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Axalta ViterShield 178 | High Solids Primer/Finish for Steelwork

Axalta ViterShield 178 HS Epoxy Primer/Finish

6178001-20C
AXA5332

Axalta ViterShield 178 HS Epoxy Primer/Finish is a two-pack epoxy, high solids, zinc phosphate primer or primer/finish for steelwork. High performance, low VOC coating to help meet SED requirements.

  • Provides a high build single coat/two coat high performance system for steelwork
  • Exceptional sag resistance
  • Excellent cure speed and high build properties
  • Good resistance to undercutting from damaged areas
  • Overcoatable with most epoxy, acrylic or polyurethane coatings
  • Hard Dry in approximately 3hrs at 23°C
  • Use as a base coat for most thin film intumescent coatings
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Description

Axalta ViterShield 178 HS Epoxy Primer/Finish is a two-pack epoxy, high solids, zinc phosphate primer or primer/finish for steelwork. High performance, low VOC coating to help meet SED requirements.

Axalta ViterShield 178 HS Epoxy Primer/Finish has exceptional sag resistance, as well as excellent cure speed and high build properties. It is overcoatable with most epoxy, acrylic or polyurethane coatings and can be used as a base coat for most thin film intumescent coatings.

Approvals/Certification - Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for more information.



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Features & Benefits


  • A two pack epoxy, high solids, zinc phosphate primer or primer/finish for steelwork
  • High performance, low VOC coating to help meet SED requirements
  • Exceptional sag resistance
  • Excellent cure speed and high build properties
  • Good resistance to undercutting from damaged areas
  • Overcoatable with most epoxy, acrylic or polyurethane coatings
  • Use as a base coat for most thin film intumescent coatings
  • Hard Dry in approximately 3hrs at 23°C



Product Specification


Technical Data
  Axalta ViterShield 178 HS Epoxy Primer/Finish
Volume Solids 70 ± 2%
VOC Content 277 + 20 g/litre
SG 1.48 – 1.52 kg/lt mixed
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
Pot Life 3 hours at 23°C



Film Thickness Range And Coverage


Film Thickness Range & Coverage
Dry Film Thickness Wet Film Thickness Theoretical Coverage
Minimum 75 µm 107 µm 9.3 m 2/litre
Maximum 280 µm 400 µm 2.5 m 2/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
Applied to 100 microns DFT 10℃ 23℃ 35℃
Dust Free 2 hr 1 hr 30 min
Hard Dry 6 hr 3 hr 1.5 hr
Overcoating Minimum* 6 hr 3 hr 1.5 hr
Maximum Indefinite if surface is clean and sound
*See Product Notes. Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation



Surface Preparation


  • Blast clean to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007), surface profile 50-75 microns
  • 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



Mixing


Mixing Ratio:

  • Base 6178 - 5 parts by volume
  • Hardener 6400 003 - 1 part by volume

Notes:

  • Mix only in the proportions stated, mixing each component individually then together using a mechanical agitator
  • Agitate periodically during use to ensure product remains homogeneous



Thinner


Thinner

Equipment Cleaner

  • Axalta 950 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
  • Only apply this product when the above conditions can be maintained throughout the critical application and drying/curing process
  • Paint temperature should ideally be at a minimum of 15ºC



Application Methods


  • Airless Spray: Output fluid pressure at tip 2200 psi, Tip Size: 13 thou (0.33mm) for dft’s 75-125um; 15-17 thou (0.38-0.43mm) for 125-280um
  • Thinning of the coating will reduce the build qualities
  • Application by brush/roller will result in a reduced film thickness and is recommended only for small areas of touch up/remedial work
  • Refer to Axalta Coating Systems ‘Epoxy Application and Curing Notes



Product Notes


  • May be overcoated with itself or other products from the ViterShield, ViterSeal or ViterThane range
  • If overcoating with ViterThane PLV or PLS, allow a minimum of 12 hours at 23°C when the primer has been applied to 100 microns dft. Allow longer drying and overcoating times at higher dft’s and lower temperatures
  • The compatibility of overcoating should be confirmed prior to application
  • Certain configurations of steelwork may mean that the primer will have to be applied in more than one coat to achieve the higher film thicknesses
  • Whilst this product will display a matt finish at a dry film thickness of 75 microns, application to a dry film thickness above 125 microns will provide a low sheen finish, the degree of which may vary
  • Do not apply or cure below 5°C, temperatures above 10°C recommended
  • Like all epoxy coatings, this product will chalk on prolonged exterior exposure, the degree of which is subject to atmospheric conditions



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]



Product Details
5332-874835

Data sheet

Manufacturer
Axalta Coating Systems
For Use On
Steel
Application Method
Airless Spray
Sheen
Matt
Colour
Standard / Ready Mixed
Single, Two or Three Pack
Two-Pack
Pack Size
20L
Minimum Applied Thickness
75µm DFT/107µm WFT
Maximum Applied Thickness
280µm DFT/400µm WFT
Mixing Ratio
5 Base : 1 Hardener
Touch Dry (at 20°C)
60 mins
Coverage
2.5m²/litre - 9.3 m²/litre dependand on film thickness
Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
Thinner 1031 / Thinner 950 (Cleaner)
Solids by Volume
70 ± 2%
Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
12 Months
UN Number (Activator)
UN1263
UN Number (Base)
UN1263
Dry to Recoat (at 23°C)
3hrs
Pot Life
3hrs @23°C
Specific Gravity
1.48 – 1.52 kg/lt mixed
Hard Dry
3hrs @23°C
Base Type
Solvent-Based
Suitable For Use On
Steel
Finish
Matt
Application Method
Spray
Usages
Low VOC
Usages
High Build
Usages
Atmospheric
Usages
Zinc Phosphate
Usages
Primer/Finish
Usages
1 Coat
Usages
Sag Resistance
Usages
Overcoatable
Usages
Direct to Metal
Usages
High Solids
Product Usage Type
Primer & Topcoat
Product Range
ViterShield
Colour Family
Grey
Product Type
Epoxy
Environment
Atmospheric
Touch Dry/Dust Free (@ 20-25°C)
60 mins
Product Attributes
High Build
Product Attributes
High Solids
Product Attributes
Primer/Finish
Product Attributes
Zinc Phosphate
Product Attributes
Overcoatable
Product Attributes
Low VOC
Product Attributes
1 coat
Resistance to
Sag
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

Axalta ViterShield 178 HS Epoxy 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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