Epilux 65 ZR Primer

USES
Suitable for application as a priming coat on transformers, tank exteriors, pipelines, structural steel of off-shore, refineries,
power genrerating plant, mining facilities, and bulk handling equipment, metro rail station steel trusses, stadium structures ,
tank externals, mild steel bridges, airports & architectural Structures .

SCOPE
Two pack organic zinc primer specially designed with a high quantum of metallic zinc for superior cathodic protection. The
performance of primer over blasted metal will be excellent if exposed with suitable top coats to saline and highly corrosive
environment.
Confirms to reference spec ISO 12944-2018

PRODUCT DATA RESISTANCE GUIDE

Type : Two pack Organic Zinc Rich primer Chemical Resistance :
Composition : Epoxy resin/ Metallic Zinc EXPOSURES SPLASH MILD FUMES /
Volume Solids: 65±3% VOC: 318 g/l & SPILLAGE OUTDOOR RESISTANCE
Mixing Ratio : Base: Catalyst: 4:1 by volume Acids Fair Good
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Pot Life : 6 hrs @ 23 C; 5 hrs @ 30 C Alkalis Fair Good
Application : Brush, airless or conventional spray Solvent Excellent Excellent
Recommended DFT : 50-75 µ per coat Salt Excellent Excellent
Corresponding WFT: 77-115 µ per coat Water Excellent Excellent
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Theoretical Spreading Rate: 8.7-13.0 m /ltr /coat Temperature Resistance :
Drying Time: @ 50 ±5% RH, 50µ Continuous : 120oC
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Temperature 23 C 30 C Intermittent : 150oC
Surface Dry 20 min 15 min Weatherability : Excellent. Should be top coated for optimum
Hard Dry 10 hrs 6 hrs performance
Depends on temperature, DFT, site conditions Flexibility : Very Good
Curing Time :7 days Abrasion Resistance : Very Good
Overcoating Interval : 23oC 30oC
MIN : 20 hrs : 16 hrs
MAX : 10 days : 10 days
Flash Point : Part A: >25oC; Part B: >26oC
Colour : Grey
Finish: Matt
Packing: 20 Ltrs
Thinner/Cleaner : Thinner 844
Storage Life : Upto six months as long as the sealed Data Sheet : 751-rev01
containers are kept under cover in a dry place under Issue Date: June 2023
normal temperature conditions.
 Epilux 65 ZR Primer
SURFACE PREPARATION

Remove grease, oil and other contaminants preferably by using Solvent Cleaning as per SSPC SP1. Abrasive Blast clean to
a minimum SSPC SP10, with a surface profile of 45 - 55 microns.. For severe corrosive conditions, blast clean to SSPC SP5
Special care must be taken on weld areas to remove flux and spatter; welds should be ground back to avoid pockets. The
cleaned surface should be dry and free of dust. The coating to be applied before the surface gets contaminated.
SSPC SP3 is recommended for repair jobs on galvanized surfaces and for zinc primed steel. Brush painting and stripe coat is
recommended on all edges, angle, corners, pitted, welded areas.

APPLICATION

Stir the base thoroughly and then mix three parts of base and one part of catalyst by volume to uniform consistency.
Brush : Apply without thinning. Conventional Spray: 10 - 15% thinning is required. Use any standard equipment at an
atomising pressure of 3.5 - 4.2 Kg/cm 2.
Airless Spray: Addition of Thinner 844/ T11 upto 5-10% is recommended for ease of application. Use any standard
equipment having pump ratio 30:1, Tip size 0.38 - 0.48 mm. Tip pressure 110 - 160 Kg/cm 2

TYPICAL PAINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Surface 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat 4th Coat
Epilux HBX BR Fluorothane HS BR Fluorothane HS
Steel Epilux 65 ZR Primer
Intermediate Undercoat Finish
Epilux 455 HB MIO
BR Fluorothane HS BR Fluorothane HS
Steel Epilux 65 ZR Primer Coating, Epilux 485
Undercoat Finish
HB Intermediate

Notes :
1. Use off the mixed paint within the stipulated pot life period.
2. Do not apply when temperature falls below 5º C or when it rises above 50º C and when relative humidity rises above
85%. Do not apply during rain, fog or mist.
3. Application characters are likely to get affected when temperatures are below 10 oC. Extended dryiing and curing time
needs to be allowed.
4. Always apply the paint when the surface temperature is 3 oC higher than the dew point temperature.
5. Brushes and spray equipment should be cleaned with Thinner 844, otherwise equipment is likely to be damaged.
6. Uncoated primed steel is likely to develop zinc salts on the surface; flash blasting or high pressure water jet cleaning has
to be done before overcoating, to avoid intercoat adhesion issues.

Health & Safety : Please refer to the separate Safety Data Sheet available with detailed information.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained within this Data Sheet is based on information believed to be reliable at the time of its
Data Sheet #
preparation. 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 herein. It is the users’ responsibility to conduct all
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necessary tests to confirm the suitability of any product or system for their intended use. No guarantee of results is Issue Date:
implied since conditions of use are beyond our control. June 2023

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