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ZRC Galvilite® Galvanizing Repair Compound

ZRC’s Galvilite provides all the corrosion protection you’ve come to expect from the world’s most specified
galvanizing repair compound—in a silvery finish that closely matches the color of galvanized metal.

Enjoy the following great benefits with ZRC’s Galvilite:

• 95% zinc in the dry film using only Type III “ultra pure” ASTM-D-520 zinc
(lead and cadmium free)
• Recognized under the Component Program of Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. as equivalent to hot dip galvanizing
• Meets and exceeds Fed. Spec. DOD-P-21035A (Galvanizing Repair Spec);
MIL-P-26915A (USAF Zinc Dust Primer); ASTM Des. A-780 (Standard
Practice for Repair of Damaged Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings; SSPC-Paint
20 (Specification for Zinc-Rich Primer)
• Passes 3,000 hours salt spray testing without failure (ASTM Des. B117)
• Passes 9-year subtropical testing
• Low VOC approved in all 50 states
• ISO 9001 registration assures the highest quality consistently

For specification assistance, application assistance, test reports and product

selection please contact our customer support at (800) 831-3275 or our APPLICATIONS
website www.zrcworldwide.com.
Repairing hot-dip galvanizing
Field applied galvanizing
Rust proofing welds
Repairing inorganic zinc
THE ZRC GALVILITE DIFFERENCE Regalvanizing of worn hot-dip
The ZRC Galvilite difference is made possible by Galvilites’s high zinc content (95% by Metal fabrication
weight in the dried film) of “ultra pure” (ASTM D 520 Type III) zinc dust, ensuring that Construction
more metallic zinc is available for superior galvanic protection against corrosion. This high Manufacturing/OEM
purity zinc dust is compounded with a tenacious non-encapsulating binder using a highly
Antenna Towers
controlled trade secret process in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Petrochemical Plants
Competitor
The result is a self-healing galvanic film that does not require sand- Roads & Bridges
blasting for most applications, providing both up-front labor savings Tanks
and extended longevity of corrosion protection. We offer a Certifi-
Industrial Maintenance
cate of Compliance to these exacting material standards and a
copy of our most recent ISO Registration Certificate. Water Treatment
Marine & Offshore
The Proof is in the Photos Cooling Towers
These scanning electron microscope photos
illustrate the difference between the true galvanic
Hundreds more!
protection of ZRC Galvilite and a competitor’s low
ZRC
percentage zinc coating.
TESTING & SPECIFICATION CONFORMANCE DATA Technical Data
• Meets and exceeds Fed. Spec. DOD-P-21035A,
TYPE Single pack, premixed, ready to apply,
formerly MIL-P-21035 (Galvanizing Repair Spec.)
liquid organic zinc compound
• Meets and exceeds Fed. Spec. MIL-P-26915A
(USAD Zinc Dust Primer) THEORETICAL COVERAGE 400 ft²/gal @ 1.5 mil dry film thickness
• Passes 3,000 hours salt spray testing without failure** METALLIC ZINC CONTENT 95% by weight in dry film
(ASTM Des. B117)
FLASH POINT 111°F (44°C) (SETA method, ASTM D3278)
• Passes Preece Test (ASTM Des. A239) for hot-dip galvanizing
• Resists intermittent dry-heat temperatures up to 750°F VOC CONTENT 3.3 lbs/gal (385 gms/ltr) (ASTM D3960)
• Meets and exceeds ASTM Des. A-780 (Standard Practice for WEIGHT PER GALLON 24 lbs. (ASTM D1475)
Repair of Damaged Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings)
• Meets and exceeds SSPC-Paint 20 (Specification for Zinc-Rich SOLIDS CONTENT 86% (by weight)/52% (by volume)
Primer), Type II (organic), Level I, Type III zinc dust VISCOSITY 2500 cps. Brookfield spindle #5 @ 100 RPM, @ 25°C
MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMP - Intermittent 750°F (399)°C
AVAILABILITY/COST
Immediately available off the shelf, Galvilite Galvanizing Compound MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMP - Constant 350°F (177)°C
is offered directly from the manufacturer, or through a worldwide ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY 73 million ohms per square @ 3 mils dry (resistivity)
distribution network. The initial cost of Galvilite is more than offset
IMPACT RESISTANCE Greater than 30 inch-lbs. (extrusion) per ASTM-D2794
by substantial maintenance savings and the increased service life
of protected surfaces. Galvilite is available in 3.5 gallon pails, gallon ABRASION RESISTANCE 11.5 liters per dry mil (tested @ 3 dry mils) per ASTM-D98-51
cans, quart cans, and a convenient 12 oz. aerosol spray. Contact ZRC At least 24 hrs. @ 77°F (25°C)
POT LIFE
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PACKAGING 3.5 gallon pails, gallon, quart, half-pint and aerosol cans
MATERIALS/FINISHES DRY TIME Set to touch. When ambient air dried, 20-30 minutes
A unique formulation of 95% pure zinc metal as a liquid coating, ZRC (Second coat) After 12 hrs.
RECOAT TIME
Galvanizing Compound and Galvilite are manufactured to exacting
standards in our own state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Galivite’s
silvery metallic finish closely approximates the look of new hot-dip TOPCOATING After 24-48 hrs., topcoat with acrylic, epoxy, urethane or vinyl
galvanizing. Standard ZRC Galvanizing Compound is light matte gray type products. DO NOT USE alkyd, alkyd-modified acrylic, or
in color. lacquer type products. Consult our Guide to Topcoating
for detailed instructions.
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION Surface Preparation
Silvery-finish Galvanic Zinc-Rich coating containing 95% metallic
zinc, by weight in the dried film; recognized under the Component Dependant upon surface condition and intended service. Typical examples include:
Program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as an equivalent to hot- GREASE & OILS Solvent clean to SSPC-SP1
dip galvanizing; as manufactured by ZRC Worldwide, Marshfield, MA
RUST SCALE Power tool clean to SSPC-SP11
(www.zrcworldwide.com) or other facility having been registered to
the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001 standard MILL SCALE Sandblast to SSPC-SP6 (commercial)
for quality. (100°F maximum) Sandblast to SSPC-SP10 (near-white)
WATER IMMERSION
For areas and industries with more stringent VOC restrictions specify Application
ZRC 221.
BRUSH/ROLLER/AEROSOL Apply as received in container. For Brush Application, use 100%
** Copy of reports available upon request Natural 100% Chinese bristle brushes. For Roller Application,
use 3/8" nap rollers, made of mohair or lambs wool (sheepskin).

