What is Epifanes Easy-Flow and why choose it?
Epifanes Easy-Flow is a multi-purpose additive and stand-alone impregnating oil based on a selection of natural oils. Designed for use on wood and steel, it improves impregnation, saturation and conservation of the surface. It can be used on its own as a rust-preventing oil on steel and as an impregnating sealer on bare wood, or as an additive to compatible one-component, half-synthetic paints and primers to enhance flow and adhesion under both cold and hot working conditions.
Main features
- Multi-purpose product: stand-alone impregnating oil and flow-enhancing additive.
- Field of use: wood and steel.
- Optimizes impregnation, saturation and conservation of the substrate.
- Flow enhancer for conventional single-part and half-synthetic paints and varnishes in less-than-ideal temperatures (cold or extra hot).
- Improves adhesion and forms an excellent base for subsequent traditional paint or primer coats.
- Rust-preventive treatment for steel; penetrates existing thin layers of rust to the steel surface.
- Air-drying product that initially dries with a surface tack to promote adhesion of following coats.
- Amber clear appearance with a tendency to yellowing, less suitable for white and bright coloured classic paints.
- Ready to use; should not be thinned.
- Available pack sizes: 500 ml, 1000 ml and 4000 ml.
Technical specifications
- Type: Air drying.
- Base: Selection of natural oils.
- Gloss: Not applicable.
- Colour: Amber clear.
- Density: 860 g/dm³.
- Viscosity: 15 seconds, DIN-cup 4 mm.
- Solids content: 60 ± 2 vol.%.
- VOC level: 344 g/l.
- Packing: 500 ml, 1000 ml, 4000 ml.
- Shelf life: 3 years in closed original container if stored between 41–86 °F.
- Thinning: Do not thin.
Drying times (approximate)
- 50 °F: 48 hours.
- 59 °F: 30 hours.
- 68 °F: 24 hours.
- 77 °F: 28 hours.
Drying note
Epifanes Easy-Flow dries initially with a surface tack, meaning the layer remains slightly tacky. This provides very good adhesion for subsequent traditional paint or primer coats.
Limitations in use
- Do not use in combination with Epifanes Multi Marine Primer.
- Do not use with Epifanes Mono- and Poly-urethane based products.
- Do not use with epoxy-based products.
- Shows a tendency to yellowing; less ideal for use in white and bright coloured classic paints.
Applications and use cases
1. Rust prevention on steel
- Remove all loose rust before application.
- Applied full strength, Epifanes Easy-Flow prevents rust and penetrates existing thin rust layers, impregnating the steel surface.
- After 12–24 hours of drying, the surface can be recoated with the first coat of a rust-preventing system using Epifanes Metalprimer.
- For this first metalprimer coat, add 5–10% Epifanes Easy-Flow by volume.
2. Wood sealer on bare wood
- Can be applied full strength onto bare wood as an impregnating wood sealer.
- May be added to Epifanes Woodprimer up to 25% by volume as a substitute for Epifanes Brush thinner.
- This combination provides better protection of the wood, improves adhesion and creates an excellent base for subsequent Epifanes primer or paint systems.
- Before application, ensure the wood is dry, sanded and free of contamination.
3. Paint and varnish additive
- Suitable for all conventional single-part and half-synthetic paints and varnishes (excluding the limitations listed above).
- Improves flow characteristics in conditions that are less than ideal, particularly in cold or extra hot temperatures.
- Recommended addition: 5–10% by volume.
- Extends wet edge time, reducing the risk of laps and brush marks.
FAQ – Epifanes Easy-Flow
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Can Epifanes Easy-Flow be used on both wood and steel?
Yes. It is designed for use on wood and steel as an impregnating oil, wood sealer and rust-preventive treatment.
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How much Easy-Flow should I add to paint or varnish?
For compatible single-part and half-synthetic paints and varnishes, the recommended addition is 5–10% by volume.
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Can I thin Epifanes Easy-Flow?
No. The product should not be thinned.
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Which Epifanes products are not compatible with Easy-Flow?
Do not use Easy-Flow with Epifanes Multi Marine Primer, Epifanes Mono-urethane, Epifanes Poly-urethane based products or epoxy-based products.
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Is Easy-Flow suitable for white or very bright colours?
Easy-Flow tends to yellow and is therefore less ideal for use in white and bright coloured classic paints.
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How is Easy-Flow used as a wood sealer?
Apply it full strength onto dry, sanded, contamination-free bare wood, or add up to 25% to Epifanes Woodprimer as a substitute for Epifanes Brush thinner.
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What is the drying time before recoating metal treated with Easy-Flow?
After 12–24 hours of drying on steel, the surface can be recoated with the first coat of a rust-preventing system using Epifanes Metalprimer containing 5–10% Easy-Flow.
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Is Epifanes Easy-Flow flammable?
Yes. According to its safety classification, it is a flammable liquid and vapour (Flam. Liq. 3, H226) and must be kept away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
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What hazards are associated with Easy-Flow?
The product is classified as flammable and may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, may cause drowsiness or dizziness, and is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
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How long can I store Epifanes Easy-Flow?
In closed original containers stored between 41–86 °F, the shelf life is 3 years.
Section 14 – Transport information
- UN number: UN1263.
- UN proper shipping name (DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA): Paint / PAINT; also classified as CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D (DOT, IMDG where applicable).
- Transport hazard class: Class 3, Flammable liquids.
- Label: 3.
- Packing group: III.
- Marine pollutant: No.
- Special precautions for user: Warning: Flammable liquids.
- Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30.
- EMS number: F-E, S-E.
- Stowage category: A.
- Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: Not applicable.
- DOT quantity limitations: On passenger aircraft/rail: 60 L; on cargo aircraft only: 220 L.
- ADR excepted quantities (EQ): Code E1 – maximum 30 ml per inner packaging, 1000 ml per outer packaging.
- IMDG limited quantities (LQ): 5 L.
- IMDG excepted quantities (EQ): Code E1 – maximum 30 ml per inner packaging, 1000 ml per outer packaging.
Section 8 – Personal protective measures
The user must comply with all national regulations concerning health, safety and environmental protection. The following information is based on the safety data provided for Epifanes Easy-Flow.
General hygiene measures
- Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
- Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Respiratory protection
- Ensure good ventilation or exhaust at the workplace and prevent formation of aerosols.
- For brief exposure or low pollution, use an appropriate respiratory filter device (Filter AX).
- For intensive or prolonged exposure, use respiratory protective equipment independent of circulating air.
Hand protection
- Wear protective gloves that are impermeable and resistant to the product.
- The glove material must be selected considering penetration times, diffusion rates and degradation.
- For permanent contact, gloves made of nitrile rubber are suitable; recommended thickness > 0.45 mm, permeation time > 480 minutes (EN 374).
- For protection against splashes, suitable gloves include:
- Chloroprene gloves, thickness > 0.7 mm, breakthrough time > 60 minutes (EN 374).
- Nitrile rubber gloves, thickness > 0.3 mm, breakthrough time > 60 minutes (EN 374).
Eye protection
- Wear tightly sealed safety goggles.
Additional precautions
- Keep ignition sources away; do not smoke.
- Protect against electrostatic charges.
- Keep respiratory protective device available where vapours may form.
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