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Aerosol Can	Can	Bottle

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	Red

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	Gray		Red
	Clear		Tan
	White		Green
	Black		Amber
	Purple		Yellow
	Silver		Blue
	Turquoise		Brown
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Primer

Threadlocker

	Primer Type Primer Type

General Purpose

Rust-Converting

Block Filler

	Container Size Container Size

	Formulation Formulation

Alkyd

Acrylic

Acrylic Lacquer

	For Topcoat Composition For Topcoat Composition

Solvent Based

Water Based

	Overall Dry Time Overall Dry Time

	Composition Composition

Solvent Based

Water Based

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Touch Dry Time Touch Dry Time

10 min.

30 min.

2 hrs.

	Manufacturer Manufacturer

Dow Corning

	Manufacturer Model Number Manufacturer Model Number

PR-1200

	Approximate Coverage @ Thickness Approximate Coverage @ Thickness

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Mixing Required Mixing Required

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 200° F

200° to 249° F

250° F or greater

	Spray Position Spray Position

Upright

Inverted

	Clarity Clarity

Opaque

	Drying Time Drying Time

2 hrs.

	Locking Strength Locking Strength

High

	Breakaway Torque Breakaway Torque

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Add long-term corrosion protection to uncoated or rusty metal surfaces. These primers prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

Acrylic primers are available in two colors. Choose gray primer for light-colored topcoats; red for dark topcoats.

			Dry Time
Container Size, gal.	Composition	Formulation	Touch, min.	Overall Dry Time, hrs.	Approx. Coverage @ Thick.	Max. Temp., °F	For Topcoat Composition	For Use On	Color		Each
1	Water Based	Acrylic	30	4	372 sq. ft. @ 2 mil	200°	Water Based	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel	Red	000000	000000

Rust-Converting Primers for Metal

These primers convert rust into a layer of protection that prevents new rust from forming. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings.

Apply coatings in a can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

		Dry Time
Container Size	Composition	Touch, min.	Overall, hrs.	Approx. Coverage @ Thick.	Max. Temp., °F	For Topcoat Composition	For Use On	Color		Each
Cans
8 oz.	Water Based	30	6	18 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	200°	Water Based	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel	Red	0000000	000000
8 oz.	Solvent Based	10	2	18 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	150°	Solvent Based, Water Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Titanium, Silver	Red	0000000	00000
1 qt.	Water Based	30	6	75 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	200°	Water Based	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel	Red	0000000	00000
1 qt.	Solvent Based	10	2	75 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	150°	Solvent Based, Water Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Titanium, Silver	Red	0000000	00000
1 gal.	Water Based	30	6	300 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	200°	Water Based	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel	Red	0000000	000000
1 gal.	Solvent Based	10	2	300 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	150°	Solvent Based, Water Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Titanium, Silver	Red	0000000	000000
Aerosol Cans
13 oz.	Solvent Based	10	2	30 sq. ft. @ 3 mil	150°	Solvent Based, Water Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Titanium, Silver	Red	0000000	00000

Primers

Prepare metal, wood, and concrete for paint. Primers adhere to underlying surfaces to create a base layer that bonds well with paint for a long-lasting finish.

Apply primer in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer. Use red primer on rusty and abrasive-blasted steel. Follow with a coat of gray primer.

Primers that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

			Dry Time
Container Size	Composition	Formulation	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thick.	Max. Temp., °F	For Topcoat Composition	For Use On	Color	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Cans
1 gal.	Water Based	Acrylic	2 hrs.	4 hrs.	300 sq. ft. @ 2 mil	200°	Water Based	Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood	Red	Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA	0000000	000000

Filling Primers

These primers fill surface cracks and are sandable for a smooth basecoat. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Choose gray for light-color topcoats; red for medium-color topcoats; and black for dark topcoats.

		Dry Time
Container Size, oz.	Composition	Touch, min.	Overall, min.	Approx. Coverage @ Thick.	Max. Temp., °F	For Topcoat Composition	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Each
Each
11	Solvent Based	30	60	14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil	200°	Solvent Based	Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood	Red	6	0000000	000000
											Pkg.
Pkg.
11	Solvent Based	30	60	14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil	200°	Solvent Based	Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood	Red	6	00000000	00000

Threadlockers

Prevent threaded fasteners from loosening due to shock and vibration. These threadlockers begin to harden once coated surfaces are threaded together and exposure to air is blocked. Primer (sold separately) cleans the surface and decreases the time to reach full strength. It is recommended when working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; black-oxide finishes; and cadmium and zinc coatings.

Threadlockers with high locking strength require both heat and a hand tool to unthread.

087 is for coarse threads.

Container
Size, oz.	Type	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Breakaway Torque, in.-lbs.	Color	Specifications Met		Each
High Locking Strength
Threadlockers
0.34	Bottle	20 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 300°	3/4"	Thick Liquid	3,550	200	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade O Type II	00000000	000000
0.34	Bottle	60 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 300°	2"	Thick Liquid	7,000	250	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade L Type I	00000000	00000
1.69	Bottle	20 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 300°	3/4"	Thick Liquid	3,550	200	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade O Type II	00000000	00000
1.69	Bottle	30 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 350°	__	Thin Liquid	20	185	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-22473 Grade A	00000000	00000
1.69	Bottle	30 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 350°	__	Thin Liquid	170	185	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-22473 Grade AV	00000000	00000
1.69	Bottle	60 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 300°	2"	Thick Liquid	7,000	250	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade L Type I	00000000	00000
8.45	Bottle	20 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 300°	3/4"	Thick Liquid	3,550	200	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade O Type II	00000000	000000
8.45	Bottle	60 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 300°	2"	Thick Liquid	7,000	250	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade L Type I	00000000	000000

Heavy Duty Threadlockers

To withstand demanding, high-vibration applications such as motor and pump housings, these threadlockers have high breakaway torque. They begin to harden once coated surfaces are threaded together and exposure to air is blocked.

Primer (sold separately) cleans the surface and decreases the time to reach full strength. It is recommended when working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; black-oxide finishes, and cadmium and zinc coatings.

Container
Size, oz.	Type	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Breakaway Torque, in.-lbs.	Color	Specifications Met		Each
High Locking Strength
Threadlockers
1.69 oz.	Bottle	60 min.	24 hrs.	-65° to 350°	1"	Thin Liquid	520	300	Red	ASTM D5363, MIL-S-46163 Grade K Type I	00000000	000000

Sealant Primers

Prepare joints and surfaces to ensure proper sealant adhesion.

Primer for use on PVC plastic and TPO plastic is often used on roof joints.

	Container
Mfr. Model No.	Size	Type	Drying Time	Color	For Use On		Each
Dow Corning Primers
PR-1200	16 oz.	Bottle	2 hrs.	Red	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, EPDM Rubber, SBR Rubber, Ceramic, Masonry, Wood, Iron, Silicone Rubber, Galvanized Iron	0000000	000000