DATA SHEET NO.

2006-005

EPIGARD ZINC RICH PRIMER

A two pack polyamide cured high build high performance epoxy Zinc Rich Primer with optimum
loading of zinc dust for excellent cathodic protection of blast cleaned steel structures. This primer
is compatible with a wide range of topcoats and it enhances protective property of a paint system
to a great extent. This primer is widely used where a long-term protection is required in saline and
corrosive environment.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Colour

Grey

Finish

Matt

Flash Point

Above 20o C

Mixing Ratio

Base : Accelerator
3 : 1 (by volume)

Volume Solids

38 % approximately

Recommended
dry film
thickness

35 - 50 microns per
coat

Corresponding
wet film
thickness

92 - 132 microns

Theoretical
Spreading Rate

10.9 7.6 Sq.metre

per litre

SURFACE PREPARATION
STEEL SURFACES:
Degrease and blast clean to Sa 2 grade
minimum of Swedish specification SIS - 05 5900 - 1967. No other mode of surface
preparation is acceptable. Steel profile not to
exceed 75 microns. Surface should be
perfectly clean and dry before application of
Epigard Zinc Rich Primer.
Painting over weathered Zinc primer:
On weathering a white deposit of zinc salt may
appear on the surface. These are to be
removed by water scrubbing, sand / grit
sweeping etc. before overcoating.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Method of application:

Drying time

Touch dry - 60 minutes

Handleable 4 - 6 hours
Full cure-

7 days

Interval before
Overcoating

Minimum - 18 hours
Maximum - Indefinite

Storage life

Upto 6 months so long

as the material is stored
in sealed containers
under
standard
warehouse
storage
condition.

Dry Heat
Resistance

Upto 300o C (Intermittent)

Conventional / Airless spray

Brush for small areas only
Airless spray recommended for getting uniform
film build.
Use of mechanical stirrer is suggested for
mixing the base part and then subsequently
for mixing Base with Accelerator. Mixed paint
to be kept stirred during application to avoid
any pigment settlement and Gun clogging.
Notes on Airless Spray:
Tip Range : - 17 - 26 thou.
Total out put fluid pressure
2500 3000 psi.
(176 210 kg/sq.cm.)
Pot life:
3 - 5 hours.
Thinner
Thinner 6756

LIMITATIONS

USES

Being Zinc based the coating is not resistant

to acid and alkali solutions.

A superior Zinc Rich Primer for protection of

Refineries, Power Plants, Petro-chemical
units, Gas Plants, Fertilizer Units, pen stock,
sluice gates etc.

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EPIGARD ZINC RICH PRIMER

SYSTEM SELECTION GUIDE

1st COAT

2nd COAT

Epigard Zinc
Rich Primer

Epigard HB MIO
Brown / Grey

Epigard 4 Finish /
Shalithane Finish /
Epithane HB Finish

Epigard 4 Finish
/ Shalithane
Finish / Epithane
HB Finish

SURFACE
Steel

3rd COAT

4th COAT

- do -

- do -

Bipigard CTE XL
Black / Bipigard
580 HB CTE
Black

Bipigard CTE XL
Black / Bipigard 580
HB CTE Black

- do -

- do -

Epigard XL HB
533 / TL HB 533
Finish

Epigard XL HB 533 /
TL HB 533 Finish

- do -

- do -

Chlorokote HB
MIO

Chlorokote Finish /
Chlorokote HB Finish

Chlorokote Finish
/ Chlorokote HB
Finish

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE GUIDE (With suitable top coat)

EXPOSURE

SPLASH &
SPILLAGE

FUMES & OUTDOOR

EXPOSURE

Acids

Good

Good

Alkalis

Good

Good

Solvents

Excellent

Excellent

Salt

Excellent

Excellent

Water

Excellent

Excellent
NOTES

1. This cancels all previous literature on this product and is subject to revision without notice
2. Do not apply when temperature falls below 10o C or rises above 50o C and when relative
humidity rises above 90%. Do not apply during rain, fog or mist.
3. Use off mixed paint within stipulated pot life period.
4. Use of thinners other than supplied or approved by Shalimar may adversely affect product
performance and void product warranty whether express or implied.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please refer to the separate safety data sheet available with detailed information.
PRECAUTION
For proper curing of film, ambient temperature should not be lower than 10o C.

>> DISCLAIMER <<

The information in this leaflet is given in good faith. The company will not be
liable for loss or damage howsoever caused including liability for negligence,
which may be suffered by the user of the data contained therein. It is the user's
responsibility to conduct all necessary tests to confirm the suitability of any
product or system for their intended use. No guarantee of result is extended
since conditions of use are beyond our control.

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Phone: 022-28574043 / 6147
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Email: indl@shalimarpaints.com
Nov 2006

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