Hempel Galvosil 15780
Hempel Galvosil 15780 is a two-component, medium-zinc, solvent-borne, self-curing inorganic zinc silicate coating.
Best Uses
Galvosil 15780 is best used as a general purpose rust-preventing primer in paint systems, for long-life protection of steel exposed to moderately to severely corrosive environments. In compliance with SSPC-Paint 20, type 1, level 2.
Hempel's Zinc metal pigment 97170 is in full compliance with ISO3549 and ASTM D520 type II.
Application
Always ensure the surface to be coated is fully prepped prior to application. Remove any oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent cleaning. Remove salts, detergents and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning.
New build: Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC). Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
Maintenance and Repair: According to Hempel’s Specification.
Roughness: Surface profile Medium (G) (ISO 8503-2).
The application method is by airless spray.
Please read and follow the full preparation and application details on the attached Application Guide sheet. If you have any queries or questions, please contact our Technical Team who will be happy to help.
Certificates & Approvals
- Full compliance with ISO3549 and ASTM D520 type II.
- In compliance with SSPC-Paint 20, type 1, level 2.
Technical Info
| Components: | Two Components |
| Type: | Solvent-borne |
| Finish: | Flat |
| Stock Colours: | Grey 19840 |
| Tintable: | No |
| VOC Content: | 471 g/L |
| Volume Solids: | 62 ± 2% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Steel |
| Application Method: | Airless Spray, Brush |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 12 m²/L |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 81µm |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 50µm |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | 4 hours at 20°C |
| Touch Dry: | 15 hours at 20°C |
| Overcoatable: | See product data sheet |
| Fully Cured: | 16 hours at 20°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Hempel's Thinner 08700 |
| Shelf Life: |
Base: 6 months from date of production unopened Zinc: 36 months from date of production unopened |
| Packaging: | Available in 10.7 Litres |
