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HMG KX Undercoat is a high build polyurethane alkyd undercoat.
- Offers excellent wet edge characteristics and superb topcoat holdout
- Formulated for use under all HMG Synthetic topcoats
- Available in 5,000+ colours from RAL, NCS, and British Standard
- Also available as an aerosol, please see HMG KX Undercoat Aerosol
Please note: Colours are sold in the nearest tin size but actual paint volume per tin may vary up to 10% depending on colour.
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HMG KX Undercoat is a high build polyurethane alkyd undercoat.
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- Features & Benefits
- Product Specification
- Film Thickness Range And Coverage
- Drying Times
- Surface Preparation
- Application Methods
- Product Notes
- Health & Safety
Features & Benefits
- Offers excellent wet edge characteristics and superb topcoat holdout
- Formulated for use under all HMG Synthetic topcoats
- Available in a range of colours complimentary to the top coat
Product Specification
| Technical Data | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KX Undercoat Colours | KX Undercoat Colours (Contains Lead) | |||||
| Volume Solids: | 64.1% | 62.1% | ||||
| VOC Content: | 0.456kgs/ltr | 0.456kgs/ltr | ||||
| SG: | - | - | ||||
| Viscosity: | 300 mPas | 300 mPas | ||||
| Density: | 1.235 g/cm³ | 1.204 g/cm³ | ||||
| Storage Conditions: | Store between 5°C - 25°C. When not in use, cans must be kept sealed. | Store between 5°C - 25°C. When not in use, cans must be kept sealed. | ||||
| Shelf Life: | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | ||||
| Pot Life: | - | - | ||||
| Flash Point: | 30°C | 30°C | ||||
Film Thickness Range And Coverage
| Product Data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Film Thickness | Wet Film Thickness | ||
| Brush: | 55 μm | 100 μm | |
| Compliant Spray Gun: | 55 μm | 100 μm | |
| Presure Pot: | 55 μm | 100 μm | |
Coverage: 14 square metres per litre @ 55 microns dft (theoretical)
- HMG technical data sheets indicate a dry film thickness that will be achieved when applying a particular wet film thickness.
- These values are a guide only and are not to be used as specifications.
- Film thickness will vary depending on actual use and specification.
- Great care should be taken to achieve the dft stated in the agreed specification and to avoid areas of excessively low or high thickness.
Drying Times
| Drying Times At 20°C | |
|---|---|
| Touch Dry: | 3 hours |
| Dry To Recoat: | Minimum 24 hours depending on build & temperature. Surface should be de-nibbed prior to overcoating. |
| Fully Cured: | 16 hours |
Surface Preparation
- Ensure surfaces to be coated are dry and must be cleaned using the appropriate HMG product to remove all traces of contaminants.
- Read and follow the safety data sheet, product data sheet and label instructions.
- 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 Methods
| Technical Data | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | Compliant Spray Gun | Pressure Pot | |||
| Mixing Ratio: | Base: 1 | Base: 1 | Base: 1 | ||
| Thinner: up to 10% | Thinner: up to 10% | Thinner: up to 10% | |||
| Thinner Options: | Thinner 2611 | Thinner 2611 | Thinner 2611 | ||
| Thinner 2612 | Thinner 2612 | Thinner 2612 | |||
| Viscosity: | - | 25 - 35 seconds DIN4 | 25 - 35 seconds DIN4 | ||
| Spray Gun Setup: | - | 1.8 | 1.2 - 1.4 | ||
| Number Of Coats (Guide Only): | 2 coats | 2 full coats | 2 full coats | ||
| Flash Off: | - | 15 minutes between coats | 15 minutes between coats | ||
For further information on mixing ratios please contact Rawlins Paints on Tech - 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] Sales - 0113 2455450 or [email protected]
Product Notes
| Information On Basic Physical And Chemical Properties | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KX Undercoat Colours | KX Undercoat Colours (Contains Lead) | |||||
| Form: | According to product specification | According to product specification | ||||
| Colour: | According to product specification | According to product specification | ||||
| Odour: | Characteristic | Characteristic | ||||
| Odour Threshold: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| pH-value 20°C: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Melting point/freezing point: | Undetermined | Undetermined | ||||
| Initial boiling point and boiling range: | 135°C | 135°C | ||||
| Flash Point: | 30°C | 30°C | ||||
| Flammability (solid, gas): | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||||
| Ignition temperature: | 200°C | 200°C | ||||
| Decomposition temperature: | Not determined. | Not determined. | ||||
| Auto-ignition temperature: | Product is not selfigniting. | Product is not selfigniting. | ||||
| Explosive properties: | "Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air vapour mixtures are possible." | "Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air vapour mixtures are possible." | ||||
| Explosion limits: Lower: | 0.6 Vol % | 0.6 Vol % | ||||
| Explosion limits: Upper: | 7 Vol % | 7 Vol % | ||||
| Vapour pressure at 20°C: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Density at 20°C: | 1.235 g/cm³ | 1.204 g/cm³ | ||||
| Relative density: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Vapour density: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Evaporation rate: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Solubility in / Miscibility with water: | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | ||||
| Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Viscosity: Dynamic at 20°C: | 300 mPas | 300 mPas | ||||
| Viscosity: Kinematic: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Solvent content: Organic solvents: | 35.4% | 37.4% | ||||
| Solids content: | 64.1% | 62.1% | ||||
Health & Safety
- Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use.
- Suitable respiratory equipment should be worn when spraying.
Product Details
4436-846119
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints Limited
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- For Use On
- Metal
- Application Method
- Brush
Spray
Pressure Pot - Sheen
- Matt
- Colour
- Fully Tintable
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Pack Size
- 1L
2.5L
5L - Mixing Ratio
- Base: 1 - Thinner: up to 10%
- Key Features
- Offers excellent excellent wet edge characteristics and superb topcoat holdout.
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 3 hours
- Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
- Minimum 24 hours depending on build & temperature. Surface should be de-nibbed prior to overcoating.
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 16 hours
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- 2611
2612 - Density
- KX Undercoat Colours: 1.235 g/cm³ - KX Undercoat Colours (Contains Lead): 1.204 g/cm³
- Solids by Volume
- KX Undercoat Colours: 64.1% - KX Undercoat Colours (Contains Lead): 1.204 g/cm³
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers.
- Recommended Dry Film Thickness
- 55 μm
- Recommended Wet Film Thickness
- 100 μm
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Base Type
- Alkyd
- Base Type
- Polyurethane
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Spray
- Application Method
- Brush
- Product Usage Type
- Undercoat
- Colour Family
- Metallic
- Colour Family
- Stone
- Colour Family
- Anthracite Grey
- Colour Family
- Beige
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Colour Family
- Green
- Colour Family
- Blue
- Colour Family
- Red
- Colour Family
- Brown
- Colour Family
- Pink
- Colour Family
- Orange
- Colour Family
- Purple
- Colour Family
- Yellow
- Colour Family
- Black
- Colour Family
- White
- Colour Family
- Neutral
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
HMG KX Undercoat 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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