RPS-406 Zinc-Rich Primer
Product Details
RPS-406 zinc-rich primer – formerly, FX-406 – is a single-component, fast-drying, zinc-rich coating designed to protect steel from corrosion by combining a barrier coating with the sacrificial galvanic protection of zinc.
CSI Specification
- 03 01 20 Maintenance of Concrete Reinforcing
Key Features
- High zinc content provides superior corrosion protection of steel
- Excellent bond to steel
- Can be shop or field applied
- Ready to use — simply stir and apply
- Single-component product
- Fast drying
Applications
- Priming reinforcing steel to protect against corrosion
- As a corrosion‑resistant steel primer for protective coating systems
Application Rate
- 4–5 DFT mils total applied in 2 coats
- 300–400 ft.2/US gal. (7.3–9.8 m2/L) per coat depending on surface profile
- #4 Rebar: 775–1,000 lin. ft./US gal. (60–80 m/L)
- #5 Rebar: 600–825 lin. ft./US gal. (45–65 m/L)
Color
- Gray
Storage Conditions
- Store dry between 40–95°F (4–35°C)
Shelf Life
- 2 years in unopened packaging
VOC
- 356 g/L
Options
- 1 US quart (0.94 L) can (RPS-406QT)
Limited Warranty
- This product is covered by the Simpson Strong-Tie® RPS Product One-Year Limited Warranty, which is available at strongtie.com/limited-warranties or by calling Simpson Strong-Tie at (800) 999-5099
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