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Anticorrosive primers

Resist 78

Resist 78 is an 80% zinc ethyl silicate primer for severe corrosive environments.

About Resist 78

Resist 78 is a high-volume solids, inorganic zinc silicate coating with 80% zinc dust, designed as a primer for coating systems where extended durability is required. Resist 78 provides very good corrosion protection when used as part of a coating system in atmospheric conditions and is heat resistant up to 540 °C. It is suitable for use on properly prepared carbon steel substrates and is easy to apply. Resist 78 is certified in NORSOK system 1 and complies with ASTM D520 type II zinc dust.

Technical details

Product Categories

Anticorrosive primers, Building - exterior, Building - interior, Zinc primers, Exterior steel protection coatings - buildings, Interior steel protection coatings - buildings

Technology

Inorganic zinc ethyl silicate

Substrate

Carbon steel

Certificates and Approvals

Suitable for use in mating surfaces of High Strength Friction Grip Bolted Connections:
Complies with the requirements of Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Class B, Appendix A (Slip coefficient and resistance to tension creep).

 

For more detailed and specific information about the standards, certificates and other documentation please see TDS or contact your local Jotun representative.

Key features

  • Designed for severe corrosive environments
  • High volume solids
  • Fast dry-to-recoat
  • Fast dry-to-handle
  • 80% zinc dust content
  • NORSOK compliant

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