Fosroc Galvafroid Reviews

Quick Links - Click To Jump To Section:     Features & Benefits Application Limitations Features & Benefits Protects ferrous metals against rust Suitable as a primer or self-finish Easily applied by brush or roller Complies with LU Standard 1-085 ‘Fire Safety Performance of Materials’ Complies with EN 1504-7 Surface Protection Systems Uses To provide a galvanic protection on iron and steel Can be used as a self-finish or as a durable rust inhibiting primer beneath selected top coats Recommended for the protection of structural steelwork, agricultural and construction plant and machinery, gates, railings, iron pipework and guttering, and the rust prevention of in-situ welding work Application Some rust removers based on phosphoric acid tend to leave an electrically insulating film on ferrous metals and must not be used Galvafroid is supplied at the correct consistency for direct application from the tin but, should it be found necessary to thin, only Fosroc Thinner/Cleaner should be added, at a rate not exceeding 1 litre of thinners to 8 litres of Galvafroid The minimum application temperature is 5°C Where required, Galvafroid may be painted to improve durability or to enhance appearance Galvafroid should be removed from tools and equipment with Fosroc Thinner/Cleaner immediately after use. Dried material can only be removed mechanically. Comes in packs of 6 x 400 ml tins, packs of 4 x 800 ml tins, or a 1.9 litre tin Coverage when used as a primer: 16m²/litre Coverage when used as a self-finish: 8m²/litre Zinc content by volume on dry film: 61% Zinc content by weight on dry film: 90% Limitations Formulated for application to clean ferrous substrates and should not be used on rusty, corroded surfaces Should not be applied over existing coatings Should not be used on surfaces in contact with drinking water Should not be used on surfaces exposed to soft water at temperatures above 60°C Should not be used on surfaces treated with phosphoric acid based rust removers Should not be overcoated with materials containing strong solvents such as chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ethers Galvafroid is flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet