International Interprime 198
International Interprime 198 is a quick drying, one pack primer. Interprime 198 is surface tolerant, compatible with most substrates and can be overcoated with a wide range of finishes.
Best Uses
International Interprime 198 is ideal for the maintenance of above water areas. Approved for the carriage of grain when used as part of an approved scheme. For use at Maintenance & Repair or On Board Maintenance.
Compatible for overcoating with:
- Interfine 5703
- Interfine 599
- Interlac 665
- Interprime 198
- Intersheen 579
- Interstores Alkyd
- Interstores Polyurethane
- Interthane 990
- Intertherm 891
Application
Use in accordance with the standard Worldwide Marine Specifications. All surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. High pressure fresh water wash or fresh water wash, as appropriate, and remove all oil or grease, soluble contaminants and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.
Preparation for Repair / OBM
Prepare area to be repaired to a minimum of St2 (ISO 8501-1:1998). Higher levels of surface preparation by abrasive blasting to Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2001) or hydroblasting to HB2M (International Paint Hydroblasting Standards), will enhance product performance. Feather or chip back surrounding area to a sound edge.
Ensure that the area is clean and dry prior to application of Interprime 198. Overlap the primer onto existing coatings by approximately 2-3cm.
This material is a one pack coating and should always be mixed thoroughly with a power agitator before application. Apply using airless spray, brush or roller.
Approvals & Certification
When used as part of an approved scheme, this material has the following certification:
- Fire Resistance - Surface Spread of Flame (Exova Warringtonfire)
- Fire Resistance - Smoke & Toxicity (Exova Warringtonfire)
- Food Contact - Carriage of Grain (NOHH)
- Fire Resistance - Marine Equipment Directive compliant
Technical Info
| Components: | Single Pack |
| Type: | Primer |
| Finish: | Matt |
| Stock Colours: | CPA097 White, CPA098 Grey, CPA099 Red |
| Tintable: | No |
| VOC Content: | 416 g/L |
| Volume Solids: | 41% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Blast Cleaned Steel |
| Application Method: | Brush, Roller or Airless Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 5.47 m2 per litre at 75 microns DFT, allow appropriate loss factors |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 183 microns |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 75 microns |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | - |
| Touch Dry: | 3 hours at 5°C |
| Overcoatable: | See product data sheet. Depends on product. |
| Hard Dry: | 24 hours at 5°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Do not thin |
| Shelf Life: | 24 months minimum at 25°C. Subject to reinspection thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions away from sources of heat and ignition |
| Packaging: | Available in 5 and 20 Litres |
