Fosroc Thinner/Cleaner
Fosroc Thinner/Cleaner is for use with selected products within the Fosroc range.More Information Delivery Info
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Fosroc Galvafroid is a zinc rich coating formulated as an easily applied, cold galvanising protection against corrosion on all ferrous metals with a mid-grey, matt finish.
- Specifically designed to provide rust inhibiting protection to ferrous metalwork
- Complies with LU Standard 1-085 ‘Fire Safety Performance of Materials’
Please note: Colours shown are for illustrative purposes only
Description
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Features & Benefits
- Protects ferrous metals against rust
- Suitable as a primer or self-finish
- Easily applied by brush or roller
- Complies with LU Standard 1-085 ‘Fire Safety Performance of Materials’
- Complies with EN 1504-7 Surface Protection Systems
Uses
- To provide a galvanic protection on iron and steel
- Can be used as a self-finish or as a durable rust inhibiting primer beneath selected top coats
- Recommended for the protection of structural steelwork, agricultural and construction plant and machinery, gates, railings, iron pipework and guttering, and the rust prevention of in-situ welding work
Application
- Some rust removers based on phosphoric acid tend to leave an electrically insulating film on ferrous metals and must not be used
- Galvafroid is supplied at the correct consistency for direct application from the tin but, should it be found necessary to thin, only Fosroc Thinner/Cleaner should be added, at a rate not exceeding 1 litre of thinners to 8 litres of Galvafroid
- The minimum application temperature is 5°C
- Where required, Galvafroid may be painted to improve durability or to enhance appearance
- Galvafroid should be removed from tools and equipment with Fosroc Thinner/Cleaner immediately after use. Dried material can only be removed mechanically.
- Comes in packs of 6 x 400 ml tins, packs of 4 x 800 ml tins, or a 1.9 litre tin
- Coverage when used as a primer: 16m²/litre
- Coverage when used as a self-finish: 8m²/litre
- Zinc content by volume on dry film: 61%
- Zinc content by weight on dry film: 90%
Limitations
- Formulated for application to clean ferrous substrates and should not be used on rusty, corroded surfaces
- Should not be applied over existing coatings
- Should not be used on surfaces in contact with drinking water
- Should not be used on surfaces exposed to soft water at temperatures above 60°C
- Should not be used on surfaces treated with phosphoric acid based rust removers
- Should not be overcoated with materials containing strong solvents such as chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ethers
- Galvafroid is flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet
IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.
Product Details
7863-910077
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Fosroc
- For Use By
- Professional Use
- For Use On
- Steel
- Application Method
- Brush/roller
- Sheen
- Matt
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Pack Size
- 800ml, 1.9L
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 2 hours
- Dry to Recoat (at 20°C)
- 24 hours minimum
- Coverage
- When used as a primer 16 m2 /litre, When used as a self-finish 8 m2 /litre
- Solids by Volume
- 40%
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 12 months
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Solids by Weight
- 80%
- Hard Dry
- 24 hours @ 20°C
- Flashpoint
- 41°C
- Colour(s)
- Grey
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel
- Suitable For Use On
- Iron
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Brush
- Application Method
- Roller
- Manufacturer
- Fosroc
- Usages
- Galvanic Protection
- Usages
- Atmospheric
- Usages
- Zinc Rich /Cold Galvanising
- Usages
- Metal Protectors
- Usages
- Anti-Corrosive
- Product Usage Type
- Primer & Topcoat
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Dry to Recoat (@ 20-25°C)
- 24 hours
- Zinc Content
- 0.9
 Gokul Gireesh on 2023-12-05 13:07:38 | Question: I have a steel structure which is hot dipped galvanised. Now there are sections of the structure that have shown corrosion. Can I clean back the corrosion and coat the entire structure in galvafroid for a uniform final finish? Does galvafroid stick on to hot dipped galvanised metal? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Yes, this product can be used on galvanised steel. Assuming the galvanised steel is thoroughly cleaned and degreased as detailed in the technical datasheet, to ensure the removal of all oils, grease, mill scale and rusted areas, we'd firstly recommend preparing the galvanised areas with Teamac Mordant Solution (T Wash), which increase the adhesive properties for you to overcoat with Fosroc Galvafroid. | |
| Tom Barnard on 2023-08-24 09:25:44 | Question: I am looking to specify a coating for our steel doors. Our current spec is: 01. ALL SUBSTRATE METALS SHALL BE PREPARED TO SA 2.5 02. ALL COATING SHALL BE 3 PACK MARINE GRADE GLOSS COATING. 03. COLOUR: RAL BS4800 HOLLYBUSH 14 C 39 We have experienced issues with paint delaminating from the doors due to rusting of the substrate steel. can fosroc Galvafroid be used as a primer for 3 pack marine grade gloss coatings. |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: This product may be painted to improve durability and/or enhance appearance, but it should not be rubbed down to obtain a smooth surface for finishing paints. For general purposes a good oil bound or alkyd paint should be used. Fosroc Dekguard A Plus can be used to provide a decorative finish to Fosroc Galvafroid, with a 2 coat application recommended. Where any work is subject to corrosive and marine conditions a non-saponifiable finishing paint should be used such as Chlorinated Rubber. It is advisable to allow Fosroc Galvafroid to weather for at least 3 days prior to applying the finishing coat. Cellulose and bituminous paint are not generally suitable for over-painting Fosroc Galvafroid. Assuming the proposed 3 pack marine paint meets the above requirements, then Fosroc Galvafroid can be used as a Primer. | |
| Sean Parkinson on 2022-10-18 15:46:03 | Question: Good Afternoon If steel reinforcement bars are coated with galvafroid, can they be cast into concrete? Will this affect the bond of the concrete to the bar? Thanks |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Yes, the bond to rebar is not based the metal but the ridges and deformations of the bar so as long as it’s not a smooth bar it will bond fine. | |
IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Fosroc Galvafroid 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.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
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