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HMG Epoxy Primer EP2 is a zinc phosphate 2K epoxy primer offering excellent adhesion.
- Supplied as a 4L two-pack product comprising 3L Base and 1L Hardener.
- Water and chemical resistant.
- Medium solids 2K epoxy primer.
- Good corrosion protection.
- Suitable for commercial transport, bus, coach and rail applications.
- Designed to be overcoated with 2K polyurethanes and non-isocyanate topcoats.
- Provides excellent adhesion to steel and some plastics including DCPD and SMC.
- Superb wet-on-wet application properties.
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HMG Epoxy Primer EP2 is a zinc phosphate 2K epoxy primer offering excellent adhesion.
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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
- Supplied as a 4L two-pack product comprising 3L Base and 1L Hardener.
- Water and chemical resistant.
- Medium solids 2K epoxy primer.
- Good corrosion protection.
- Suitable for commercial transport, bus, coach and rail applications.
- Designed to be overcoated with 2K polyurethanes and non-isocyanate topcoats.
- Provides excellent adhesion to steel and some plastics including DCPD and SMC.
- Superb wet-on-wet application properties.
Product Specification
| Technical Data | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours | EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours (contains lead) | Epoxy EP2 Black Primer | Epoxy Primer EP2 White | Epoxy Primer EP2 LT Grey | Epoxy Primer EP2 Buff | |
| Volume Solids: | 67.9% | 69.9% | 67.2% | 70.0% | 67.1% | 65.4% |
| VOC Content: | 0.520kgs/ltr | 0.520kgs/ltr | 0.520kgs/ltr | 0.520kgs/ltr | 0.520kgs/ltr | 0.520kgs/ltr |
| SG: | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Viscosity: | 220 mPas | 220 mPas | 400 mPas | 240 mPas | 210 mPas | 210 mPas |
| Density: | 1.369 g/cm³ | 1.494 g/cm³ | 1.388 g/cm³ | 1.561 g/cm³ | 1.453 g/cm³ | 1.44 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. | 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. | 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. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. | 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers. |
| Pot Life: | 6 hours to double viscosity | 6 hours to double viscosity | 6 hours to double viscosity | 6 hours to double viscosity | 6 hours to double viscosity | 6 hours to double viscosity |
| Flash Point: | 24°C | 23°C | 24°C | 23°C | 24°C | 23°C |
Film Thickness Range And Coverage
| Product Data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Film Thickness | Wet Film Thickness | ||
| Compliant Spray Gun: | 25 μm | 75 μm | |
| Airless/Air-Assisted: | 25 μm | 75 μm | |
Coverage: 14 square metres per litre @ 30microns dft
- 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: | 45 minutes |
| Dry To Handle: | 8 hours |
| Dry To Recoat: | Can be used as a wet on wet system |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Spray Gun | Airless/Air-Assisted | ||||
| Mixing Ratio: | Base: 4 | Base: 4 | |||
| Hardener: 1 | Hardener: 1 | ||||
| Thinner: <0.5 | Thinner: 1.5 | ||||
| Hardener Options: | Hardener 9070 (Standard) | Hardener 9070 (Standard) | |||
| Hardener 9075 (Slow) | Hardener 9075 (Slow) | ||||
| Thinner Options: | Thinner 2691 | Thinner 2691 | |||
| Thinner 2711 | Thinner 2711 | ||||
| Viscosity: | - | 28 - 35 seconds B4 cup | |||
| Spray Gun Setup: | - | 1.8 - 2.0 | |||
| Number Of Coats (Guide Only): | 1 - 2 full coats | 1 - 2 full coats | |||
| Flash Off: | - | 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours | EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours (contains lead) | Epoxy EP2 Black Primer | Epoxy Primer EP2 White | Epoxy Primer EP2 LT Grey | Epoxy Primer EP2 Buff | |
| Form: | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification |
| Colour: | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification | According to product specification |
| Odour: | Characteristic | Characteristic | Characteristic | Characteristic | Characteristic | Characteristic |
| Odour Threshold: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| pH-value 20°C: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| Melting point/freezing point: | Undetermined | Undetermined | Undetermined | Undetermined | Undetermined | Undetermined |
