Zinc silicate : HEMPEL'S GALVOSIL 15700

HEMPEL’S GALVOSIL 15700 is a two-component, solvent-borne, self-curing, inorganic zinc silicate with outstanding resistance against weathering and abrasion. It has excellent chemical resistance within the pH range 6-9. For service temperature range, see below. Applicable by airless spray. Offers cathodic protection of local mechanical damage.

Recommended use:

- Hempel's Zinc metal pigment 97170 is in full compliance with ISO 3549 and ASTM D520 type I,
- Hempel's Zinc metal pigment 97140 is additionally in compliance with ASTM D520 type II.
- As a general purpose, heavy-duty, rust-preventing primer.
- As a single, complete coating for long-term protection of steel exposed to moderately to severely
corrosive environment and to abrasion.
- As a tank lining in accordance with the CARGO PROTECTION GUIDE.
- In compliance with SSPC-Paint 20, type 1, level 1 and ISO 12944-5.

Service temperature:

- Resistant to permanent (non-cyclic) dry temperatures as well as occasionally dry peak temperatures up to maximum: 500°C/932°F.
- Resistant to cyclic dry temperatures up to 400°C/752°F.
- Resistance to higher temperatures under humid conditions, see REMARKS overleaf.