Axalta ViterLac Containergard HS is a single pack, modified alkyd primer/finish, specially developed for the transport container market and for Commercial Vehicle Chassis protection.

Axalta ViterLac Containergard HS is an excellent one coat system* with low VOCs to aid UK SED Compliance (*please see Product Notes).

Used for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications.

Axalta ViterLac Containergard HS is fast drying and indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair. It is also resistant to splashes of diesel, petrol and hydraulic fluid (see Product Notes).

Approvals/Certification

Tested to:

• BS476 Part 7 (Surface Spread of Flame) - Class 1
• BS476 Part 6 (Fire Propagation) - Class 0

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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, modified alkyd primer/finish
• Specially developed for the transport container market and for Commercial Vehicle Chassis protection
• Low VOCs to aid UK SED Compliance
• Good early water spotting resistance and good exterior durability
• Fast drying and indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair
• Sheen finish helps disguise dents and welds
• Resistant to splashes of diesel, petrol and hydraulic fluid (see Product Notes)
• Tested to BS476 Part 7 (Surface Spread of Flame) - Class 1 and BS476 Part 6 (Fire Propagation) - Class 0
• Used for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications

Product Specification

Film Thickness Range And Coverage

Drying Times

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 Axalta Containergard HS*
• Existing coatings: Containergard HS has been found to be tolerant to a wide range of existing coatings, including chlorinated rubber and vinyl systems which other topcoats may cause to soften or blister. A test area is recommended to ensure compatibility prior to full coating. Longer term performance will depend on the nature and integrity of the existing system and Axalta Coating Systems cannot assure results in these cases

*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

• Axalta 1006 Thinner

Equipment Cleaner

• Axalta 1006 Thinner

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: Output fluid pressure at tip 2500 psi, Tip Size 15-17 thou (0.38- 0.43 mm)
• Conventional spray: requires thinning with 1006 Thinner which will increase the VOC content
• Brush should be used for touch-up of small areas

Product Notes

• Splash Resistance - when fully cured, resists splashes of diesel, petrol and hydraulic fluid. Splashes of brake fluid may cause some film softening and loss of gloss. Splashes should be immediately removed to prevent longer term film damage
• *Colours such as yellows, reds and oranges have lower opacity, especially when produced using lead-free pigments. Two or three coats of these shades may be required, relative to only one coat of a grey or red oxide, so that yellows, bright reds and oranges may not be suitable as one coat systems

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]

IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.