National Guard Epoxy Red Oxide Primer
National Guard Epoxy Red Oxide Primer
TECHNICAL DATA
COLOUR, DRY FILM Red
FINISH, DRY FILM Smooth / Matt
VOLUME SOLIDS 52 ± 2%
(ASTM D2697)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.60 ± 0.05 (of mix)
THEORETICAL SPREADING 13.0 – 8.6 M2/LTR
RANGE
RECOMMENDED DFT RANGE 40 – 60 Microns/Coat
(DRY FILM THICKNESS)
RECOMMENDED WFT RANGE 75 – 115 Microns/Coat
(WET FILM THICKNESS)
FLASH POINT 25ºC
FLEXIBILITY Good
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Excellent
ABRASION RESISTANCE Good
DRYING TIME
Drying time @ 30°C (Temperature, humidity, air movement, film thickness and number of coats all
affect the drying time.)
TOUCH DRY 5 – 6 hours
*DRY TO RECOAT / OVERCOAT Minimum 10 hours – Maximum 7 days
FULLY CURED 7 days
*With the same generic type paint.
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ADVANTAGES
NATIONAL GUARD EPOXY RED Two pack, easy to mix and use, it provides good abrasion
OXIDE PRIMER resistance, good corrosion resistance, excellent adhesion on
properly cleaned steel, good abrasion and impact resistances.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
SURFACE PREPARATION Oil and grease should be removed by solvent cleaning. Sand
blast to Sa 2.5, then clean & dry. Apply immediately National
Guard Epoxy Red Oxide Primer after the steel has been blasted.
APPLICATION DATA
APPLICATION METHOD Airless Spray Conventional Spray Brush
CLEANING/THINNING National Epoxy Thinner (Thinner should only be added after
mixing the components.)
THINNER (VOLUME) 5 – 10% 10 – 15% 10%
CONV. SPRAY REQUIREMENTS Atomizing Pressure : 40 psi
AIRLESS SPRAY 2200 psi
REQUIREMENTS
NOZZLE SIZE 0.018” – 0.020”
MIXING RATIO (BY VOLUME) Base : Hardener
4: 1 (Mix thoroughly, keep for 10 – 15 minutes)
POT LIFE @ 30ºc (100 ml) 8 hours (reduced at higher temperature)
Note: Material may gel at elevated temperature.
SYSTEM
No. of Coats x DFT (Microns)
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM National Guard Epoxy Red Oxide Primer : 1 x 50
To be applied on prepared surface.
National Guard Undercoat H.B. : 1 x 125
Mandatory National Guard Topcoat : 1 x 50
OR
Recommended National Polyurethane Topcoat : 1 x 40
ADDITIONAL DATA
SHELF LIFE @ 30ºC 18 months, in original sealed container, with proper storage
conditions.
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PROTECTIVE COATINGS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
NOTE: We warranty only the quality of our product and this data sheet is based on results obtained from experience and tests.
We reserve the right to change data without prior notice. For surface preparation, safety details refer specifier and safety
data.
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