Product Data Sheet
Hempaprime Multi 500
Product characteristics VOC content mixed product
Legislation Value
Description
Hempaprime Multi 500 is a fast drying, high solids epoxy paint. It EU 196 g/L [1.64 lb/US gal]
provides hard wearing and long lasting barrier protection in coating US (coatings) 196 g/L [1.64 lb/US gal]
systems for severe corrosive environments. The product meets the
requirements of ISO 12944 Part 5, 2019 when used as part of a US (regulatory) 196 g/L [1.64 lb/US gal]
predefined paint system.
China 196 g/L [1.64 lb/US gal]
Recommended use According to specific legislation, see details in the Explanatory Notes available
Hempaprime Multi 500 is recommended as a high-build, intermediate at Hempel website, hempel.com or at your local Hempel website. VOC values
coat in high performance coating systems where fast handling and may vary with shade, please consult the Safety Data Sheet, section 9.
short overcoating times are required. Due to its fast drying - up to
twice as fast as comparable products - the product is excellent for Handling
projects where fast throughput is key. The product can also be used Handle with care. Before and during use, observe safety labels on
as a self-priming, surface tolerant coat and a finishing coat in heavy- packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety
duty coating systems. Suited for application down to 10°C [50°F]. regulations. Always consult Hempel’s Safety Data Sheet for this
The product is available in several MIO shades such as 18021 and product along with the Product Data Sheet.
18061; both with 80% MIO content. The volume solids % for MIO
shades is 77 ± 2. For professional use only.
Service temperature:
- Maximum, dry exposure only: 120°C [248°F].
Product data
Certificates / Approvals
- Meets requirements to ISO 12944 when used as part of a
predefined paint system. Part 6, Im2; Part 9, CX. Product code
- Meets requirements to NORSOK M-501 when used as part of a 45950
predefined paint system. Edition no. 6, System 1.
Product components
Features Base 45959
- Fast overcoating. Curing Agent 95090
- Crack resistant in high film thickness. _______________________________
- Low VOC.
- Ready to use - optimised application properties.
- Surface tolerant. Standard shade* / code
Brownish red 50630 **
Gloss
Product safety Semi-gloss
Flash point 25°C [77°F] Volume solids
85 ± 2%
Specific gravity
1.4 kg/L [12 lb/US gal]
Reference dry film thickness
150 micron [5.9 mils]
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Product Data Sheet
Hempaprime Multi 500
Micaceous iron oxide (MIO) shade / code
Metallic grey 12430
Application
Mixing ratio
Gloss
Base 45959 : Curing Agent 95090
Semi-gloss
(4 : 1 by volume)
Volume solids Stir well before use.
85 ± 2%
Thinner
Specific gravity Hempel's Thinner 08450
1.6 kg/L [14 lb/US gal]
Cleaner
Reference dry film thickness Hempel's Tool Cleaner 99610
150 micron [5.9 mils] Hempel's Thinner 08450
Pot life
Surface preparation Product 10°C 20°C 30°C
temperature [50°F] [68°F] [86°F]
Cleanliness Pot life 2½ hours 1 hour ½ hours
- Remove oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent
cleaning.
- Remove salts, detergents and other contaminants by high pressure Application method
fresh water cleaning.
Thinning
Tool Application parameters
max vol.
New build:
- Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC). Nozzle pressure: 225 bar [3300 psi]
Airless spray 5%
- Remove dust, blast media and loose materials. Nozzle orifice: 0.019-0.023"
- Concrete: According to Hempel’s Specification.
Brush/Roller 5% Not Applicable.
Maintenance and Repair Spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment. Pressure is for a material
- Spot abrasive blasting to min. PSa 2 (ISO 8501-2) / SP 6 (SSPC). temperature of 20°C [68°F].
- Minor areas may be hand or power tool cleaned instead of abrasive
blasting. Film thickness
- Water jetting to min. Wa 2 (ISO 8501-4).
- Flash rust degree of maximum FR M (ISO 8501-4). Specification range Low High Recommended
- Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
100 micron 250 micron 150 micron
Dry film thickness
[3.9 mils] [10 mils] [5.9 mils]
Roughness
- Surface profile Medium (G) (ISO 8503-2). 120 micron 300 micron 175 micron
Wet film thickness
[5 mils] [12 mils] [7 mils]
Consult Hempel's separate Surface Preparation Guidelines for more
8.5 m²/L 3.4 m²/L 5.6 m²/L
details. Theoretical spreading
[350 sq ft/US [140 sq ft/US [230 sq ft/US
rate
gal] gal] gal]
Product may be specified in another film thickness than indicated depending
on purpose and area of use. This will alter spreading rate, drying and curing
time and overcoating interval. For best performance, avoid excessive film
thickness.