| Initial boiling point and boiling range: | 108°C | 108°C | 36°C | 108°C | 108°C | 56°C |
| Flash Point: | 24°C | 23°C | 24°C | 23°C | 24°C | 23°C |
| Flammability (solid, gas): | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Ignition temperature: | 315°C | 390°C | 400°C | 270°C | 287°C | 270°C |
| Decomposition temperature: | Not determined. | Not determined. | Not determined. | Not determined. | Not determined. | Not determined. |
| Auto-ignition temperature: | Product is not selfigniting. | Product is not selfigniting. | Product is not selfigniting. | Product is not selfigniting. | 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." | "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." | "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% | 1.0 Vol% | 1.1 Vol% | 1.1 Vol% | 1.0 Vol% | 1.1 Vol% |
| Explosion limits: Upper: | 7 Vol% | 7.0 Vol% | 7 Vol% | 7 Vol% | 7.0 Vol% | 7.0 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure at 20°C: | 6.7 - 8.2 hPa | 6.7 hPa | 6.7 - 8.2 hPa | 6.7 hPa | 6.7 hPa | 6.7 hPa |
| Density at 20°C: | 1.369 g/cm³ | 1.494 g/cm³ | 1.388 g/cm³ | 1.561 g/cm³ | 1.453 g/cm³ | 1.44 g/cm³ |
| Relative density: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| Vapour density: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| Evaporation rate: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| Solubility in / Miscibility with water: | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE | NOT MISCIBLE |
| Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| Viscosity: Dynamic at 20°C: | 220 mPas | 220 mPas | 400 mPas | 240 mPas | 210 mPas | 210 mPas |
| Viscosity: Kinematic: | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined | Not determined |
| Solvent content: Organic solvents: | 32.0% | 30.1% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.7% | 36.6% |
| Solids content: | 67.9% | 69.9% | 67.2% | 70.0% | 67.1% | 65.4% |
Health & Safety
- Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use.
Product Details
4453-1004432
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- HMG Paints Limited
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- For Use On
- Metal, Plastics
- Application Method
- Spray
- Sheen
- Matt
- Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Two-Pack
- Pack Size
- 4L
- Mixing Ratio
- Base: 4 - Hardener: 1 - Thinner: 1.5
- Key Features
- Water and chemical resistant. Good corrosion protection. Provides excellent adhesion to steel and some plastics including DCPD and SMC. Superb wet-on-wet application properties
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 45 minutes
- Dry to Handle (at 20°C)
- 8 hours
- Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
- Can be used as a wet on wet system.
- Fully Cured (at 20°C)
- 3 - 7 days
- Coverage
- 14 square metres per litre @ 30microns dft.
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Thinner 2691/2711
- Density
- EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours: 1.369 g/cm³ - EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours (contains lead): 1.494 g/cm³ - Epoxy EP2 Black Primer: 1.388 g/cm³ - Epoxy Primer EP2 White: 1.561 g/cm³ - Epoxy Primer EP2 LT Grey: 1.453 g/cm³ - Epoxy Primer EP2 Buff: 1.44 g/cm³
- Solids by Volume
- EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours: 67.9% - EP2 Epoxy Primer Colours (contains lead): 69.9% - Epoxy EP2 Black Primer: 67.2% - Epoxy Primer EP2 White: 70.0% - Epoxy Primer EP2 LT Grey: 67.1% - Epoxy Primer EP2 Buff: 65.4%
- VOC
- 0.520 Kg/l
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 12 months from delivery date in original sealed containers
- Recommended Dry Film Thickness
- 25 μm
- Recommended Wet Film Thickness
- 75 μm
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal
- Suitable For Use On
- Plastic
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Spray
- Product Usage Type
- Primer
- 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
- Colour Family
- Metallic
- Colour Family
- Stone
- Colour Family
- Anthracite Grey
- Colour Family
- Beige
- Colour Family
- Grey
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
HMG Epoxy Primer EP2 2K 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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