If you are looking for a high solids primer with corrosion-resistant characteristics, Carboguard 893 is a perfect candidate. You can use it as an intermediate coat or a primer on surfaces such as steel. Moreover, you can use it for top coating with several high-performance finishing coats.
Table of Contents
Features
- Impeccable protection against corrosion
- Flawless film build
- Excellent edge protection
- Adequate resistance to abrasion
- VOC compliant and cures down to 4°C or 40°F
Applications
The primary application is as a steel primer and used in industries such as
- Architectural
- Pulp and paper
- Petrochemical
- Water and wastewater management
- Oil and Gas (upstream and Midstream)
Product Details
| Generic Type | Cycloaliphatic Amine Epoxy |
| Available Colors | Red, Gray, Yellow, and White |
| Finish | Eggshell |
| Primer | Self Priming |
| Dry Film Thickness | 3 mils, i.e., 76 microns per coat, 3 to 6 mils in mild conditions 4 to 6 mils in severe conditions |
| Solid Content | Volume 77% with a variation of 2 percent higher or lower |
Surface Preparation Chart
Here is a quick information on surface preparation for various surfaces.
| Surface | Preparation |
| General Surface | Clean and dry surface, free of oil, dust, and contaminant |
| Surface preparation for steel | SSPC-SP6 with a surface profile of 1 to 2 mils or 24 to 50 micron For galvanized steel, prime the surface using a specific primer by Carboline (refer to PDS) |
| Surface preparation for Concrete | Cure the concrete surface for 29 days at 24°C or 75°F with 50% humidity. After that, prepare a surface compliant with ASTM D42 protocol for concrete surface cleaning. Abrade the surface as per ASTM D4259 |
In case you wish further help on how to use Carboguard 893, click here to read the PDS and SDS documents.
Where to Buy the Carboguard 893
Here are some helpful links in case you wish to purchase Carboguard 893