DATA SHEET 01.01.

2015
Product Code 2807001
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CORROLESS ‘M’
MULTI-METAL PRIMER

DESCRIPTION A general purpose, anticorrosive primer containing Corroless rust stabilising

pigment, for use on weathered galvanising, steel and other metals.

PRODUCT • Single pack.

FEATURES AND • Use as a patch or overall primer on rusted areas of galvanising or
steelwork.
RECOMMENDED
• Enables the use of one primer for a variety of substrates.
USES • No etch primer or barrier coat required on galvanising.
• Excellent adhesion and flexibility.
• Applications include street furniture, piping, mechanical equipment,
railings, tank externals and other structural steel.

TECHNICAL DATA
Volume Solids (±2%) 34%.

Specific Gravity 1.35 kg/litre.

Film Thickness Wet Film 147 microns. Dry Film 50 microns. (Two coats recommended for
best results over rusty steel).

Theoretical Coverage 6.8 m²/litre at 50 microns dft. Practical coverage rate can vary depending on
application method, temperature, profile and porosity of the substrate.

Application Spray, brush or roller.

Mixing Ratio Single pack.

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Pot Life (at 18 C) Not applicable.

Drying Times 10ºC 18ºC 30ºC

at recommended dft
Dust Free 2 hours 1 hour ½ hour
Hard Dry 24 hours 16 hours 12 hours
Overcoating Min 24 hours 16 hours 12 hours
Max Indefinite* Indefinite* Indefinite*

Thinners and
Cleaning solvent Corroless Thinners No 3. (Solvent Gun Wash may be used for cleaning only).

Finish Matt.

Colours Red/brown.

Storage Store in cool, dry conditions and protect from frost.

CORROLESS Corrosion Control, Worldwide Headquarters, Kelvin Way, WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands B70 7JZ,
Telephone: Fax: Web: e-mail:
+44 (0)121 524 2235 +44 (0)121 553 2787 www.corroless.com [email protected]
CORROLESS Corrosion Control is a trading name of Protega Paints Ltd, Registered in England 7997189, Registered Office: Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 7JZ.
Corroless is a Registered Trade mark of Protega Paints Ltd.
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Product Code 2807001
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CORROLESS ‘M’
MULTI-METAL PRIMER

APPLICATION DETAILS
Surface Preparation If required, due to obvious dirt/grease contamination or suspected salt or chemical
contamination, clean all surfaces with a water soluble degreaser, wash down with clean,
fresh water and allow to dry, before commencing main preparation.

Recommended substrate: Weathered and partly corroded galvanising and zinc coated
metal, weathered aluminium, steel.
Manual preparation: Prepare bare steel areas using rust scrapers, chipping hammers,
needle guns, wire brushes etc. to St2 standard of EN ISO 8501-1:2007 or equivalent.
Ensure all scale is removed. All corrosion products and zinc salts must be removed,
ideally by abrading or scrubbing followed by fresh water washing. Any areas of bright,
smooth galvanising or other metal surface should be abraded to provide a key. Wash
down with clean fresh water prior to application. Allow to dry.
Mechanical Preparation: Sweep blast to remove loose material, scale and salts and
prepare bare steel areas to a minimum Sa1 standard of EN ISO 8501-1:2007 or
equivalent, with a surface profile of 75 microns maximum. Wash down with clean fresh
water prior to application. Allow to dry.

All surfaces when coated should be firm, clean, dry and free from all oil, grease, powdery
flash rusting, corrosion salts and other contamination.

Application
Method Airless Spray Conventional Spray Brush Roller
Output Fluid
2000 psi
Pressure Yes – thinning required Yes Yes
Tip size 17-19 thou
Fan angle 30-50º

Spraying For conventional spray up to 10% Corroless Thinners No.3 should be added.

Brushing/Rollering When brushing, apply unthinned, lay on, do not over brush. When rollering, use a lambs
wool roller and a maximum addition of 5% Corroless Thinners No.3.

Mixing Stir thoroughly before use.

Stripe coating Stripe coat all edges, nuts, bolts, welds etc.

Application Temperature Range 2ºC - 35ºC.

Ambient Conditions Only apply in conditions of good ventilation, which should be maintained during drying.
Do not apply when rain, mist, sleet or snow are imminent. During application and drying
time the Relative Humidity should not exceed 85% and the steel temperature should
remain at least 3ºC above the dew point.

Overcoating* Overcoatable with itself and recommended topcoat Corroless G3. May also be
overcoated with Corroless RF16, when both M and topcoat thicknesses should not
exceed 50 microns dft. If overcoating time exceeds 24 hours and contamination has
occurred, clean using a detergent solution/fresh water rinse and allow to dry before
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continuing. *While overcoating time is indefinite, overcoating within 3 to 7 days at 18 C is
recommended for best results.

Flash Point Between 21ºC - 32ºC.

Health and Safety At all times observe precautionary notices on containers. Refer to Material Safety Data
Sheets available from Corroless on request.

This information is given in good faith for the guidance of users but without warranty or liability. Any queries should be referred to our
Technical Department. The above information is based on laboratory tests and practical experience and has been proved valid at the date
marked on the product data sheet. When necessary verify the validity of the product data sheet. The quality of the product is ensured by our
operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001. As a manufacturer we cannot be responsible for any damages caused by
using the product against instructions or for inappropriate purposes. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.