Intergard 563 is an epoxy coating used as a primer. Designed as a coating for factory or on-site application in severe industrial or coastal environments. A high-solids, high-build, two-component epoxy primer, intermediate coat or topcoat, containing no low-molecular-weight epoxy resin. The intercoat adhesion on aged Intergard 563 is reduced relative to that on a fresh coating, but still meets the needs of the intended use. Parameters on this page: theoretical spreading rate 6.10 m²/L, number of components: two-component.
Parameter source: AKZONOBEL original technical data sheet (TDS) for Intergard 563; spreading rate and other values are converted from TDS parameters and provided for product selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 61% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | — |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 6.10 m²/L |
| VOC | 266 g/kg EU Solvent Emissions Directive content (EU Directive 2010/75… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.6 kg/L (13.4 lb/gal) |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Thinner | Normally no thinning is required |
| Mixing Ratio | 5 parts : 1 part (by volume) |
| Colour / Appearance | Green, grey, white, INTERGARD 563 |
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A high-solids, high-build, two-component epoxy primer, intermediate coat or topcoat, containing no low-molecular-weight epoxy resin.
Designed as a coating for factory or on-site application in severe industrial or coastal environments.
| Colour | Green, grey, white, INTERGARD 563 |
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| Gloss | Sheen |
| Volume Solids | 61% |
| Typical thickness | 100 µm (4 mil) dry film, equivalent to 164 µm (6.6 mil) wet film |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | At 100 µm dry film thickness and the stated volume solids: 6.10 m²/L; at 4 mil dry film thickness and the stated volume solids: 245 ft²/US gal |
| Practical Spreading Rate | Allowing for a suitable loss factor |
| Application Methods | Suitable for airless spray, air spray, brush, roller. Drying time; recommended topcoat recoat interval |
| Temperature | Surface Dry | Hard Dry | Minimum | Maximum |
| 10°C (50°F) | 6 h | 24 h | Unlimited¹ | |
| 15°C (59°F) | 4 h | 16 h | Unlimited¹ | |
| 25°C (77°F) | 2 h | 5 h | Unlimited¹ | |
| 40°C (104°F) | 1 h | 2 h | Unlimited¹ | |
¹ See Definitions and Abbreviations from the International Paint Protective Coatings division.
| Flash point (typical) | Component A 27 °C (81 °F); Component B 23 °C (73 °F); mixed 23 °C (73 °F) |
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| Product weight | 1.6 kg/L (13.4 lb/gal) |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | 266 g/kg EU Solvent Emissions Directive content (EU Directive 2010/75/EU); 342 g/L China national standard GB 23985; coating hazard GB 30981.2-S-Pb≤1000-NC, in compliance with GB 30981.2-2025. For further details, see the "Product Characteristics" section. |
All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of contaminants. Before application, all surfaces must be assessed and prepared in accordance with ISO 8504:2019.
Oil and grease must be removed in accordance with the SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning standard.
Blast cleaning: blast clean to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6. If oxidation occurs between blast cleaning and application of Intergard 563, the surface should be re-blasted to the specified visual standard.
Surface defects exposed by abrasive blasting must be ground, filled or treated by another suitable method.
Primed surfaces: Intergard 563 should always be applied over a recommended anticorrosive primer. The primer surface must be dry and free from any contaminants; Intergard 563 must be applied within the specified recoating interval (see the relevant product data sheet).
Cracked or damaged areas should be prepared to the specified grade (e.g. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007), SSPC SP6, or SSPC SP11), and the primer repaired before applying Intergard 563.
Shop-primed steel: Intergard 563 is suitable for steel members freshly coated with zinc silicate shop primer.
If the zinc shop primer shows extensive large-scale breakdown or heavy zinc salts, full sweep blasting is required. Other types of shop primer are not suitable for recoating and must be removed completely by blasting.
Welds and damaged areas must be blast cleaned to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP6.
Non-ferrous metals: remove grease in accordance with the SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning standard, ensuring the surface is clean, dry and free from metal corrosion products.
