Altra~Bond 3094® is a two component, Strontium Chromate based epoxy primer designed for use on aluminium structures, sheets and extrusions and galvanised substrates. It has

• Excellent adhesion and anti- corrosive properties
• Fast dry to recoat
• Compatibility with high performance epoxy and urethane systems

Altra~Bond 3094® is ideal as

• A primer for aluminium topsides, alloy hulls and a general primer for trailed alloy boats
• A primer for the exterior of petrol and bulk “dolphin” tanks
• A primer for signwriting on alloy surfaces

• An excellent general purpose aviation primer

A high-performance, multi-purpose flooring epoxy coating that is easy to apply. It’s ideal for use in many flooring environments such as workshops, warehouses, factories, washrooms etc.
Available in a variety of standard colours.

• Self-priming on suitably prepared concrete, or over suitably primed surfaces
• Low odour
• Low viscosity
• Low VOC / High solids
• Solvent-free
• Can be top coated with Carbothane 133 LH or E~Line series - Refer to Technical Services for further advice
• Resistant to hydraulic fluids and Skydrol once fully cured
• Tested to AS 4586:2013, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials - Refer Certification section for more information.

A solvent-free, epoxy resin specifically formulated for use as a primer on porous concrete under Altra~Floor EF. Can be used as for coving when used in conjunction with select Altex Ancillary products – Contact Technical Services for further information.

Altra~Lock 576 is designed for use as a surface sealer, conditioner, and strengthener for porous substrates. It is especially useful in penetrating and saturating corroded surfaces where crevice corrosion cannot be treated by convention preparation methods.

Maybe overcoated with a wide range of build and/or finish coats.

Altra~Lock 576 is a rapid cure and low-temperature cure sealer which may be applied to a wide variety of substrates such as:

Residual rust

Degraded or new concrete

Fibre reinforced cement

Asbestos cement

Timbers

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Altra~Shield® WB-V is a two pack low VOC waterborne epoxy. The cured film presents a non-yellowing finish with high surface hardness and excellent flexibility. It exhibits excellent adhesion and water resistance, and is tolerant of application over damp surfaces. 

Self-priming over concrete, plaster and fibre cement substrates

• Very good abrasion resistance
• Excellent solvent resistance (when fully cured)
• Excellent resistance to alkalis
• Fair resistance to acids
• Resistant to common CIP chemicals & typical dairy processing by-product exposures as follows:
  • Nitric Acid 5% - 15 hr watch-glass - pass*
  • Sodium Hydroxide 5% - 26 hr watch-glass - pass*
  • Lactic Acid 5% - 26 hr watch-glass - pass*

Penetrating primer/sealer for use on concrete substrates and Carboline Pyrocrete Fireproofing products. It performs extremely well in sealing cementitious surfaces and is designed to receive a variety of different generic types of finish coats.

Some recommended uses of 1340 include the use as a curing compound or form release agent. When applied to “green” concrete it will retard the escape of moisture during the cure period.

It is also excellent for use as a form release coating on plywood or steel forms.

Proprietary cross-linking epoxy-acrylic gloss finish

Fast cure iso-cyanate-free epoxy-acrylic gloss coating for industrial and marine and off-shore applications where use of polyurethane coatings is banned or undesirable.

• Isocyanate free
• Early through-curing
• Excellent colour and gloss retention with good chalking resistance
• Lead and chrome-free colour range
• Good chemical resistance
• Excellent durability

Carboguard® 504 is an inert non-inhibitive anti-corrosive modified polyamide cured epoxy primer.

• Excellent primer for water and many aqueous chemicals immersion service when top-coated with an approved finish
• Excellent adhesion to difficult substrates
• Excellent holding primer
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Complies with AS/NZS 3750.13 (2 pack epoxy primer), Types 1, 2 & 3.
• Good abrasion resistance
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Resists splash and spillage or fumes of a wide range of chemicals
• Easy application by brush, roller or spray
• Ideal tie-coat over inorganic zincs
• Versatile - can be used on most substrates under many different types of topcoat
• Long pot-life
• Excellent maintenance touch-up primer for hand-cleaned substrates

A user-friendly primer for epoxy or polyurethane systems in environments not suited to zinc primers due to acidic or alkaline fallout or splash & spill.

