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Drew Paints 42 Series Industrial Primers

Drew Paints 42 Series Industrial Primers are fast drying, non-lifting, phenolic modified alkyd primer for use on ferrous metal substrates. These products are formulated with anti-corrosive properties to give outstanding corrosion protection without the use of lead or chromate compounds. Primers are available in 5 stock colors white, yellow Oxide, red oxide, black and gray.

Product Type: Primer

Application Area: Tanks

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Features: Corrosion Resistant, Fast Drying

Application Method: Brush, Roller, Spray

Chemical Family: Alkyds

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

INTENDED USES

  • Recommended as primer for OEM, heavy equipment, l-beams, tanks, columns, plates and other structural members.
  • May be top coated with industrial, fast dry enamels, lacquers epoxies and urethanes.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces that are to be coated must be clean, dry and free of surface contaminants. For best performance, blast clean to an SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.
MIXING
Single component product, stir thoroughly before applying.
THINNING

  • Do not exceed regulatory limits
  • Brush/Roll -Not normally required, recommended no more than 10% reduction with T8004 Xylene.
  • Airless Spray-lf required 5-10% of T8004 Xylene (% pint per gallon)
  • Conventional - Reduce up to 20% or as needed with T8004 Xylene.

APPLICATION

  • Airless - recommended tip sizes (.012-.015)
  • Air Assisted Airless - Kremlin Model 17:35 or larger, MX Gun
  • Conventional - Binks Model 2001 or equivalent HVLP Binks Model Mach 1
  • Brush/Roll -Small areas only

TOPCOATS

  • Alkyds, Water Reducible Alkyds, Acrylics, Water Borne Acrylics and other conventional enamel topcoats.

(Two Component Top Coats)

  • It may be used under some two component materials such as urethanes and epoxies. Primer must be thoroughly cured before applying any two component material. It is highly recommended that you apply a test spot to insure compatibility of the topcoat

CLEANING UP
Aromatic solvents (xylene, toluene, solvent 25)

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vehicle TypePhenolic Alkyd Resin--
FinishFlat--
Solids By Volume (Average)31 - 34%-
Solids By Weight (Average)50 - 55%-
Viscosity64 - 68Krebs-
V.o.C.4.7 - 4.9Ibs. per gal-
HAPS (By Volume)34 - 51%-
Recommended Dry Film Thickness1.5 - 2.0mils-
Theoretical Coverage272 - 360sq.ft. per gal.-
Dry Time (77°F, Tack Free)15.0minutes-
Dry Time (77°F, Handle)25.0minutes-
Dry Time (77°F, Recoat)35.0minutes-

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance

Compliance: Federal Regulations

RULE CATEGORY MAXIMUM LEVELS COMPLIANT
NESHAP General 340 g/l No
Automobile Refinishing Primer/Sealer 550 g/l Yes
AIM Industrial Maintenance 450 g/l Yes

Safety & Health

Safety

Products are intended for industrial use only, improper handling and misuse may be hazardous.

Packaging & Availability

Ordering

These products are available in 1 and 5 gallons pails, and 55-gallon drums.