EPOTECT GX Anticorrosive Primer is an epoxy coating used as a primer. It provides protection for galvanised steel and light metal surfaces. An anticorrosive primer composed of epoxy resin, amine adduct and special additives. Excellent adhesion to light metals and galvanised steel. Excellent durability in chemical and marine environment. Good applicability. Provides hardness and abrasion resistance. Parameters on this page: volume solids 56% ± 2%, dry film thickness 50-100 µm/coat, theoretical spreading rate 11.2 m²/L.
Parameter source: KANSAI original technical data sheet (TDS) for EPOTECT GX Anticorrosive Primer; spreading rate and other values are converted from TDS parameters and provided for product selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 56% ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 50–100 µm per coat |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 11.2 m²/L /50 µm |
| VOC | 406 g/L, complying with EU Solvent Emissions Directive 2004/42/EC, subcategory j |
| Density / Specific Gravity | — |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Flash Point | Above 21 °C |
| Thinner | Epoxy Thinner 20# |
| Mixing Ratio | Base/Hardener=9/1(by weight) |
| EPOTECT GX | Epoxy GX |
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A rust preventive primer based on epoxy resin, amine adduct and special additives
For the protection of galvanized steel or light metal surfaces.
Excellent adhesion to light metal and galvanized steel
| Color | Grey |
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| Colour | Grey |
| Volume Solids | 56%±2% |
| VOC | 406g/L, accord with EU Dircrtive2004/42/EC,subcategory j |
| Volatile organic compound content | 406 g/L, complying with EU Solvent Emissions Directive 2004/42/EC, subcategory j |
| Flash Point | Greater than 21°C |
| Flash Point | Above 21 °C |
| Film thickness | Dry : 50-100 µm/coat Wet : 90-180µm/coat |
| Applied film thickness | Dry film: 50-100 µm/coat; wet film: 90-180 µm/coat |
| Theoretical Coverage | 11.2 m2/Ltr/50 microns |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 11.2 m²/L/50 µm |
Practical coverage depending on surface conditions, environment, applications, etc.
| Application Temperature | 5°C-40°C |
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| Mixing | Combine Base with Hardener, mix thoroughly with power agitator |
| Mixing | Mix the base and curing agent and stir thoroughly with a power tool |
| Mixing Ratio | Base/Hardener=9/1(by weight) |
| Mixing ratio | Base : curing agent = 9:1 (by weight) |
| Pot Life | 5°C | 20°C | 30°C |
| Pot life | 16hrs | 6.5hrs | 4hrs |
| Application Methods | Airless spray, air spray brush and roller |
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| Application Methods | Airless spray, air spray, brush and roller |
| Nozzle tip | Nozzle size | 0.33mm-0.43mm |
| Nozzle pressure | Output pressure | ≥10Mpa |
| Thinning ratio | 0–5% by volume |
Brush/Roller; Thinning ratio 0–10% by volume
| Thinner | Epomarine Thinner 20# |
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| Thinner | Epoxy Thinner 20# |
| Drying time & | Temperature | 5°C | 20°C | 30°C | |
| Overcoating interval | Surface dry | Touch dry | 0.5hrs | 0.3hrs | 0.2hrs |
| Drying time & recoat interval | Touch dry | Semi-hard dry | 3.5hrs | 2hrs | |
| Min. interval | Minimum recoat interval | 48hrs | 24hrs | 16hrs | |
| Max. interval | Maximum recoat interval | 7days | |||
| Applied Substrate | Galvanized steel and light metal etc. |
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| Suitable substrates | Galvanized steel, light metals and others |
| Typical topcoat | Epotect EX, PU Finish HS-50, PU Finish 2010, Flon Finish HS-50 or according to the |
| Suitable for overcoating | coating system of Cosco Kansai. |
Epoxy Epotect EX, polyurethane topcoat HS-50, polyurethane topcoat 2010, fluorocarbon topcoat HS-50, or refer to our coating system.
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time of issuing. Since conditions of use are beyond the manufacturer’s control, information contained herein is without warranty, implied or otherwise, and the suitability of the material for the use contemplated is the sole responsibility of the buyer. The information contained on this data sheet is subject to modification at any time due to our policy of modification and product development. Please check this date sheet is current prior to using the product.
The information provided in this data sheet is, to the best of our knowledge, the most complete and accurate information currently available. As the conditions of product use are beyond our control, this information carries no warranty, and we are responsible to the buyer only in the selection of the product. As our products and production processes are continuously developed, the content of this data sheet is subject to change at any time, and all information herein is subject to our confirmation. Confirm that the data sheet in hand is the latest version before using the product.
| Issued Date | 2019/04 |
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Information is subject to the manufacturer's latest version; the manufacturer's latest TDS prevails.
The technical parameters on this page are taken from the product's original manufacturer technical datasheet, the copyright of which belongs to the manufacturer. If a rights holder considers the presentation inappropriate, contact us for verification and handling.
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