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DESCRIPTION
Two-component, polyamide high-build epoxy primer/buildcoat, containing zinc phosphate

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
General-purpose epoxy coating in protective coating systems for the protection of steel structures in atmospheric exposure
Good adhesion to steel
Good flow and wetting properties
Easy application by airless spray
Cures at temperatures down to 5C (41F)
Good performance on top of zinc silicate primers

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

Redbrown, cream, gray
Eggshell

BASIC DATA AT 20C (68F)

Data for mixed product
Number of components

Two

Mass density

1.4 kg/l (11.7 lb/US gal)

Volume solids

64 2%

VOC (Supplied)

Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 241.0 g/kg

UK PG 6/23(92) Appendix 3: max. 337.0 g/l (approx. 2.8 lb/US gal)

Recommended dry film thickness

75 - 150 m (3.0 - 6.0 mils)

Theoretical spreading rate

8.5 m/l for 75 m (342 ft/US gal for 3.0 mils)

Dry to touch

2 hours

Overcoating Interval

Minimum: 10 hours
Maximum: 6 months

Full cure after

7 days

Shelf life

Base: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry

Hardener: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry

Notes:
- See ADDITIONAL DATA Spreading rate and film thickness
- See ADDITIONAL DATA Overcoating intervals
- See ADDITIONAL DATA Curing time

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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES
Substrate conditions
Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2 or power tool cleaned to min. ISO-St3
Zinc silicate primer; (SIGMAZINC 158, SIGMAWELD 165 or SIGMAWELD 199) a mist coat is required

Substrate temperature
Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5C (41F)
Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3C (5F) above dew point

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80:20 (4:1)
The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above 15C (59F), otherwise extra thinner may be
required to obtain application viscosity
Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
Thinner should be added after mixing the components
On top of zinc silicates (SIGMAZINC 158) a special spray technique is needed: application of two coats wet on wet with a
flash off time of approx. 2 minutes in between

Pot life
8 hours at 20C (68F)
Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA

Airless spray
Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92
Volume of thinner
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.46 0.53 mm (0.018 0.021 in)
Nozzle pressure
14.0 - 25.0 MPa (approx. 140 - 250 bar; 2031 - 3626 p.s.i.)

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Brush/roller
Application by brush may show brush marking, due to the thixatropic nature of the paint and is most suitable to small areas,
tight angle areas or for stripe coating or touch-up
Application by roller will leave roller marking and is suitable for minimum DFT requirements only
A roller suitable for epoxy application must be used
Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92
Volume of thinner
0 5%

Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53

ADDITIONAL DATA
Spreading rate and film thickness
DFT

Theoretical spreading rate

75 m (3.0 mils)

8.5 m/l (342 ft/US gal)

100 m (4.0 mils)

6.4 m/l (257 ft/US gal)

150 m (6.0 mils)

4.3 m/l (171 ft/US gal)

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 150 m (6.0 mils)

Overcoating with...

Interval

10C (50F)

20C (68F)

30C (86F)

40C (104F)

itself

Minimum

24 hours

10 hours

8 hours

6 hours

Maximum

None

None

None

None

Maximum exposed to
direct sunshine

3 months

3 months

3 months

3 months

Notes:
- This product has an unlimited overcoating interval provided the surface is free from chalking and other contaminations
- In cases of exposure to direct sunlight or when the surface is contaminated it is recommended that the surface be cleaned and
roughened to ensure good adhesion of the subsequent coating.
- The optimum intercoat adhesion is obtained when the subsequent coating is applied before the full cure time of the previous coating has
elapsed

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Curing time for DFT up to 100 m (4.0 mils)
Substrate temperature

Dry to touch

Dry to handle

Full cure

5C (41F)

12 hours

24 hours

20 days

10C (50F)

7 hours

18 hours

14 days

15C (59F)

5 hours

12 hours

10 days

20C (68F)

3 hours

6 hours

7 days

30C (86F)

2 hours

4 hours

3 days

40C (104F)

1 hour

3 hours

48 hours

Note: adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to sheet 1433 and 1434)

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature

Pot life

10C (50F)

16 hours

15C (59F)

12 hours

20C (68F)

8 hours

25C (77F)

6 hours

30C (86F)

4 hours

40C (104F)

2 hours

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION SHEETS 1430, 1431 and relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
This is a solvent-borne paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapor, as well as contact between

the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes

WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY
It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis. However, slight
modification of the product is sometimes necessary to comply with local or national rules/circumstances. Under these
circumstances an alternative product data sheet is used.

REFERENCES
EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS
SAFETY INDICATIONS
SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES AND HEALTH SAFETY, EXPLOSION HAZARD

INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION SHEET

1411
1430
1431

INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION SHEET

1433
1434

TOXIC HAZARD
SAFE WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES
DIRECTIVES FOR VENTILATION PRACTICE

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WARRANTY
PPG warrants (i) its title to the product, (ii) that the quality of the product conforms to PPGs specifications for such product in effect at the time of manufacture and (iii) that the product shall be delivered free of the rightful claim of any
third person for infringement of any U.S. patent covering the product. THESE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES THAT PPG MAKES AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, UNDER STATUTE OR ARISING OTHERWISE IN
LAW, FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ARE DISCLAIMED BY PPG. Any claim under this
warranty must be made by Buyer to PPG in writing within five (5) days of Buyers discovery of the claimed defect, but in no event later than the expiration of the applicable shelf life of the product, or one year from the date of the
delivery of the product to the Buyer, whichever is earlier. Buyers failure to notify PPG of such non-conformance as required herein shall bar Buyer from recovery under this warranty.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL PPG BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY (WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OF ANY KIND, STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT) FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, ARISING FROM, OR RESULTING FROM ANY USE MADE OF THE PRODUCT. The information in this sheet is intended for guidance only and is based upon laboratory tests that PPG believes to
be reliable. PPG may modify the information contained herein at any time as a result of practical experience and continuous product development. All recommendations or suggestions relating to the use of the PPG product, whether in
technical documentation, or in response to a specific inquiry, or otherwise, are based on data, which to the best of PPGs knowledge, is reliable. The product and related information is designed for users having the requisite knowledge
and industrial skills in the industry and it is the end-users responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its own particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has done so, as its sole discretion and risk. PPG has no
control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many factors affecting the use and application of the product. Therefore, PPG does not accept any liability arising from any loss, injury or damage resulting from such
use or the contents of this information (unless there are written agreements stating otherwise). Variations in the application environment, changes in procedures of use, or extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results. This
sheet supersedes all previous versions and it is the Buyers responsibility to ensure that this information is current prior to using the product. Current sheets for all PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Products are maintained at
www.ppgpmc.com. The English text of this sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.

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