Z.R.C Galvilite Aerosol Galvilite Aerosol

TYPE: Single pack, premixed, ready-to-apply, liquid organic zinc compound with a shiny finish to closely approximate the color of hot-dip galvanizing

GENERAL PROPERTIES: Galvilite® is a high-quality cold galvanizing compound based on a trade secret organic binder which affords true galvanic anti-corrosion protection to metals. The dried film of GALVILITE is 95% metallic zinc. Because of the uniqueness of the formulation, GALVILITE is the only coating of its type to be recognized under the Component Program of Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

RECOMMENDED USES: Galvilite is widely used without topcoat in place of hot-dip galvanizing. Specially formulated for repair of damaged hot-dip galvanizing Galvalume® and zinc metallizing, regalvanizing worn hot-dip galvanizing, repair of weldments, and repair of damaged inorganic zinc coatings. Excellent for long-term protection of structural steel, water and waste facilities, power plants, transmission towers and antennae, steel decking and bridges, and numerous OEM uses.

SUBSTRATES: Apply to properly prepared carbon steel, cast iron, hot-dip galvanized, and aluminum surfaces.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR: Contact with potable water, strong acids or strong alkalis

TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE (non-immersion):
Continuous: 350°F max/177°C max
Non-Continuous: 750°F max/399°C max

SALT FOG EXPOSURE: 2,852 Hours (ASTM B117)

PROHESION/QUV EXPOSURE: 2,000 Hours (ASTM D5894)

VOC: 3.3 Lbs/gal (385 gms/Ltr) (ASTM D3960)

Characteristics

SOLIDS CONTENT: % Solids of Liquid Coating — 86% (by weight)/52% (by volume)

METALLIC ZINC CONTENT: 95% by weight in dry film. Zinc Dust used specified as ASTM D 520 Type III.

RECOMMENDED FILM THICKNESS PER COAT:
Wet: 3.0 mils (76 µ) Dry: 1.5 mils (38 µ)

THEORETICAL COVERAGE:
400 Ft ²/Gal @ 1.5 mil dry film thickness
3.4 M ² /Kg @ 38 µ dry film thickness

MINIMUM SHELF LIFE:
Liquid — 3 Years
Aerosol — 1 Year

FINISH: Shiny, silvery gray

FLASH POINT: 111°F (43°C) (SETA method, ASTM D3278)

WEIGHT PER GALLON: 24 Lbs (ASTM D1475)

MASS DENSITY: 2.797 gms/cm³

VISCOSITY: 2500 cps. Brookfield RVT spindle #5 @ 100 RPM, 25°C

PENCIL HARDNESS: 2H (ASTM D3363)

IMPACT RESISTANCE: Greater than 30 inch lbs.
(Extrusion) (per ASTM-D2794)

ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY: 73 million ohms per square @ 3 mils dry (resistivity).

ABRASION RESISTANCE: 11.5 liters per dry mil (tested at 3 dry mils) (per ASTM-D968-51)

Application

POT LIFE: At least 24 hours @ 77°F (25°C)

WATER IMMERSION: 100° F (38° C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: Dependent upon surface conditions and intended service. Typical examples are as follows:

Grease & Oils	Solvent to clean SSPC-SP1
Rust Scale	Power tool clean to SSPC-SP3 or SSPC-SP11 (SIS St 2 or 3)
Mill Scale, Paint or Heavy Rust	Sandblast to SSPC-SP6 (commercial) (SIS Sa 2)
Water Immersion	(100°F (38°C) Maximum) Sandblast to SSPC-SP10(near white) (SIS Sa 2.5)

APPLICATION METHODS

BRUSH/ROLLER/AEROSOL: Apply as received in container.

SPRAY (low pressure compressor type):

Atomized Air Pressure	50 Lbs (1.3 kg/cm²)
Fluid Pressure	15 to 20 Lbs (0.4-0.6 kg/cm²)
Orifice of Tip	0.080 inches (0.20 cm)
Viscosity Reduction	4:1 ZRC:XXX Thinner -OR- 16:1 ZRC:Xylol/Xylene

SPRAY (airless type):

Pump	30:1 Ratio
Hose	1/2" (1.3 cm)(I.D.) Airless Type
Orifice of Tip	60 ° - .026 in. (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 ensuring a hose length of 50 ft. max. Use least procedure possible. Start at 1500 lbs. (680 kg) and increase as required for good spraying.

CLEAN UP: ZRC XXX Thinner or Xylol/Xylene

DRY TIME (set to touch): When ambient air dried, 20-30 minutes @ 1.5 mil (38 µ) thickness

RECOAT TIME (2nd coat of ZRC): 12 hours. Under certain conditions, recoat time can be reduced. Please contact manufacturer for specifics.

TOPCOATING: After 24-48 hours, Galvilite may be topcoated with acrylic, chlorinated rubber, epoxy, urethane or vinyl type products. DO NOT TOPCOAT WITH ALKYD, ALKYD-MODIFIED ACRYLIC, OR LACQUER TYPE PRODUCTS