SIGMASHIELD 1200

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Revision of October 2009

Description two component abrasion resistant solvent free amine cured phenolic epoxy
coating

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS – single coat system designed for under water hull of ice going and ice
breaking vessels
– recognised by Lloyd's register as an abrasion resistant ice coating
– excellent abrasion and impact resistance
– resistant to well designed cathodic protection
– low co-efficient of friction
– suitable for new construction or maintenance/repair
– also suitable for tanks and other structures requiring abrasion resistance
– excellent resistance to crude oil up to 90°C
– excellent water resistance
– good chemical resistance against a wide range of chemicals and solvents
– can be applied by heavy duty single feed airless spray equipment (60:1)
– reduced explosion risk and fire hazard

COLOURS AND GLOSS light grey, dark grey, brown (other colours on request) – gloss

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (1 g/cm³ = 8.35 lb/US gal; 1 m²/l = 40.7 ft²/US gal)
(data for mixed product)
Mass density 1.5 g/cm³
Volume solids 100%
VOC (Supplied) max. 97 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED)
max. 143 g/l (approx. 1.2 lb/gal)
see information sheet 1411
Recommended dry film thickness 400 - 500 μm
Theoretical spreading rate 2.5 m²/l for 400 μm
2 m²/l for 500 μm *
Touch dry after 6 hours
Overcoating interval min. 24 hours *
max. 2 months *
Full cure after 5 days *

(data for components)

Shelf life (cool and dry place) at least 12 months
* see additional data

RECOMMENDED – steel; blast cleaned to a minimum of ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 50 - 100 μm

SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS – substrate temperature should be above 10°C and at least 3°C above dew
AND TEMPERATURES point during application and curing

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80 : 20

– when mixing the temperature of the base and hardener should be at

least 20°C
– no thinner should be added
– at lower temperature the viscosity will be too high for spray application
Induction time none
Pot life 1 hour at 20°C *
* see additional data

AIRLESS SPRAY heavy duty single feed airless spray equipment with a minium of 60 : 1 pump
ratio and suitable high pressure hoses
Recommended thinner no thinner should be added
Nozzle orifice approx. 0.53 mm (=0.021 in)
Nozzle pressure at 20°C (paint temperature) min. 28 MPa (= approx. 280 bar; 4061 p.s.i.)
at 30°C (paint temperature) min. 22MPa(= approx.220bar; 3000 p.s.i.)

BRUSH/ROLLER for stripe coating and spot repair only

Recommended thinner no thinner should be added

CLEANING SOLVENT Thinner 90-83 (preferred) or Thinner 90-53

– all application equipment must be cleaned immediately after use
– paint inside the spraying equipment must be removed before the pot life time
has been expired

ADDITIONAL DATA Film thickness and spreading rate

theoretical spreading rate m²/l 2.5 2.0

dft in μm 400 500

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Overcoating table for SigmaShield 1200 for dft up to 500 μm

substrate temperature 10°C 20°C 30°C

minimum interval 36 hours 24 hours 16 hours
with itself
Max interval when not 3 months 2 months 1 month
exposed to direct sunshine
maximum interval
with itself and SigmaCover 525 and Max interval when exposed 22 days 14 days 7 days
SigmaCover 456 to direct sunshine maximum
interval
with SigmaDur 550 Max interval when exposed 14 days 7 days 4 days
to direct sunshine maximum
interval

– surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Curing Curing table for dft up to 500 μm

substrate temperature dry to handle full cure
10°C 30 hours 7 days
20°C 16 hours 5 days
30°C 10 hours 3 days

– although the paint is solvent free adequate ventilation must be maintained

during application and curing (please refer to sheet 1433 and 1434)

Pot life (at application viscosity)

20°C 60 min.
30°C 45 min.
– due to exothermic reaction, temperature during and after mixing may
increase

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 see information sheet 1410

Explanation to product data sheets see information sheet 1411
Safety indications see information sheet 1430
Safety in confined spaces and health safety
Explosion hazard - toxic hazard see information sheet 1431
Safe working in confined spaces see information sheet 1433
Directives for ventilation practice see information sheet 1434
Cleaning of steel and removal of rust see information sheet 1490
Specification for mineral abrasives see information sheet 1491
Relative humidity - substrate temperature -
air temperature see information sheet 1650

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – for paint and recommended thinners see safety sheets 1430, 1431 and
relevant material safety data sheets
– although this is a solvent free paint, care should be taken to avoid inhalation
of spray mist as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin or
eyes
– ventilation should be provided in confined spaces to maintain good visibility

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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.

PDS 7744
195822 lightgrey 5177052200

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