SIGMAZINC 109 ME Two-component Polyamide-cured Epoxy Zinc-rich Primer

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Introduction

Two-component polyamide-cured epoxy zinc-rich primer.

Key properties

• Used as a primer in various coating systems.
• Good corrosion protection.
• Fast drying, allowing the subsequent coat to be applied within a short time.
• The subsequent coats must be of a type that does not saponify.
• The zinc dust pigment specification meets both Level 1 of SSPC Paint 20 and the requirements of British Standard BS 5493, meaning that the zinc dust content of the dry film is above 90%.

Colour and gloss

• Grey, red-grey.
• Flat

Basic data 20 °C (68 °F)

Parameters after mixing

Maximum 378.0 g/L (approx. 3.2 lb/gal) (theoretical calculated value).

8.3 m²/L at 75 µm (331 ft²/US gal at 3.0 mil).

Maximum time: 3 months.

Curing agent: at least 24 months; store in a dry and cool environment.

Notes

• See the supplementary data sheet — theoretical spreading rate versus dry film thickness table.
• See supplementary parameters — recoat interval table.
• See supplementary parameters table — curing time table.

Recommended substrate condition and temperature

Substrate condition

• Steel; blast cleaning to ISO Sa2½, blasted profile 40–70 µm (1.6–2.8 mils)
• For coatings used in atmospheric environments, during maintenance and touch-up, surface preparation by hand or power tool may be used, to SSPC SP-2 (hand tool) or SP-3 (power tool) respectively.

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• During application and curing, the substrate temperature should be above 5 °C (41 °F)
• During application and curing, the substrate temperature must be at least 3 °C (5 °F) above the dew point.

Instructions for use

Mixing ratio by volume: base : curing agent = 4:1

• Before application, raise the temperature of the base, curing agent or mixed paint to above 15 °C (59 °F); otherwise, additional thinner may be required to adjust the paint viscosity to a suitable application state.
• Excessive thinning may reduce the sag resistance of the wet film, slow hard drying and even reduce strength.
• The thinner should be added after the two components are mixed.

Notes

• See supplementary parameters — pot life after mixing.

Air spray

Airless spray (single-feed pump)

Brush/roller

Cleaning solvent

• THINNER 90-53

Supplementary parameters

Film thickness and theoretical spreading rate

Recoat time for a coating at 75 µm (3.0 mils) dry film thickness

Notes

• If the full coating system will not be overcoated until after a long interval, apply a thin coat of Epoxy 522 as a sealer as soon as possible after the Epoxy Zinc-Rich 109 ME is complete.
• Before recoating, any visible contamination must be removed by high-pressure water, abrasive sweep blasting or power tool preparation.
• In clean interior atmospheres, the interval before applying the next coat may extend to several months.
• Zinc salts form on zinc-rich primer surfaces; before recoating, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure of the coating.
• In a clean outdoor environment, the maximum interval of continuous exposure of the coating is 14 days, but under industrial or marine atmospheric conditions the interval should be shortened accordingly.

Curing time for a coating at 75 µm (3.0 mils) dry film thickness

Notes

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• Epoxy Zinc-Rich 109 ME can also be applied at ambient temperatures down to 5 °C (41 °F), but the curing speed will then be very slow.
• Adequate and continuous ventilation must be maintained during application and curing of the coating.

Pot life (at normal application viscosity)

• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet and product package labelling for full details of the stated safety precautions and protective measures
• This is a solvent-borne coating. Avoid inhaling spray and solvent vapours, and avoid contact of uncured paint with skin and eyes

Worldwide applicability

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Reference information

• Information sheet | Explanation of product data sheets

Quality guarantee

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Limitation of liability

In all cases, PPG shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss of any kind arising from or in connection with the use of this product (whether based on negligence, strict liability or tort). The information in this product data sheet is based on laboratory tests we believe to be reliable, and is provided for guidance only. PPG may revise this information at any time as experience accumulates and product development progresses. All recommendations and advice concerning the use of this product, whether in technical documents, in response to an enquiry or otherwise, are given to the best of our knowledge and are believed to be reliable. Our products and related information are provided for industrial users possessing the necessary knowledge and practical skills, and it is the end user's responsibility to determine whether the product is suitable for the specific use. The buyer, having performed such evaluation, proceeds entirely at its own risk. The quality and condition of the substrate on site, and the many other factors affecting product use and application, are beyond PPG's control. Therefore, PPG accepts no liability for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use of the information in this product data sheet (unless otherwise provided in a written agreement). Different application environments, changes to the application process or extrapolation of the reference data may result in failure to achieve the expected coating quality. This product data sheet supersedes all previous versions. The buyer is responsible for confirming that the data sheet in hand is the latest version before using the product. The latest version is published on the official website of PPG Protective & Marine Coatings: www.ppgpmc.com. In case of discrepancy between the Chinese version and the original English version of the product data sheet, the English original shall prevail.

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