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2006-004 EPIGARD 4 ZINC RICH PRIMER

A two pack polyamide cured epoxy resin based Zinc Rich Primer to give approximately 90% zinc
content in dry film and render excellent protection to steel structures, tanks, pipelines, plant
components etc., in both interior and exterior exposed conditions. It provides cathodic protection
and also gives good resistance to underfilm creeping corrosion at damaged areas. It is compatible
with a wide range of topcoats.

PRODUCT INFORMATION SURFACE PREPARATION

Colour Grey STEEL SURFACES:

Degrease and blast clean to Sa 2 ½ grade
Finish Matt
minimum of Swedish specification SIS - 05 -
5900 - 1967. No other mode of surface
Flash Point Above 20o C
preparation is acceptable. Steel profile not to
exceed 75 microns. Surface should be
Mixing Ratio Base : Accelerator
perfectly clean and dry before applying
3 : 1 (by volume)
Epigard Zinc Rich Primer.
Volume Solids 37 % approximately Painting over weathered Zinc primer:
On weathering a white deposit of zinc salt may
Recommended 25 - 50 microns per coat
appear on the surface. These are to be
dry film thickness
removed by water scrubbing, sand / grit
sweeping etc. before overcoating.
Corresponding 68 - 135 microns
wet film
thickness

Theoretical 14.8 – 7.4 Sq.metre per APPLICATION DETAILS

Spreading Rate litre
Method of application:
Conventional / Airless spray
Drying time Touch dry 15 -30 minutes
Brush for small areas only.
Handleable - 2 hours
Airless spray recommended for getting uniform
Full cure - 7 days film build.
Use of mechanical stirrer is suggested for
Interval before Minimum-18 hours
mixing the base part and then subsequently
Overcoating Maximum-Indefinite
for mixed paint.Mixed paint to be kept stirred
during application to avoid any pigment
Storage life Upto 6 months so long as
settlement.
the material is stored in
sealed containers under Notes on Airless Spray:
standard warehouse Tip Range : - 17 - 26 thou.
storage condition. Total out put fluid pressure
2500 psi.
Dry Heat Upto 300o C (Intermittent) (176 kg/sq.cm.)
Resistance Pot life: 6 - 8 hours.
Thinner Thinner 6756

LIMITATIONS USES

Being Zinc based the coating is not resistant to A superior Zinc Rich Primer for protection of
acid and alkali solutions. Refineries, Power Plants, Petro-chemical
units, Gas Plants, Fertilizer Units, pen stock,
sluice gates etc.

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SYSTEM SELECTION GUIDE

SURFACE 1st COAT 2nd COAT 3rd COAT 4th COAT

Steel Epigard 4 Epigard HB MIO Epigard 4 Finish / Epigard 4 Finish /

Zinc Rich Brown / Grey Shalithane Finish / Shalithane Finish
Primer Epithane HB Finish / Epithane HB
Finish

- do - - do - Bipigard CTE XL Bipigard CTE XL -

Black / Bipigard Black / Bipigard 580
580 HB CTE HB CTE Black
Black

- do - - do - Epigard XL HB Epigard XL HB 533 / -

533 / TL HB 533 TL HB 533 Finish
Finish

- do - - do - Chlorokote HB Chlorokote Finish / Chlorokote Finish /

MIO Chlorokote HB Finish Chlorokote HB
Finish

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE GUIDE (With suitable top coat)

EXPOSURE SPLASH & FUMES & OUTDOOR

SPILLAGE EXPOSURE

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.

>> DISCLAIMER <<

The information in this leaflet is given in good faith. The company will not be Head Office:
liable for loss or damage howsoever caused including liability for negligence, 5th Floor, ‘C’ Wing, Oberoi Garden Estate
which may be suffered by the user of the data contained therein. It is the user's Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali
responsibility to conduct all necessary tests to confirm the suitability of any Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400072
product or system for their intended use. No guarantee of result is extended Phone: 022-28574043 / 6147
since conditions of use are beyond our control. Fax: 022-28573725
Email: indl@shalimarpaints.com

Nov 2006

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