About ViterLac AM112 Urethane Alkyd Micaceous Iron Oxide

ViterLac AM112 is a Urethane Alkyd MIO (micaceous iron oxide) single pack, white spirit based coating for steelwork.

Brush or spray applied the MIO pigment provides excellent anti-corrosive protection and intercoat adhesion

Tolerant of damp surfaces for brush application

Overcoat only with other white spirit based products - see product data sheet for advice

Preparation

Surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free from any material such as oil, grease, salts and dirt that might affect adhesion.

Remove loose flaking or friable material. 

Where necessary, remove weld spatter and grind smooth all rough,sharp edges and weld seams.

Galvanised steel

Thoroughly degrease with Cleaner Degreaser (Product Reference H30 or ND14) and lightly abrade any very shiny areas. 

Mild Steel 

Degrease with a Cleaner Degreaser (Product Reference H30 or ND14) and either manually abrade or blast clean to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)

If blast cleaning is not possible, phosphating is recommended for cold rolled steel to improve adhesion.

Phosphate Steel 

Degrease with Cleaner Degreaser (Product Reference H30 or ND14) and manually abrade prior to application of the Primer Coat

Stainless Steel

Degrease with Cleaner Degreaser (Product Reference H30 or ND14) and manually abrade. 

Aluminium and Alloys

Degrease with Cleaner Degreaser (Product Reference H30 or ND14) and manually abrade. 

The temperature of the ambient air, surface or paint should not fall below 5ºC during application or drying.

Application Conditions

Relative humidity should not exceed 80%. 

The surface temperature of the steel should remain at least 3ºC above the dew point.

Cold damp conditions will impair drying times and the final finish.

Recommended Finish Coats

Overcoat with itself only

Recommended Thinners 

1050 Thinners

Coverage Rates

Recommended Film weight:Minimum WFT 77µm Maximum 173µm

Theoretical coverage rate: 5.7-13.0m² per litre

Application Methods

ViterLac AM112 Satin can be applied by the following methods.

Airless Spray: Yes

Conventional Spray: No

Brush: Yes 

Roller: Yes

Application Guidance 

Airless Spray

Output fluid pressure at tip 2500-3500psi, 

Tip Size 15-21 thou (0.38-0.53 mm) 

Thinning with 1050 (Note thinning will reduce the film weight)

Brush / Roller 

Recommended for small areas and touch up. Thin as appropriate to achieve a smooth film flow.

Please note: application by brush and roller will result in a reduced film thickness and is recommended only for small areas of touch up/remedial work

Drying times at a WFT at 86µm and 23ºC 

Dust Dry: 1h 

Recoatable:  16h

Hard Dry: 8h 

Cleaning Tools and Equipment

Clean equipment with 1050 Thinner after use

% Volume Solids : 55%

VOC content : 380-420g/litre

Safe use

This product is formulated for professional use. 

Please ensure suitable and appropriate personal protective equipment is worn during handling and application.

For more detail please consult the Product Datasheet.

Please contact us for the Health and Safety Datasheet.