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ARMORHIDE AS SP-1000 GRAY SPRAY PRIMER

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ARMORHIDE AS SP-1000 Gray 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. It is also a modified alkyd, lead and chrome-free shop primer.

Product Type: Primer, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Steel

Features: Fast Drying, High Solids Content, Low VOC

Application Method: Spray

Chemical Family: Alkyds

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Application Procedures

The 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 min. 2.0mil
Top Coat

Not for use under 2 component topcoats

  • Alkyd - 1 part
  • Urethane - 1 part
  • Epoxy

 

Coverage 902 sq ft (1 mil, 100% Efficiency)
Welds Maybe weld thru with standard Welding procedures.

 

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Weight10.839 - 11.25per gal-
Viscosity28 - 41sZahn #2 Signature Cup
Grind5.0-Hegman
Weight Solids71.5 - 73.5%-
Volume Solids49.8 - 50.8%-
VOC as Supplied3.12lbs/gal-
Gloss (60°)1.0 - 10.0°-
Dry Time (Tack Free)20.0min-
Dry Time (Thru Dry)10.0h-
Performance Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Salt Fog Resistance*150.0hASTM B117
Pencil Hardness*B-ASTM D3363
Direct Impact Resistance*20.0in.lbASTM G14
Cyclic Salt Fog U/V Exposure*500.0hASTM D5894
Water Sensitivity*No Blistering-ASTM D1308
Humidity Resistance*96.0hASTM D4585
Conditions

*The system tested (unless otherwise indicated) is steel prepared in accordance with SSPC-SP2, sprayed with one coat of ARMORHIDE AS SP 1000 GRAY PRIMER and allowed to air dry for 7 days.

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory & Compliance
  • This product is designed to be applied directly to prepared steel surfaces and meets SSPC-Paint Specification No. 15.
  • The product meets the performance requirements of TTP 664D-SSPC-Paint No. 25 as specified for use in SSPC Environmental Zone 1A and 1B.
  • This product also meets the performance requirements of CISC/CPMA Standards 1-73a and 2-75.

Storage & Handling

Remarks
  • 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 welded through to yield sound welds.
  • This primer can be recoated after 1 hour.