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Abstract

Specifies requirements for single pack etch primers (Type 1) and two-pack etch primers (Type 2) intended for pretreating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint systems applied to them.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 30 May 2013.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 26 August 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-003:

Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Paint Approval Scheme
Australian Paint Manufactures' Federation
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Master Painters New Zealand Association
Water Corporation Western Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for single pack etch primers (Type 1) and two-pack etch primers (Type 2) intended for pretreating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint systems applied to them.
This Standard is applicable to etch primers used to pretreat blast-cleaned steel, stainless steel, and cleaned non-ferrous surfaces (e.g. galvanized steel, zinc, aluminium, zinc aluminium alloy, brass, copper, cadmium and nickel) which have been degreased in accordance with AS 1627.1. Etch primers are intended to be applied by conventional spraying. Type 2 etch primers as described in this Standard comply with the requirement of Type 10 paint in accordance with AS/NZS 2312.
NOTES:
1 Etch primers are used in systems GZ LP-D and GZ LP-E as described in AS/NZS 2312.
2 Appendix A provides recommendations on information which should be provided by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order.
3 Additional information on the history, development and use of etch primers is given in Appendix B.
4 Alternative means for determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix C.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 16-09-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-003
Supersedes	DR 98033 CP AS 3884-1991