Hempel Speed Dry Alkyd 43140
Hempel Speed Dry Alkyd 43140 is a very quick-drying anti-corrosive primer/finish pigmented with zinc phosphate as anti-corrosive inhibiting pigment for steel.
Best Uses
Hempel Speed Dry Alkyd 43140 is formulated as a single/double coat anti-corrosive primer/finish for steel structures and general steel work. Suitable for a multitude of applications for heavy and light steel industry, where quick drying properties are required. It is for general use, in exterior and interior steel surfaces. Suitable for protection of steel in mild to medium atmospheric corrosive environments.
- Very fast drying properties, perfect solution for in shop application
- Excellent overcoatability with itself or similar alkyds, with Hempathane and Hempadur. Good overcoatability with Hempalin and Hempatex
- Good results with most means of application, including brush
- Good adhesion to steel
- Friendly for both user and environment, does not contain any lead and chromate's
Hempel Speed Dry Alkyd 43140 is also available in a Micaceous Iron Oxide and aluminium pigmented version as shade 19760.
Application
Preparation For New Steel: Remove oil and grease etc. thoroughly with suitable detergent. Remove salts and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning. Abrasive blasting to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007). All damage of any shop primer and contamination from storage and fabrication should be thoroughly cleaned prior to final painting.
For repair and touch-up use: Hempel Speed Dry Alkyd 43140. Repair and maintenance: Remove oil and grease etc. thoroughly with suitable detergent. Remove salts and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning. Remove all rust and loose material by abrasive blasting or power tool cleaning. Dust off residues. Touch up bare spots to full film thickness.
Apply only on a dry and clean surface with a temperature above the dew point to avoid condensation. In confined spaces, provide adequate ventilation during application and drying. The temperature should not be below: 5°C. Apply using brush, roller (touch up) or airless spray.
Approvals and Certifications
- Complies with Section 175.300 of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 – Liquid Foodstuff
- Complies with EU Directive 2004/42/EC: subcategory i
Technical Info
| Components: | Single Pack |
| Type: | Alkyd |
| Finish: | Flat |
| Stock Colours: | 11150 Light Grey, 11480 Grey, 17120 Dark Grey, 50630 Red, RAL 3009 Oxide Red, RAL 7035 Light Grey, RAL 9010 Pure White. Available in a Micaceous Iron Oxide and aluminium pigmented version as shade 19760 |
| Tintable: | Yes. Please note, bespoke tints are non-refundable / exchangeable |
| VOC Content: | 445 g/l |
| Volume Solids: | 49 ± 1 |
| Suitable Substrates: | Steel |
| Application Method: | Brush/Roller (touch up) or Airless Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 7 m2 per litre |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 85 - 250 μm per coat |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 40 - 120 μm one coat |
| Dry to Touch: | 15 min at 20°C |
| Dry to Handle: | 1 hour at 20°C |
| Overcoatable: | See Product Data Sheet for Variations |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Hempel's Thinner 08080 |
| Shelf Life: | - |
| Packaging: | Available in 5 and 20 Litres |
