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E Primer Force-Cure Epoxy for Field-Welded Joints up to 80°C by CANUSA-CPS
Force-cure epoxy for superior three-layer corrosion protection of field welded joints of steel pipes.
Product Description
CANUSA-CPS E Primer is a specially formulated 100% volume solids (solventless) two-component epoxy. Recommended use is as a primer in a three-layer coating system for superior corrosion protection of field welded joints of steel pipes.
Using Canusa's proven method of force curing the E Primer to the steel enables the installer to "pre-inspect" the joint prior to sleeve application. This provides the assurance that the pipe is fully protected and it will not be displaced and exposed to corrosive contaminants during the aligning and shrinking stages of sleeve installation.
Available in bulk quantity or bubble pack option, E Primer kits are provided with a pair of latex gloves and an application pad.
Specifications
Property
CANUSA E Primer
Color
Black
Volume Solids
100%
Weight Solids
100%
Mixing Ratio
(by volume) - 4 parts of base to 1 part of cure (by weight) - 6.1 parts of base to 1 part of cure
Typical Coverage
20 sq.m./US gallon (215 sq.ft/US gallon) or 5.3 sq.m/liter ( 57 sq.ft/liter). This coverage is based on 6 mils of thickness & assuming 20% waste factor
Specific Gravity
E Primer Base - 1.58 ± 0.03 (ASTM D 1475) E Primer Cure - 1.04 ± 0.02 (ASTM D 1475)
Viscosity
E Primer Base - 14,000 ± 2,000 cps at 60°C, # 7 Spindle at 10rpm E Primer Cure - 30 ± 3 seconds (ASTM D1200 # 4 Ford cup @ 25°C)
Typical Thickness
4 to 6 mils (0.10 to 0.15 mm)
Number of Coats
One
Pot Life
20 minutes @ 23°C (73°F)
Shelf Life
3 years @ 23°C, out of direct sunlight. Shelf life will be lesser at higher temperatures.
Flash Point
E Primer Base - 93°C (200°F) E Primer Cure - 92°C (198°F)
Thinner
Do not dilute.
Minimum Curing Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Safety
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe all safety labels on packaging and paint containers, consult CANUSA Material Safety Data Sheets and follow all local or national safety regulations. Harmful or fatal if swallowed; immediately seek medical assistance if swallowed. Avoid inhalation if possible solvent vapors or paint mist, as well as paint contact with skin and eyes. Apply only in well ventilated areas and ensure that adequate forced ventilation exists when applying paint in confined spaces or when the air is stagnant. Always take precautions against risks of fire and explosion.
Application
Prepare the pipe surface as recommended in the product-specific Installation Guide.
Follow the mixing instructions that are contained within the epoxy packaging.
1. With a gloved hand, pour the combined mixture onto the pipe. 2. Begin spreading the epoxy primer (to a uniform thickness) circumferentially around the pipe surface using the applicator pad. 3. Use a wet film thickness gauge to ensure a correct, uniform thickness has been achieve all around the pipe.
Amount Required
Epoxy required for 300 mm / 12" cutback. For other cutbacks, divide by 12 and multiply by new cutback in inches. Example: 200 mm (8") cutback on 610 mm diameter pipe Base: 88 mL x 8/12 = 60 mL base Cure: 22 mL x 8/12 = 15 mL cure
1. Mixing ratio by volume of base to cure is 4 : 1. Therefore, for 1 US gallon of Base, 0.25 US gallons of cure will be required.
2. Due to pot life limitations, it may be impractical to coat multiple joints with the same epoxy kit.
How to Order
Property
CANUSA E Primer
Epoxy BP Unit
BP Units include pre-measured quantities of E Primer Base and E Primer Cure in a bubble pack. Application Accessories (gloves and application pad) must be purchased separately.
Epoxy BP Kit
BP Kits include pre-measured quantities of E Primer Base and E Primer Cure in a bubble pak, a pair of latex gloves and an application pad.
Bulk Epoxy
Bulk epoxy is available in US gallon quantities. The mixing ratio by volume of BASE to CURE is 4:1.
Bulk Accessories
Bulk accessories (i.e. appl. access. kits, dispensing pump, etc.) are available for easier field mixing and preparation.
Product Designation3
Package Contents*
E Primer BP Unit - 170 mL
136 mL of E Primer Base, 34 mL of E Primer Cure
E Primer BP Kit - 170 mL
136 mL of E Primer Base, 34 mL of E Primer Cure, latex gloves, application pad
Dispensing Pump designed for the 5 US gallon container of E Primer Base.
