Overview:

Water based metal primer and water based primer for concrete and masonry products suitable for use under heat reflective coatings in interior and exterior residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Product Description:

Coolshield WB Primer is a water based primer based on a acrylic resin and zinc phosphate complex that has good adhesion to both ferrous and nonferrous metals. The primer also provides anti-corrosive properties on steel. The primer can be top coated with water based coatings, such as Solacoat heat reflective coatings, as well as conventional solvent based coatings. The product is lead and zinc chromate free. Applications include new and old metal roofs and walls, tanks, pipes, cranes, agricultural parts, earthmoving equipment, structural steel and production line priming.

Solacoat CP Primer is a water based sealer, primer, undercoat suitable for exterior and interior concrete/cementious surfaces for use under heat reflective coatings. The primer has a ceramic alloy component which aids in the filling of uneven surfaces optimising a surface substrate for heat reflectivity. The primer is not suitable to be applied when temperature is cold  (below 10 degrees Celsius) or when humidity is above 75%.

The primers can form part of a heat reflective coating system. Heat reflective coatings can substantially reduce heat absorption of substrate materials, minimising heat transfer into buildings and vehicles. The coatings also assist in reducing in ambient air temperature in the built environment caused due to the heat absorption of high mass surfaces (urban heat island effect). Benefits include an increase of thermal comfort levels (interior and exterior) and a reduction of energy cooling loads placed on air conditioning systems in surrounding buildings and vehicles.

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Country of Origin

Australia

ECOSPECIFIER ISSUES OF CONCERN / RED LIGHTS

Issues of Concern

•       Coolshield WB & Solacoat CP Primers

Primers contain substances (approximately 18% - 23% b/w) unclassifiable as carcinogenic according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).Precautions for workers such as reducing skin contact, inhalation of vapours and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mitigate potential issues to low risk in accordance with an ecospecifier Risk Assessment.

Primers contain a small percentage of titanium dioxide, approximately 4% b/w for Coolshield WB and 20% b/w for Solacoat CP. In 2006, the IARC reclassified titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This issue of concern relates to the inhalation of powdered and ultra-fine titanium dioxide dust. Accordingly the sanding, grinding and other occupational production activities of products containing titanium dioxide may present issues if appropriate precautions are not taken. Precautions for workers such as reducing exposure to product in dust form and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mitigate potential issues to low risk in accordance with an ecospecifier Risk Assessment.  This issue is unlikely to be of any consequence in use/disposal/re-use. Refer to Material Safety Data sheet for further information.

•       Coolshield WB Primer (only)

Primercontains a very small percentage (less than 1% b/w) of crystalline silica. In 1996, the IARC classified crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz, from occupational sources, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). However, this classification was based on uncertain evidence and the Australian body, ASCC/NOHSC (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission) have not classified crystalline silica as a carcinogen. This issue of concern relates to the sanding, grinding and other occupational production activities of products containing crystalline silica and is not an issue as installed. Crystalline silica exists in a variety of other common materials such as brick, concrete, render, grout, tile, glass, etc. Precautions for workers such as reducing exposure to product in dust form and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mitigate potential issues to low risk in accordance with an ecospecifier Risk Assessment.  Refer to Material Safety Data sheet for further information.

Red Light Comments

•       Coolshield WB & Solacoat CP Primers

Primerscontain a small volume (approximately 1 - 3% b/w) of substances that are very toxic to marine environments (R50) and may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment (R53), in liquid form. This red light comment has been classified as medium risk in accordance with an ecospecifier Risk Assessment andprimarily relates to the cleaning of application tools. Tools must be cleaned in a contained system. Contaminated cleaning water, or primer in liquid form, must not be allowed to stormwater and bodies of water. This product must be disposed of in accordance to local regulations.

ASSESSMENT COMPARISON

Non reflective and solvent based primers

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on the 21/11/08

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

MSDS Independent Verification Doc Manuf Claim Environmental info about product Australian Standard Environmental policy

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