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A two pack polyamide cured high build high performance epoxy Zinc Rich Primer with optimum
loading of zinc dust for excellent cathodic protection of blast cleaned steel structures. This primer
is compatible with a wide range of topcoats and it enhances protective property of a paint system
to a great extent. This primer is widely used where a long-term protection is required in saline and
corrosive environment.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Colour
Grey
Finish
Matt
Flash Point
Above 20o C
Mixing Ratio
Base : Accelerator
3 : 1 (by volume)
Volume Solids
38 % approximately
Recommended
dry film
thickness
35 - 50 microns per
coat
Corresponding
wet film
thickness
92 - 132 microns
Theoretical
Spreading Rate
SURFACE PREPARATION
STEEL SURFACES:
Degrease and blast clean to Sa 2 grade
minimum of Swedish specification SIS - 05 5900 - 1967. No other mode of surface
preparation is acceptable. Steel profile not to
exceed 75 microns. Surface should be
perfectly clean and dry before application of
Epigard Zinc Rich Primer.
Painting over weathered Zinc primer:
On weathering a white deposit of zinc salt may
appear on the surface. These are to be
removed by water scrubbing, sand / grit
sweeping etc. before overcoating.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Method of application:
Drying time
7 days
Interval before
Overcoating
Minimum - 18 hours
Maximum - Indefinite
Storage life
Dry Heat
Resistance
LIMITATIONS
USES
Pg 1
2nd COAT
Epigard Zinc
Rich Primer
Epigard HB MIO
Brown / Grey
Epigard 4 Finish /
Shalithane Finish /
Epithane HB Finish
Epigard 4 Finish
/ Shalithane
Finish / Epithane
HB Finish
SURFACE
Steel
3rd COAT
4th COAT
- do -
- do -
Bipigard CTE XL
Black / Bipigard
580 HB CTE
Black
Bipigard CTE XL
Black / Bipigard 580
HB CTE Black
- do -
- do -
Epigard XL HB
533 / TL HB 533
Finish
Epigard XL HB 533 /
TL HB 533 Finish
- do -
- do -
Chlorokote HB
MIO
Chlorokote Finish /
Chlorokote HB Finish
Chlorokote Finish
/ Chlorokote HB
Finish
SPLASH &
SPILLAGE
Acids
Good
Good
Alkalis
Good
Good
Solvents
Excellent
Excellent
Salt
Excellent
Excellent
Water
Excellent
Excellent
NOTES
1. This cancels all previous literature on this product and is subject to revision without notice
2. Do not apply when temperature falls below 10o C or rises above 50o C and when relative
humidity rises above 90%. Do not apply during rain, fog or mist.
3. Use off mixed paint within stipulated pot life period.
4. Use of thinners other than supplied or approved by Shalimar may adversely affect product
performance and void product warranty whether express or implied.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please refer to the separate safety data sheet available with detailed information.
PRECAUTION
For proper curing of film, ambient temperature should not be lower than 10o C.
The information in this leaflet is given in good faith. The company will not be
liable for loss or damage howsoever caused including liability for negligence,
which may be suffered by the user of the data contained therein. It is the user's
responsibility to conduct all necessary tests to confirm the suitability of any
product or system for their intended use. No guarantee of result is extended
since conditions of use are beyond our control.
Head Office:
5th Floor, C Wing, Oberoi Garden Estate
Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali
Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400072
Phone: 022-28574043 / 6147
Fax: 022-28573725
Email: indl@shalimarpaints.com
Nov 2006
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