What is Awlgrip QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR and why choose it?
Awlgrip QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR (code OA3210) is the dedicated activator for the Awlgrip Quick Build Surfacer three-component polyurethane primer system. It is essential to achieve the correct curing of Quick Build Surfacer, ensuring fast drying, reliable film formation and a consistent Awlgrip finish in professional and industrial exterior coating applications.
Formulated as a colorless, flammable liquid, this activator is designed for use in two-component exterior coatings where controlled pot life, recoat times and film properties are critical. When mixed with the specified Quick Build Surfacer base and converter, it helps deliver fast handling, sandability and compatibility with Awlcraft SE, Awlcraft 2000 and Awlgrip topcoats.
Main features of QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR
- Dedicated curing component for Awlgrip Quick Build Surfacer, required to obtain the specified curing performance.
- Supports fast drying cycles as part of the Quick Build Surfacer system, enabling rapid recoating and turnaround in professional environments.
- Designed for exterior two-component coatings in professional and industrial use.
- Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic solvent odor, optimized for spray-application systems.
- Consistent quality backed by AkzoNobel formulation and global regulatory compliance information.
- Supplied in system-matched pack sizes (activator supplied in 1 quart containers for the Quick Build Surfacer range).
Technical specifications
- Product type: Activator for Quick Build Surfacer three-component polyurethane primer.
- Brand: Awlgrip (AkzoNobel).
- Product code: OA3210 (quick build surfacer activator).
- Intended use: Professional and industrial; part of a two-component exterior coating system.
- Physical state: Liquid.
- Color: Colorless.
- Odor: Characteristic.
- Boiling point (initial): 120°C (248°F).
- Flash point: 30°C (86°F), closed cup (Pensky-Martens).
- Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable.
- Density: 0.932 g/cm³ (DIN EN ISO 2811-1).
- Solubility in water (cold): Not soluble (OECD TG 105).
- Vapor pressure at 20°C (selected components):
- n-butyl acetate: 11.25 mm Hg (1.5 kPa) – DIN EN 13016-2.
- 1-methoxy-2-propanol: 8.5 mm Hg (1.1 kPa).
- 5-methylhexan-2-one: 4.99 mm Hg (0.67 kPa) – EU A.4.
- Viscosity (kinematic): 11 mm²/s (11 cSt) at room temperature; 9999 mm²/s (9999 cSt) at 40°C (104°F) (DIN EN ISO 3219).
- Explosion limits (1-methoxy-2-propanol, widest known range): 1.48 % (lower) – 13.74 % (upper).
- Packing (system information): Activator supplied in 1 quart packs within the Quick Build Surfacer system.
- Typical use mix: As part of Quick Build Surfacer mixed by volume 3 : 1 : 1 (Base : Surfacer Converter : Surfacer Activator).
- Regulatory classification (GHS/OSHA):
- Flammable liquids – Category 3.
- Skin sensitization – Category 1.
- Toxic to reproduction – Category 1B.
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), narcotic effects – Category 3.
Applications and use cases
- Professional marine and industrial finishing where Awlgrip Quick Build Surfacer is specified as a fast-build, sandable polyurethane primer.
- Exterior coating schemes that require a controlled curing profile before application of Awlcraft SE, Awlcraft 2000 or Awlgrip topcoats.
- Projects demanding reduced coating steps, where Quick Build Surfacer’s color bases are used to closely match the final topcoat and the activator ensures full cure between stages.
FAQ – QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR
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Is QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR mandatory when using Awlgrip Quick Build Surfacer?
Yes. The activator is stated as essential for the technology of Quick Build Surfacer to achieve the required curing.
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What is the recommended mixing ratio with Quick Build Surfacer?
For the system variant linked to this activator, the recommended volumetric mix is 3 : 1 : 1 (Base : Surfacer Converter : Surfacer Activator).
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Can this activator be used on its own as a coating?
No. It is designed only as a component of the Quick Build Surfacer two-component coating system for exterior use.
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What type of drying or performance does it support?
