Hempel Alkyd Anti-Corrosive Primer 12050 is an alkyd coating used as a primer. Hempel Alkyd Anti-Corrosive Primer 12050 is a general-purpose primer of the Hempalin system, used to protect steel in mild to moderate atmospheric corrosion environments. Hempel Alkyd Anti-Corrosive Primer 12050 is a fast-drying alkyd primer containing zinc phosphate. Parameters on this page: volume solids 49 ± 2%, dry film thickness 40 µm, theoretical spreading rate 12 m²/L. Comparable products from the same brand: Hempel High-Build Alkyd Primer 13200, Hempel Fibre-Containing Inorganic Zinc Silicate 15750, Hempel Zinc-Rich Primer 16490.
Parameter source: HEMPEL original technical data sheet (TDS) “Hempel Alkyd Anti-Corrosive Primer 12050”; values such as spreading rate are converted from TDS parameters and are for selection reference only.
The above content is compiled from the manufacturer's datasheet and this site's parameter tables. For selection, coating systems and lead times, pleaseContact Usfor confirmation.
This page carries the full TDS for this product, translated from the manufacturer's original document. No file download is needed; for an original-language copy, send an enquiry.
| Volume Solids | 49 ± 2% |
|---|---|
| Dry Film Thickness | 40 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 12 m²/L |
| VOC | 406 g/L (China) |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.3 kg/L |
| Number of Components | — |
| Flash Point | 38°C |
| Thinner | HEMPEL's Thinner 08230 |
| Colour / Appearance | Green 40760 |
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Hempel's Alkyd Anti-corrosive Primer 12050 is a fast-drying alkyd primer containing zinc phosphate.
Complies with EU Directive 2004/42/EC, subcategory i.
Hempel's Alkyd Anti-corrosive Primer 12050 is a general-purpose primer of the Hempalin system, used to protect steel in mildly to moderately corrosive atmospheric environments.
- When used as part of the specified coating system, it is approved as a low flame-spread material. For further details, see the Declaration of Conformity at hempel.com.
| Product safety | Flash point 38 °C |
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| Regulations | Value |
| European Union | 406 g/L |
| USA (coatings) | 406 g/L |
| USA (regulatory) | 406 g/L |
| Canada | 406 g/L |
| China | 406 g/L |
| Hong Kong | 406 g/L |
| South Korea | 406 g/L |
Subject to specific legislation; see the explanatory notes on the Hempel website hempel.com or your local Hempel website. VOC values may vary with colour; refer to Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet. ªEU Directive 2004/42/CE. This product complies with the VOC requirements of national mandatory or recommended standards; consult the company representative for details.
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe the safety labels on the packaging and paint containers and comply with all local and national safety regulations. Consult the Hempel Safety Data Sheet and Product Data Sheet for the product at all times.
For professional use only.
| Product code | 12050 |
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| Standard colour* / code | Green 40760 |
| Gloss | Flat |
| Volume solids | 49 ± 2% |
| density | 1.3 kg/L |
| Recommended dry film thickness | 40 µm |
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- Before final painting, all shop primer breakdown and contamination incurred during storage and erection must be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical/chemical means.
For further details, refer to the separate Hempel document Surface Preparation Guide.
This product contains heavy particles. Stir thoroughly before use.
| Thinner | HEMPEL's Thinner 08230 |
|---|---|
| Cleaning solvent | HEMPEL's Thinner 08230 |
| Tools | Maximum thinning volume | Application parameters |
| Airless Spray | 5% | Nozzle pressure: 15 MPa; tip size: 0.46 mm |
| Air Spray | 10% | Not applicable. |
| Brush | 5% | Not applicable. |
If brush or roller application is used, several coats may be required to achieve the specified dry film thickness. Spray parameters are indicative and may be adjusted to suit site conditions. Pressure figures apply to the material at 20 °C. (*For other application methods, consult the company representative.)
