
Hempel Zinc Primer 16490
Hempel Zinc Primer 16490 is a single pack primer, phenoxy coating with a high content of zinc.
Best Uses
Zinc Primer 16490 is best used as a protective primer on steel in severely corrosive environments. It can also be used for the repair of galvanizes steel, Galvosil and other zinc rich coatings.
Application
Application is by airless spray or brush. Please note that if you use a brush to apply the product, more coats will be required to achieve the specified dry film thickness.
Ensure all products are clean and dry before application. Remove any oil, grease and other contaminants using a suitable detergent. Salts, detergents and other contaminants can be cleaned 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
- Minor areas may be hand or power tool cleaned instead of abrasive blasting.
- Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
Roughness
- Surface profile Medium (G) (ISO 8503-2)
Suitable Thinner
Components: | Single Pack |
Type: | Phenoxy coating with a high content of zinc |
Finish: | Flat |
Stock Colours: | Grey 19840 |
Tintable: | No |
VOC Content: | 566 g/L |
Volume Solids: | 33 ± 2% |
Suitable Substrates: | Steel |
Application Method: | Brush, Airless Spray |
Theoretical Coverage: | 10 m²/L |
Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 110µm |
Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 35µm |
Touch Dry: | 15 minutes at 20°C |
Hard Dry: | 30 minutes at 20°C |
Overcoating: | Recommended products are: Hempadur, Hempatex |
Thinner: | Thinner 08450 |
Cleaner: | Thinner 08450 / Tool Cleaner 99610 |
Shelf Life: | 12 months from date of production unopened or 'use by' date where specified |
Packaging: | Available in 4 Litres |