Japan’s No.
Red oxide, zinc chromate based primer
CHARACTERISTICS Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
Good application properties in shop
USES
Shop Primer is used as a primer for suitably prepared
steel surfaces mostly in shop. However it is equally
good to apply on site. It also has a history of
successful use as priming system in the chemical and
petroleum industries and in marine applications.
Primer is normally over coated with KAN-TAURUS,
KAN SUPRA Polyurethane Finish or acrylic finishes
depending upon end requirements.
DESCRIPTION
KAN-THOR Zinc Chromate Epoxy Primer is a two-
component product available in a packing of 3.64liter
and 0.4liter for component A and B respectively.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Rust, mill scale, oxide deposits and other foreign
matter must be removed as follows: Steel Surfaces:
abrasive blast clean to Sa 2.5, dust off with air blow
and apply within 2-3 hours after sand blasting.
PRIMING
Before application of paint, surface is smoothened
with a primer. KAN THOR Zinc Chromate Epoxy
Primer is itself a primer.
THINNING
Thinner is added to paint before application to
achieve the desired viscosity. Different quantity of
thinner is added depending upon the application tool.
Recommended thinner for KAN THOR Zinc chromate
Epoxy finish is Epoxy thinner.
APPLICATION
Stir contents of each can thoroughly with a broad flat
stirrer using a stirring lifting action. Mix the contents of
both packs together thoroughly and stand 10 minutes
before use. KAN THOR can be applied by using
brush, roller or Conventional spray. Apply even coats
of the mixed material to prepared surface. Reduce if
necessary up to 5% per litre with Epoxy Thinner to
ease application. Use agitated pot. Product may be
applied using Graco Ultra 400 or pump of higher
capacity, fitted with recommended 375 micrometers
(15 thou.) fluid tip at 2000-3000 p.s.i. Graco tip 415 is
suitable. Thinning is not normally required but up to
50 ml/liter of Epoxy Thinner may be added to ease
application. Rate of cure is dependent upon
temperature. Do not apply at temperature below 10oC
o
or at relative humidity above 85% or within 3 C of the
Dew Point. Freshly mixed material must not be added
to material which has been in use for some time.
Please see the set up details of the application tools
in the “Typical properties and application guide” table.
DRY AND RECOAT
Dries to touch in 2hrs. Dries to handle in 16hrs and
wait 16hrs before recoating. A spreading rate of 15.0
m2/liter corresponds to 25 micrometers dry film
thickness assuming no losses on a non porous and
non-absorbent surface. Practical spreading rates will
vary depending on such factors as methods,
conditions of application and surface roughness. High
pressure water wash to remove loosely adhering
chalk and dust. Apply coat of epoxy, polyurethane or
acrylic once surface is dry.
CLEAN UP
Clean up all equipment with Epoxy Thinner.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION GUIDE

Classification Amine Adduct cured epoxy Red Oxide Primer.
Finish Semi-gloss
Color reference Red oxide
Components Two
Volume Solids 38+4%
Weight Solids 62+4%
S. Gravity 1.45+0.05
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Flash point 23 C (mixed)
Shelf Life 12 months min
Part A: A570,A440
Line/Shade
Part B: A265
Wet Film Per Coat (60-70) Micrometers
Dry Film Per Coat (DFT) (22-27) Micrometers
2
Practical Coverage at 15.0 m /litre
Recommended DFT (Assumes no material loss)
Touch 2hrs
Drying Time at
o
25 C and 50% Handle 16hrs
Humidity
Recoat 16hrs
704 Air Cap. E Fluid Tip, E Needle
De Vilbiss JGA 502 Gun
Conventional 20-25 p.s.i.
Spray Pressure at Pot
Application
Methods Pressure at Gun 70-80 p.s.i.
Airless tip 375 micrometers (15 thou.)
Airless Spray
Air supply 2000-3000 p.s.i
Number of Coats Two
Suitable Substrates Abrasive blast cleaned steel