Product Overview

Ceramaprime is an NSF 61/600 potable water tank primer. This single leg airless applied 51% solids polyamide epoxy may be used as a primer for steel or concrete water tanks and is available in a cold cure version for under 50°F application and a low VOC version.

AWWA D102 Compliance

Ceramaprime meets the following AWWA D102 specifications:

• • ICS-1 (Interior Coating System 1)
• • ICS-2 (Interior Coating System 2)
• • ICS-3 (Interior Coating System 3)
• • ICS-4 (Interior Coating System 4)
• • OCS-5 (Overcoat Coating System 5)
• • OCS-6 (Overcoat Coating System 6)

Application Specifications

Application Methods

Single Leg Airless Spray: Remove all filters from spray system, use pump capable of 2,000 psi line pressure; 0.015-0.019 spray tip. Pre-heat material from 70-80°F prior to mixing and application.

Plural Airless Spray: Remove all filters from spray system, use Graco XP-70 or equivalent heated plural spray unit with heated hose bundle and in-line static mixer. 0.015-0.019 spray tip. Heat A and B components to between 70 and 85°F and spray at minimum line pressure to achieve fan

Brush and Roll: Thin as needed with K-1034 or K-1070 at up to 10%

Pot Life

Cure Schedule

Surface Preparation

All substrates must be clean and dry, free of dirt, oils, greases and contaminants.

Carbon Steel

Abrasive blast to SSPC SP-6 with a 1-3 mil profile for atmospheric service, SSPC SP-10 for immersion (1-3 mil profile)

Concrete

Abrasive blast as per SSPC SP-13 to an ICRI CSP 3 or greater. Can be applied over Mortarchem and EFS 707

Repairs, Small Areas

SSPC SP-11 power tool to bare metal to produce an angular profile

Performance Testing

• ✓ ASTM B117 Salt Fog: 3500 hrs, no effect
• ✓ ASTM B117 Salt Fog: 3500 hrs, minimal rust at scribe, no blistering or undercutting
• ✓ ASTM B117 Salt Fog (with PE-70, Indurethane 6600 Plus): 12,000 hrs no effect
• ✓ ASTM D4541 Adhesion to Carbon Steel: 2500 psi
• ✓ ASTM D4541 Adhesion to Perma-Clean 100 topcoat: 1900 psi at 30 day primer cure