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A tintable two component waterborne epoxy primer designed for aluminium, bare steel and galvanised steel surfaces, in 6,700+ colours. It is suitable for use in moderately aggressive environments, and it gives good resistance to water and solvents and good resistance to abrasion.
- For general industrial painting where a low VOC or a waterborne paint system is required
- Product can be purchased as a Two Component Pack, or as Base or Hardener only
- Available in over 6,700+ RAL, RAL Metallic*, BS, NCS and Selemix TIC colours
- *Note: RAL Pearl colours shown are approximations only - matches will not be exact
- For Professional Use Only
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Don't forget to save your customization to be able to add to cartSelemix 8-450 2K WB Epoxy Primer is a tintable two component waterborne epoxy primer designed for aluminium, bare steel and galvanised steel surfaces. It is suitable for use in moderately aggressive environments, and it gives good resistance to water and solvents and good resistance to abrasion.
It is suitable for general industrial painting where a low VOC or a waterborne paint system is required.
For Professional Use Only.
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- Features & Benefits
- Surface Preparation
- Mixing
- Application Notes
- Theoretical Coverage
- Drying Times
- Health & Safety
Features & Benefits
- 2K waterborne, epoxy primer
- Designed for aluminium, bare steel and galvanised steel surfaces
- Touch dry in 15-20 minutes
- Suitable for general industrial painting where a low VOC or a waterborne paint system is required
- Product can be purchased as a Two Component Pack, or as Base or Hardener only
- Available in over 6,700+ RAL, RAL Metallic*, BS, NCS and Selemix TIC colours
- *Note: RAL Pearl colours shown are approximations only - matches will not be exact
- For Professional Use Only
Surface Preparation
Apply only on a clean and dry surface with a temperature above the dew point to avoid condensation. In confined spaces, provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.
Steel:
- Machine sand with P80-120 discs and degrease
Galvanised steel:
- Abrade with Scotchbrite® and degrease
Aluminium:
- Machine sand with P240-320 discs and degrease
Painted Surfaces:
- Machine sand with P240-320 discs and degrease
Mixing
- Thoroughly mix paint before activating and check colour before use
- Shake 9-450 hardener before use
Features | Conventional Spray | Air Assisted Airless |
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By Weight: 8-450 Tinted Primer 9-450 Hardener Water |
By Weight: 1000 400 20-100 |
By Weight: 1000 400 20-100 |
By Volume: 8-450 Tinted Primer 9-450 Hardener Water |
By Volume: 2 1 0.04-0.2 (2-10%) |
By Volume: 2 1 0.04-0.2 (2-10%) |
Viscosity (at 20°C): | 40-45 secs DIN4 | 40-45 secs DIN4 |
Pot Life (at 20°C): | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Application Notes
Features | Conventional Spray | Air-Assisted Airless |
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Spraygun Setup: |
Nozzle: Gravity: 1.6-2.0mm Suction: 1.8-2.0mm Pressure feed: 1.2-1.4mm |
Nozzle: 11-13 thou 0.28-0.33mm |
Air Pressure: |
HVLP: 2 Bar Standard: 2.5-3 Bar |
2-3 Bar |
Fluid Pressure: | N/A | 70-100 Bar |
Number of coats: | 2 |
2* * if the substrate temperature is below 15°C, apply one light coat to enhance the sag resistance |
Flash-off between coats: | 15 mins minimum at 20°C or until matt | 15 mins minimum at 20°C or until matt |
Drying: |
Air dry 5-6 hours or Bake at 60°C for 45 mins |
Air dry 5-6 hours or Bake at 60°C for 45 mins |
Flash-off before bake: | 20 mins minimum at 20°C or until matt | 20 mins minimum at 20°C or until matt |
Wet Film Thickness: | 125-150 microns | 125-150 microns |
Dry Film Thickness: | 50-60 microns | 50-60 microns |
Please see the Product Data Sheet for detailed Application Instructions before use.
Theoretical Coverage
- 8.4 – 9.2 m² per litre at 50 microns DFT
Note: Please see the Product Data Sheet for detailed information.
Drying Times
Drying Times 20°C | |
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Dust Free | 15-20 mins |
Touch Free | 2-3 hours |
Handleable | 3-4 hours |
Hard Dry | 16 hours |
Stoving | 45 minutes @60°C (according to film thickness) |
Overcoating time |
Minimum: After bake, or after a minimum 5-6 hours air dry (depending on film thickness and drying temperature) Maximum: 72 hours without sanding on clean surface with any Selemix Waterborne 2K Epoxy and Polyurethane Topcoats or any Selemix Solventborne Epoxy and Polyurethane Topcoats |
Please Note: Lower temperature or film thickness higher than 60µm will extend drying times. The drying times quoted are approximate times and will vary depending on drying conditions and film thickness. Poor ventilation, temperature below 20°C, humidity above 85% RH and excessive film thickness will extend the drying times. |
Health & Safety
- For comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental advice, please refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets and product can labels
- THIS PRODUCT IS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Selemix
- For Use By
- Professional Use
- Interior / Exterior Use
- Interior & Exterior
- Water / Solvent Based
- Water Based
- For Use On
- Steel
Aluminium
Galvanised Steel Painted Surfaces - Sheen
- Matt
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Two-Pack
- Mixing Ratio
- 2:1
- Application
- Spray
Airless Spray - Pot Life (at 20°C)
- 2 hours
- UN Number (Activator)
- UN3082
- Hard Dry
- 16 Hours
- Dust Dry (at 20°C)
- 15-20 mins
- Colour(s)
- Fully Tintable
- Base Type
- Water-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Aluminium
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Galvanised Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Compatible Existing Coatings
- Substrate
- Steel
- Substrate
- Galvanised Steel
- Substrate
- Aluminium
- Substrate
- Painted / Primed Metal
- Usages
- Low VOC
- Usages
- Atmospheric
- Product Usage Type
- Primer
- Technologies
- Waterborne
- Technologies
- 2K
- Application Methods
- Electrostatic
- Application Methods
- Airmix
- Dry to Recoat (@ 20-25°C)
- 6 hours
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Selemix 8-450 2K WB Epoxy Primer 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.
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