Sikalastic® Metal Primer
Two component, epoxy primer for exposed metal and bitumen substrates
Sikalastic® Metal Primer is a two-component, solvent based epoxy prime for exposed metal substrates and blocking primer over bituminous felts and coatings.
- Fast curing, overcoat possible after 6 hours
- Corrosion protection in industrial and marine environments
- Easy application by brush or roller
- Enhances adhesion to a broad range of metallic substrates
- Protects against migration of volatile bitumen or plasticizers
Usage
Versatile and anti-corrosive primer on metal substrates for use with:- SikaRoof® MTC
- Sikalastic® roofing systems
- Sikafloor® balcony waterproofing systems
- Sikagard® hygiene coatings
Advantages
- Fast curing, overcoat possible after 6 hours
- Corrosion protection in industrial and marine environments
- Easy application by brush or roller
- Enhances adhesion to a broad range of metallic substrates
- Protects against migration of volatile bitumen or plasticizers
Packaging
5.0 l (~7.17 kg) containers
Component A: 2.5 l (~3.7 kg)
Component B: 2.5 l (~3.47 kg)
Colour
Component A: pearl grey liquid resin
Component B: brown liquid resin
Product Details
Chemical Base
Epoxy, solvent borne and polyamide curative
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
The product must be stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C.Higher storage temperatures may reduce shelf life of product.Reference shall also be made to the storage recommendations within the safety data sheet.
Density
~1.43 kg/l (23 °C)
Application
Mixing Ratio
Component A : Component B = 1:1 (by volume)
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity
80 % r.h. max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation. The substrate and uncured material must be ≥3 °C above dew point.
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Substrate Moisture Content
Visibly free from moisture and condensation
Waiting Time / Overcoating
Apply Sikalastic® Metal Primer within 4 hours of blasting, before re-oxidation. Before applying any recommended SikaRoof® MTC, Sikalastic®, Sikafloor® or Sikagard® products- on Sikalastic® Metal Primer, allow:
Substrate temperature | Mimimum waiting time | Maximum waiting time | Touch dry after: |
+10 °C | 12 hours approx | 7 days | 6 hours approx. |
+20 °C | 6 hours approx. | 7 days | 3 hours approx. |
+30 °C | 5 hours approx. | 7 days | 2 hours approx. |
Note: Apply an additional coat if more than 7 days pass before coating.
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Consumption
Apply in one coat, with a consumption of 0.15 l/m2 approx. (0.20 kg/m2 approx.) per coat depending upon surface roughness and absorption.
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
The surfaces must be clean, dry, free of stripping agents and free of oil, grease, silanes, salts, silicone, siloxanes and other chemicals which could cause poor adhesion.
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be coated should be thoroughly cleaned by conventional means.Steel is ideally prepared by shot blasting to Sa 21/2 or SSPC 10 (nearly white metal). Where blasting is not permitted then clean metal preparation by power tools is acceptable.Non-ferrous metals are prepared by removing deposits of dust and oxidation and abrade to white metal. Wire brushing can be used on soft metals, i.e. copper. Ensure that surfaces are free from visible dampness and that all dust, loose and friable material is completely removed from all surfaces before application of the product, preferably by brush and/or vacuum.If in doubt apply a test area first.For detailed information regarding substrate quality / preparation and primer chart please refer to Method Statement.
APPLICATION
Prepare Sikalastic® Metal Primer by stirring component A until uniform, add component B and mix by electric drill until a homogeneous colour is achieved and the product is free of streaks.Sikalastic® Metal Primer can be applied by short-piled roller or brush.Allow primer to dry sufficiently (see table waiting time / overcoating) before overcoating.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened and/or cured material can only be removed mechanically.