Finish | Glossy |
Volume solids, % | 78 +/- 2 |
Theoretical spreading rate | 312.8 sq ft/US gal (7.8 m2/liter) |
Flash point | 82°F/27°C |
Specific gravity | 10.4 lbs/US gal [1.2 kg/l] |
Dry to touch | 2.5 hours at 68°F/20°C |
VOC content | 1.53 lbs/US gal [183 g/l] |
Dry through | 5 hours |
The physical constants stated are nominal data according to the Hempel Group's approved formulas. They are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. This product should be used with reference to the Technical Specifications.
Internal test | Result |
Adhesion | Avg: 2105 PSI/14.51 MPa, ASTM D4541 or 3359-5B, |
Flexibility | No cracking after bending over a 3,2 mm fixed radius mandrel giving a flexure strain (elongation) of approximately 28,0% |
Corrosion resistance | No blisters Exposure: 2056 hours Rust creep from scribe of less than 4 mm |
Solvent resistance, (ASTM D5402) |
Resistant to MEK more than 200 double rubs |
Taber abrasion | 500 cycles - 0.0501 g 1000 cycles - 0.0871g |
Impact | Direct: 100 in-lbs Reverse: 60 in-lbs |