RAF2-1000
Air Drying Alkyd Intermediate Coat
Description
An air-drying alkyd intermediate coat.
Properties and Intended Use
This product can be used as an intermediate for many protective coating systems for structure expose to aggressive environments such as industrial and marine environments and for refurbishment of containers. The product offers good leveling properties, good flexibility and adheres well to anti corrosive primers and old paint systems.
Physical Properties
Shade: White (other shades are available on request)
Gloss:
Flat
Density
(gr/ml): 1.5 ± 0.05
Weight
solid (%): 73 ± 2
Volume
solid (%): 50 ± 2
Typical
thickness: 50-60 microns (DFT)
Theoretical
coverage (m2/lit): 10 @ 50 micron
Flash
point: 35 °C
VOC:
403
Drying
time (not exposing):
|
Touch dry |
Dry to handle |
Full Cure |
Min. |
@ 23°C |
4 hr |
8 hrs |
7-10 days |
16-18 hrs |
Application Data
Application ambient temperature:
Minimum:
5°C (and 3°C higher than dew point)
Maximum:
30°C
Relative
humidity: 90% max.
Number
of components: 1
Thinner:
RAFT-1000
Thinner
for cleaning of tools: RAFT-9500
Induction
time: none
Application Methods
Airless spray: Nozzle orifice: 0.018”-0.021”
Nozzle
pressure: 180-250 bar
(Airless
spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment)
Air
spray: Nozzle orifice: 0.060”-0.072”
Nozzle
pressure: 3-5 bar
Brush
and roller: suitable
Surface Preparation
The product specially designed as an intermediate coat over Alkyd primers. Oil or grease should be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning. In case of repairing, surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process, should be ground, filled or treated in the appropriate manner.
Safety
Handle with care. Before use, review
ARAFAM’s PROCEDURE
#011 and follow all local or national safety regulations. This goes for personal protection such as protection of
lungs, eyes and of the skin, medical treatment in case of swallowing the paint or in case of other direct
contact with the paint.
Consider necessary
precautions against possible risks of fire or explosions as well as protection of the
environment.
Apply in well ventilated exists when applying
paint in
confined spaces or when the air is stagnant (see
also ARAFAM’s PROCEDURE #016).