3 Small diameter ø represents joints completed with one installer. As a general rule, only one installer is required up to 18” (450 mm) pipe sizes.
* Latex gloves associated with Bulk Accessories are heavy duty and can be used for more than one joint.
** For large projects, joint specific pre-measured epoxy quantities (other than standard 170 mL) will be considered.
Product Description
CANUSA-CPS E Primer is a specially formulated 100% volume solids (solventless) two-component epoxy. Recommended use is as a primer in a three-layer coating system for superior corrosion protection of field welded joints of steel pipes.
Using Canusa's proven method of force curing the E Primer to the steel enables the installer to "pre-inspect" the joint prior to sleeve application. This provides the assurance that the pipe is fully protected and it will not be displaced and exposed to corrosive contaminants during the aligning and shrinking stages of sleeve installation.
Available in bulk quantity or bubble pack option, E Primer kits are provided with a pair of latex gloves and an application pad.
Specifications
Property
CANUSA E Primer
Color
Black
Volume Solids
100%
Weight Solids
100%
Mixing Ratio
(by volume) - 4 parts of base to 1 part of cure (by weight) - 6.1 parts of base to 1 part of cure
Typical Coverage
20 sq.m./US gallon (215 sq.ft/US gallon) or 5.3 sq.m/liter ( 57 sq.ft/liter). This coverage is based on 6 mils of thickness & assuming 20% waste factor
Specific Gravity
E Primer Base - 1.58 ± 0.03 (ASTM D 1475) E Primer Cure - 1.04 ± 0.02 (ASTM D 1475)
Viscosity
E Primer Base - 14,000 ± 2,000 cps at 60°C, # 7 Spindle at 10rpm E Primer Cure - 30 ± 3 seconds (ASTM D1200 # 4 Ford cup @ 25°C)
Typical Thickness
4 to 6 mils (0.10 to 0.15 mm)
Number of Coats
One
Pot Life
20 minutes @ 23°C (73°F)
Shelf Life
3 years @ 23°C, out of direct sunlight. Shelf life will be lesser at higher temperatures.
Flash Point
E Primer Base - 93°C (200°F) E Primer Cure - 92°C (198°F)
Thinner
Do not dilute.
Minimum Curing Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Safety
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe all safety labels on packaging and paint containers, consult CANUSA Material Safety Data Sheets and follow all local or national safety regulations. Harmful or fatal if swallowed; immediately seek medical assistance if swallowed. Avoid inhalation if possible solvent vapors or paint mist, as well as paint contact with skin and eyes. Apply only in well ventilated areas and ensure that adequate forced ventilation exists when applying paint in confined spaces or when the air is stagnant. Always take precautions against risks of fire and explosion.
Application
Prepare the pipe surface as recommended in the product-specific Installation Guide.
Follow the mixing instructions that are contained within the epoxy packaging.
1. With a gloved hand, pour the combined mixture onto the pipe. 2. Begin spreading the epoxy primer (to a uniform thickness) circumferentially around the pipe surface using the applicator pad. 3. Use a wet film thickness gauge to ensure a correct, uniform thickness has been achieve all around the pipe.
Amount Required
Epoxy required for 300 mm / 12" cutback. For other cutbacks, divide by 12 and multiply by new cutback in inches. Example: 200 mm (8") cutback on 610 mm diameter pipe Base: 88 mL x 8/12 = 60 mL base Cure: 22 mL x 8/12 = 15 mL cure
1. Mixing ratio by volume of base to cure is 4 : 1. Therefore, for 1 US gallon of Base, 0.25 US gallons of cure will be required.
2. Due to pot life limitations, it may be impractical to coat multiple joints with the same epoxy kit.
How to Order
Property
CANUSA E Primer
Epoxy BP Unit
BP Units include pre-measured quantities of E Primer Base and E Primer Cure in a bubble pack. Application Accessories (gloves and application pad) must be purchased separately.
Epoxy BP Kit
BP Kits include pre-measured quantities of E Primer Base and E Primer Cure in a bubble pak, a pair of latex gloves and an application pad.
Bulk Epoxy
Bulk epoxy is available in US gallon quantities. The mixing ratio by volume of BASE to CURE is 4:1.
Bulk Accessories
Bulk accessories (i.e. appl. access. kits, dispensing pump, etc.) are available for easier field mixing and preparation.
Product Designation3
Package Contents*
E Primer BP Unit - 170 mL
136 mL of E Primer Base, 34 mL of E Primer Cure
E Primer BP Kit - 170 mL
136 mL of E Primer Base, 34 mL of E Primer Cure, latex gloves, application pad
Application
