How to store and handle powder coatings.

Steps

1. Store cool and dry

   Keep powder in a dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and direct sun. Follow the storage temperature on the TDS.

2. Keep containers sealed

   Close containers after use to avoid moisture pick-up and contamination.

3. Avoid condensation

   If powder has been stored cold, let the closed container reach room temperature before opening.

4. Rotate stock

   Use first-in, first-out and check shelf life on the TDS. Pay closer attention to low-cure grades.

5. Check before use

   Make sure powder flows freely and fluidises well. Do not use powder with hard lumps.

6. Handle safely

   Follow the SDS: avoid dust clouds and ignition sources, ground equipment and use suitable personal protection.

Parameters

Storage temperature

Cool, dry and ventilated; stability tested at 6 months below 30 °C (SDS: keep below 35 °C)

Shelf life

6 months below 30 °C in the closed original packaging, unless the TDS states otherwise

Safety information

per SDS

Stock rotation

First in, first out

Common mistakes

• Storing powder near ovens or under a hot roof.
• Opening cold containers in a warm, humid room.
• Leaving partly used containers open.
• Holding low-cure stock longer than the TDS allows.
• Mixing powder from different products or batches in one container.