| Specification range | Low | High | Recommended |
| Dry Film Thickness | 30 µm | 50 µm | 40 µm |
| Wet Film Thickness | 61 µm | 102 µm | 82 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 16 m²/L | 10 m²/L | 12 m²/L |
To achieve optimum performance, avoid excessive film thickness. Depending on the end use and service area, the product may be specified at film thicknesses other than those indicated. This will alter the spreading rate, drying and curing times and recoat interval.
| Surface temperature | 10°C | 20°C | 30°C | 40°C |
| Touch Dry | 55 min | 30 | 20 | 15 |
| Surface Dry | 90 min | 45 | 35 | 20 |
| Hard Dry | 3 h | 1½ | 1 | ⅔ |
| Through dry | 10 h | 4½ | 3 | 2 |
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Hempel's specifications supersede all guidance shown in the recoat table.
| Product name | 10°C | 20°C | 30°C | 40°C | |
| Atmospheric, moderate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempel's Alkyd Anti-corrosive Primer 12050 | Minimum | 16 h | 8 h | 6 h | 4 h |
| Maximum | 5½ days | 72 h | 54 h | 36 h | |
| HEMPEL Alkyd Enamel 52140 | Minimum | 16 h | 8 h | 6 h | 4 h |
| Maximum | 5½ days | 72 h | 54 h | 36 h | |
For products of the same generic chemical composition, recoat times are for reference only.
For further information, refer to Hempel's specifications.
- To achieve the stated drying times, adequate ventilation during application, drying and curing is essential.
| Ambient temperature | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Product | 60 months |
When stored in unopened original containers, shelf life is counted from the date of production. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected. Storage at high temperatures may shorten the shelf life. For advice, consult Hempel.
- Store the product in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet, label and local regulations. Keep containers in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed. Handle with care.
| Dry Film Thickness | 1 µm | |
| GWP (Global Warming Potential) | 6.2 g CO₂e/m² |
Carbon footprint is based on a 1 µm dry film thickness formed over a surface area of 1 m².
The scope includes raw materials, transport to the Hempel factory, the Hempel production process, and any volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted during and after use of the product.
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For further information, refer to the Hempel website (https://www.hempel.com/service-and-support/technical-guidelines) or your local Hempel website:
| Number | Document description | Location/Notes |
| 3. | PDS | This document |
datasheet, which is also available for download at www.hempel.com.
This Product Data Sheet (“PDS”) relates to the product supplied (the “Product”), and its content is updated from time to time. Accordingly, the buyer/applicator should refer to the PDS supplied with the relevant batch of product (rather than an earlier version). In addition to the PDS, the buyer/applicator may receive some or all of the specifications, declarations and/or guides shown below, which are also available for download from the “Products” page of the Hempel website (www.hempel.com) (hereinafter the “Supplementary Documents”):
| 1. | Technical declaration | Provides one-off specific advice for the requirements of a specific project |
| 2. | Specifications | Issued for specific projects only |
| 4. | Explanatory notes to the PDS | Available for download at www.hempel.com, containing information related to product test parameters |
| 5. | Application guide | If available, provided at www.hempel.com |
| 6. | General technical guidelines (e.g. application and surface preparation) |
If the information in the PDS and the supplementary documents is inconsistent, the information shall take precedence in the order listed above. In this case, contact the Hempel representative for clarification. In addition, the buyer/applicator must give full consideration to the relevant safety information accompanying each product. Hempel accepts no liability for any defects arising from application not carried out fully in accordance with the recommendations and requirements of the relevant PDS and supplementary documents. The information and terms in this disclaimer apply to this PDS, the supplementary documents and any other relevant documents provided by Hempel for this product. In addition, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, supply of the product and all technical support are subject to Hempel's General Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Service.
Information is subject to the manufacturer's latest version; the manufacturer's latest TDS prevails.
The technical parameters on this page are taken from the product's original manufacturer technical datasheet, the copyright of which belongs to the manufacturer. If a rights holder considers the presentation inappropriate, contact us for verification and handling.
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