ITW Rust Inhibitive Primer 7CZ

Hardener
The Standard Primer for Preserving Steel

Technical Bulletin # 1035B

Product Description
ITW RUST INHIBITIVE 7CZ PRIMER is a lead and chromate free, rust inhibitive, two-component, epoxy
primer specifically designed for use in conjunction with ITW Polymer Technologies coatings applied to
metal substrates. It meets USDA standards for maintenance protective coatings not in direct contact with
food in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.

Use & Benefits

ITW RUST INHIBITIVE 7CZ PRIMER is recommended for use as a metal primer in severe industrial and
chemical environments. It possesses excellent adhesion to properly prepared iron and steel surfaces,
providing rust resistance to ferrous substrates, both on initial application and in the event of damage to the
topcoat. It can be used under many epoxy, urethane, vinyl, chlorinated rubber and coal tar/epoxy finish
coats.
The “Z” in 7CZ does stand for zinc. But it is not inorganic zinc. Inorganic zinc primers are made from
ground metallic zinc powder mixed with a very basic inorganic polymeric liquid. Rust Inhibitive 7CZ Primer,
on the other hand, is made up of a very high quality, 2-component, polyamide epoxy and a small amount of
zinc complexed with phosphate. Rather than metallic zinc, 7CZ primer contains a new, state-of-the-art
compound that was created by combining zinc and phosphate at the molecular level. Zinc complexed with
phosphate becomes a completely different, non-metallic compound that has very good anticorrosion
properties and actually promotes adhesion of steel to epoxy grout.

Surface Preparation
Steel: Surfaces must be dry, clean and free of all previous coatings, rust and surface contamination.
Minimum surface preparation is abrasive blast to Commercial Grade SP-6. Blasted surfaces must be
coated within 8 hours. Prior to blast cleaning, remove all deposits of oil or grease using Solvent Clean
method SP-1.
Previously Painted Surfaces: If the paint is peeling or degrading in any way, it should be completely
removed by sanding, blasting or stripping. If previous paint coating is completely intact, the surface may be
cleaned with a strong detergent or solvent and scuff sanded to remove the gloss. A spot test should be
made by applying a small amount of coating over old paint. The old finish may wrinkle or lift within 60
minutes. If it does not, wait 5 days and test for adhesion. Do this by cutting an "X" into the coating, place
tape firmly over the cut, then pull the tape with a hard, fast pull. If the old finish fails, it must be removed.

Application Instructions
1. Application should only take place when surface and ambient temperature is 40°F (4.4°C) or above
and the material temperature is no lower than 50°F. Application not recommended with surface
temperatures over 140°F. Surface to be painted must be at least 5°F(3°C) above the dew point.
2. ITW RUST INHIBITIVE 7CZ PRIMER should be applied to a minimum 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry
film thickness above the averaged surface profile and a maximum of 6 mils (152 microns) DFT.
3. ITW RUST INHIBITIVE 7CZ PRIMER can be applied by spray, roller or brush. Spraying should be
done perpendicular to the surface to insure complete coverage. Each pass of the spray gun should
overlap the previous pass by 50%. Weld seams and edges should be stripe coated prior to complete
prime coat.
4. ITW RUST INHIBITIVE 7CZ PRIMER is a two-part compound. Mechanically mix the base portion until
homogenous. Pour the hardener into the container of base material and mechanically stir thoroughly
until uniform (approximately three minutes). NO THINNERS MAY BE ADDED. Make sure that all
sediment is stirred up off the bottom of the can.

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5. ITW RUST INHIBITIVE 7CZ PRIMER does not require the usual induction period and may be applied
immediately after mixing. Working pot life is 4 hours at 70°F.
6. The primed surface should be protected from contamination.
7. If the top coat or grout application is delayed so that the surface becomes contaminated, clean the
area again.
8. Clean tools and spray equipment immediately after completing installation using an epoxy solvent
compliant with state and federal V.O.C. regulations.

Physical Properties
COLOR: Gray
VOLUME SOLIDS (%): 71%
V.O.C: 2.0 lbs. per gal. (250 grams/liter)
POT LIFE: 4 hours @ 70ºF (21ºC)
DRY TIME: Tack Free - 1 3/4 hour @ 70ºF (21ºC)
Recoat - 12 hours @ 70ºF (21ºC)

Product Information

COVERAGE: 270 sq. ft./gal. (4 milsDFT/6.5 mils WFT)

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: 55F minimum to 95F maximum
(13C minimum to 35F maximum)
5F (3C) above dew point
SHELF LIFE: 12 months
RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 85% maximum
REDUCER: None
CLEAN UP: IMPAX IXT-59 Solvent
WEIGHT PER GALLON: 12.7 lbs. per gal. (1.52 kg./liter)
UNIT PACKAGING: Resin (NH): 2.9 L (0.77 gal) in a 1 gal can
Hardener (NH): 0.87 L (0.23 gal) in a quart can
UNIT WEIGHT: Resin: 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)
Hardener: 0.86 kg (1.9 lbs)

Date 03/2012

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