PRODUCT DATA SHEET December 12, 2014 (Revision of November 1, 2013)

SIGMACOVER™ 300

DESCRIPTION

Two-component, high-build, polyamine adduct-cured, coal tar epoxy coating

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Outstanding (sea)water resistance (outside hull and ballast tanks)
• Outstanding water- and crude oil resistance
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Good resistance against chemically-polluted water
• Can be applied and cures at low temperatures (application possible down to –5°C (23°F), provided the substrate is free from
ice)
• Good abrasion resistance
• Recognized corrosion control coating (Lloyd's register)
• Resistant to well designed/controlled cathodic protection

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• Black, brown
• Eggshell

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)

Data for mixed product

Number of components Two

Mass density 1.5 kg/l (12.5 lb/US gal)
Volume solids 71 ± 2%
VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 207.0 g/kg
max. 305.0 g/l (approx. 2.5 lb/US gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 125 - 500 µm (5.0 - 20.0 mils)
Theoretical spreading rate 5.7 m²/l for 125 µm (5 ft²/US gal for 5.0 mils)
Dry to touch 4 hours
Overcoating Interval Minimum: 6 hours
Maximum: 4 days when exposed to direct sunshine
Maximum: 18 days when NOT exposed to direct sunshine
Full cure after 7 days
Shelf life Base: at least 12 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

Immersion in water with cathodic protection

• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 – 70 µm (1.6 – 2.8 mils)
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer; sweep blasted to SPSS-Ss or SPSS-Pt2
• Surface must be dry and free from any contamination
• Existing coal tar epoxy coating should be sufficiently roughened

Immersion in water without cathodic protection

• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 – 70 µm (1.6 – 2.8 mils)
• Steel with approved shop primer; sweep blasted to SPSS-Ss or power tool cleaned to SPSS-Pt3
• Surface must be dry and free from any contamination
• Existing coal tar epoxy coating should be sufficiently roughened

Atmospheric exposure conditions

• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2, blasting profile 40 – 70 µm (1.6 – 2.8 mils)
• Steel with approved shop primer; powertool cleaned to SPSS-Pt2 or SPSS-Pt3
• Surface must be dry and free from any contamination
• Existing coal tar epoxy coating should be sufficiently roughened

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F) to obtain maximum resistance against
chemical and mechanical influences
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point
• Ambient temperature during application at -5°C (23°F) is acceptable; however curing to hardness takes longer and complete
cure will be reached when the temperature increases

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
• ANTICORROSIVE SYSTEMS FOR UNDERWATER AND BOOTTOP - SYSTEM SHEET 3101
• SYSTEMS FOR BOOTTOP AND TOPSIDE – SYSTEM SHEET 3102
• SYSTEMS FOR BALLAST TANKS – SYSTEM SHEET 3106
• SYSTEMS FOR CARGO HOLDS – SYSTEM SHEET 3107

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 86:14

• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
• The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above 15°C (59°F)
• Thinner should be added after mixing the components

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Induction time
None

Pot life
6 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

Air spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-79

Volume of thinner
5 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
2.0 – 3.0 mm (approx. 0.079 – 0.110 in)

Nozzle pressure
0.2 - 0.4 MPa (approx. 2 - 4 bar; 29 - 58 p.s.i.)

Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-79

Volume of thinner
0 - 5%

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.53 – 0.64 mm (0.021 – 0.025 in)

Nozzle pressure
15.0 MPa (approx. 150 bar; 2176 p.s.i.)

Brush/roller
• Only for touch-up and spot repair

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-79

Volume of thinner
0 – 5%

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Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53

ADDITIONAL DATA

Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

125 µm (5.0 mils) 5.7 m²/l (228 ft²/US gal)

250 µm (10.0 mils) 2.8 m²/l (114 ft²/US gal)
300 µm (12.0 mils) 2.4 m²/l (95 ft²/US gal)
400 µm (16.0 mils) 1.8 m²/l (71 ft²/US gal)
500 µm (20.0 mils) 1.4 m²/l (57 ft²/US gal)

Note: Maximum DFT when brushing: 125 µm (5.0 mils)

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 250 µm (10.0 mils)

Overcoating with... Interval -5°C (23°F) 5°C (41°F) 10°C (50°F) 15°C (59°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

SIGMACOVER 300, Minimum 48 hours 24 hours 18 hours 12 hours 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours
SIGMACOVER 510 and
Maximum 21 days 21 days 12 days 8 days 4 days 3 days 48 hours
other compatible paints
exposed to
direct
sunshine
Maximum 1.5 months 1.5 months 30 days 24 days 18 days 14 days 7 days
NOT
exposed to
direct
sunshine

Notes:
- Surface should be dry and free from any contamination
- When overcoated with other paints, tar bleeding will occur
- When overcoating work is to be carried out on coats thicker than 250 µm (10.0 mils) applied in one coat, the minimum overcoating interval
must be extended as follows: 300 µm (12.0 mils), 2 times as long; 400 µm (16.0 mils), 3 times as long; 500 µm (20.0 mils), 4 times as long
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and 1434)

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Curing time for DFT up to 500 µm (20 mils)

Substrate temperature Dry to handle Initial cure for Full cure for
exposure to sea immersion in
water and to slightly polluted water or
polluted atmosphere crude oil
5°C (41°F) 48 hours 4 days None
10°C (50°F) 30 hours 48 hours 15 days
15°C (59°F) 24 hours 30 hours 10 days
20°C (68°F) 16 hours 24 hours 7 days
30°C (86°F) 8 hours 18 hours 3 days
40°C (104°F) 5 hours 12 hours 48 hours

Notes:
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and 1434)
- Exposure to sea water is permitted after the initial curing time
- If SIGMACOVER 300 has been applied by means of hot airless spray, exposure to sea water is permitted after an initial cure of 4 hours
- At DFT ranging from 250 – 500 µm (10.0 – 20.0 mils) applied in a one coat application the curing times have to be doubled in order to
obtain sufficient mechanical strength
- The mechanical strength, when cured at low temperature, is low initially, but will increase quickly when exposed to sea water

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

15°C (59°F) 8 hours

20°C (68°F) 6 hours
25°C (77°F) 5 hours
30°C (86°F) 4 hours
35°C (95°F) 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.

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REFERENCES
• CONVERSION TABLES INFORMATION SHEET 1410
• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411
• SAFETY INDICATIONS INFORMATION SHEET 1430
• SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES AND HEALTH SAFETY, EXPLOSION HAZARD – INFORMATION SHEET 1431
TOXIC HAZARD
• SAFE WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES INFORMATION SHEET 1433
• DIRECTIVES FOR VENTILATION PRACTICE INFORMATION SHEET 1434
• CLEANING OF STEEL AND REMOVAL OF RUST INFORMATION SHEET 1490
• SPECIFICATION FOR MINERAL ABRASIVES INFORMATION SHEET 1491
• RELATIVE HUMIDITY – SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE – AIR TEMPERATURE INFORMATION SHEET 1650

WARRANTY
PPG warrants (i) its title to the product, (ii) that the quality of the product conforms to PPG’s 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 Buyer’s 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. Buyer’s 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 PPG’s 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-user’s 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 Buyer’s 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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