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First Coat Primer

Product Data Sheet
Description AN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR 100% ACRYLIC EMULSION LATEX PRIMER
501601x White
501603x Accent
This product is manufactured to meet all requirements of LEED-NC credit EQ4.2 low emitting materials - paints & coatings
Basic Use First Coat is a fast drying pigmented acrylic emulsion coating designed for use as a prime coat on exterior/interior surfaces. Use on new or previously coated wood, brick, masonry, concrete, hardboard, stucco, plaster, clean galvanized steel, aluminum, and primed ferrous metal. Excellent for use when more pungent solvent base primers would be objectionable because of odor and fumes which might irritate or taint the air, such as in hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. First Coat contains flash rust inhibitor to resist the staining of nail-heads & tar.
Colors
white to deeptone - great for coverage primer under dark or hard to cover colors
Properties
VOC gr/L 120.40 Volume Solids ±2% 38.00 Odor mild ammonia odor
VOC lbs/G 1.00 Weight Solids ±2% 51.00 Thinning one recommended
 
MPI # 3 & 6 Spread Rate 396.0 Weight 10.40
Gloss 60° 7-17 Wet Film Thickness 4 mils Viscosity 94 - 98 Krebs Units
Sheen 85° 30-40 Dry Film Thickness 1.5 mils Resistance very good
 
Tinting Type universal Toxic Properties Non-toxic as dry film Cleanup warm soapy water
Local Harvest 18% Light Reflectance White 89%,less for tints Packaging quart, gallon & fives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dry Times
At 77º Fahrenheit and 50% Relative Humidity.
To lock out Tannins, that naturally occur in wood, product needs to dry for 24 hours.
Dry To Touch ½ hour Dry To Sand Tack Free
Dry To Recoat 4 hours Dry To Topcoat Overnight Dry To Hard
Prep & Prime
Masonry Should be clean and free from dirt, oil, grease and efflorescence and other foreign matter.
Metal Galvanized: 501601x First Coat Primer may be applied directly to weathered galvanized surfaces.
New Galvanized: Surfaces must be properly treated.
Ferrous Metal: Prime with suitable rust inhibitie metal primer:7082xxx Barrier III High Solids Metal Primer.
Coated Metal: clean thoroughly.
Wallboard Should be clean and free of dirt, oil, grease and other contaminants before painting.
Wood Should be clean and free from dirt, oil, grease and other foreign matter. NOTE: Woods such as redwood or cedar which are subject to tannin staining may require two coats before a finish is applied.
Application
Brush Use a top quality nylon/polyester brush .
Roller / Pad Use a top quality synthetic roller cover.
Airless Spray Use equipment capable of constant 1800 psi at tip. An .013" to .019" tip orifice.
Conventional Spray DeVilbiss JGA Gun or equivalent. Fluid pressure 25 - 30 psi; pressure 40 - 50 psi.
Corporate: 6107 N Marine Drive Portland, Oregon 97203 - Rodda Paint Co. - Regional: 3838 4th Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98134
Disclaimer - All technical advice, recommendations and services regarding this product are rendered by the Seller gratis. They are based on technical data which the Seller believes to be reliable and are intended for use by persons having skill and know-how, at their discretion and risk. Seller assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damages incurred from this product use by Buyer whether as recommended herein or otherwise. Such recommendations, technical advice or services are not to be taken as a license to operate under or suggest infringement of any patent.
Last Modification Date: 2/25/2010 - Please contact us at 800.452.2315 for additional information or questions