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Tor QD Universal Primer prepares steel and dries quickly for overcoating in 1-2 hours with quick drying and conventional alkyd finishes.
An alkyd binder pigmented with inert inorganic pigments and thinned with an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent blend.
Not suitable for overcoating with chlorinated rubber or 2 pack finishes.
Good coverage with up to 11.1 square metres per litre; Apply by air sprayer - smaller areas can be brushed
Use Tor QD Universal Primer to prepare steel for overcoating with quick drying and conventional alkyd finishes. The primer has good coverage of up to 11.1 square metres per litre, applying by sprayer, and dries quickly for overcoating in 1-2 hours.
Not suitable for overcoating with chlorinated rubber or 2 pack finishes.
Apply by air sprayer; smaller areas can be brushed
Good coverage with up to 11.1 square metres per litre
Refer below for more product information, preparation and application instructions
Product Information
An alkyd binder pigmented with inert inorganic pigments and thinned with an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent blend.
Product reference
AK617
Volume solids
44%
Typical thickness
40 microns dft from 90 microns wet
Theoretical coverage
11.1 square metres per litre
Practical coverage
Reduce theoretical coverage by up to 20%
VOC content
EU limit value for this product (cat A/i): 500 g/l . This product contains max 500 g/l VOC
Surface Preparation
Minimum:
Clean to Swedish ST2 Standard and degrease with Tor TH19.
Application Details
Mix ratio
N/A
Method of application
Air spray preferred (reduce by the addition of up to 20% Tor TH19). Small areas may be brushed.
Thinner
Tor TH19 (where necessary)
Cleaner
Tor TH19 for cleaning equipment
Pot Life
N/A
Drying Times
Substrate Temperature
Touch Dry
Hard Dry
Overcoating Interval
Minimum
Maximum
20°C
15 minutes
1 hours
1-2 hours
7 days
Note: Drying/curing times will be shortened by higher temperatures and lengthened by lower temperatures
Storage and Handling
Store the closed containers in a store room which is in a safe place or is a fire resisting structure. The storage and conditions must meet the statutory requirements of The Highly Flammable Liquids and Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972.
Flash point
In the range of 23°C
Shelf life
2 years in unopened containers
Limitations
Not suitable for overcoating with chlorinated rubber or 2 pack finishes.
Do not apply if the relative humidity is above 90% or the surface is less than 2°C above the dew point.
Avoid skin and eye contact i.e. wear gloves, goggles, etc
Ensure good ventilation, mechanical if necessary
Store and use away from heat and flame
Do not eat or smoke in the vicinity of work
Wash hands before eating
Refer to supply container for additional warning labels
Product Details
AK617
Data sheet
Manufacturer
Tor Coatings
Water / Solvent Based
Solvent
For Use On
Steel
Application Method
Spray, brush
Sheen
Matt
Colour
Standard / Ready Mixed
Single, Two or Three Pack
Single
Pack Size
5L
Solvent
An alkyd binder pigmented with inert inorganic pigments and thinned with an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent blend.
Mixing Ratio
-
Key Features
Dries quickly for overcoating in 1-2 hours with quick drying and conventional alkyd finishes.
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Tor QD Universal Primer is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
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