PRODUCT DATA SHEET April 18, 2018 (Revision of March 4, 2016)

SIGMAZINC™ 109 ME

DESCRIPTION
Two-component, zinc-rich, polyamide-cured epoxy primer

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Designed as a system primer for various paint systems
• Good corrosion prevention properties
• Quick-drying, can be overcoated after a short interval
• Topcoats must be unsaponifiable
• Complies with the compositional requirements of SSPC-Paint 20, Level 1 and BS5493, which means zinc content is
higher than 90% in dried film

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• Gray, reddish gray
• Flat

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)

Data for mixed product

Number of components Two

Mass density 2.9 kg/l (24.5 lb/US gal)

Volume solids 62 ± 2%

VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 129.0 g/kg

max. 378.0 g/l (approx. 3.2 lb/US gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 40 - 75 µm (1.6 - 3.0 mils) depending on surface preparation

Theoretical spreading rate 15.5 m²/l for 40 µm (622 ft²/US gal for 1.6 mils)
8.3 m²/l for 75 µm (331 ft²/US gal for 3.0 mils)
Dry to touch 20 minutes

Overcoating Interval Minimum: 8 hours

Maximum: 3 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-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 – 70 µm (1.6 – 2.8 mils)
• For maintenance and repair in atmospheric service, the product can be applied over surfaces prepared in accordance
with SSPC SP-2 or SSPC SP-3 (hand and power tool cleaning).

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F)
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) 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 15°C (59°F), 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

Induction time
None

Pot life
24 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

Air spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92

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

Nozzle orifice
1.8 – 2.2 mm (approx. 0.070 – 0.087 in)

Nozzle pressure
0.3 - 0.6 MPa (approx. 3 - 6 bar; 44 - 87 p.s.i.)

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Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92

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

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.43 – 0.48 mm (0.017 – 0.019 in)

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

Brush/roller

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

40 µm (1.6 mils) 15.5 m²/l (622 ft²/US gal)

75 µm (3.0 mils) 8.3 m²/l (331 ft²/US gal)

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

Overcoating with... Interval 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F)

various two-pack epoxy Minimum 10 hours 8 hours 6 hours

coatings Maximum 3 months 3 months 3 months

Notes:
- Zinc rich primers can form zinc salts on the surface; preferably they should not be weathered for long periods before overcoating
- An interval of several months can be allowed under clean interior exposure conditions
- In clean exterior conditions, a maximum interval of 14 days can be tolerated, but in industrial or marine conditions this interval should
be reduced to the practical minimum
- Before overcoating any visible surface contamination must be removed by sandwashing, sweep blasting or mechanical cleaning
- When a longer overcoating interval is required, it is recommended to overcoat SIGMAZINC 109 ME as soon as possible with
SIGMACOVER 522

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

Substrate temperature Dry to touch Full cure

10°C (50°F) 45 minutes 20 days

15°C (59°F) 30 minutes 10 days
20°C (68°F) 20 minutes 7 days
30°C (86°F) 10 minutes 5 days

Notes:
- SIGMAZINC 109 ME can be applied at temperatures down to 5°C (41°F), but the curing rate will be very slow
- For such applications alternative zinc rich primers are recommended: SIGMAZINC 19, SIGMAZINC 158 and SIGMAZINC 160 for
systems exposed to atmospheric conditions, SIGMAGUARD 750 for systems exposed to immersed conditions
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and 1434)

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

20°C (68°F) 24 hours

35°C (95°F) 6 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
• 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

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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
this sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.

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