Galvafroid constructive solutions

Zinc rich cold galvanising coating

Uses Application Instructions

To provide a galvanic protection on iron and steel. It can be Preparation

used as a self-finish or as a durable rust inhibiting primer
beneath selected top coats. It is recommended for the
protection of structural steelworks, agricultural and
construction plant and machinery, gates, railings, iron, pipe-
work and guttering, and the rust prevention of in-situ welding
work.
Advantages
 Protects ferrous metals
 Suitable as a primer or self-finish
 Prevents rust creep
 Easily applied by brush or roller
All ferrous surfaces should be clean and free from oil,
grease mill scale, rust and existing coatings. This is best
achieved by grit blasting, although thorough wire brushing
can be sufficient. Some rust removers based on phosphoric
acid tend to leave an electrically insulating film on ferrous
metals and must not be used.
Mixing
Galvafroid must be thoroughly stirred to give a uniform
product prior to application. It is recommended that the
contents are stirred periodically during application to avoid
settlement.

Galvafroid is supplied at the correct consistency for direct

Description
Galvafroid zinc rich coating is formulated as an easily
applied, cold galvanising protection against corrosion on all
ferrous metals. Galvafroid has a mid-grey, matt finish.
application from the tin but, should it be found necessary to
thin, only Fosroc Solvent 102 should be added, at a rate
not exceeding 1 litre of thinners to 8 litres of Galvafroid.
Application

Technical support In order to obtain the protective properties of Galvafroid, it is

Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
high quality repair, maintenance and construction products.
In addition, Fosroc offers a technical support service to
specifiers, end-users and contractors, as well as on-site
technical assistance.
Design criteria
Galvafroid should be applied in two coats when employed as
a self-finish and one coat when used as a primer. To achieve
the correct protection, Galvafroid must be applied on the
substrate at the coverage recommended.
important that the correct rate of application is achieved.
Number of coats: 1 or 2
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The minimum application temperature is 5 C.
All prepared surfaces should be treated with one or more
coats of Galvafroid. The material should be liberally applied
without any attempt to brush or roll out. The required
thickness of coating may be built up by successive
applications of Galvafroid when the previous coat is
completely dry.
Over-coating

Properties Although usable as a self-finish, it is recommended that

Galvafroid be overcoated to protect from mechanical
damage and chemical attack outside pH 5-9.
Volume solids: 40%
Solids by weight: 80% It is recommended that the Galvafroid coating be allowed to
Zinc content by volume on dry film: 61% weather for at least 3 days before proceeding. Overcoating
Zinc content by weight on dry film: 90% should take place with a non-saponifiable material, such as
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Drying times at 20 C a solvent-based acrylic or chlorinated rubber material.
touch dry: 2 hours Cellulose, bituminous, alkyd and water-based coatings are
hard dry: 24 hours not suitable.
recoating time: 24 hours min
Cleaning
Specification clause
Galvafroid should be removed from tools and equipment
with Fosroc Solvent 102 immediately after use. Dried
The anti-corrosive primer shall be Galvafroid, a zinc rich
material can only be removed mechanically.
material specifically designed to provide a rust inhibiting
protection to ferrous metalwork.

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Limitations additional skin protection. In case of contact with skin, rinse
with plenty of clean water, then cleanse with soap and
Galvafroid is formulated for application to clean ferrous water. Do not use Solvent. In case of contact with eyes,
substrates and should not be used on rust, corroded rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek
surfaces. medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately - do not induce vomiting.
Galvafroid should not be applied over existing coatings.
Fire
Galvafroid should not be used on surfaces in contact with
drinking water. Galvafroid and Fosroc Solvent 102 are flammable. Keep
away from sources of ignition. No smoking. In the event of
Galvafroid should not be used on surfaces exposed to soft fire, extinguish with CO 2 or foam. Do not use a water jet.
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water at temperatures above 60 C.
Flash points
Galvafroid should not be used on surfaces treated with o
phosphoric acid based rust removers. Galvafroid: 41 C
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Fosroc Solvent 102: 33 C
Galvafroid should not be overcoated with materials
containing strong solvent such as chlorinated and aromatic For further information, refer to the Product Safety Data
hydrocarbons, esters and ethers. Sheet.

Estimating Additional Information

Supply Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary

products which include:
Galvafroid: 0.8 / 1.9 litre tins
 Waterproofing membranes & waterstops
Fosroc Solvent 102: 4 / 25 litre tins
 Joint sealants & filler boards
Coverage
 Cementitious & epoxy grouts
2
Galvafroid: 16m /litre/ when used as a  Specialized flooring materials
2
primer. 8m /litre when used as a
self-finish (2 coats) Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
products specifically designed for the repair and
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
Storage
Approach’ to concrete repair features the following:
Galvafroid has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry store  hand-placed repair mortars
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below 25 C in the original, unopened container.
 spray grade repair mortars
Precautions  fluid micro-concretes

Health and safety  chemically resistant epoxy mortars

 anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
Galvafroid and Fosroc Solvent 102 should not come in
contact with the skin and eyes or be swallowed. Ensure  chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapours. Some For further information on any of the above, please consult
people are sensitive to resins, hardeners and solvents. your local Fosroc office - as below.
Wear suitable gloves and eye protection. If working in a
confined area, suitable respiratory protective equipment
must be used. The use of barrier creams provides

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosam Company Limited

Head Office Telephone: +966 2 637 5345 Fax: +966 2 637 5891 email: fosam@fosroc.com
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