Nullifire PM020 Alkyd High-Build Primer

Carboline Carbocoat 115 is a fast-drying steel primer that provides corrosion protection on structural steel. Well suited for fabrication shops that need fast cure to dry and handle times. May be top-coated with conventional alkyds or acrylics for colour, aesthetics or additional protection.
When applying a topcoat, Carboline Carbocoat 115 may be coated with Acrylics or Alkyds depending on exposure and need.

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Features & Benefits
Product Specification
Film Thickness Range And Coverage
Drying Times
Surface Preparation
Application Methods
Application Conditions
Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

Rapid cure
VOC compliant for most areas
Good for filling properties on rough and pitted steel
Fast dry to handle properties

Product Specification

Technical Data

Carboline Carbocoat 115

Volume Solids:
51% +/- 2%

VOC Content:
As Supplied : 3.50 lbs./gal (419 g/l)

Thinner 10 : 6 oz/gal 3.65 lbs./gal (437 g/l)

Dry Temperature Resistance:
Continuous: 200°F (93°C)

Non-Continuous: 250°F (121°C)

Theoretrical Coverage Rate:
818 ft²/gal at 1.0 mils (20.1 m²/l at 25 microns)

545 ft²/gal at 1.5 mils (13.4 m²/l at 38 microns)

409 ft²/gal at 2.0 mils (10.0 m²/l at 50 microns)

Dry Film Thickness:
1.5 – 2 mils (38 – 51 microns) per coat – Do not exceed 3.0 mils in a single coat.

Topcoats:
May be coated with Acrylics or Alkyds depending on exposure and need

Storage Temperature & Humidity
40-110 °F (4-43 °C) – 0-90% Relative Humidity

Shelf Life
24 months at 75 °F (24 °C)

Drying Times

Curing Schedule

Surface Temperature
Dry To Touch
Dry To Handle
Dry To Topcoat

35°F (2°C)
30 Minutes
2 Hours
4 Hours

60°F (16°C)
20 Minutes
60 Minutes
3 Hours

75°F (24°C)
10 Minutes
30 Minutes
2 Hours

These times are based on a 1.5 mil (35 microns) dry film thickness. Higher film thickness, insufficient ventilation, high humidity or cooler temperatures will require longer cure times and could result in solvent entrapment or premature failure. *Dry to topcoat with itself or other alkyds.
Recoat intervals may vary from those listed above when using under intumescent fireproofing products. Consult Carboline Technical Service for recommended cure times before applying Carboline intumescent products.

Surface Preparation

General

Surfaces must be clean and dry. Employ adequate methods to remove dirt, dust, oil and all other contaminants that could interfere with adhesion of the coating.

Steel

SSPC-SP6 with a 1.0-2.0 mil (25-50 microns) surface profile for maximum protection. SSPC-SP2 or SP3 as minimum requirement.
When using under fireproofing products, defer to the primer surface preparation requirements in the product data sheet of the fireproofing product

Application Methods

Product Information

Conventional Spray:
Pressure pot equipped with dual regulators, 3/8” I.D. minimum material hose, 0.052” I.D. fluid tip and appropriate air cap

Airless Spray:
Pump Ratio: 30:1 (minimum)

GPM Output: 3.0 (minimum)

Material Hose: 3/8” I.D. (minimum)

Tip Size: 0.013-0.017”

Output PSI: 1800-2000

Filter Size: 60 mesh

Brush & Roller (General):
For small areas and touch-up only. Avoid excessive re-brushing or re-rolling

Brush:
Use a synthetic bristle brush.

Roller:
Use a short-nap natural roller cover with solvent resistant core.

Application Conditions

Product Application Conditions

Condition
Material
Surface
Ambient
Humidity

Minimum
35°F (2°C)
35°F (2°C)
35°F (2°C)
0%

Maximum
120°F (49°C)
120°F (49°C)
120°F (49°C)
95%

This product simply requires the substrate temperature to be above the dew point.
Condensation due to substrate temperatures below the dew point can cause flash rusting on prepared steel and interfere with proper adhesion to the substrate.
Special application techniques may be required above or below normal application conditions.

Health & Safety

Refer to the safety data sheet in the attachments section above and tin label prior to use.