ARMORCHEM
COMBINING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE
Product Number:
AS-24722A Armitage
41X-359B Chemcoat
ARMORCHEM SP-1000 RED SPRAY PRIMER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ARMORCHEM SP-1000 Red PRIMER is an air dry, high solids, fast drying, alkyd primer designed to protect structural steel in preconstruction outdoor exposure. The high solids content ensures adequate protection of sharp edges, corners and welds, while maintaining low VOC. This product is designed to be applied directly to prepared steel surfaces, and meets SSPC-Paint Specification No. 15 and guide #7.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Weight per Gallon:
12.15 +/- .15
Viscosity:
30 - 33 Sec
#2 Signature Zahn Cup
Grind:
5 + Hegman
Weight Solids:
75 +/-1. %
Volume Solids:
52 +/-0.5 %
VOC:
3.04 lbs/gal
Gloss:
1-10 (60 Deg)
Reducer and Clean up:
VM&P Naphtha
Dry Time:
Tack Free 20 min Thru Dry 10 hrs
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
The system tested (unless otherwise indicated) is steel prepared in accordance with SSPC-SP2, sprayed with one coat of ARMORCHEM SP 1000 RED PRIMER and allowed to air dry for 7 days.
Salt Fog Resistance:
500 hours
ASTM B117
Pencil Hardness:
B
ASTM D3363
Direct Impact Resistance:
20 in. lb.
ASTM G14
Cyclic Salt Fog U/V Exposure:
500 hours
ASTM D5894
Water Sensitivity:
No Blistering
ASTM D1308
Humidity Resistance:
96 hours
ASTM D4585
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material in accordance with SSPC-SP2 to ensure adequate adhesion.
Application Method:
Spray
Equipment Settings for Spray:
Airless Spray Approx. 50-70 lbs
Pressure 15-19
Fluid tip & air cap
Recommended Film Thickness:
2 mil min
Top Coat:
Alkyd, 1 part
Urethane, 1 part
Epoxy
Not for use under 2 component top coats
Coverage:
840 sq. foot
@ 1 mil 100%
efficiency
Welds:
May be weld thru with standard
Welding procedures
REMARKS
Refer to MSDS sheet before use. Contact your ARMORCHEM representative for additional technical data and instructions. This product should be stored indoors at temperatures between 35 – 100 F. It is also not recommended to paint on surfaces below 50’F. Adhesion problems may be experienced.
This product can be purchased from:
John L Armitage & Co.
545 National Drive
Gallatin, TN 37066
1-800-223-1876
ChemCoat
2801 Cansfield
Montoursville PA 17754
1-800-326-9471
