Auro 'Metal Primer'
Metal primer for internal & external applications
Auro Metal Primer is an opaque metal primer for interior and exterior applications. It is suitable as basic corrosion protective treatment on uncoated rust free steel and copper.
Auro Metal Primer uses ferro - minerals, special natural fillers and a combination of different plant resins and oils to create an anti-oxidation and rust resistant surface. When used externally, the primer should be finished with two coats of Holzweg Exterior Gloss or Aquamarijn Linal or Toplin. It is elastic and temperature stable up to 80 C. Density is approx 1.2g per m3'
| Material/s: | linseed-stand oil, earth and mineral pigments, citrus terpene, tung stand oil, rezinene stand oil, zinc chalk colophony, colophony glycerine ester, larch resin balm, silicate clay, talcum ( asbestos-free), plant alcohol, silicic acid and < 1% calcium/coba |
| Environmental statement: | none |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | n/a |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | none |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
petrochemical solvent-based paint |
| Downloads: | Product details |
| Codes of Practice: | |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | UK |
| UK distribution location: | various |
| Alternative products: | Metal paints |
| Further information: | Ecoartisan |
| Information last updated: | Monday 28th, April 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Auro UK |
| Address: | Cheltenham Road, Bisley, Nr Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, GL6 7BX |
| Telephone: | 01452 772020 |
| Fax: | 01452 772024 |
| Email: | sales@auro.co.uk |
| Website: | www.auro.co.uk/ |
| Supply chain availability: | Distributors |
| Supplier: | Refer to manufacturer's listings |
| Telephone: | 01452 772020 |
| Email: | sales@auro.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.auro.co.uk/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,52/ |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
| - | Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
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Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
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Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
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Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