Availability: Australia

Carboguard® 504 ZP is a zinc phosphate modified inhibitive anti-corrosive polyamide cured epoxy primer

Carboguard® 504 ZP may be applied over suitably prepared mild steel, non-ferrous metals and other substrates as specified

• Excellent adhesion
• Excellent holding primer
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Complies with AS/NZS 3750.13 (2 pack epoxy primer), Types 1, 2 & 3.
• Good abrasion resistance
• Very good aged re-coatability
• Resists splash and spillage or fumes of a wide range of chemicals
• Easy application by brush, roller or spray
• Versatile - can be used under many different types of topcoat
• Long pot-life
• Excellent maintenance touch-up primer for hand-cleaned substrates

An all purpose epoxy coating that has a variety of attributes including low temperature cure, surface tolerance, fast recoat times, moisture tolerance during application and cure, and excellent corrosion protection.

Carboguard 635 can be used direct to metal as a corrosion resistant primer or as an intermediate coating over primers.

It is suitable for both maintenance and new construction projects due to its excellent surface wetting characteristics and quick cure to handling.

It may also be used for immersion in both fresh or salt (marine) water.

Made to Order - High performance immersion grade epoxy that is designed as a liner for potable water tanks. This coating exhibits moisture tolerance during application, low temperature cure capability, and fast cure response for quick return to service.
Product is self-priming on steel and is normally applied in two coats. Formulated for application at 120 to 180 microns DFT per coat for potable use.

• Very good flexibility – resists chipping and aged embrittlement
• Lighter weight – 13% lighter than most similar coatings
• Versatile surface tolerant coating
• AS/NZS 4020 Potable Water Approval (see "Approvals NZ/AU" section)
• Lower viscosity allows application at higher solids (less thinning) and reduced VOC at application
• Fast dry to recoat
• Low temperature cure to below freezing; -5°C
• Reduced HAPS and Low VOC

A multi-purpose, advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications. Suitable for atmospheric and many immersion exposures. The DTM properties make it a versatile coating in maintenance and new work applications. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility.

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A glass-flake filled, multi-purpose,advanced technology coating suited to marine and industrial applications. Suitable for atmospheric and many immersion exposures. The DTM properties make it a versatile coating in maintenance and new work applications. Syntactic foam modification gives it unique thermal shock resistance and flexibility. Glass flake reinforcement enhances film strength,
impact resistance and barrier properties.

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Carboguard® 640 is a high performance, two-component, modified phenalkamine, chemically cured, immersion grade epoxy barrier coating

Carboguard® 640 is an ideal high build coating for any service or structure, marine or industrial, where water or corrosion resistance is required.

Carboguard® 640 has excellent proven long-term service case histories for marine hull externals, above & below water, and as a lining for hydro penstocks and gates and similar permanently immersed structures.

Carboguard® 640 is the barrier coating of choice under Altex Sea~Barrier™ 1000, 3000 and Alloy 100Plus antifoulings

This fast cure high build polyaspartic coating provides excellent corrosion protection as well as long term weatherability in just one coat.

It can be applied direct to metal (DTM) at 150 to 250 µms dry film thickness (DFT) to eliminate the need for typical primers and/or intermediate coats. This significantly speeds up the painting process, saves labor, and saves money without sacrificing performance. If even better corrosion protection is desired it can be applied over our time proven Carbozinc or Carboguard primers.

Clear Aliphatic Acrylic Polyurethane with HALS and UV absorber technology

Thin film, high gloss finish with exceptional weathering performance characteristics. Used extensively in virtually all industrial markets including marine exposures, Carbothane 130 Clear Coat provides a smooth, durable finish that provides superior resistance to colour fade of base-coats, corrosion, abrasion and chemical exposure.

• High solids, low VOC content
• Excellent weatherability
• Superior impact and abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Excellent resistance to graffiti removers

Carbothane 130 Clear is frequently applied over conventional, pigmented polyurethane finish coats to provide an optimum surface for anti graffiti management.

