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HMG Epiprime is a zinc phosphate 2K epoxy primer offering excellent adhesion.
This product MUST be purchased/used in conjuction with its manufacturer specified base or activator/hardener:
| 2-Pack System Details | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (Part 1) | HMG Epiprime | ||||
| Activator (Part 2) | Option 1: HMG Hardener 9058 Standard | ||||
| Option 2: HMG Hardener 9060 Rapid Cure | |||||
- Part one of a two part system
- Water and chemical resistant
- Good corrosion protection
Description
HMG Epiprime is a zinc phosphate 2K epoxy primer offering excellent adhesion.
Please note this product is one part of a two-pack system which MUST be purchased/used together with HMG Hardener 9058 Standard or HMG Hardener 9060 Rapid Cure.
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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
- Part one of a two part system
- Water and chemical resistant
- Good corrosion protection
Product Specification
| Technical Data | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiprime White | Epiprime Colours | |||||
| Volume Solids: | 71.1% | 65.7% | ||||
| VOC Content: | 0.530kgs/ltrl | 0.530kgs/ltr | ||||
| SG: | - | - | ||||
| Viscosity: | 220 mPas | 300 mPas | ||||
| Density: | 1.487 g/cm³ | 1.281 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: | 8 hours at 20°C | 8 hours at 20°C | ||||
| Flash Point: | 25°C | 25°C | ||||
Film Thickness Range And Coverage
| Product Data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Film Thickness | Wet Film Thickness | ||
| Brush: | 50 μm | 80 μm | |
| Compliant Spray Gun: | 50 μm | 80 μm | |
| Pressure Pot: | 50 μm | 80 μm | |
| Airless/Air-Assisted: | 50 μm | 80 μm | |
Coverage: 12.5 square metres per litre @ 50 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: | 2 hours |
| Dry To Handle: | 24 hours |
| Dry To Recoat: | After 45 minutes at 20°C without flatting. After 8 hours at 20°C either flat and recoat with itself or topcoat. |
| Fully Cured: | 3 - 7 days |
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 | Airless/Air-Assisted | ||
| Mixing Ratio: | Base: 4 | Base: 4 | Base: 4 | Base: 4 | |
| Hardener: 1 | Hardener: 1 | Hardener: 1 | Hardener: 1 | ||
| Thinner: <0.5 | Thinner: 1.5 | Thinner: 1.5 | Thinner: <0.5 | ||
| Hardener Options: | Hardener 9058 Standard | Hardener 9058 Standard | Hardener 9058 Standard | Hardener 9058 Standard | |
| Hardener 9060 Rapid Cure | Hardener 9060 Rapid Cure | Hardener 9060 Rapid Cure | Hardener 9060 Rapid Cure | ||
| Thinner Options: | Thinner 2691 | Thinner 2691 | Thinner 2691 | Thinner 2691 | |
| Thinner 2711 | Thinner 2711 | Thinner 2711 | Thinner 2711 | ||
| Viscosity: | - | 28 - 35 seconds B4 cup | 28 - 35 seconds B4 cup | 35 - 40 seconds B4 cup | |
| Spray Gun Setup: | - | 1.8 - 2.0 | 1.1 - 1.4 | 11 - 13 thou 40/50° | |
| Number Of Coats (Guide Only): | 1 - 2 full coats | 1 - 2 full coats | 1 - 2 full coats | 1 - 2 full coats | |
| Flash Off: | - | 10 - 15 minutes between coats | 10 - 15 minutes between coats | 10 - 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiprime White | Epiprime Colours | |||||
| 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: | 36°C | 136°C | ||||
| Flash Point: | 24°C | 24°C | ||||
| Flammability (solid, gas): | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||||
| Ignition temperature: | 500°C | 315°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: | 1.1 Vol% | 1.1 Vol% | ||||
| Explosion limits: Upper: | 7 Vol% | 7 Vol% | ||||
| Vapour pressure at 20°C: | 6.7 - 8.2 hPa | 6.7 - 8.2 hPa | ||||
| Density at 20°C: | 1.487 g/cm³ | 1.281 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: | 220 mPas | 300 mPas | ||||
| Viscosity: Kinematic: | Not determined | Not determined | ||||
| Solvent content: Organic solvents: | 28.9% | 34.3% | ||||
| Solids content: | 71.1% | 65.7% | ||||
Health & Safety
- Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use.
- Suitable air fed respiratory equipment should be worn when spraying.
Product Details
4452-697660
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints limited
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- For Use On
- Steel
- Application Method
- Brush, spray, pressure pot
- Sheen
- Matt
- Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Two-Pack
- Pack Size
- 1L, 5L
- Mixing Ratio
- Base: 4 - Hardener: 1 - Thinner: 1.5
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 2 hours
- Dry to Handle (at 20°C)
- 24 hours
- Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
- After 45 mins at 20°C without flatting. After 8 hours at 20°C either flat and recoat with itself or topcoat.
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 3 - 7 days
- Pot Life (at 20°C)
- 8 hours
- Coverage
- 12.5 square metres per litre @ 50 microns dft (Theoretical)
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Thinner 2691/2711
- Density
- Epiprime White: 1.487 g/cm³ - Epiprime Colours; 1.281 g/cm³
- Solids by Volume
- Epiprime White: 71.1 % - Epiprime Colours; 65.7 %
- Heat Resistance (up-to)
- 150°C approx (180°C for short periods) may tarnish
- VOC
- 0.530kgs/ltrl
- Recommended Dry Film Thickness
- 50 μm
- Recommended Wet Film Thickness
- 80 μm
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Base Type
- Epoxy
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Brush
- Application Method
- Spray
- Application Method
- Pressure Pot
- Usages
- Atmospheric
- Usages
- Anti-Corrosive
- Usages
- Zinc Phosphate
- Product Usage Type
- Primer
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Colour Family
- White
- Dry to Recoat (@ 20-25°C)
- 45 mins
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
HMG Epiprime 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
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
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