SPRAY (low pressure compressor type)

Atomized air pressure 50 lbs/in² = 3.5 kg/cm²
Fluid pressure 15-20 lbs/in² = 1.1-1.4 kg/cm²
Orifice of tip 0.080 inches (0.20 cm)
Viscosity reduction 4:1 GALVILITE:Mineral Spirits -OR- 16:1 GALVILITE:Xylene
SPRAY (airless type)
Pump 30:1
Hose 1/2” (1.3 cm) (I.D.)
Orifice of tip 60°-0.026 inches (0.07 cm)
Type of tip Tungsten carbide, reversing
Filter screens Complete removal is recommended.
However, if screens are employed, use no less than 30 mesh.
Viscosity No reduction required
Recommended procedure Connect hose directly to pump, without filter assembly,
ensuring a hose length of 50 ft. max. Use in-pot agitator or
continuous recycling. Use least pressure possible. Start at
1500 lbs/in² = 105 kg/cm² and increase
as required for good spraying.
CLEAN UP Mineral spirits solvent or Xylene

ZRC Worldwide has been registered to the International Organization for Standardization
ISO 9000 Series Standards for Quality. The fact that ZRC is registered to ISO 9001 as-
145 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050-2132 sures our customers that the zinc-rich coatings manufactured in our facility are designed
Tel: 800.831.3275 or 781.319.0400 • Fax: 781.319.0404 and manufactured according to the most stringent quality control standards, so you can
www.zrcworldwide.com • E-mail: [email protected] rely on their consistency.
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