Aliphatic Acrylic-Polyester Polyurethane Satin Finish

High build, low sheen finish that has excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals and abrasion. Suitable for application over a number of Carboline primers and intermediates, this material provides very good weathering performance in a broad range of colours

• Outstanding performance properties in both mild and aggressive environments
• High build; suitable for many two-coat systems
• Approved for use in food & dairy processing plants
• Application by spray, brush or roller
• Indefinite recoatability
• VOC compliant to current AIM regulations

High gloss polyurethane finish with exceptional weathering performance characteristics.

Used extensively in virtually every market sector, including marine exposure, Carbothane 134 HG provides a smooth, durable finish that has superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion and chemical exposure.

• Specialised UV protection designed for Australian and New Zealand exposures
• Highly recoatable, with minimum preparation requirements
• The high solids (70%) formulation creates a very cost effective coating

Carboxane 2000 is a premium, ultra-durable coating that provides outstanding gloss and colour retention for exterior exposures.

Carboxane 2000 combines the chemical resistant properties of epoxies and polysiloxanes with the weathering characteristics of premium acrylic-polyurethanes. This tightly cross-linked film results in a finish with outstanding barrier properties and weathering performance.

Time-tested corrosion resistant primer that protects steel galvanically in the harshest environments. For over four decades, Carbozinc 11 (CZ 11) has been the industry standard for high-performance inorganic zinc protection on steel structures worldwide

• CZ 11 meets Class B slip co-efficient and creep testing criteria for use on faying surfaces
• Rapid cure. Dry to handle in 45 minutes at 16°C and 50% relative humidity.
• Low temperature cure down to -18°C.
• High zinc loading.
• Meets FDA requirements in grey color.
• Available in ASTM D520, Type II zinc version.
• Very good resistance to salting.
• May be applied with standard airless or conventional spray equipment.
• Complies with the composition and performance requirements of:
  • AS/NZS 3750.15, Type 4
  • AS 4848.1:2006 Single Coat Inorganic Zinc Silicate

Made to Order or imported lines subject to availability.

Carbozinc 11 WB is a water-based inorganic zinc rich primer that protects steel galvanically, eliminating subfilm corrosion. It meets VOC regulations while providing the proven performance of silicate zinc rich technology. It may be used as a primer under many different types of topcoats

• Excellent corrosion protection
• High zinc loading per square metre
• Zero VOC
• Good resistance to salting
• Fast curing, quick handling
• Excellent application characteristics (less likely to pump packing or tip plug)
• Meets Class B slip coefficient* and creep testing criteria for use on faying surfaces.
• Conforms to AS/NZS 3750.15 Type 3

NEW 4:1 Ratio

Low VOC organic zinc epoxy steel primer with quick cure-to-topcoat characteristics for in-shop  applications and quick turnaround requirements in the field. Carbozinc 858 has very good adhesion and undercutting resistance and is excellent for use as a corrosion resistant primer for a variety of applications

• Meets SSPC Paint System 20
• Fully complies with AS 3750.9:1994 Type 2 Organic Zinc Rich
• Low temperature cure down to 2°C
• Protects against undercutting corrosion
• May be applied with standard airless or conventional spray equipment
• VOC compliant to current AIM regulations

A high-solids, zinc-filled epoxy primer for corrosion protection of structural steel in highly corrosive environments including offshore, marine and industrial. This low VOC, HAPs compliant primer has quick cure-to-topcoat characteristics for in-shop applications and quick turnaround capabilities for the field. It has excellent adhesion and undercutting resistance and is outstanding for use as a corrosion resistant primer for a variety of applications.

A very economic, two-component, high solids, zinc rich epoxy primer formulated for the protection of properly prepared steel substrates.

Carbozinc 859 EZ2 can be applied by conventional, airless, or plural component spray. Recommended where a high performance, highly corrosion resistant zinc primer is desired.

Typical applications include structural steel, tanks, piping, equipment and other miscellaneous parts in industrial, offshore or architectural projects.

