Altex Epoxy Primer Part A 1L

Specially formulated for superior performance

Altex Epoxy Primer ensures exceptional adhesion for all coating systems, creating a high-performance foundation for marine applications. It’s suitable for a vast range of substrates and ideal for use below the waterline as a tie coat between aged epoxies and Altex Yacht & Boat Antifoulings. Altex Epoxy Primer can also be used to seal off prepared, aged coatings prior to repainting. What’s more, this epoxy primer works great for applying fairing compounds onto and for the sealing of completed, sanded fairing systems.

Altex Epoxy Primer Features:

• Recommended as primer on suitably prepared steel, alloy, GRP and wooden substrates
• Primer and seal coat for Altex Epoxy fairing systems
• Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates
• Mild Steel, Corten steel
• Aluminium
• Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze and Lead
• Sealed timber, Fibreglass, Epoxy resin
• Gelcoat, Carbon fibre
• Sealed ferro-cement
• Formulated for use above and below water - simplifies full hull painting projects
• Very long mixed pot life
• Excellent long term re-coat and overcoating properties
• Rapid dust-free and touch dry times
• Excellent anti-corrosive properties

Altex Epoxy Primer Specifications:

• Generic type: Polyamide Epoxy
• Colour: Grey
• Volume solids: 45%
• Mix ratio: 4 : 1 by volume
• Application: Spray, brush or roller
• Gloss: Flat
• Flash point: 27°C
• Thinner: Altex Thinning Solvent #12 (spray) | Altex Thinning Solvent #22 (brush/roller)
• Pot life: 12 hours at 25°C
• Induction time: 15 minutes
• Density: 1.33 kg per mixed litre
• Storage: Store under cool, dry conditions
• Shelf life: Part A: 48 months at 24°C | Part B: 24 months at 24°C
• Theoretical coverage rate: 9.0 sq metres per litre at 50 microns dry
• Recommended film thickness per coat: 111 microns wet to obtain 50 microns dry
• Dry times (50 μm DFT / 25°C / 50% RH): 1 hour (touch dry) | 8 hours (hard dry)
• Recoat Times (50 μm DFT / 25°C / 50% RH):
  
  • Self recoat: 2 hours (minimum), 3 months (maximum)
  • Overcoat with other epoxy: 2 hours (minimum), 3 months (maximum)
  • Antifouling: 2 hours (minimum), 48 hours (maximum)

Altex Epoxy Primer Product Data Sheet

Altex Epoxy Primer Safety Data Sheet