International Gelshield 200 is a quick drying and easy to apply epoxy primer, that protects GRP against osmosis. You can use it down to just 5°C and as it’s fast drying, you can apply multiple coats in one day.
Features
- Provides protection against osmosis in five coats (250 µm).
- It’s fast dry times means you can apply multiple coats in one day
- Very easy to apply and can be used down to 5°C
- Touch dry in 2 hours at 15 degrees celsius.
- Overcoat in 5 hours at 15 degrees celsius.
Where to use
Hulls: Above or below waterline
Compatibility/Substrates : GRP Gelcoats & cured laminate . It should not be used over any one pack products.
Preparation
- BARE GRP: Wash down with Super Cleaner, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Sand with 180 grade (grit) paper.
- PREVIOUSLY ANTIFOULED SURFACE: Remove using Interstrip. Wash down with Super Cleaner, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Sand with 180 grade (grit) paper.
- EXPOSED LAMINATE : Use Gelshield Plus - Gelshield Plus is a high build epoxy primer best suited for bare laminate
Application
- Method: Brush or Roller
- Number of coats : Minimum 5
- Coverage : 8.1 m²/L
Thinners & Cleaners
International Thinners No 7
Hazard Warnings
| Hazard Pictogram : | |
| Signal Word: | Danger |
| Hazard Statements: |
Flammable liquid and vapour |
| Precautionary Statement: |
General:
Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Prevention:Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Response:IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Storage:Keep cool. Disposal:Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. |
| Hazardous Ingredients |
Green , GreyReaction product: bisphenol-A-(epichlorhydrin) and epoxy resin, 700 |
| Supplemental Label Elements |
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
