Cleaning in general Clean with steam, water (e.g., with sodium triphosphate) and/ or solvent, to remove all contaminants (e.g., oil, grease, lubricants, mud). When dry, blasting and/or power tooling. Blast DAB (Dry Abrasive Blast) or WAB (Wet Abrasive Blast) with hard angular grit or UHP (Ultra High-Pressure Water Jet). In the two latter cases, additional degreasing may be required. Next vacuum clean to dustfree and prime immediately.

• New carbon steel and cast-iron DAB or WAB to Sa 2 (for non-immersion or atmospheric service) or Sa 2,5 (for immersion or severe service) to remove mill scale and rust. Profile: angular, type “fine (G)”, depth (Rz) 25–60 μm.
• Old carbon steel Brush to St 3 to remove loose flakes (mill scale, rust, old paint, etc.). DAB or WAB to Sa 2,5 (or UHP to WJ 2). Profile: angular, type “fine (G)”, depth (Rz) 25–60 μm
• Carbon steel with old paint layer Overcoat: When old layer meets minimum requirements (e.g., good state and adhesion, compatible). Brush to St 2 (to remove loose rust, mill scale and old paint) and sweep blast to a sound adhered edge. Recoat: Else, remove old layer completely by brushing to St 3 and/or DAB or WAB to Sa 2,5 (or UHP to WJ 2) Profile: angular, type “fine (G)”, depth (Rz) 25–60 μm.
• New galvanized or metalized a. Mechanical damaged areas, due to transport, drilling, cutting, or welding, have to be cleaned to St 2 or 3. b. Topcoat needed: Lightly sweep blast or chemically etch, to remove zinc salts and weathered profile. Remark: in this case a special primer is preferred.
• Old, galvanized Water cleaning (HP WC) > 50 MPa (500 bar). Extra brushing to St 3 on very corroded areas.

The shelf life is 12 months under standard conditions: in dry well-ventilated place, between 5°C and 35°C, away from source of heat or ignition, strong acids, bases, oxidizing (and reducing) agents and direct sunlight. Keep cans well sealed. Product rest: add ± 3 mm thinner solvent float over product (prevents moisture intrusion) and reseal the can.

❖ Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray
❖ In case of improper ventilation wear respiratory protection
❖ Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye & face protection
❖ If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes, remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do.
Continue rinse.
❖ If on skin or Hair: - Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water & shower

Chemical Resistance – AVERAPRIME METAL

AVERAPRIME METAL passed the salt spray test of 10,000 hours and the enforced aging test of 5,000 hours without any problems. It is resistant to various chemicals even at high temperatures. Below are some examples:

Note: For strong acids, bases, and/or solvents, a highly resistant top layer can be applied.

Properties – AVERAPRIME METAL

🔹 Liquid (Under Standard Conditions)

🔹 Cured (Under Standard Conditions)

• AVERAPRIM METAL is a 1 component system
  and ready for use. Product temperature must be 3°C
  above the dew point before opening and agitating.
  Just before application, homogenize the canister of
  AVERAPRIM METAL by mixing it ± 1 minute
  with a low-speed hand mixer (± 200 rpm). Do NOT
  agitate after mixing. Do NOT add non-prescribed
  additives. Do NOT allow moisture into can (e.g.,
  sweat).
• Thinning Standard not required.
  If necessary, add up to 2,2 % weight (6 % volume)
  Thinner and mix well (e.g., for viscosity change due to
  aging or moderate exposure to moisture during transport
  and/or storage).
• Acceleration Standard not required. For faster
  overcoat, under standard conditions, add up to 1,2 %
  weight (3,4 % volume) AVREAPRIM METAL
  ACCELERATOR and mix well (see “Curing time”
  table). Do NOT accelerate for application on damp
  surface

• Conditions during application;
  Application possible when surface temperature is from -
  12°C to +50°C and air humidity from 15 to 99 %. No dew
  point restrictions. The surface may be damp but preferably
  visible dry (≤ 16% moisture, free from condensate and/or
  ice crystals)
• Application in general;
  AVREAPRIM METAL can be applied, making use of: -
  Paint brush: with natural hair - Paint roll: with short hair
  or mohair - Spray pistol: - Airless: nozzle with Ø of 380
  to 530 μm (15 to 21 mil) and pressure of 160 to 190 hPa
  (bar). - Gravity cup: nozzle with Ø of 1,8 to 2,2 mm (71 to
  87 mil) and pressure of ± 4 hPa (bar). - Compressed air
  barrel: nozzle with Ø of 1,4 to 1,8 mm (55 to 71 mil) and
  pressure of ± 3 hPa (bar). Spraying in the approved
  professional manner (e.g., fluent alternating 2-D
  movements, spray angle of 40 to 80°). Avoid excessive
  dry film thickness (> 300 μm), because it will require
  longer cure times and may cause poor adhesion, cracking,
  and/or gas entrapment and require remedy. Apply the
  primer immediately after the surface preparation. A
  standard application, on a well-conditioned surface,
  consists of 1 layer of ± 100 μm (dry). Considering the
  solids content, 5% spillage etc., the anticipated theoretical
  consumption is ± 380 g/m2 (± 2,7 m2/kg).
• Topcoat AVREAPRIM METAL is used with
  compatible topcoat. - Minimum overcoat time: 3–6
  hours (20-60 minutes with AVREAPRIM METAL
  ACCELERATOR), depending on ventilation,
  temperature, and humidity. - Maximum overcoat
  time: non (on clean surfaces). - Compatibility test
  always required.
• Cleaning equipment Clean the equipment before and
  after the application, with Thinner, MEK or xylene.