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Carbocoat 115
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
S E L E C T I O N & S P E C I F I C AT I O N D ATA
Generic Type Modified Alkyd Primer
Fast drying steel primer that provides corrosion protection on structural steel. Well suited for
Description fabrication shops that need fast cure to dry and handle times. May be topcoated with conventional
alkyds or acrylics for color, aesthetics or additional protection.
• Rapid cure
• VOC compliant for most areas
Features
• Good for filling properties on rough and pitted steel
• Fast dry to handle properties
Color Red (0500), Grey (0700)
Finish Flat
1.5 - 2 mils (38 - 51 microns) per coat
Dry Film Thickness
Don't exceed 3.0 mils in a single coat.
Solids Content By Volume 51% +/- 2%
818 ft²/gal at 1.0 mils (20.1 m²/l at 25 microns)
Theoretical Coverage 545 ft²/gal at 1.5 mils (13.4 m²/l at 38 microns)
Rate 409 ft²/gal at 2.0 mils (10.0 m²/l at 50 microns)
Allow for loss in mixing and application.
As Supplied : 3.50 lbs./gal (419 g/l)
Thinner 10 : 6 oz/gal 3.65 lbs./gal (437 g/l)
VOC Values
These are nominal values and may vary slightly with color.
Continuous: 200°F (93°C)
Non-Continuous: 250°F (121°C)
Dry Temp. Resistance
Discoloration and loss of gloss are observed above 200 °F (93 °C).
Topcoats May be coated with Acrylics or Alkyds depending on exposure and need.
S U B S T R AT E S & S U R F A C E P R E PA R AT I O N
Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and all other
General
contaminants that could interfere with adhesion of the coating.
SSPC-SP6 with a 1.0-2.0 mil (25-50 microns) surface profile for maximum protection. SSPC-SP2 or
SP3 as minimum requirement.
Steel
When using under fireproofing products, defer to the primer surface preparation requirements in the
product data sheet of the fireproofing product
MIXING & THINNING
Mixing Power mix until uniform in consistency.
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