RUST-OLEUM CM-04 Commercial Universal Acrylic Primer Owner’s Manual

TECHNICAL DATA
CM-04
RUST-OLEUM® COMMERCIAL
UNIVERSAL ACRYLIC PRIMER
Owner’s Manual

DESCRIPTION AND USES

Commercial Universal Acrylic Primer is general purpose DTM primer that has been developed to accept a wide variety of topcoats including acrylics, alkyds, and high performance coatings. This coating is suitable for interior or exterior applications on metal and concrete surfaces. It combines fast dry convenience with excellent adhesion to yield a coating that is suitable for diverse applications.
MPI #107, #134 Certified. (Refer to the MPI website for the most current listing of MPI certified products.)

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• Adhesion promoting primer
• Resistant to flash rust
• Water based, low VOC
• Fast dry
• Suitable for both interior and exterior applications

PRODUCTS

PRODUCT APPLICATION

SURFACE PREPARATION
ALL SURFACES: Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt and chemical contaminants by washing the surface with Krud Kutter® Original Cleaner Degreaser, commercial detergent or other suitable cleaner. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to fully dry. If any mold or mildew is present on the surface clean further with one quart of household bleach added to a gallon of water. Rinse with clean water. Severely mildewed areas should be cleaned with a chlorinated cleansing powder and thoroughly rinsed with water. If the primer is going to be applied over a stained area, try to remove as much of the stain as possible by washing, sanding, or scraping. All surfaces must be dry at time of application.
STEEL: Hand tool (SSPC-SP-2) or power tool (SSPC-SP-3) clean to remove loose rust, mill scale, and deteriorated previous coatings. Abrasive blasting to a minimum Commercial Grade (SSPC-SP-6, NACE 3) with a 1-2 mil (25-50 μ) surface profile is recommended for optimal performance. Abrasive blast cleaned steel requires two coats.
GALVANIZED STEEL: New galvanized steel should be solvent cleaned to remove all post galvanizing treatments such oil, grease, or wax. Old or existing galvanized steel should be thoroughly washed to remove all surface contaminates.
CONCRETE: Hand or power tool clean to remove all loose or unsound concrete, masonry, or previous coating. Very dense, non-porous concrete should be acid etched or abrasive blasted to remove the laitance layer and create a surface profile. Allow new concrete to cure for 30 days before coating.
PREVIOUSLY COATED: Previously coated surfaces must be sound and in good condition. If some of the previous coating has been removed, featheredge the terminal edge by sanding to form a smooth transition to the substrate.
Universal Acrylic Primer is compatible with most coatings, but a test patch is suggested.

APPLICATION

Apply only when air, material, and surface temperatures are between 50-90ºF (10-32ºC) and the surface temperature is at least 5ºF (3ºC) above the dew point. The relative humidity should not be greater than 85%.
Mix thoroughly to ensure any settled pigment is re-dispersed before using. In most cases only one coat is necessary to prime most surfaces. If excessive absorption occurs over very porous substrates a second coat may be necessary.
Spot priming is recommended only under high-hiding topcoat paints. For best results, prime entire surface before painting. Apply with a natural or synthetic bristle brush, roller, pad or sprayer.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using spray equipment. Airless spraying, use a .017″ tip at 2000 to 2500 psi.
THINNING
Do not thin.
CLEAN-UP
Clean up with soap and water and dispose of all waste material in a proper manner and in accordance with local waste regulations. Consult with local environmental regulations for appropriate method of disposal and/or recycling of paint and empty container.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

| Universal Acrylic Primer (White)| Universal Acrylic Primer (Gray)
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Resin Type| Styrenated Acrylic
Pigment Type| Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate
Solvents| Glycol Ethers, Water
Weight| Per Gallon| 10.5 lbs.| 10.7 lbs.
Per Liter| 1.26 kg| 1.3 kg
Solids| By Weight| 50.5%| 51.7%
By Volume| 34.0%| 38.1%
Volatile Organic Compounds| <100 g/l (0.83 lbs./gal.)
Gloss Range| Flat
Recommended Dry Film Thickness (DFT) per Coat| 1.0-3.0 mils (25-75µ)| 1.0-3.0 mils (25-75µ
Wet Film to Achieve DFT (Unthinned material)| 3.0-9.0 mils (75-225µ)| 2.5-8.0 mils (62.5-200µ)
Practical Coverage at Recommended DFT (assume 15% material loss)| 155-520 sq. ft./gal.* (3.8-12.8 m2/l)
Dry Times at 70-80°F (21-27ºC) and 50% Relative Humidity| Touch| 30 minutes
Recoat| 1 hour
Full Hardness| 7 days
Shelf Life| 5 years
Flame Spread (ASTM-84-97A)| Class 1
Smoke Contribution (ASTM-84-97A)| Class 1
Flash Point| >200°F (93°C)
Safety Information| For additional information, see SDS

Calculated values are shown and may vary slightly from the actual manufactured material.
*On a non-porous surface
The technical data and suggestions for use contained herein are correct to the best of our knowledge, and offered in good faith. The statements of this literature do not constitute a warranty, express, or implied, as to the performance of these products. As conditions and use of our materials are beyond our control, we can guarantee these products only to conform to our standards of quality, and our liability, if any, will be limited to replacement of defective materials. All technical information is subject to change without notice.

Rust-Oleum Corporation
11 Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
Phone: 877∙385∙8155
www.rustoleum.com/industrial
Form: GDH-220
Rev.:061422

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