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Aqueous-Based/Water-Based Primers

Chemlok water-based primers, or aqueous products, are made from a mixture of high molecular weight polymer emulsions, pigments and curatives in a water-based medium. The most obvious benefit of Chemlok water-based primers is the protection of the environment. Directly related to environmental benefits is increased workplace safety. Because solvents are not present in aqueous primers, workers aren’t exposed to fumes. This, in turn, eliminates potential fire hazards associated with flammable solvents. Since aqueous adhesive systems are diluted with deionized water at a fraction of the cost of solvents, production application costs can be dramatically reduced as well. Storage of hazardous solvents can also be eliminated or significantly reduced, leading to a reduction in insurance and inventory costs.

Features & Benefits

• Performance - Provides rubber tearing bonds and excellent environmental resistance when used in combination with Chemlok covercoat adhesives.
• Versatility - Water-based primers can be used under a wide variety of water-based covercoats.
• Volatile Organic Compounds - Most of Chemlok aqueous adhesives are free of organic solvents. All are considered VOC compliant with VOC levels lower than 1.6 lbs/gallon.
• Heating/Ventilation Efficiencies - Since less spray booth and dip tank ventilation is required with aqueous adhesives, overall air make-up costs and demands are reduced.
• Clean-Up - The clean-up of Chemlok aqueous adhesive systems can be accomplished with regular tap water. Dried, uncured films can be removed with alcohol, ketone or aqueous alkaline solutions.
• Reduced Waste Disposal Costs - Chemlok aqueous adhesive systems have fewer hazardous ingredients such as lead or lead salts. For this reason, it may be possible to dispose of the wastes resulting from the use of these systems in a landfill rather than incinerate them. Consult a LORD Technical Service Representative for more information on this topic.
• Application Efficiencies - All Chemlok aqueous adhesive systems can be applied using a wide variety of spray techniques. In most instances, the high solids content and low viscosity of aqueous adhesives allow for single-pass spray application.  Some aqueous primers and covercoats can also be dipped, brushed and roll coated.