If the substrate is aluminium or light alloy, the surface should be solvent cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP1, then chemically phosphated or physically lightly blasted. For light blasting, use low air pressure and fine abrasive (80 mesh), with the gun kept 1 m from the surface. Using a paint system suitable for aluminium and following the Intergard 563 application procedure is important.
| Mixing | This product is supplied in two containers as one unit. Always mix the entire unit in the specified ratio. Once mixed, use within the specified pot life. |
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(1) Stir the base (Component A) with a power mixer. (2) Mix all of the curing agent (Component B) with the base (Component A) and stir thoroughly with a power mixer.
| Mixing ratio | 5 parts : 1 part (by volume) |
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| Pot life | 10°C (50°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 40°C (104°F) |
| 16 h | 8 h | 2 h |
| Suitable for airless spray | Recommended: nozzle diameter 0.43–0.53 mm (17–21 thousandths of an inch); total paint pressure at the nozzle not less than 176 kg/cm² (2503 psi) |
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| Air Spray | Recommended | Spray gun | DeVilbiss MBC or JGA |
| Air nozzle | 704 or 765 | ||
| (with pressure pot) | Nozzle | E | |
| Brush | Applicable — for small-area repair only | Typical thickness 50–60 µm (2.0–2.4 mil) | |
| Roller application | Applicable — for small-area repair only | Typical thickness 50–60 µm (2.0–2.4 mil) | |
| Thinner | International GTA220 | Normally no thinning is required. |
In extreme cases, consult the local technical representative.
Do not thin beyond the requirements of local environmental regulations.
| Cleaner | International GTA822 |
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| Interruption of work | Do not leave paint in hoses, spray guns or spray equipment. Flush all equipment thoroughly with International thinner. |
Mixed paint should not be resealed. If work is interrupted for too long, mix a fresh batch of paint for application.
| Cleaning | All equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with International thinner. Flushing spray equipment periodically during daily work is good practice. Cleaning frequency depends on the volume sprayed, temperature, spraying time, including interruptions, and other factors. |
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Surplus paint and empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant regional regulations.
Apply by airless spray to achieve the maximum film thickness per coat. Application methods other than airless spray cannot achieve the required film thickness. With air spray, several cross coats are required to achieve the maximum film thickness. At low or high temperatures, special application techniques may be required to achieve the maximum film thickness.
When applying Intergard 563 by brush or roller, multiple coats are necessary to achieve the specified total dry film thickness of the system.
This product does not cure adequately below 5 °C (41 °F). For optimum performance, curing should take place above 10 °C (50 °F).
Like all epoxy coatings, Intergard 563 chalks and fades when exposed to the atmosphere. However, this does not affect anticorrosive performance.
Intergard 563 is not designed for continuous immersion in water.
The intercoat adhesion on aged Intergard 563 is reduced relative to that on a fresh coating, but still meets the needs of the intended use.
For durable decorative surfaces requiring good gloss and colour retention, overcoat with the recommended topcoat.
This product holds the following specification certification: • SIS 185201. Note: VOC values are typical and for guidance only. They may vary with factors such as colour differences and general production tolerances.
The following primers can be used with Intergard 563: Intergard 251, Intergard 269, Intergard 562, Interplate 11, Interplate 398. The following topcoats are recommended for use with Intergard 563: Intergard 410, Intergard 563, Intergard 740, Interthane 990. For other suitable primers/topcoats, consult International Paint Industrial Coatings.
| For further information on the industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this datasheet, see www.international-pc.com | In the following documents on the website: • Definitions and abbreviations • Surface preparation • Coating application • Theoretical and practical spreading rate. These sections are also available as separate publications on request. |
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This product must be applied at the production site by professional applicators in accordance with the recommendations in this manual, the Material Safety Data Sheet and the instructions on the container label. Do not use this product without first reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that International Paint provides for its customers.
All work related to the application and use of this product must be carried out in accordance with the relevant national health, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
If welding or flame cutting is required on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be generated; use appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local ventilation.
If in doubt about the suitability of this product for the intended use, consult AkzoNobel for further advice.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B | ||
| Volume | Packaging | Volume | Packaging | |
| 20 L | 16.67 L | 20 L | 3.33 L | 5 L |
| 5 L | 4.17 L | 5 L | 0.83 L | 1 L |
For other packaging sizes, contact AkzoNobel.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B |
| 20 L | 28.7 kg | 3.6 kg |
| 5 L | 7.2 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Shelf life | Minimum 24 months at 25 °C (77 °F). Thereafter, inspection is required. Store in a dry, cool environment away from heat and sources of ignition. |
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The factory article numbers of Intergard 563 are as follows.Item No.is the most accurate form when ordering;Colour/colour codecorresponds to the actual colour (RAL, GSB are colour chart codes);Packaging SpecificationsFactory complete-set specification format. Colors not listed may be ordered against the colour card.
| Item No. | Colour / colour code | Packaging Specifications |
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| EBA961 | — | 20 L |
This model has a total of1item numbers, all listed on this page; colours outside the table (including special colours and bulk packaging) can be confirmed by phone, delivery dates are advised according to the factory's current production schedule and stock. In the packaging specification, the "+" indicates the complete-set notation for two-component products (base + curing agent), subject to the factory specification; a "—" in the colour column denotes an auxiliary product, or that the item has no colour code in the factory system.
