Universal Primer for Steel
How to formulate a universal primer for steel (dark grey).
| Ingredients | p.b.w. | Function | Manufacturing |
| Synolac PT30X, 60% | 32.0 | Binder | Arkema Coating Resins |
| Organoclay Thickener | 5.0 | Thixotrope |
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| Calcium Carbonate | 35.0 | Filler |
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| Black Pigment | 2.0 | Pigment |
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| Xylene | 5.0 |
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| Grind with with high speed 4500-5000 rpm @ 15-20 mins until get | |||
| Cobalt Oct.10% | 0.1 | Drier |
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| Calcium Oct 5% | 0.8 | Drier |
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| Zicronium 12% | 0.3 | Drier |
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| X200 | 0.2 | Anti Skinning |
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| Xylene | 19.6 |
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| Blend well with speed 2000-2500 rpm @ 5 mins | |||
| Total | 100.00 |
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Formulation Parameter
| Solids content, wt %, (Theoritical) | 57.0 |
| Pigment: Binder | 1.09: 1.0 |
| Drier Content | Co (0.05%), Ca (0.2%), Zr (0.2%) |
| Fineness (µm) | 20 |
| Viscosity, Krebs (KU) | 55-65 |
| Dried Film Thickness (µm) | 20-30 |
Paint Performance
(Approximate on Tin plate & Mild steel panel)
| Application | Spray |
| Viscosity, Krebs (KU),25°C, sec | 60.0 |
| Tack Free Dry, (HH:MM) |