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HMG Ferrozinc Rust Converter is a high performance water-based rust converter, ideal for application to areas difficult to shot-blast or where total removal of rust is not possible. Also suitable for surfaces difficult to dry due to existing moisture.
- Easily applied single pack material
- Changes colour to show rust has been neutralised
- Excellent long term conversion properties
- Brush application
- Hard dry in 1 hour at 20°C
- Suitable for structural steel, fences, iron railings, guttering, external ferrous metals, vehicles, machinery and marine situations
- Compatible with most coating systems including water/oil based, chlorinated rubber and epoxy systems
- For professional use only
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- Features & Benefits
- Product Specification
- Drying Times
- Surface Preparation
- Application
- Health & Safety
Features & Benefits
- Easily applied single pack material
- Excellent long term conversion properties
- Offers a far superior performance than conventional coatings applied to slightly rusted surfaces
- To be used after wire brushing to remove surface rust
- A dramatic colour change from white to black shows that rust has been effectively neutralised
- Product should not be used over oil/grease contamination or existing paint as this will render the product ineffective
- Do not apply during wet weather
- For professional use only
- Manufactured under the auspices of an ISO 9001 management system
Product Specification
Technical Data | |
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VOC Content: | 30g/L |
Storage Conditions: | Store between 5°C - 25°C. When not in use, cans must be kept sealed. |
Pot Life: | N/A |
Dry Film Thickness: | 20 μm |
Wet Film Thickness: | 30 μm |
Coverage: | 20m2/L at 20 microns |
Drying Times
Drying Times At 20°C | |
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Touch Dry: | 20-30 minutes |
Hard Dry: | 60 minutes |
Full Dry: | 2-3 days |
Surface Preparation
- Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free from grease, oils, dust and other contamination prior to application
- Substrate temperature should be 5⁰C or above for application and during cure, and a minimum of 3⁰C above the dew point
- Adequate dry air ventilation should be supplied during drying
- Read and follow the safety data sheet, product data sheet (see section above) and label instructions
- High pressure wash to remove all loose debris and other contamination
- Thoroughly clean and degrease using suitable HMG Prep Clean 2801, HMG 2802 or HMG 2804 until surface is clean and free from all deposits (grease, oil, silicone)
- Heavily rusted areas to scraped, wire brushed or mechanically prepared to remove all loose material
- Failure to degrease areas to be treated could slow down or stop conversion process
- Stir all paints thoroughly before use
- Always use the same batch number on the same job
- Check colour & sheen
- Filter the product immediately before use
- Reduce emissions and maintain quality by replacing tin lid after use
Application
- Apply by brush to affected areas, applying light coat
- Avoid coating non rusted areas where possible
- Application and use should always conform with the codes of practice described in BS 6150 and BS 5493
Substrates
- HMG Ferrozinc is suitable for use on wire brushed or mechanically abraded metal surfaces which are free from heavy rust scale, grease and dirt
Health & Safety
- Refer to SDS and tin label prior to use.
- Suitable respiratory equipment should be worn when spraying.
- Contaminated rags, spray booth filters or other substrates should be segregated from other chemical waste, soaked with water or disposed of in a non-combustible container with tight fitting lid.
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints Limited
- Interior / Exterior Use
- Exterior Use
- Water / Solvent Based
- Water
- For Use On
- Structural Steel
Fences
Iron Railings
Guttering
Ferrous Metals
Vehicles
Machinery
Marine Applications
Metal Substrates - Application Method
- Brush
- Sheen
- Matt
- Colour
- Clear
- VOC Levels
- Ultra-Low (5-49 g/l)
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Pack Size
- 250ml
1L
5L - Mixing Ratio
- Ready for use
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 20 - 30 minutes
- Dry to Handle (at 20°C)
- 60 minutes
- Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
- After 2 - 3 hours
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 2 - 3 hours
- Coverage
- 20m²/L
- Density
- 1.4 g/cm³ at 20°C
- VOC
- 30g/L
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers
- Recommended Dry Film Thickness
- 20 μm
- Recommended Wet Film Thickness
- 30 μm
- Colour(s)
- Clear
- Base Type
- Water-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Iron
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Brush
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints LTD
- Usages
- Anti-Corrosive
- Usages
- Rust Converter
- Usages
- Moisture Tolerant
- Usages
- Rust Remover
- Usages
- Atmospheric
- Product Usage Type
- Primer
- Product Usage Type
- Rust Converter
- Colour Family
- Clear
- Dry to Recoat (@ 20-25°C)
- 3 hours
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
HMG Ferrozinc Rust Converter is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
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