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Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is a single pack, fast-drying, phenolic-modified alkyd primer/finish, specially developed for the transport container market.
- High level of anticorrosive protection in aggressive environments
- Indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair - Eggshell finish disguises dents and welds
- Good colour stability provided by high quality pigments
- Available in Standard Black (20L only) and 350+ RAL and BS shades
- Tested for resistance to BS148 transformer oil for 196 hours at 90°C
- Use for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications
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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Don't forget to save your customization to be able to add to cartAxalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is a single pack, phenolic-modified alkyd primer/finish, specially developed for the transport container market.
It offers a high level of anticorrosive protection in aggressive environments. Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is fast drying and indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair.
Used for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications.
Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is tested for resistance to BS148 transformer oil for 196 hours at 90°C.
Approvals/Certification - Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
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- Features & Benefits
- Product Specification
- Film Thickness Range And Coverage
- Drying Times
- Surface Preparation
- Mixing
- Thinner
- Application Conditions
- Application Methods
- Product Notes
- Health & Safety
Features & Benefits
- Single pack, phenolic-modified alkyd primer/finish
- Specially developed for the transport container market
- Offers a high level of anticorrosive protection in aggressive environments
- Contains zinc phosphate anticorrosive pigment
- Fast drying and indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair
- Good colour stability provided by high quality pigments
- Eggshell finish helps disguise dents and welds
- Tested for resistance to BS148 transformer oil for 196 hours at 90°C
- Used for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications
Product Specification
Technical Data | |
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Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish | |
Volume Solids | 35 ± 2% (varies with colour) |
VOC Content | 549 + 20 g/litre (varies with colour) |
SG | 1.03 - 1.20 kg/lt (varies with colour) |
Storage Conditions | Store in dry, cool conditions and protect from frost |
Shelf Life | Minimum 12 months if stored as above in unopened containers |
Flash Point | 23-60°C |
Film Thickness Range And Coverage
Film Thickness Range & Coverage | |||
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Dry Film Thickness | Wet Film Thickness | Theoretical Coverage | |
Minimum | 75 µm | 214 µm | 4.7 m2/litre |
Maximum | 125 µm | 357 µm | 2.8 m2/litre |
Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated |
Drying Times
Drying Times | ||||
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Applied to 75 microns DFT | 10℃ | 23℃ | 35℃ | |
Dust Free | 2 hr | 1 hr | 30 min | |
Hard Dry | 8 hr | 3 hr | 1.5 hr | |
Overcoating | Minimum - Wet-On-Wet | 20 min | 15 min | 10 min |
Maximum | Indefinite if surface is clean and sound | |||
Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation |
Surface Preparation
- All surfaces to be coated should be dry and cleaned as necessary to remove all oil, grease, salts, weld flux or other contamination
- Where necessary, remove weld spatter and grind smooth all sharp edges and weld seams
- Blast clean to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007), surface profile 50-75 microns
- Can also be applied to clean, dry, abraded steel
- Aluminium and Zinc coated surfaces: Surfaces should be degreased, abraded and etch primed prior to application of ViterLac C12*
*Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for advice.
Mixing
- Must be mixed thoroughly by using a mechanical agitator before use
- Agitate periodically to ensure paint remains homogeneous
Thinner
Thinner
Equipment Cleaner
Application Conditions
- Only apply in conditions of good ventilation which must be maintained during drying and curing
- Do not apply when rain, mist, sleet or snow are imminent
- During application and drying time of the paint coating, the surface should be dry, the relative humidity should not exceed 85% and the steel temperature should remain at least 3°C above the dew point
- Paint temperature should ideally be at a minimum of 15ºC
Application Methods
- Airless Spray: is the preferred method. Output fluid pressure at tip 2000 psi, Tip Size 13-15 thou (0.33-0.38 mm)
- Air assisted and HVLP: are also suitable. Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for advice
- Conventional spray: requires thinning by up to 10% with 1006 Thinner
- Brush should be used for touch-up of small areas
Product Notes
- A dry film thickness of 125µm is recommended over blast cleaned steel substrates
- Some shades may contain lead-based colourants, these are labelled (L)
Health & Safety
- Containers are provided with safety labels which should be observed
- Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual Product Safety Data Sheets
For specific advice regarding any aspect of this product, please consult our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected]
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Axalta Coating Systems
- For Use On
- Steel
Aluminium
Zinc - Application Method
- Airless Spray
Spray - Sheen
- Eggshell
- Colour
- Fully Tintable
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Product Certifications
- Tested for resistance to BS148 transformer oil for 196 hours at 90°C
- Pack Size
- 5L
20L - Minimum Applied Thickness
- 75 µm DFT/214 µm WFT
- Maximum Applied Thickness
- 125 µm DFT/357 µm WFT
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 60 mins
- Coverage
- 4.7m²/l at 75 µm DFT (214 µm WFT) or 2.8m²/l at 125 µm DFT (357 µm WFT)
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Axalta Thinner 1006
- Solids by Volume
- 35 ± 2% (varies with colour)
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 12 months
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Dry to Recoat (at 23°C)
- 15 mins
- Specific Gravity
- 1.03 - 1.20 kg/lt (varies with colour)
- Hard Dry
- 3hrs @ 23°C
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Transport Containers
- Finish
- Eggshell
- Application Method
- Spray
- Usages
- Direct to Metal
- Usages
- Atmospheric
- Usages
- Anti-Corrosive
- Usages
- Zinc Phosphate
- Usages
- Colour Retention
- Usages
- Primer/Finish
- Usages
- Overcoatable
- Product Usage Type
- Primer & Topcoat
- Product Range
- ViterLac
- 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
- Colour Family
- Dark
- Product Type
- Phenolic-Modified Alkyd
- Environment
- Atmospheric
- Touch Dry/Dust Free (@ 20-25°C)
- 60 mins
- Product Attributes
- Anti-Corrosive
- Product Attributes
- Primer/Finish
- Product Attributes
- Zinc Phosphate
- Product Attributes
- Colour Retention
- Product Attributes
- Overcoatable
Questions
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish 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.
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