FAQs - Maxaguard Primer

What does the Maxaguard Coating System consist of?

A VOC-free Metal Cleaner for both pre-coating and maintenance, with built-in corrosion/rust protection
Low VOC Anti-corrosion/rust primers. Proven best in class metal corrosion protection (Salt Spray test, 12944-6, C5)
Topcoat 1K system for increased mechanical resistance

Is the system waterbased?

Yes.

What is the level of VOC?

All the Primers & Topcoats have < 50g/liter (< 5% of the total formula).

The Cleaner has no VOC.

Does the coating system contain any heavy metals?

No.

Any hazard statements?

No.

Does the coating system contain any zinc?

No, the system is 100 % zinc-free.

Can the Maxaguard coating system be used on different surfaces?

Yes, there are Primers for all types of metal surfaces.

Carbon, Galvanized, Stainless & aluminum.

Is it possible to get both clear and tinted versions of the Primers?

Yes

What are the typical properties of the system?

Why is the system cost-effective?

Maximum performance/thickness ratio
1 component system. No mixture with hardener. Easy to use system
Low VOC. Minimal investment to capture VOC emissions
Low energy consumption. No energy consuming heating process compared to established systems like hot galvanizing & zinc-phosphating.

Can any curing solutions be applied to the Maxaguard Coationg solution?

Besides conventional heat:
IR, Infrared light can be used on all the Primers & the Topcoat?

UV: Customized Primers for UV curing

Is the system user friendly?

Yes!

A water-based system. Very low VOC-emissions
1-component. No blending with hazard isocyanate hardeners
Zinc-free. No zinc emissions for end users (no metal fume fever when coating, welding, or cutting)
Non flammable

What kind of application methods can be used?

Dip, Spray, Coil-coating and Brush