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Hempadur Avantguard 550 - Zinc Epoxy Primer - Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer

Name: Hempadur Avantguard 550 - Zinc Epoxy Primer - Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer
Brand: Hempel A/S
SKU: ohxDf9zLCohSzcfHexX5CV

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Hempel A/S

A patented two-component, activated zinc epoxy primer in compliance with the requirements for Level 3, type II in SSPC Paint 20, 2002. https://www.hempel.com/en-gb/products/avantguard/explore

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Application

As a primer for long-term protection of steel in severely corrosive environments.

Description

To Specify a full Intumescent Fire Protection Coating System C1-C4 (Primer + Intumescent + Topcoat) click on the link below and add to your Chorus Specification:

Intumescent Fire Protection Coating Systems (C1–C4) - C1–C4 Corrosivity & Fire Protection | Hempel A/S | NBS Source (thenbs.com)

To Specify a full Anti-Corrosion System C1-C5 (No Intumescent Fire Protection) (Primer + Topcoat) click on the link below and add to your Chorus Specification :

Anti-Corrosion Protective Coating System (C1–C5) - For Corrosive Environments | Hempel A/S | NBS Source (thenbs.com)

For further advice on Specifications please contact Ian Morton at iam@hempel.com

Hempadur Avantguard 550

A two-component, activated zinc epoxy primer in compliance with the requirements for Level 3, type II in SSPC Paint 20, 2002.

Features and benefits:

Functions as a zinc-rich epoxy featuring a higher mechanical strength.
Can utilize ASTM D520, type II zinc dust.
Reduces the effect of corrosion and offers excellent protection.
Good mechanical strength, also in cyclic temperatures, with improved crack resistance through high flexibility and self-healing of micro cracks.
High tolerance to different climatic conditions (high temperature and humidity) during application, as well as, to high dry film thickness.
Maximum, dry exposure only: 160°C/320°F.
Compatible with Hempel Intumescent coatings.
Fast drying primer with short minimum overcoating intervals.
Cures down to -10°C (14°F).

Certificates/Approvals:

Meets requirements to ISO 12944 when used as part of a predefined paint system. Part 6 C5 Very High.
Complies with the European Fire Standard EN 13501-1, fire reaction class: B-s1, d0.

Product compatibility:

Previous coat: None.
Subsequent coat: According to Hempel’s Specification.

Application method:

Airless spray.
Air spray.
Brush / roller.

Drying time:

Determined for dry film thickness 60 µm (2.4 mils) at standard conditions. Indicative values at 20ºC; Touch dry: 15 minutes, Hard dry: 1.5 hours.

General information

Color	Grey Manufacturer guidance 19840 / Dark grey.
Finish	Matt
Material	Epoxy
Shape	Formless
Length	Bespoke
Width	Bespoke
Height	Bespoke

Uniclass	Pr_35_31_68_27 Epoxy resin coatingsPrimary Pr_35_31_68_29 Flame-retardant coatings
CAWS	M60/18 Special coating G10/650 Site painting G10/638 Shop priming G10/640 Shop painting G10/660 Shop plus site painting G10/630 Galvanizing plus site-applied G10/643 Protective painting G12/330 Proprietary metal members M60/195 Special coating M60/172 Flame-retardant coating system M60/175 Protective coating G10/65 Shop priming for M60/19 Flame-retardant coatings

Specification data - Epoxy resin coatings

Colour	19840/ Dark grey.

Volume solids	65% ±2%
Flash point	29 °C (84.2°F).
Specific gravity	1.9 kg/L (16 lbs/US gallon).
Fully cured	7 days 20°C (68°F).
VOC content	325 g/L (2.7 lbs/US gallon). Guidance for specification option: Complies with EU Directive 2004/42/EC: subcategory j.
Shelf life	One year. Manufacturer guidance 1 year for BASE and 3 years (25°C/77°F) for CURING AGENT from time of production.
Fire performance	To EN 13501-1 class B-s1, d0.