Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is a single pack, phenolic-modified alkyd primer/finish, specially developed for the transport container market.

It offers a high level of anticorrosive protection in aggressive environments. Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is fast drying and indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair.

Used for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications.

Axalta ViterLac C12 Primer/Finish is tested for resistance to BS148 transformer oil for 196 hours at 90°C.

Approvals/Certification - Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].

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• Features & Benefits
• Product Specification
• Film Thickness Range And Coverage
• Drying Times
• Surface Preparation
• Mixing
• Thinner
• Application Conditions
• Application Methods
• Product Notes
• Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• Single pack, phenolic-modified alkyd primer/finish
• Specially developed for the transport container market
• Offers a high level of anticorrosive protection in aggressive environments
• Contains zinc phosphate anticorrosive pigment
• Fast drying and indefinitely overcoatable for easy repair
• Good colour stability provided by high quality pigments
• Eggshell finish helps disguise dents and welds
• Tested for resistance to BS148 transformer oil for 196 hours at 90°C
• Used for dry cargo transport containers, ISO tank containers, anti-vandal accommodation units, waste containers and other industrial steel fabrications

Product Specification

Film Thickness Range And Coverage

Drying Times

Surface Preparation

• All surfaces to be coated should be dry and cleaned as necessary to remove all oil, grease, salts, weld flux or other contamination
• Where necessary, remove weld spatter and grind smooth all sharp edges and weld seams
• Blast clean to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007), surface profile 50-75 microns
• Can also be applied to clean, dry, abraded steel
• Aluminium and Zinc coated surfaces: Surfaces should be degreased, abraded and etch primed prior to application of ViterLac C12*

*Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for advice.

Mixing

• Must be mixed thoroughly by using a mechanical agitator before use
• Agitate periodically to ensure paint remains homogeneous

Thinner

Thinner

• Axalta 1006 Thinner

Equipment Cleaner

• Axalta 1006 Thinner

Application Conditions

• Only apply in conditions of good ventilation which must be maintained during drying and curing
• Do not apply when rain, mist, sleet or snow are imminent
• During application and drying time of the paint coating, the surface should be dry, the relative humidity should not exceed 85% and the steel temperature should remain at least 3°C above the dew point
• Paint temperature should ideally be at a minimum of 15ºC

Application Methods

• Airless Spray: is the preferred method. Output fluid pressure at tip 2000 psi, Tip Size 13-15 thou (0.33-0.38 mm)
• Air assisted and HVLP: are also suitable. Please consult Axalta Coating Systems or Rawlins Paints Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for advice
• Conventional spray: requires thinning by up to 10% with 1006 Thinner
• Brush should be used for touch-up of small areas

Product Notes

• A dry film thickness of 125µm is recommended over blast cleaned steel substrates
• Some shades may contain lead-based colourants, these are labelled (L)

Health & Safety

• Containers are provided with safety labels which should be observed
• Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual Product Safety Data Sheets

For specific advice regarding any aspect of this product, please consult our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected]