PROTECTIVE COATINGS

APCOSIL 605 PRIMER / APCOSIL 601

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A two component solvent based moisture curing inorganic zinc silicate coating

FEATURES & DESCRIPTION

• Designed as a primer coat for application in aggressive environments

• Good resistance to saline and marine / offshore atmosphere
• Excellent water and solvent resistance
• Can withstand substrate temperatures from -90°C to 400°C, under normal atmospheric exposure conditions
• With suitable top coat, provides excellent corrosion protection for steel substrate up to 600°C

TECHNICAL DATA

Colour Grey
Gloss Matt
Recommended DFT / Coat 50 - 75 µm
Theoretical Coverage Capacity 12.0 sq.mtr/ l @ 50 µm DFT
8.0 sq.mtr/ l @ 75 µm DFT
Drying time at 30°C Surface dry : 30 minutes
Hard dry : 16 hours
Full cure : 7 days
Over coating interval at 30°C Min. : 16 hours
Max. : Unlimited, provided surface is free from any
contamination, corrosion and zinc salt.
Method of Application Air spray & Airless spray

The data given is for guideline only. The physical values are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances, colour and testing variances
The actual drying time/ overcoat interval may be shorter or longer, depending on film thickness, ventilation, humidity, temperature etc.
The information provided above is at 30 °C and 65 % relative humidity

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Surface Preparation

General
• Surfaces must be dry, clean and free from contaminants
• Ensure removal of dirt, dust, oil and all other contaminants that could interfere with adhesion of the coating.
Oil and grease should be removed as per SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning
• Surface should be checked and treated in accordance with ISO 8504 prior to priming.

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 Blast Cleaning
• Steel, abrasive blast clean to min. Sa 2.5 Swedish specification. In case oxidation has occurred between
blasting and application of Apcosil 605 Primer / Apcosil 601, the surface should be re-blasted. A blasting
profile of (Rz) 40-70 µm is recommended
• Galvanised steel; sweep blast to roughen the surface and to remove any zinc salts that may be present
• Heavily pitted steel is not acceptable

Application Conditions

• Substrate temperature should be at least 3°C above dew point but not above 50°C
• Relative humidity should be above 50 %
• Good ventilation is required in confined areas to ensure proper curing

Mixing

Apcosil 605 Primer / Apcosil 601 is supplied in 2 packs, liquid component (hydrolysate) and a powder
component (zinc dust). Do not open packing until just before use. Loosen the settled material in the liquid
portion, if any, with the help of hand stirrer followed by power stirrer for quick homogeneous mixing. Add
zinc dust gradually to the hydrolysate under stirring. Continue stirring until mixture is homogeneous. (Do
not mix in reverse order. It may result in lump formation in the paint.) Strain mixture through a 30-60 mesh
screen. Maintain constant agitation of the mixture until the batch is depleted. Once the unit has been
mixed, it should be consumed within the working pot life

Mixing Ratio Hydrolysate : Zinc dust

(By weight) (Liquid) : (Powder)
65 : 35
Induction Time None
Pot Life at 30°C 6 hours

Application

Brush / Roller Not recommended

Air spray
Recommended thinner T - 144
Volume of thinner 10 - 25 % *
Nozzle orifice 2.0 - 3.0 mm
Nozzle pressure 0.3 - 0.4 MPa (= approx. 3-4 atm; 43-57 p.s.i)

Airless Spray
Recommended thinner T - 144
Volume of thinner 10 – 25 % *
Nozzle orifice 0.48 - 0.64 mm
Nozzle pressure 15 MPa (= approx. 150 atm; 2100 p.s.i)
*Note : Depending on recommended thickness & application conditions

Cleaning

• Do not allow the product to remain in hoses, gun or spray equipment. Clean all equipment’s immediately
after use with Thinner T 144.

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 Product Characteristics

• While application, the spray gun should be at a sufficient distance from the surface to get a wet and smooth
coating. Besides using a correct spray technique, the amount of thinner added must be carefully adjusted to
secure optimum film formation. The coating must be wet and smooth just after application
• Inorganic Zinc Silicate Primers are sensitive to environmental conditions for drying and curing. This product
requires minimum relative humidity of 50 % and minimum steel temperature should be 10 °C. In case
surface temperature of steel is more than 40 °C spraying shall be done by extra thinning to avoid dry spray
application. At Relative humidity below 50 %, curing will be severely retarded. The curing at low humidity
may be promoted by spraying fresh water after 4-6 hours of application of primer and keeping the surface
constantly wet until curing is complete
• High deposition of film thickness (>125 µm) can result into mud-cracking while lower dry film thickness can
affect the performance of coating. In case of mud cracking, complete removal of the affected areas by
abrasive blasting and re-application as per original specification is recommended
• Untopcoated Apcosil 605 Primer is not suitable for immersion in alkaline (more than pH 9) or acidic (less
than pH 5) liquids without suitable topcoats

Over-coating and Topcoats

• Before over-coating with recommended topcoats, ensure Apcosil 605 Primer / Apcosil 601 is completely
cured
• Prior to over-coating, Apcosil 605 Primer / Apcosil 601 must be clean, dry and free from soluble salts and
zinc corrosion products. Zinc silicate primers, when exposed for extended periods of time without proper top
coating, will start showing white rust formation. These “white rust” spots are zinc corrosion products .The
extent of white rust formation will depend on the period of exposure of the zinc silicate coating and the
nature of the surrounding environment. Prior to application of the subsequent coats, it is necessary to
ensure removal of the white rust
• Zinc silicate coatings are porous and hence pinholes may occur in the subsequent coat due to solvent
popping. To minimize pinholes, apply a mist coat as the first pass of the subsequent coat, let the entrapped
air escape and then apply full coat
• Apcosil 605 Primer / Apcosil 601 may be topcoated with epoxies, chlororubber, acrylics, polysiloxanes, heat
resistant silicones and others as recommended by Asian Paints PPG representative

PACK SIZE 20 L

Shelf Life: At least 6 months at 30°C for original unopened pack,

subject to inspection thereafter. Store in a cool, dry place and in
STORAGE
accordance with local regulations

REGULATORY Flash point: Liquid : Not less than 15°C Powder : Above 65°C
IINFORMATION VOC: 480 - 530 gm/ ltr as per USA-EPA Method 24

SAFETY INFORMATION

• As a general safety measure, inhalation of solvent vapours or paint mist and contact of liquid paint with skin
& eyes should be avoided. Forced ventilation should be provided when applying paint in confined spaces or
stagnant air. Even when ventilation is provided, respiratory, skin and eye protection is always recommended
while spraying paint
• Please refer our Material Safety Data Sheet prior to using the product

Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge the information provided herein is true and accurate at the date of issuance. Since we have no control over the quality or condition of the
substrate or the various factors affecting the use and application of the product, we do not accept any responsibility or liability arising out of use of the product. The company
reserves the right to modify data contained herein without prior notice. Any change in data would normally be followed by issue of a new data-sheet. The user should check with
the nearest sales office of the company and confirm the validity of the information, prior to using the product

‘APCOSIL’ is a Trademark of Asian Paints Ltd. | Licensed user: Asian Paints PPG Pvt. Limited.
Head Office: Asian Paints PPG Private Limited,Plot No-5, Gaiwadi Industrial Estate, S.V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai 400 062
Tel No: 022 6218 2700, CIN: U24110MH2011PTC220557, Email: customercare.apppg@asianpaintsppg.com, Website: www.asianpaintsppg.com

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