PRODUCT DATA SHEET December 12, 2014 (Revision of June 1, 2013)
SIGMACOVER™ 1000
DESCRIPTION
Two-component, solvent-free, amine-cured epoxy coating
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• One-coat protection for steel structures with excellent corrosion resistance
• Can be applied at a DFT up to 1000 µm (40.0 mils) by heavy-duty, single-feed, airless spray equipment (60:1)
• One-coat, heavy-duty deck system
• Reduced explosion risk and fire hazard
• Good visibility due to light color
• Resistant to well designed/controlled cathodic protection
• Can be immersed in seawater after 4 hours of curing at 20°C (68°F)
COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL
• Gray (other colors available on request)
• Gloss
BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)
Data for mixed product
Number of components Two
Mass density 1.4 kg/l (11.7 lb/US gal)
Volume solids 100%
VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 62.0 g/kg
max. 86.0 g/l (approx. 0.7 lb/US gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 500 - 1000 µm (20.0 - 40.0 mils) depending on system
Theoretical spreading rate 2.0 m²/l for 500 µm (80 ft²/US gal for 20.0 mils)
Dry to touch 12 hours
Overcoating Interval Minimum: 20 hours
Maximum: 20 days
Full cure after 5 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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SIGMACOVER™ 1000
RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES
Immersion exposure
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils)
• Shop primed steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils)
• Coated steel; hydrojetted to VIS WJ2/3 L (blasting profile 40 – 70 µm (1.6 – 2.8 mils))
Atmospheric exposure conditions
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils)
• Coated steel; hydro jetted to VIS WJ2/3 L (blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils))
Substrate temperature
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F)
• Substrate temperature during application 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)
• When mixing, the temperature of the base and hardener should be at least 20°C (68°F)
• At lower temperature, the viscosity will be too high for spray application
• No thinner should be added
Induction time
None
Pot life
1 hour at 20°C (68°F)
Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life
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SIGMACOVER™ 1000
Airless spray
• Use heavy-duty, single-feed, airless spray equipment, preferably 60:1 pump ratio and suitable high-pressure hoses/in-line
heating or insulated hoses may be necessary to avoid cooling down of paint in hoses at low air temperature
• In-line heating or insulated hoses may be necessary to avoid cooling down of paint in hoses at low air temperature
• Application with 45:1 airless spray equipment is possible, provided in-line, heated high-pressure hoses are used
• Length of hoses should be as short as possible
Recommended thinner
No thinner should be added
Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.53 mm (0.021 in)
Nozzle pressure
At 20°C (68°F) paint temperature min. 28.0 MPa (approx. 280 bar; 4061 p.s.i.). At 30°C (86°F) min. 22.0 MPa (approx. 220 bar;
3191 p.s.i.)
Note: In case of using 45:1 airless spray equipment, the paint must be heated to approximately 30°C (86°F) in order to obtain the
right application viscosity
Brush/roller
• Only for touch-up and spot repair
Recommended thinner
No thinner should be added
Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53 or THINNER 90-83
Notes:
- All application equipment must be cleaned immediately after use
- Paint inside the spraying equipment must be removed before the pot life has been expired
ADDITIONAL DATA
Spreading rate and film thickness
DFT Theoretical spreading rate
500 µm (20.0 mils) 2.0 m²/l (80 ft²/US gal)
1000 µm (40.0 mils) 1.0 m²/l (40 ft²/US gal)
Notes:
- Minimum DFT for close film with airless spray: 400 µm (16.0 mils)
- Maximum DFT when brushing: 150 µm (6.0 mils)
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SIGMACOVER™ 1000
Measuring wet film thickness
• A difference is often obtained between the measured apparent WFT and the real applied WFT. This is due to the thixotropy
and the surface tension of the paint, which retards the release of air, trapped in the paint film for some time
• A practical recommendation is to apply a WFT, which is equal to the specified DFT plus 60 µm (2.4 mils)
Measuring dry film thickness
• Because of low initial hardness the DFT cannot be measured within some days, due to the penetration of the measuring
device into the soft paint film
• The DFT should be measured using a calibration foil of known thickness placed in between the coating and the measuring
device
Overcoating interval for DFT up to 1000 µm (40.0 mils)
Overcoating with... Interval 5°C (41°F) 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)
itself Minimum 3 days 48 hours 20 hours 16 hours 12 hours
Maximum 28 days 28 days 20 days 14 days 7 days
Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination
Curing time for DFT up to 1000 µm (40.0 mils)
Substrate temperature Dry to touch Dry to handle Full cure
5°C (41°F) 48 hours 3 days 14 days
10°C (50°F) 24 hours 48 hours 10 days
20°C (68°F) 12 hours 24 hours 5 days
30°C (86°F) 8 hours 16 hours 3 days
40°C (104°F) 6 hours 12 hours 48 hours
Note: Early exposure to sea water is permitted after the initial cure of 3 hours at 20°C (68°F)
Pot life (at application viscosity)
Mixed product temperature Pot life
20°C (68°F) 1 hour
30°C (86°F) 45 minutes
Note: Due to exothermic reaction, temperature during and after mixing may increase
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET December 12, 2014 (Revision of June 1, 2013)
SIGMACOVER™ 1000
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION 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
• No solvent present; however, spray mist is not harmless, a fresh air mask should be used during spraying
• Ventilation should be provided in confined spaces to maintain good visibility
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
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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