Which surfaces is this primer suitable for?

It adheres directly to new, bare, or slightly rusted steel and iron.

When can this primer be recoated?

You can recoat it within 1 hour or after 48 hours.

Why choose the grey variant?

The grey primer serves as the ideal base coat under light-coloured topcoats.

What surface area does 500 ml cover?

One can provides a theoretical coverage of 2.5 m² at 25 μm dry film thickness.

How quickly does the primer dry?

The coat is dry to handle after 30 minutes.

RUST-OLEUM 2182 Hard Hat rust preventive primer grey 500ml

Name: RUST-OLEUM 2182 Hard Hat rust preventive primer grey 500ml
Brand: RUST-OLEUM
SKU: 12010002
Price: 19.8 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: RUST-OLEUM 2182 | EAN 8715743005879

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Durable metal priming with Rust-oleum

Practical benefits

Effective anti-corrosion barrier: You protect bare or slightly rusted steel reliably thanks to active rust-inhibiting pigments that penetrate deep into surfaces.
Fast-drying aerosol application: You speed up your workflow with a formula that is touch-dry in 15 minutes and quickly ready for topcoating.
Ideal base for topcoats: The matt grey finish provides excellent adhesion and creates the perfect foundation for light-coloured finishing coats.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Rust-oleum Hard Hat 2182 anti-rust primer, you reliably protect new, bare, or slightly rusted steel and iron against corrosion. Active rust-inhibiting pigments penetrate deep into the surface, stopping rust formation beneath your topcoat. Thanks to its fast-drying formula, the coat is touch-dry in just 15 minutes and ready to handle after 30 minutes. You can recoat within 1 hour or after 48 hours. The smooth, matt grey finish provides optimal adhesion and creates the ideal base coat under light-coloured topcoats for maintenance work on railings, steel structures, or machinery. This convenient 500ML spray can easily covers a surface area of up to 2.5 m².

Product information FAQ

€19.80

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Key features according to our expert

Color: Grey
P-statements: P101; P102; P103; P210; P211; P251; P271; P410 + P412; P501
Relative density: 0,86
ADR packing group: Not applicable
Weight: 0,575 kg
UN number: UN1950
Principal hazard property: GHS02 Flammable
ADR class: 2
H-statements: H222; H229; H336
Physical state: Aerosol
Flash point: -40 °C
Packaging: Spray can
Type (product line): Anti-rust
Product line: HARD HAT
Net volume: 500 ml
Hazard class: GHS02 Flammable; GHS07 Harmful or irritant

Product description:

RUST-OLEUM Hard Hat Aerosol Red Primer 2169 / Grey Pimer 2182 are fast drying primers based on a short oil soya alkyd. The products contain rust-inhibitive pigments and are lead- and chromate free.
Ready to recoat after just 10 minutes, to handle after 30 min.
For new or slightly rusty surfaces
Penetrates deeply into the surface and does not give rust a chance
Grey for light coloured topcoats and red for dark coloured topcoats

Precautionary statements

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P103: Read label before use.
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P211: Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
P251: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P410 + P412: Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/ 122°F.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... (see safety data sheet).

Hazard statements

H222: Extremely flammable aerosol.
H229: Pressurised container: May burst if heated.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Documents

⤓ Safety sheet PDF

All Features

Color: Grey
P-statements: P101; P102; P103; P210; P211; P251; P271; P410 + P412; P501
Relative density: 0,86
Adr packing group: Not applicable
Weight: 0,575 kg
Un number: UN1950
Principal hazard property: GHS02 Flammable
Adr class: 2
H-statements: H222; H229; H336
Physical state: Aerosol
Flash point: -40 °C
Packaging: Spray can
Type (product line): Anti-rust
Product line: HARD HAT
Net volume: 500 ml
Hazard class: GHS02 Flammable; GHS07 Harmful or irritant
Voc content: 630 g/l
Substrate metal: Bare or sandblasted metal, Rusted metal
Application tool: Aerosol
Adhesive-free: 15 minutes
Scope: Metal
Paintable: within 1 hour or after 48 hours

Brand RUST-OLEUM
12010002
EAN 8715743005879
Supplier number RUST-OLEUM 2182

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which surfaces is this primer suitable for?: It adheres directly to new, bare, or slightly rusted steel and iron.
When can this primer be recoated?: You can recoat it within 1 hour or after 48 hours.
Why choose the grey variant?: The grey primer serves as the ideal base coat under light-coloured topcoats.
What surface area does 500 ml cover?: One can provides a theoretical coverage of 2.5 m² at 25 μm dry film thickness.
How quickly does the primer dry?: The coat is dry to handle after 30 minutes.