ZERUST® Zerios™ WES
CORROSION PROBLEM
In industrial, construction, and oil & gas environments, metal components such as structural steel, tanks, and equipment are often exposed to corrosive conditions during lay-up, delayed construction, or storage, especially in non-immersion environments. Traditional coatings may be too slow to dry, environmentally hazardous, or require extensive surface prep and removal before topcoating. There is a need for a fast-drying, environmentally friendly, temporary corrosion protection solution that is easy to apply, compatible with future coatings, and effective in safeguarding ferrous metal assets during idle periods.
SOLUTION - Product Description
ZERUST® Zerios™ WES is a fast-drying, water-thinned alkyd coating designed for prepared metal surfaces. Its low VOC and corrosion-resistant properties make it ideal for protecting structural steel during lay-up, delayed construction, or prior to top coating. ZERUST® Zerios™ WES may also be used as a temporary, stand-alone coating to “hold” metallic elements in most non-immersion environments, including drill platform decking, structural steel, architectural elements, idle tooling, and the exteriors of tanks and pipes.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Drill platform decking
- Structural steel components and frameworks
- Architectural metal elements
- Idle or stored tooling and equipment
- Tank and pipe exteriors
- Fabricated steel modules awaiting installation
- Skids, frames, and support structures
- Outdoor storage racks and bins
- Construction staging materials
- Metal parts and components during transport or storage
KEY ADVANTAGES
- Fast-drying, water-thinned alkyd
- Low VOC and environmentally friendly
- Temporary corrosion protection
- Suitable for non-immersion use
- Easy application by spray, brush, or roller
- No removal needed before topcoating
- Ideal for lay-up and delayed construction
Application Guidelines
Application Guidelines
ZERUST® Zerios™ WES is best applied using airless spray equipment but may also be applied by brush, roller, or conventional spray. Thinning is not recommended; however, small amounts of water (less than 10%) may be used if necessary.
Environmental Conditions
Apply only when the substrate temperature is between 60°F and 95°F, relative humidity is below 81%, and the dew point is at least 5°F above the substrate temperature.
Read all SDS precautions before use.
Consult a ZERUST® representative to discuss specific needs.
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear base
- Substrate: Ferrous
- pH: pH (concentrated solution): 8.4
- Volume Solids: 53%. Provides coverage of approximately (550 ft² per gallon at 1.0 mil dry film thickness (DFT))
- Dry Time: Touch – 30 min, Recoat – 2 hrs, Hard – 24 hrs
- Wt./gal.: 10.9 lbs
- VOC: VOC Content (excluding water): < 280 g/L
- Flash Point: 140-145°F (60-62.8°C)
- Suggested DFT: 1-3 mils (WFT: 2-6 mils)
Typical values are not meant to be a specification.
Availability
Contact a ZERUST® representative for ordering information.
Product Number: 350-X-00023 (5 Gal (19 L) Pail)
Product sold in US customary units. Metric units approximate.
Storage
- Keep tightly sealed in original container away from heat, sparks, and oxidizers; use protective gear, avoid mist, no smoking; suspected carcinogen. Read all SDS precautions before use.
