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NanoPrime™ Primer Coating

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NanoPrime™ Primer Coating is a one component, waterborne, acrylic co-polymer composition description that reacts and cross-links with rusted steel surfaces, clean steel, and painted steel, creating superior anticorrosive properties. NanoPrime™ is non-hazardous, environmentally friendly and non-flammable. Can be applied to damp or dry surfaces as a prime.

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Coating, Primer, Waterborne Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Painted Surfaces, Steel

Features: Corrosion Resistant, Satin Finish, Thixotropic

Application Method: Brush, Gun, Roller, Spray

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Binder

Acrylic co-polymer complex

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application

Application Method

  • Airless spray gun: 0.017” – 0.21” Tip Size (Gun and tip must be stainless steel)
  • Operating Pressure 1,800-2,200 psi (124-152 bar)
  • Brush : Natural Bristle
  • Roller: 3/8” nap, no lint cover

Recommended Drying Times at 75% Relative Humidity

Temperature 1st Coat 2nd Coat
10-150°C (50-590°F) 4 hours 4 hours
15-200°C (59-680°F) 3 hours 3 hours
230°C (730°F) 2 hours 2 hours

Complete drying time of each layer is important before applying subsequent layes. At higher humidity levels drying time may increase by 25-50%.When coating in enclosed areas, ventilation must be provided to facilitate proper drying.

Curing

Full polymerization and strength occurs within 30-45 days.

Compatibility

NanoPrimeTM has been tested with many low VOC high performance top coats. Contact us to determine if you’re top coat has been tested for compatibility.

Surface Preparation

Check for and remove oil and grease on the surface per SSPS-SP WJ4. If oil or grease is present, use a phosphate-free cleaner to lift, emulsify and disperse all dirt, oil grease, mildew and any other type of contaminant.

Use a pressure water spray 3,000-3,500 psi (207-241bar) and/or steel brush per SSPC-SP3 to remove all loose surface corrosion. Solid and stable rusty surfaces are acceptable for coating.

If solvents were used to remove grease and oil, remove all solvent residue per SSPC-SP1 then remove all traces of solvents per SSPC-SP WJ4 pressure water wash before applying NRXTM coatings.

Mixing

NanoPrimeTM is thixotropic – it settles and gets thicker during storage. Use the NRXTM mixing disk with a diameter of approximately 1/3 the diameter of pail. Insert the mixing disk into the container until it is approximately 1-2 inches from the bottom of the container. Mix the coating for approximately 5-10 minutes at a rate that enables a vortex without drawing air into the coating. Coating is properly mixed when lifting the mixing disk out of the material, the coating flows smoothly like oil without dripping. As the coating will thicken in storage, confirm there is no material on the side walls or the bottom of the container during the mixing process, Re-mix daily before use.

Cleaning

Use water only. Clean equipment within 15 minutes of coating completion.

Note

When coating over existing paint NanoPrimeTMwill chemically react with the existing paint and in some cases may create a white staining. This is only cosmetic and will not affect performance. Compatibility is determined by the absence of bubbles after primer #1 dries and by adhesion testing.

Properties

Gloss
Satin
Pigments
Inorganic and anti-corrosion pigments
Soluble in
Water
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Product Weight1.1 - 1.3kg/l
Solids by Volume45 - 49
Viscosity1000 - 1200cps
VOC Content0.0gr/l

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Thickness

Surfaces with old paint and rust: In areas with loose paint flakes and or rust pockets, prepare the surface to SSPC-SP-3 standard using power wire brushing and pressure wash surface to SSPC SP-WJ4. Spot prime rusty spots with approx. 125-150 microns wet film thickness; allow to dry and apply Primers 1 and 2.

Surfaces with rust less than 50 microns

Primer #1 Wet Film Thickness

120-140 microns

Dry Film Thickness

Approx. 50-60 microns

Primer #2 Wet Film Thickness

150-175 microns

Dry Film Thickness

Approx. 60-70 microns

Surfaces with rust greater than 50 microns

NanoPrimeTM can be applied to rusted surfaces with greater than 50 microns of rust. To obtain optimal adhesion, it is recommended to clean surface to SSPC-SP-3 to remove loose rust, scale and deteriorated coatings to obtain a sound rusted surface. Pressure wash surface. Increase the wet film thickness of Primer #2 to 175 – 200 microns.

Packaging & Availability

Pack Size
Unit Size Weight
5 Liter 5.8 kg
20 Liter 23.5 kg

Storage & Handling

Storage

The product should be stored away from direct sunlight at temperatures between 30-450°C(370-113°F). DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE.

Shelf Life

24 months in unopened containers (depending on atmospheric conditions). Approximately 12 months in opened and resealed containers.