E~Line 379® is a high gloss, high performance, two component, chemically cured polyaspartic urethane designed for use in areas where maximum gloss and colour retention are required.

E~Line 379® will provide excellent gloss and colour retention as well as resistance to moderate to severe corrosive environments for:

• Transportation industry
• Chemical processing industry
• Pulp and paper industry
• Dairy industry
• Bridges and storage tanks
• Light colours and clear may be used as anti-graffiti coatings due to their excellent solvent resistance - refer also to Altex Graffiti Remover and Easy~Clean SX Additive
• Outstanding abrasion resistance
• Excellent durability due to high flexibility and toughness
• Exceptional tolerance to marginal application conditions
• Exceptional retention of cosmetic properties due to high UV resistance

E~Line 949 is a fast cure, economical, high gloss, aliphatic polyurethane designed for use in areas where good gloss and colour retention are required.

E~Line 949 is ideal for use where a polyurethane finish is specified and where economy and rapid drying are desirable. It will provide good gloss and colour retention as well as resistance to moderate to severe corrosive environments for:

• Structural Steel
• Shop application
• Chemical processing industry
• Pulp and paper industry
• Dairy industry
• Bridges and storage tanks

Isotal is a premium quality alkyd gloss enamel which is designed to protect and give good appearance to:

• Properly primed steel and other metal surfaces
• Tank exteriors
• Bridges and pipes
• Commercial Marine exterior areas such as freeboards, decks, houses and superstructures
• Commercial Marine interior areas such as engine rooms, passageways and equipment

Isotal Undercoat is a premium quality alkyd undercoat which is normally used under Isotal Enamel on properly primed surfaces. It can be used in areas such as:

• Properly primed masonry, steel and other metal surfaces
• Marine exterior areas such as freeboards, decks, houses and superstructures
• Marine interior areas such as engine rooms, passageways and equipment
• Wooden structures
• Tie coat over aged enamel systems prior to re-finish coating

Multi~Bond Primer is a premium quality primer designed to be used on:.

• Applied directly to suitably prepared steel, galvanised steel, wood and GRP
• Above water - overcoated with a sandable undercoat (Altex Isotal Undercoat) and normally topcoated with Isotal Enamel
• Below water – in mulitple coats as part of a marine protective system where it is normally overcoated with Sea~Barrier™ 1000 or 3000 anti-fouling
• Agricultural equipment
• On site touch-up work-handrails etc
• Restoration of timber joinery

Pre~Fab Steel Shop Primer is a fast dry, economical, primer designed for use in engineering fabrication shops.

Advantages:   Fast dry allows rapid handling of coated steel. It is suitable as a stand-alone coating in mild interior environments and provides good protection to structural steel in moderate exterior environments when topcoated with compatible alkyd or acrylic coatings.

Limitations of Use: Not designed for extended exterior exposure.

Rust Inhibiting Protective Oil is a drying “wetting oil” pre-treatment, for use on hand or power tool cleaned surfaces and sometimes with brush blasted surfaces, prior to application of (usually)  High Build Rust Barrier.

RIPO forms a water resistant film and is useful in protecting steel from condensation corrosion, as encountered in particular on:

• Interior of vehicle doors and body panels
• Underside of surfaces on appliances, such as freezers and washing machines
• Marine topsides
• Excellent rust treatment as part of a single pack coating system on; Agricultural machinery and various pieces of equipment, trailers, structural steel

Use RIPO as the first stage in restoring items as listed above. Once cured apply High Build Rust Barrier, followed by Isotal Enamel to achieve long term protective and cosmetic properties.

Rustbond PS is a very low VOC epoxy primer/sealer that combines outstanding surface tolerance characteristics over marginally prepared substrates and user-friendly features. It accepts a variety of topcoats and can help save time and money by minimising surface preparation requirements for new construction, maintenance and overcoating projects. Rustbond PS has good pot life at higher
temperatures to help minimise waste and also cures at low temperatures down to 1.7°C with Epoxy Accelerator so you have one Rustbond product for year-round application.