PRODUCT DATA SHEET August 12, 2022 (Revision of November 30, 2021)

SIGMAGUARD™ 750

DESCRIPTION
Two-component, moisture-curing zinc-rich (ethyl) silicate coating

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Tank coating with excellent solvent and chemical resistance
• To be used as tank coating or as a system primer in various paint systems based on unsaponifiable binders
• Can withstand substrate temperatures from –90°C (–130°F) up to 400°C (750°F), under normal atmospheric exposure
conditions
• High zinc content resulting in excellent corrosion protection
• Good impact and abrasion resistance
• Certificate for ASTM A-490 class 'B' for slip coefficient
• Recognized corrosion control coating (Lloyd's register)
• Must not be used for immersion in alkaline (more than pH 9) or acidic (less than pH 5.5) liquids
• Complies with SSPC-Paint 20 level 2 and ISO 12944.5

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• Gray
• Flat

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)

Data for mixed product

Number of components Two

Mass density 2.7 kg/l (22.5 lb/US gal)

Volume solids 65 ± 2%

VOC (Supplied) Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: max. 167.0 g/kg

UK PG 6/23(92) Appendix 3: max. 452.0 g/l (approx. 3.8 lb/US gal)
China GB 30981-2020 (tested) 414.0 g/l (approx. 3.5 lb/gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 75 - 100 µm (3.0 - 4.0 mils) depending on system

Theoretical spreading rate 8.7 m²/l for 75 µm (348 ft²/US gal for 3.0 mils)

Dry to touch 30 minutes

Overcoating Interval Minimum: 12 hours

Maximum: Unlimited
Full cure after 12 hours

Shelf life Binder: at least 9 months when stored cool and dry
Pigment: at least 24 months when stored pigment moisture free

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

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SIGMAGUARD™ 750

RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Substrate conditions
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 – 70 µm (1.6 – 2.8 mils)
• A heavy pitted steel substrate is not acceptable

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Substrate temperature during application should be between -5°C (23°F) and 40°C (104°F)
• Substrate temperature during application should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point
• Relative humidity during curing should be above 50%

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

System for chemical resistance according to the latest issue of the chemical resistance list.
• SIGMAGUARD 750: 1x 75-100 µm (3.0-4.0 mils)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: binder to zinc powder 74:26
• Many of PPG's zinc silicates are supplied as two-pack materials consisting of a container with pigmented binder and a
drum containing a bag of zinc powder.
• To ensure proper mixing of both components, the instructions given below must be followed
• To avoid lumps in the paint do not add the binder to the zinc powder
• [1] Take the bag with zinc powder out of the drum
• [2] Shake the binder in the jerrycan a few times to reach a certain degree of homogenization
• [3] Pour about 2/3 of the binder into the empty drum
• [4] With the jerrycan now reduced in weight and containing more free space, shake it vigorously to obtain a homogeneous
mix with no deposits left on the bottom, and add this to the drum
• [5] Add the zinc powder gradually to the pigmented binder in the drum and, at the same time, continuously stir the
mixture by using a mechanical mixer (keep the speed low)
• [6] Stir the zinc dust powder thoroughly through the binder (high speed) and keep stirring until a homogeneous mixture is
obtained
• [7] Strain mixture through a 30 – 60 mesh screen
• [8] Agitate continuously during application (low speed). The use of a dedicated pump with a constant agitation for a zinc
silicate coating is recommended

Note: At application temperature above 30°C (86°F) addition of max 10% by volume of THINNER 90-53 may be necessary

Induction time
None

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Pot life
12 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

Air spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 90-53

Volume of thinner
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
2.0 mm (approx. 0.079 in)

Nozzle pressure
0.3 MPa (approx. 3 Bar; 44 p.s.i.)

Note: A dedicated pump for a zinc silicate coating with constant agitation must be used

Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 90-53

Volume of thinner
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.48 – 0.64 mm (0.019 – 0.025 in)

Nozzle pressure
9.0 - 12.0 MPa (approx. 90 - 120 bar; 1306 - 1741 p.s.i.)

Note: A dedicated pump for a zinc silicate coating with constant agitation must be used

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

Recommended thinner
THINNER 90-53

Volume of thinner
5 – 15%

Note: Apply a visible wet coat with a max. dft of 25 µm (1.0 mils)|same for subsequent coats in order to obtain the required dft

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SIGMAGUARD™ 750

Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53

Upgrading
• When for some reason the DFT is below specification and an extra coat of SIGMAGUARD 750 has to be applied.
SIGMAGUARD 750 should be thinned down with 25 to 50% THINNER 90-53 in order to obtain a visible wet coat that
remains wet for some time
• This is only valid for spray application

ADDITIONAL DATA

Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

75 µm (3.0 mils) 8.7 m²/l (348 ft²/US gal)

100 µm (4.0 mils) 6.5 m²/l (261 ft²/US gal)

Notes:
- Maximum DFT when brushing: 35 µm (1.4 mils)
- Above 150 µm (6.0 mils) mudcracking can occur

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 75 µm (3.0 mils)

Overcoating with... Interval -5°C (23°F) 0°C (32°F) 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

itself Minimum 24 hours 24 hours 18 hours 12 hours 6 hours 4 hours

Maximum Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Notes:
- Relative humidity below 50% requires a much longer minimum overcoating interval
- If part of a coating system and in order to avoid possible popping effects (pinholes) SIGMAGUARD 750 should be sealed with approved
coatings
- SIGMAGUARD 750 is a moisture curing zinc silicate, this means that it cures after sufficient exposure to moisture from the atmosphere
during and after application; it is recommended that relative humidity and temperature are measured during the curing time
- Before entering service or overcoating, a sufficient degree of cure should be obtained
- When curing conditions are unfavorable or when reduced overcoat times are desired, curing can be accelerated 4 hours after
application by:
- [Option 1] Wetting or soaking with water, keeping the surface wet for the next 2 hours, followed by drying
- [Option 2] Wetting or soaking with a 0.5% ammonia solution, followed by drying
- Before overcoating with topcoats, SIGMAGUARD 750 should always be visibly dry and checked on sufficient curing
- For measuring of the curing, the MEK rub test according to ASTM 4752 is a suitable method: after 50 double rubs with a cloth soaked
in MEK (or alternatively THINNER 90-53) no dissolving of the coating should be observed

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Curing time for DFT up to 75 µm (3.0 mils)

Substrate temperature Service- water immersion Full cure

0°C (32°F) 24 hours 4 days

10°C (50°F) 18 hours 4 days
20°C (68°F) 12 hours 48 hours
30°C (86°F) 6 hours 48 hours
40°C (104°F) 4 hours 48 hours

Notes:
- SIGMAGUARD 750 is a moisture curing zinc silicate, this means that it cures after sufficient exposure to moisture from the atmosphere
during and after application
- It is recommended that relative humidity and temperature are measured during the curing time
- Relative humidity during curing recommended to be above 50%
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

0°C (32°F) 24 hours

10°C (50°F) 16 hours
20°C (68°F) 12 hours
30°C (86°F) 6 hours

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• See Safety Data Sheet and product label for complete safety and precaution requirements
• 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 INFORMATION SHEET 1411

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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
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