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2006-005

EPIGARD ZINC RICH PRIMER

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 Finish Flash Point Mixing Ratio Volume Solids Recommended dry film thickness Corresponding wet film thickness Theoretical Spreading Rate Drying time Grey Matt Above 20o C Base : Accelerator 3 : 1 (by volume) 38 % approximately 35 - 50 microns per coat 92 - 132 microns 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.

10.9 7.6 Sq.metre per litre Touch dry - 60 minutes Handleable 4 - 6 hours Full cure7 days

APPLICATION DETAILS Method of application: Conventional / Airless spray Brush for small areas only Airless spray recommended for getting uniform film build. Use of mechanical stirrer is suggested for mixing the base part and then subsequently for mixing Base with Accelerator. Mixed paint to be kept stirred during application to avoid any pigment settlement and Gun clogging. Notes on Airless Spray: Tip Range : - 17 - 26 thou. Total out put fluid pressure 2500 3000 psi. (176 210 kg/sq.cm.) Pot life: 3 - 5 hours. Thinner Thinner 6756 USES A superior Zinc Rich Primer for protection of Refineries, Power Plants, Petro-chemical units, Gas Plants, Fertilizer Units, pen stock, sluice gates etc.

Interval before Overcoating Storage life

Minimum - 18 hours Maximum - Indefinite Upto 6 months so long as the material is stored in sealed containers under standard warehouse storage condition. Upto 300o C (Intermittent)

Dry Heat Resistance

LIMITATIONS Being Zinc based the coating is not resistant to acid and alkali solutions.

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EPIGARD ZINC RICH PRIMER

SYSTEM SELECTION GUIDE SURFACE Steel 1st COAT Epigard Zinc Rich Primer 2nd COAT Epigard HB MIO Brown / Grey 3rd COAT Epigard 4 Finish / Shalithane Finish / Epithane HB Finish Bipigard CTE XL Black / Bipigard 580 HB CTE Black Epigard XL HB 533 / TL HB 533 Finish Chlorokote Finish / Chlorokote HB Finish 4th COAT Epigard 4 Finish / Shalithane Finish / Epithane HB Finish -

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Bipigard CTE XL Black / Bipigard 580 HB CTE Black Epigard XL HB 533 / TL HB 533 Finish Chlorokote HB MIO

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Chlorokote Finish / Chlorokote HB Finish

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE GUIDE (With suitable top coat) EXPOSURE Acids Alkalis Solvents Salt Water SPLASH & SPILLAGE Good Good Excellent 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. FUMES & OUTDOOR EXPOSURE Good Good Excellent Excellent Excellent

>> DISCLAIMER <<

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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