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Saf-T-Gard Enamel
#500 Series
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Product Profile:
General Description:
A high quality, interior/ exterior alkyd resin coating characterized by excellent durability, gloss, and color retention.
Common Usage:
These heavy-duty enamels are designed primarily for machinery and equipment.
Color: White, Standard and Custom colors
Finish: High Gloss
 
Coating Systems:
Primer Coats:
Use Anchor #1630 or #1730 Rust Inhibitive Primer Series. Consult your Anchor representative for specific job recommendations.
 
Surface Preparation:
For maximum performance, the recommended substrate should be blasted in accordance with SSPC-SP7. If blast cleaning is not feasible, the substrate should be degreased in accordance with SSPC-SP1. All burrs should be removed and sharp edges or rough weld seams should be ground down. Full use should then be made of mechanical power tools, in conjunction with wire brushing and chipping to remove all loose rust and mill scale to a standard of cleanliness conforming to SP-2 or SP-3.
 
Technical Data:
Volume Solids: 37.70% -varies by color
Recommended Thickness: 1.6-2.0 mils dry per coat. Two coats recommended.
Drying Time: 
Temperature To Touch To Recoat
75 F / 55% R.H. 2 Hours 8 Hours
(Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will lengthen drying time)
Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Category: Not Intended for Residential Use; Shop Use Only
Actual V.O.C.: 4.09 lbs/gal (491 g/l) -varies by color
Theoretical Coverage:
605 sq. ft./gallon @ 1 mil dry, assuming no application loss. Coverage will vary depending on color, surface texture and application technique.
Packaging: 55 Gallon drums, 5 Gallon pails, 1 Gallon cans, and quart (1/4 gallon) cans
Storage Temperature:
Minimum 20 F Maximum 110 F
Chemical Resistance:
Alkalis: Fair
Acids: Good
Water: Good
Health & Safety:
Refer to the front of this manual, the product label itself, and your Anchor representative concerning a Material Safety Data Sheet for complete information on this product.

Application:
Coverage Rates Per Coat: 
Dry Mils Wet Mils Sq.Ft./Gal.
Suggested: 1.8 4.0 336
Minimum: 1.6 3.5 378
Maximum: 2.0 4.5 302
Mixing: Stir thoroughly, making sure no pigment remains on the bottom of the can.
Thinning: Use Anchor #J-1131 or #J-34 Fine Finish Blend.
Surface Temperature:
Minimum 40 F Maximum 110 F
The surface should be dry and the relative humidity should be less than 85%.
Application Equipment:
Airless Spray
Pressure: 1200-2200 psi
Tip: .011"-.015"
Conventional Spray
Air Pressure: 40-70 psi
Fluid Pressure: 10-20 psi
Brush: Use high quality natural china bristle brushes.
Roller: Use 1/4" synthetic nap covers.
Cleanup: Use Anchor #J-1131 or #J-34 Fine Finish Blend.
Application Considerations:
The recommended method of application is by airless spray. However, brush, roller, or conventional spray may also be used. To avoid dusting, apply in wet coats. On a derusted surface, the application of a dry film thickness of at least 2 mils is recommended. With any oxidative coating, faster dry time may be obtained with increased air movement and/or higher substrate or material temperature.

Limited Warranty:
The technical data on this label or on other data is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. We guarantee our products to conform to ANCHOR PAINT MFG. CO. quality control standards. Due to misuse in handling, storage, application and workmanship or variables such as weather or surface integrity that are beyond our control, Anchor Paint does not authorize any representative to make any warranty or merchantability of fitness of this product. Any liability whatsoever of Anchor Paint Mfg. Co. to the buyer or user of this product is limited to the purchaser’s cost of the product itself.

 

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