Araldite ® Steel Primer 012


ANTI-CORROSION PRIMER FOR STEEL
 
USES
For primer coats that have excellent mechanical properties and afford outstanding protection against corrosion.
Ideal for protection of petrochemical plant, marine architecture, bridges and any steel structure exposed to chemically corrosive atmospheres. Also ideal for on site repair of pre-coated steel.

SPECIAL FEATURES
* SOLVENT FREE
* RUST INHIBITING
* POSITIVE BOND TO STEEL
* HARD FLEXIBLE COATING

DESCRIPTION
Araldite Primer 012 is a two-component coating based on Araldite epoxy resins. Each component is factory weighed and packaged ready for on site mixing.

FİZİKSEL ÖZELLİKLER
 Time at
 20° C30° C40° C
Pot life
Initial hardness
Recoatinghlerval
Full cure		60 min.
10 hours
8-20 hours
7 days		40 min.
6 hours
4-12 hrs.
7 days		30 min.
3 hours
2-8 hrs.
7 days

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
 20° C40° C60° C
Hardness (persoz)
Distensibility(DIN 531 56)
Impact strengths
(1 kg Ø 20 mm.)
Bend test (Ø15 mm. Mandrel)		36 sec's
7mm.
80 cm/kg

1809		115 sec's
.-
5 mm.
60 cm/kg

135s
All test performed after curing for 7 days.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Araldite Primer 012 has excellent resistance to humidity, water and dilute chemicals

CAUTION
Keep uncured epoxy materials away from the mouth, food or drink.
Do not use empty tins to store food even if they appear to have been cleaned.
Always wear gloves or barrier cream when handling uncured epoxy materials. Clean any splashes or smears from the skin immediately
using warm water and soap.
Avoid inhaling vapour.
Do not use below 5a C.

NOTICE
The information in this publication, given in good faith, is based on the present state of our knowledge but all recommendations are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Buyers and users should make their own assessment of our products under their own conditions and for their own requirements.

 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PREPARATION
Sand blast or grit blast the steel to Swedish Standard SA 2 1/2. Manual cleaning is only acceptable if all rust present is completely removed, or small residual spots of rust are thoroughly treated with passivators based on phosphoric acid or tannic acid.

MIXING
Mechanical mixing of resin based materials is preferred, whenever possible. Mixers running at less than 400 rpm. are recommended.

APPLICATION
Araldite Primer 012 is supplied as two pre-weighed packs in exact proportions. No other
materials should be added.
STIR CONTENTS OF EACH TIN THOROUGHLY.
Pour the entire contents of the hardener into the resin and mix until uniform.
Apply to the substrate using a trowel, roller or brush, being careful to leave no pinholes or breaks in the coating.
Apply in an even layer at about 200 gr./m2. Ensure that any subsequent coating (primer or topcoat) is applied within the stated re-coating
interval. If not then intercoat adhesion will be impaired.

b
The coating will be touch dry within the initial hardness time. Full cure will take 7 days.

CLEANING DOWN
Use Huntsman Cleaning Fluid.

COVERAGE
Araldite Primer 012
1 kg. pack covers 5 m2 and 5.7 kg pack covers
28 m2 at 200 g/m2 (single coat).
Rough steel may require more material.

STORAGE
Shelf life of 12 months minimum if stored below 259C.