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.
NSF 61/600 Certified
Certified for potable water tanks ≥30,000 gallons
Outstanding Adhesion
2500 psi adhesion to carbon steel, 1900 psi to Perma-Clean 100
Extended Salt Fog Performance
12,000 hours no effect with complete system
Long Recoat Window
Up to 1 year maximum recoat time for flexibility
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
| 50°F | 75°F | 90°F |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 hours | 4 hours | 1 hour |
Cure Schedule
| Cure Stage | 50°F | 75°F | 90°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry to Handle | 3 hrs | 90 min | 1 hr |
| Dry to Topcoat (Min) | 3 hrs | 45 min | 30 min |
| Dry to Topcoat (Max) | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Cured for Immersion Service | 7 days | 7 days | 3 days |
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
NSF 61/600 Certified
Tanks ≥30,000 gallons
Max ratio: 11.61 cm²/L
Up to 30 mils DFT
Up to 10% thinning with K-1034
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Available Kit Sizes
Note: All non-LV colors share a common Part B
Compatible Topcoats
- ● Perma-Clean 100
- ● Perma-Clean 10 SL
- ● PE-70
- ● RC-70
- ● TL-70
- ● Indurethane 6600 Plus
- ● Permagloss
- ● Novasafe
Application Conditions
- ● Substrate: 50-140°F
- ● Material: 50-120°F
- ● Humidity: 0-95% RH
- ● Steel ≥5°F above dewpoint
- ● Ambient ≥50°F
Shelf Life & Storage
2 year shelf life for parts A and B. Store long term between 35 and 90°F. Recommend heating material to 80-85°F in the 24 hours prior to application.
Type: Surfacer Uses: Carbon Steel, Concrete Finish: Matte
Type: Surfacer Finish: Matte
