SC:1937-01

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formulation
No. 1021* Zinc-Rich Primer
EPON Resin 1001-CX-75 with EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115-X-70
Low toxicity maintenance primer Rapid development of adhesion and toughness permits handling in only minutes Can be welded in thin (1/2 to 1 mil) films Has excellent corrosion resistance; affords galvanic protection to adjacent undercoated areas Recommended as a shop- or field-applied primer for steel Provides superior abrasion resistance

Features

*Formerly Starting Formulation No. 608.

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Formula

Material Base Component Pigment (thixotroping agent) Cab-O-Sil1 Vehicle EPON Resin 1001-CX-752 Beetle 216-8 urea-formaldehyde resin3 Methyl isobutyl ketone4 Propylene glycol methyl ether4 Xylene4 Total Base Component Curing Agent Component EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115-X-702 Methyl isobutyl ketone4 Propylene glycol methyl ether Xylene4

Pounds

Gallons

25.4 149.9 9.4 42.9 66.4 54.2 348.2

1.45 16.62 1.11 6.43 8.68 7.51 41.80

72.7 28.2 27.8 6.4

9.14 4.22 3.63 0.89 17.88

Total Curing Agent Component 135.1 Zinc Dust Component Zinc Dust Type 3355 Total Formulation
Cabot Corp. Resolution Performance Products LLC American Cyanamid Co. 4 Shell Chemical Company 5 Meadowbrook Company
1 2 3

2,372.0 2,855.3

40.32 100.00

Table 1/ Formulation constants

Nonvolatile content, By weight, % By volume, % Pigment/binder, weight ratio Pigment volume concentration, % Viscosity, Krebs Units Weight per gallon, pounds Pot life, one quart mixed volume, hours VOC, calculated Grams/liter Pounds/gallon

89.9 59.5 14.2:1.0 70 100 28.6 8 plus 347 2.89

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Manufacturing Instructions

Disperse the Cab-O-Sil in a suitable portion of the EPON Resin solution by means of vigorous agitation, or by grinding in a sand mill (maximum thixotropy is developed by grinding in the Cab-O-Sil). After the Cab-O-Sil is dispersed, let down the dispersion with the remaining epoxy resin solution, the additional solvents, and the Beetle 216-8. Charge the ingredients of the curing agent component to a suitable container and mix thoroughly. Package the base component, the curing agent component, and the zinc dust component separately to be mixed just prior to use.

Application Instructions

When ready to apply, add the curing agent component to the base vehicle component and mix thoroughly. Then, slowly add the zinc dust with good agitation. Continue mixing until the zinc dust is thoroughly dispersed. NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED POT LIFE OF THE MIXED FORMULATION, DO NOT MIX ANY MORE MATERIAL THAN CAN BE APPLIED DURING THE WORKING DAY. TO PREVENT PIGMENT SETTLING, THE MIXED FORMULATION SHOULD BE STIRRED OCCASIONALLY DURING APPLICATION. This formulation is designed for spray application only, although other application methods may be considered. A film thickness of 1.5 to 2.0 mils per coat is recommended with an interval of one day between coats. For use as a preconstruction or welding primer, this formulation should be applied to a dry film thickness of about 0.5 mil over the profile of the sandblasted steel. At this low film thickness the coating will dry to handle in a matter of minutes. The formulation may be readily applied with conventional spray equipment, such as a DeVilbiss MBC-510 spray gun, equipped with an E fluid tip, a needle and a No. 54 air cap, and a pressure pot set-up. Recommended pot pressure and atomizing pressure are about 10 psi and 60 psi, respectively. The mixed formulation should preferably be allowed to age for approximately one hour before application. To reduce the formulation to spray application viscosity, use a thinner composed of MIBK/PGME/Xylene, 1/1/1 by weight. Surfaces to be coated should be cleaned thoroughly. The preferred method for steel surfaces is sand- or grit-blasting. The application methods for an EPON Resin 1001F/EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3115 Zinc-Rich Primer can involve the use of air or airless spray equipment. This system is normally air dried but can be force cured by baking if desired. This operation requires the use of well ventilated facilities (fresh air supply and adequate exhaust) along with the use of OSHA/ NIOSH approved respiratory equipment for worker protection. In addition, the worker must wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid skin contact.

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Table 2/ Curing schedules

At ambient temperatures of 70 F to 80 F, this primer coating will dry to handle in about 7 to 8 hours. Physical properties will be fully developed in about two days, and chemical and solvent resistance will be fully developed in 7 days. At ambient temperatures of about 55 F, the cure proceeds slowly and may require two to three weeks for complete cure to occur. Force dry, to sandable stage 100 F 110 F 120 F 140 F Force dry, to full cure 140 F High temperature bake, to full cure 200 F 250 F 300 F 350 F 400 F

1.5 to 2 hours 1 to 1.5 hours 45 minutes 30 minutes

1.5 hours

20 minutes 10 minutes 7 minutes 4 minutes 2 minutes

These are starting point formulations and are not proven for use in the users particular application but are simply meant to demonstrate the efficacy of the products and to assist in the development of the users own formulations. It is the users responsibility to fully test and qualify the formulation, along with the ingredients, methods, applications, or equipment identified herein (Information), by the users knowledgeable formulator or scientist, and to determine the appropriate use conditions and legal restrictions, prior to use of any Information.

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