SIGMAGUARD 730
4 pages April 2009
Revision of November 2006
DESCRIPTION two component high solids polyamine cured phenolic epoxy coating
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS – tank coating with good chemical resistance against a wide range of
chemicals
– short curing periods
– good low temperature curing
– easy to clean
– can be used under insulation up to 150°C
COLOURS AND GLOSS offwhite, cream - gloss
BASIC DATA AT 20°C (1 g/cm³ = 8.25 lb/US gal; 1 m²/l = 40.7 ft²/US gal)
(data for mixed product)
Mass density 1.4 g/cm³
Volume solids 78 ± 2%
VOC (supplied) max. 169 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED)
max. 242 g/l (approx. 2.0 lb/gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 150 µm *
Theoretical spreading rate 5.2 m²/l for 150 µm *
Touch dry after 3 hours at 20°C
Overcoating interval min. 8 hours *
max. 28 days *
Full cure after see curing table *
(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 40 - 70 µm
SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS – previous coat; dry, free from any contamination and sufficiently roughened if
AND TEMPERATURES necessary
– substrate temperature must be above 5°C and at least 3°C above dew point
during application and curing
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 75 : 25
– the temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above
15°C, otherwise extra solvent may be required to obtain application viscosity
– too much solvent results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
– thinner should be added after mixing the components
Induction time allow induction time before use
15°C - 15 min.
20°C - 10 min.
25°C - 5 min.
Pot life 1.5 hour at 20°C *
* see additional data
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AIRLESS SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner up to 10% for a one coat application of 150 µm dft
Nozzle orifice approx. 0.53 - 0.68 mm (= 0.021 - 0.027 in)
Nozzle pressure 15 MPa (= approx. 150 bar; 2130 p.s.i.)
AIR SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner 5 - 15% for a one coat application of 150 µm dft
Nozzle orifice 1.8 - 2 mm
Nozzle pressure 0.3 - 0.4 MPa (= approx. 3 - 4 bar; 43 - 57 p.s.i.)
BRUSH not recommended, only for spot repair and stripe coating
CLEANING SOLVENT Thinner 90-53
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for paint and recommended thinners see safety 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 vapour as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin
or eyes
ADDITIONAL DATA Film thickness and spreading rate
theoretical spreading rate m²/l 6.2 5.2
dft in µm 125 150
max. dft when brushing: 100 µm
Overcoating table for SigmaGuard 730 for dft up to 150 µm
substrate 5°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C
temperature
minimum 32 hours 24 hours 8 hours 4 hours 3 hours
interval
maximum 28 days 28 days 28 days 14 days 7 days
interval
– surface should be dry and free from any contamination
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Curing table for dft up to 150 µm
substrate temperature min. curing time of SigmaGuard 730 tankcoating
system before transport of
aliphatic petroleum cargoes without note 4,
products and ballast 7, 8 or 11
water and tanktest with
sea water
5°C 10 days 17 days
10°C 7 days 14 days
20°C 3 days 5 days
30°C 2.5 days 4 days
40°C 1.5 day 3 days
– minimum curing time of SigmaGuard 730 tankcoating system before
transport of cargoes with note 4, 7, 8 or 11: 3 months
– for detailed information on resistance and resistance notes, please refer to
the latest issue of the Cargo Resistance List
– adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing
(please refer to sheets 1433 and 1434)
Pot life (at application viscosity)
15°C 3 hours
20°C 1.5 hour
25°C 1 hour
30°C 30 min.
Worldwide availability Whilst it is always the aim of PPG Protective & Marine Coatings to supply
the same product on a worldwide basis, 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 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
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The information in this data sheet is based upon laboratory tests we believe to be accurate and is intended for
guidance only. All recommendations or suggestions relating to the use of the Sigma Coatings products made by PPG
Protective & Marine Coatings, whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specific enquiry, or otherwise,
are based on data which to the best of our knowledge are reliable. The products and information are designed for
users having the requisite knowledge and industrial skills and it is the end-user's responsibility to determine the
suitability of the product for its intended use.
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings has no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many
factors affecting the use and application of the product. PPG Protective & Marine Coatings does therefore not accept
any liability arising from loss, injury or damage resulting from such use or the contents of this data sheet (unless there
are written agreements stating otherwise).
The data contained herein are liable to modification as a result of practical experience and continuous product
development.
This data sheet replaces and annuls all previous issues and it is therefore the user's responsibility to ensure that this
sheet is current prior to using the product.
The English text of this document shall prevail over any translation thereof.
PDS 7459
247818 offwhite 7001002200
247817 cream 3000002200
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