Intercure 200HS Fast-curing Epoxy Primer is an epoxy coating used as a primer. As a steel structure primer, intended for various aggressive environments including offshore, chemical and petrochemical plants, industrial buildings, paper mills, power plants and bridges. A two-component, high-solids, low-VOC epoxy zinc phosphate / micaceous iron oxide primer with high barrier protection, low-temperature curing and fast recoating. Using other thinners, especially ketone-containing thinners, will seriously inhibit curing. Parameters on this page: dry film thickness 150–200 µm (6–8 mils); theoretical spreading rate 5.33 m²/L; number of components: two.
Source: AKZONOBEL original technical data sheet (TDS) 'Intercure 200HS Fast-curing Epoxy Primer'. Spreading rate and other values converted from the TDS; for reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 80% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 150–200 µm (6–8 mils) |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 5.33 m²/L |
| VOC | 1.91 lb/gal (230 g/L), US EPA Method 24, 139… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.67 kg/L (13.9 lb/gal) |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Thinner | 704 or 765 |
| Mixing Ratio | 3 parts : 1 part (by volume) |
| Colour / Appearance | Sand, grey, red, INTERCURE 200HS |
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A two-component, high-solids, low-VOC epoxy zinc phosphate/micaceous iron oxide primer with excellent barrier protection, low-temperature curing and fast overcoating.
As a steel structure primer, intended for various aggressive environments including offshore, chemical and petrochemical plants, industrial buildings, paper mills, power plants and bridges.
Suitable for recoating within 7 hours under most climatic conditions, thus speeding production and increasing shop throughput.
Fast-curing even at low temperature, so it is often used for maintenance painting.
| Colour | Sand, grey, red, INTERCURE 200HS |
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| Gloss | Matt |
| Volume Solids | 80% |
| Typical thickness | DFT 150–200 µm (6–8 mil) corresponds to WFT 188–250 µm (7.5–10 mil) |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | At 150 µm dry film thickness and the stated volume solids: 5.33 m²/L; at 6 mils dry film thickness and the stated volume solids: 214 ft²/US gal |
| Practical Spreading Rate | Allowing for a suitable loss factor |
| Application Methods | Suitable for airless spray, air spray, brush, roller. Drying time; recommended topcoat recoat interval |
| Temperature | Surface Dry | Hard Dry | Minimum | Maximum |
| 5°C (41°F) | 4 h | 10 h | 7 h | Unlimited¹ |
| 15°C (59°F) | 3 h | 6 h | 4 h | Unlimited¹ |
| 25°C (77°F) | 2 h | 3 h | Unlimited¹ | |
| 40°C (104°F) | 30 min | 1 h | Unlimited¹ | |
¹ See Definitions and Abbreviations from the International Paint Protective Coatings division.
| Flash point (typical) | Component A 38 °C (100 °F); Component B 27 °C (81 °F); mixed 33 °C (91 °F) |
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| Product weight | 1.67 kg/L (13.9 lb/gal) |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | 1.91 lb/gal (230 g/L), US EPA Method 24; 139 g/kg, EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 2010/75/EU); 187 g/L, Chinese national standard GB 23985; coating hazard GB 30981.2-S-Pb≤1000-NC; complies with GB 30981.2-2025. For more details, refer to the 'Product Characteristics' section. |
All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of contaminants. Before application, all surfaces must be assessed and prepared in accordance with ISO 8504:2019.
Oil and grease must be removed in accordance with the SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning standard.
Blasting: blast-clean to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6. If oxidation occurs between blasting and application of Intercure 200HS, re-blast the surface to the specified visual standard. Surface defects exposed by blasting should be ground, filled or treated by an appropriate method. Intercure 200HS is suitable for application over surfaces blast-cleaned to the above standard and then allowed to degrade naturally for no more than 7–10 days under good shop conditions. The surface quality may fall to Sa 2, but no loose powdery deposits should form.
A sharp, angular surface profile of 50–75 µm (2–3 mils) is recommended.
Welds and damaged areas of shop-primed steel structures must be blast cleaned to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6.
If the shop primer shows large-scale breakdown, the entire area must be blast cleaned.
| Mixing | This product is supplied in two containers forming one unit. Mix the two components in the specified ratio in one operation. Once mixed, use within the specified pot life. |
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(1) Stir the base (Component A) with a power mixer.
(2) Mix all of the curing agent (Component B) with the base (Component A) and stir thoroughly with a power mixer.
| Mixing ratio | 3 parts : 1 part (by volume) |
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| Pot life | 5°C (41°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 40°C (104°F) |
| 150 min | 90 min | 1 h | 20 min |
| Suitable for airless spray | Recommended nozzle tip 0.45–0.58 mm (18–23 thousandths of an inch); total paint pressure at the nozzle not less than 170 kg/cm² (2417 lb/in²) |
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| Air Spray | Recommended | Spray gun | DeVilbiss MBC or JGA |
| (5% thinner required) | Air nozzle | 704 or 765 | |
| (with pressure pot) | Nozzle | E | |
| Brush | Applicable — for small-area repair only | Typical thickness 75 µm (3.0 mils) | |
| Roller application | Applicable — for small-area repair only | Typical thickness 75 µm (3.0 mils) | |
| Thinner | International GTA220 | Normally no thinning is required. |
In extreme cases, consult the local technical representative.