The activator enables the Quick Build Surfacer system to deliver fast drying, sandability and overcoating with Awlcraft SE, Awlcraft 2000 or Awlgrip topcoats within the stated recoat windows of the product data sheet.
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Is QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR flammable?
Yes. It is classified as a flammable liquid (Category 3) with a flash point of 30°C (86°F). Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
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What are the main health hazards associated with this activator?
It is classified as a skin sensitizer (may cause an allergic skin reaction), may cause drowsiness or dizziness (narcotic effects) and may damage fertility or the unborn child.
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Is it suitable for consumer or DIY use?
The identified uses in the safety data sheet are professional and industrial. All other uses are advised against.
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How should waste or empty containers be disposed of?
Waste and empty containers should be disposed of via a licensed waste-disposal contractor in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Empty containers may retain flammable residues and must be handled with care.
Section 14 – Transport information
The following information is taken from Section 14 of the QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR safety data sheet and refers to bulk package shipment via ground transport in North America. Shippers remain responsible for confirming the exact transport classification for their shipment and mode of transport.
- UN number: UN1866.
- Proper shipping name (DOT / IMDG / IATA): RESIN SOLUTION.
- Transport hazard class: Class 3 (flammable liquid).
- Packing group: III.
- Marine pollutant (IMDG): Yes – pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate) (mark not required for packages ≤ 5 L or ≤ 5 kg).
- Environmental hazard (DOT): No.
- Environmental hazard (IATA): The environmentally hazardous substance mark may appear if required by other transportation regulations.
- Reportable quantity (DOT): 17,316.9 lb / 7,861.9 kg (approx. 2,228.4 gal / 8,435.5 L). Package sizes shipped in quantities below this reportable quantity are not subject to RQ transport requirements.
- Emergency schedules (IMDG): F-E, S-E.
- Bulk transport according to IMO instruments: Not available.
- Special precautions for user: Within user’s premises, always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure, and ensure transport personnel know what to do in case of an accident or spillage.
Section 8 – Personal protective measures
The following personal protection and exposure control measures are taken from Section 8 of the QUICK BUILD SURFACER ACTIVATOR safety data sheet.
Engineering and environmental controls
- Use only with adequate ventilation, employing process enclosures and local exhaust to keep airborne levels below applicable occupational exposure limits.
- Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment and maintain gas, vapor or mist concentrations below the lower explosive limit.
- Check emissions from ventilation and process equipment to ensure compliance with environmental legislation; fume scrubbers, filters or process modifications may be required.
Hygiene measures
- Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling and before eating, smoking, using the lavatory and at the end of the work shift.
- Use appropriate techniques to remove potentially contaminated clothing; contaminated work clothing must not leave the workplace and should be washed before reuse.
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are available close to the work area.
Eye and face protection
- Use safety eyewear complying with an approved standard when a risk assessment indicates potential exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.
- If contact is possible, wear safety glasses with side shields unless a higher level of protection is indicated.
Hand protection
- Wear chemical-resistant, impervious gloves that comply with an approved standard whenever handling the product where a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
- Verify during use that the gloves retain their protective properties; breakthrough time can vary among glove manufacturers and cannot be precisely estimated for mixtures.
Body and skin protection
- Select personal protective equipment for the body based on the specific task and associated risks, with approval by a specialist.
- Where there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear antistatic protective clothing, including antistatic overalls, boots and gloves for maximum protection.
- Choose appropriate footwear and any additional skin-protection measures according to the task and obtain specialist approval before handling the product.
Respiratory protection
- Select a respirator that meets the appropriate standard or certification based on the hazard and potential exposure.
- Use respirators only within a respiratory protection program that includes fit testing, training and proper maintenance.
Additional notes on safe handling
- Obtain special instructions before use and avoid exposure during pregnancy.
- Do not get the product on skin, in eyes or on clothing, and avoid breathing vapor or mist.
- Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame and other ignition sources; use only non-sparking tools and take precautions against electrostatic discharge.
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