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APCO APCO 255-1044 Epoxy Ester Primer
APCO APCO 255-1044 Epoxy Ester Primer is a fast drying single part epoxy ester primer. Provides tight barrier protection to properly prepared steel surfaces. Provides increased chemical resistance compared to conventional alkyds. 255 is specifically formulated for use on electrical transformers, but may also be used anywhere increased chemical resistance is desired.
Product families
Ready-to-Use Products — Paints & Coatings
- Primers & Sealers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- APCO
- Features
Chemical Resistant, Fast Drying, Good Barrier Properties; Fast drying; Increased chemical resistance
- Product Type
- Primer
- Application Area
- Power Transformers
- Application Method
- Brush, Roller, Spray
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Metal, Steel
- Color
- Grey
- Red
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Printing & Packaging
- Application
- Pre-application
- Flush all equipment with thinner S100 or xylene
- Temperature
- Application range from 50°F-110°F surface temperature. Do not apply below 50°F.
- Method
- Apply one coat maintaining a wet edge to achieve a WFT of 4-6 Mils. Maximum performance will be achieved with two coats totaling 4-6 mils DFT.
- Generic Type
- Epoxy Ester
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Mixing and Thinning
- Components
- One
- Mixing
- Mix to uniform consistency and color. Frequent stirring is required to keep aluminum pigments suspended.
- Thinning
- Normally not required
- Spray
- Up to 12 oz/gal with S100 if necessary
- Application Methods
- Brush
- Roller
- Spray
- Packaging and Handling
- Unit sizes
- Drums
- Shipping Weight
- 12.25 lbs/gal Unit
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solids Content | 48.0 | % by Volume | — |
| VOC Value | 3.71 | lbs/gal | EPA Method 24 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Coverage (3 mil DFT) | 256 | ft² |
| Theoretical Coverage (mil) | 769 | ft² |