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Hempaprime Multi 500
Application conditions Drying conditions
- Optimal paint temperature for proper mixing, pumping and spraying - To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient
is: 20°C [68°F]. ventilation during application, drying and curing.
- To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a - According to Hempel’s Specification.
temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point.
- Surface temperature must be above 10°C [50°F] during application
Overcoating details
and curing.
- If the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, roughening of the
surface is necessary to ensure intercoat adhesion.
Application remarks - The surface must be dry and clean prior to application.
- Product requires heavy duty spray equipment; spray hoses shall be
as short as possible.
Other remarks
- Epoxy coats have an inherent tendency of chalking in outdoor
exposure. This does not affect the performance of the coating.
- Hempel’s Specification supersedes any recommendations given in
Drying and overcoating the Product Data Sheets.
Product compatibility
- Previous coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification.
- Subsequent coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification.
Storage
Recommended products are: Hempadur, Hempaprime,
Hempathane Shelf life
Ambient 25°C 35°C
Drying time temperature [77°F] [95°F]
Surface 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C Base 24 months 16 months
temperature [50°F] [68°F] [86°F] [104°F]
Curing Agent 24 months 16 months
Touch dry hours 2½ 1 ⅔ ⅓
Shelf life from date of production, when stored in original, unopened
Surface dry hours 5½ 2½ 1 ½ containers. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected. Always check
the best before date or expiry date on the label.
Hard dry hours 8 3½ 1½ ¾
Determined for dry film thickness 150 micron [5.9 mils] at standard conditions, Storage conditions
see Hempel’s Explanatory Notes for details. - Product must be stored according to local legislation, at maximum
40°C [104°F], without direct sunlight and protected from rain and
snow.
Overcoating
Hempel’s specification supersedes any guidelines indicated in the overcoating
table
10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C
Quality name
[50°F] [68°F] [86°F] [104°F]
Atmospheric medium
Hempaprime Multi Min 7h 3h 2h 90 min
500 Max Ext* Ext Ext Ext
Hempathane HS Min 7h 3h 2h 90 min
55610 Max Ext* Ext Ext Ext
Overcoating times are indicative for products of the same generic chemistry.
Consult Hempel’s specification for more information.
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Hempaprime Multi 500
Additional documents
Additional information is available at the Hempel website hempel.com
or at your local Hempel website:
- Explanatory Notes explaining the fields in this Product Data Sheet.
- Surface Preparation Guidelines.
- Application Guidelines for different application methods.
- General Application Guidelines
This Product Data Sheet (“PDS”) relates to the supplied product (“Product”) and is subject to updating from time-to-time. Accordingly, the buyer/applicator should have regard to the PDS supplied together
with the relevant batch of the Product (and not an earlier version). In addition to the PDS, the buyer/applicator may receive some or all of the following specifications, statements and/or guidelines as listed
below or as are available from the Hempel website under ‘Products’ at www.hempel.com (the “Additional documents”):
No. Document description Location/comments
1. Technical Statement One-off specific advice provided on request for specific projects
2. Specification Only issued for specific projects
3. PDS This document
4. Explanatory Notes to the PDS Available at www.hempel.com and contain relevant information about the Product testing parameters
5. Application Instruction Where available, at www.hempel.com
6. Generic technical guidelines (e.g. on application and surface preparation) Where available, at www.hempel.com
In the event of a conflict of information between the PDS and the Additional documents, the order of priority of information shall be in the order as set out above. In such event you should also contact your
representative at Hempel for clarification. Furthermore, the buyer/applicator must have full regard to the relevant Safety Data Sheet provided with each Product and which can also be downloaded from
www.hempel.com.
Hempel shall not be liable for defects where the application of the Product has not been made fully in accordance with the recommendations and requirements set out in the relevant PDS and the Additional
Documents. The information and terms of this disclaimer apply to this PDS, the Additional documents and any other documents supplied by Hempel in respect of the Product. In addition, the Product is
supplied and all technical assistance is given subject to Hempel’s General Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Service, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.
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