It is a two pack cold cured Epoxy resin based Primer which offers excellent protection to steel surfaces in both interior and exterior exposed conditions. Being pigmented to give approximately 87% metallic Zinc Pigment on dry film basis, this Primer offers excellent cathodic protection due to noble nature of Zinc in comparison to steel. It is compatible with wide range of top coats and particularly useful in continuous painting jobs with heavy – duty protective coatings.
Color
Grey
Finish
Matt
Flash Point
Above 200 C
Pot Life
Use within 8 hours. During application,
Mixed paint to be kept stirred in order to avoid any pigment’s settlement..
Mixing Ratio by Volume
As indicated on container
Recommended Dry film
thickness
25-30 microns per coat
Drying time
Surface Dry 15 minutes.
TackFree + 2 hours.
Interval before over coating
2 hours minimum
Method of application
Conventional/Airless spray/ Brush/Roller In order to get desired high filmthickness, spray application is Recommended
Thinner
Eekay for spraying/brushing
Storage life
6 months
Surface preparation
Degrease & Blast clean to SA 21 /2 grade minimum
Notes on Airless spray
Tip range – 17 – 26 thou. Total output fluid pressure 2500 psi (176 kg./sq.cm.)
Limitation
Being Zinc based the coating is not resistant to Acid & Alkali solution. Painting over weathered On weathering a while deposit of Zinc, salt may appear on the surface. Then clean the surface by scrubbing with fresh water to remove soluble zinc salts & thendried off & painted.
Uses
Refineries, Power plants,Petrochemicals Units Fertilizer units, Ships construction