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APIGARD ZINC RICH PRIMER (CODE NO.FG14B)

[95% ZINC CONTENT IN DRY FILM]
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

It is a two pack polyamide cured epoxy resin based zinc rich primer to give 95% zinc content in dry film and render excellent protection to steel structure ,tanks,pipelines,plant components etc. in both interior & exterior exposed conditions. It provides cathodic protection and also gives good resistance to underfilm creeping corrosion at damaged areas.
RECOMMENDED USE

Recommended for use in refineries, power plants, petro-chemicals unit,gas plants, fertilizer units, pen stock, sluice gates etc.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Colour Grey
Finish Matt
Mixing Ratio by Vol. Base: Hardener:Zinc Powder
0.3   :     0.3     :  0.4 (2.78 kg)
Pot Life 6 to 8Hrs
Flash Point Above 30º C
Volume Solids 50%
Recommended Dry Film Thickness 25 -50 Microns/coat[Thinner to be added to get 25mic.Dft)
Theoretical Spreading Rate 16.7.sq.m/ltr [Dft – 30 microns)
Drying Time- Touch Dry 15-30 Minutes
Handleable Dry 2 Hrs.
Full cure 7 days
Interval before over coating 18 Hrs(Minimum), Indefinite (Maximum)
Storage Life Upto 6 months so long as the material is stored in sealed containers under standard warehouse storage conditions.
SURFACE PREPARATION STEEL SURFACES : Degrease and blast clean to Sa 2½ grade minimum of Swedish specification SIS-05-5900-1967. No other mode of surface preparation is acceptable. Steel profile should not exceed 75 microns. Surface should be perfectly clean and dry before applying Apigard Epoxy zinc Rich Primer...
LIMITATION Being zinc based the coating is not resistant to acid and alkali solutions
APPLICATION DETAILS

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Conventional/Airless spray. Brush for small areas only. Airless spray recommended for getting uniform coating. Use of mechanical stirrer is suggested for mixing the base, hardener and zinc powder. Mixed paint is to be kept stirred during application to avoid any pigment settlement.
NOTES ON AIRLESS SPRAY:
•Tip Range-Automatic 17-26 thou
•Total output fluid pressure – 2500 Psi(176 kg / sq.cm.)
SYSTEM SELECTION

Istcoat:Apigard Zinc Rich Primer (95%).Zinc in dried film,Dft – 30 mic(Max) 2ndcoat:250 mic.Apigard Coal tar Epoxy(Solvent less) 3rd Coat: 250 mic.Apigard Coal Tar Epoxy(Solvent less)

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE :
Exposure Splash & Spillage Fumes & outdoor exposure
Acids
Alkalis
Solvents
Salt
Water		 Poor
Poor
Poor
Excellent
Excellent		 Poor
Poor
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• Use PVC or polychloroprene gloves and face shield are desirable, as the paint contains Creosote Oil which contains phenols.
• In case of contamination, rinse with fresh running water and seek medical help at once.
• Provide sufficient ventilation when working with solvent based coatings in confined spaces and stagnant air.
• Follow local and national Safety rules.

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