EP - PRIME 1000
Epoxy Primer
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Features
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Recommended Uses
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- Excellent Corrosion Protection
- For marine use
- Suface Tolerant
- Cures at Low Temperaturs
- Low VOC
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- EP-PRIME 1000 is recommended for immersion service
- Recommended as a corrosion inhibiting, protective barrier coating for metal surfaces
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SPECIFICATION DATA
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| Costing Type |
2-Part Epoxy Primer |
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| Colors |
E Paint Number |
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| Hazel Grey |
P1000-705 |
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| Packaging |
1 Gallon kit
0.80 Gallon base
0.20 Gallon convertor |
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| Thinner |
Thinner is not recommended |
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| Shelf Life |
2 years, unopened |
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| Pot Life |
5 hours @ 70oF ( 21oC ) and 50% R.H. |
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| Induction Time |
15 minutes @ 77F ( 25C ) and 50% R.H. |
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| Mixing Ratio |
4:1 by volume |
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Recommended Film Thickness Per Coat
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6-12 wet mils to obtain 4-8 dry mils |
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Recommended Number of Coats
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1 coat at 6-8 wet mils, let cure and apply a mist coat |
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| Solids by Volume |
68% ASTM D 2697 |
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| VOC |
2.40 lbs./gal.
290 g/L
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| Coverage |
At 1 dry mil, 1091 sq.ft./gal ( 28 m2 / L )
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| Flash Point |
100oF ( 38oC ) |
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| Dry Time |
Dry-to-recoat in 5 hours
Dry-to-hard in 7 hours
( at 70oF ( 21oC ) and 50% R.H. )
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Application
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Roll, brush or spray |
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Application Instructions
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Spray is preferred for appearance and film build control. For air spray application, use a "MASTIC"
gun, fluid tip of .070" or larger, and an air cap with good break-up. The fluid pressure should be kept
low, with just enough air pressure to get good break-up of the coating. Where airless equipment is
used, an airless spray pump capable of 3,000 psi (207bars) and .021" to .025" tip size will provide a
good spray pattern. EP-PRIME 1000 may also be applied by brush of roller. Care should be taken that
proper and uniform thicknesses are obtained. For roller work, use E Paint Company’ s Roller Kit EP-K1
or exact equivilent. Brushing or rolling may require multiple coats to achieve correct film thickness.
Thinning is not recommended. Clean up with Xylene.
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Surface Preparation
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Surfaces must be clean, dry, free of oil, grease, release agents and curing compounds and must be
structurally sound. Remove loose and flaking paint and rust. All direct to metal coatings offer maximum
performance over blasted surfaces.The standard for immersion service is SSPC-SP3 (SSI-St3).
Previously Painted Surfaces
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Old coatings should be tested for lifting. If lifting occurs, remove.
Scuff by hand sanding glossy areas and aged epoxy. Clean aged epoxy or urethane coatings to remove
contaminates. Prepare bare areas as specified under New Surfaces.
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Unpainted Surfaces
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Bonding strength depends on proper preparation of the surface to be protected for long-term
performance of the product. The substrate should be free of oil, grease and salt/chloride contamination.
Specifications call for a white metal (NACE 1, SSPC SP5, Swedish Standards SA-3) cleanliness with a 2.5
mil (62.5 microns) anchor profile. Surface preparation should be no less than a near white ( NACE 2,
SSPC-SP10, Swedish SA 2 1/2) finish. Cleanliness is the most important step to produce a surface that
will perform and last.
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Mixing
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EP-PRIME 1000 is a two component product.The entire contents of each container must be mixed
together. Power mix EP-PRIME 1000 Part A Base Component to obtain a smooth homogenous
mixture. After thoroughly mixing EP-PRIME 1000 Part A Base Component, add EP-PRIME 1000 Part
B Converter Component slowly with continued agitation. Continue to mix combined components.
Allow the material to stand for 15 minutes at 60-80°F(16-27°C) prior to use. Always stir prior to use.
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Pot Life
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4.0 hours @ 70?F (21?C) & 50%R.H. If primer thickens, do not add thinner. Discard and start with
fresh material. Higher temperatures will reduce working life of the coating. Lower temperatures will
increase it.
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Cure Times
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Minimum Dry-to-recoat is 5 hours at 70°F (21°C) & 50% R.H. Minimum Dry-hard is 7 hours at 70°F
(21°C) & 50% R.H. If temperature drops or relative humidity rises, increase dry times.
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Ventilation
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Ventilation should be maintained throughout the entire cure period. It is very important for the safety of
the applicator and the proper performance of EP-PRIME 1000 that good ventilation with dry fresh air
be maintained in enclosed work areas. All solvent vapors must be removed in enclosed areas. Solvent
vapors are heavier than air. Maintain ventilation at the lowest points in work area.
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