Do not thin beyond the requirements of local environmental regulations.
| Cleaner | International GTA220 (or GTA415) |
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| Interruption of work | Do not leave paint in hoses, spray guns or spray equipment. Flush all equipment thoroughly with International thinner. |
Once mixed, paint should not be resealed. If work is interrupted for too long, mix a fresh batch for application.
| Cleaning | All equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with International thinner. Flushing spray equipment periodically during daily work is good practice. Cleaning frequency depends on the volume sprayed, temperature, spraying time, including interruptions, and other factors. |
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All surplus paint and empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant local laws/regulations.
Intercure 200HS is best used with certain products for some chemical environments, where zinc-containing coatings are attacked by acids and alkalis.
Avoid over-application, because topcoat adhesion over an aged over-thick film is not as good as over a film at the specified thickness.
The surface temperature must always be maintained at least 3 °C (5 °F) above the dew point.
This product shall be thinned only with the recommended International GTA220 thinner. Use of other thinners, particularly ketone-containing thinners, will severely inhibit curing of the coating.
At low temperature, Intercure 200HS may need thinning to ensure airless spray application. Thinning with 2% (by volume) International GTA220 normally gives satisfactory results.
Intercure 200HS cures below 0 °C (32 °F). However, it should not be applied at 0 °C (32 °F) because ice may be present on the substrate.
Because of fast fading, this product has no light or tinted shades. In addition, like all epoxy resin paints, Intercure 200HS chalks under exterior exposure.
However, these phenomena do not adversely affect the anticorrosive performance.
Intercure 200HS is not suitable for steel structures that may be immersed in water.
Besides blast-cleaned surfaces, Intercure 200HS can also be used on other substrates such as stainless steel and alloys. Consult International Industrial Coatings for details.
Intercoat adhesion over aged Intercure 200HS is lower than over fresh coating, but still adequate for the specified use.
Over-application of Intercure 200HS extends the minimum recoat and handling times and adversely affects long-term recoating performance.
Applying too much paint in areas such as poorly prepared welds can cause long-term stress cracking and premature failure.
Note: VOC values are typical and for guidance only. They may vary with colour and general production tolerances.
Although the low-molecular-weight reactive additive becomes part of the film when cured under normal ambient conditions, analysis by EPA Method 24 shows that it also affects the VOC value.
Intercure 200HS is normally applied over suitably prepared steel, e.g. blast-cleaned. However, if required, it can also be applied over blast-primed surfaces. Consult International Industrial Coatings for details.
Recommended topcoats/intermediate coats:
| Intercure 420HS | Intercure 4500 |
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| Interfine 629HS | Interfine 691 |
| Interfine 878 | Interfine 979 |
| Intergard 410 | Intergard 345 |
| Intergard 475HS | Intergard 740 |
| Interseal 670HS | Interthane 870 |
| Interthane 990 | Interzone 1000, Interthane 990E. For other suitable topcoats/intermediate coats, consult International Industrial Coatings. |
| For further information on the industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this datasheet, see www.international-pc.com | In the following documents on the website: • Definitions and abbreviations • Surface preparation • Coating application • Theoretical and practical spreading rate. These sections are also available as separate publications on request. |
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This product must be applied at the production site by professional applicators in accordance with the recommendations in this manual, the Material Safety Data Sheet and the instructions on the container label. Do not use this product without first reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that International Paint provides for its customers.
All work related to the application and use of this product must be carried out in accordance with the relevant national health, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
If welding or flame cutting is required on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be generated; use appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local ventilation.
If in doubt about the suitability of this product for the intended use, consult AkzoNobel for further advice.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B | ||
| Volume | Packaging | Volume | Packaging | |
| 20 L | 15 L | 20 L | 5 L | |
| 4 US gal | 3 US gal | 5 US gal | 1 US gal | |
For other packaging sizes, contact AkzoNobel.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B |
| 20 L | 30.5 kg | 5.4 kg |
| 4 US gal | 47.3 lb | 8.1 lb |
| Shelf life | At least 12 months at 25 °C (77 °F). |
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Thereafter, inspection is required. Store in a dry, cool environment away from heat and sources of ignition.
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The factory item numbers of Intercure 200HS Fast-curing Epoxy Primer are as follows.Item No.is the most accurate form when ordering;Colour/colour codecorresponds to the actual colour (RAL, GSB are colour chart codes);Packaging SpecificationsFactory complete-set specification format. Colors not listed may be ordered against the colour card.
| Item No. | Colour / colour code | Packaging Specifications |
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| EPA208 | Grey | 15 L + 5 L |
This model has a total of1item numbers, all listed on this page; colours outside the table (including special colours and bulk packaging) can be confirmed by phone, delivery dates are advised according to the factory's current production schedule and stock. In the packaging specification, the "+" indicates the complete-set notation for two-component products (base + curing agent), subject to the factory specification; a "—" in the colour column denotes an auxiliary product, or that the item has no colour code in the factory system.
