SIGMAWELD 120
3 pages January 2013
Revision of October 2009
Description two component polyamide cured epoxy prefabrication primer
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS – suitable for automatic application on shot blasted steel plates
– good cutting and welding properties, including MMA and gravity welding
– provides corrosion protection up to 6 months, when applied at a dft of 22 μm
(depending on exposure conditions and blasting profile)
– fast drying properties
– can be used as a first coat in various paint systems for atmospheric
exposure conditions only
COLOURS AND GLOSS redbrown – flat
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 1.1 g/cm³
Volume solids 21% ± 2%
VOC (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED) max. 593 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED)
VOC (UK PG 6/23(92) appendix 3) max. 653 g/l (approx. 5.4 lb/gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 22 μm
Theoretical spreading rate 9.5 m²/l for 22 μm
Touch dry after 6 minutes at substrate temperature of 20°C
4 minutes at substrate temperature of 40°C
Overcoating interval min. 12 hours
max. 6 months
longer overcoating intervals can be permitted when primer is still in sound
condition
Shelf life (cool and dry place) at least 12 months
RECOMMENDED – steel; shot blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 - 70 μm
SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS – for automatic application a substrate temperature between 35 - 40°C is
AND TEMPERATURES recommended
– substrate temperature should be at least 3°C above dew point
SECUNDARY SURFACE – during storage and construction, contamination of the prefabrication primer
PREPARATION should be limited
– after fabrication, surface defects should be treated according to the scheme
below
contamination to be removed
weldseams SPSS-Pt2
burned areas SPSS-Ss (SPSS-Pt2)
damaged corroded areas SPSS-Ss (SPSS-Pt2)
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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
– strain mixture through a 30 - 60 mesh screen
– mixed paint is ready for use
– some addition of thinner (Thinner 90-53) might be necessary depending on
routing, line speed and steel temperature
– agitate continuously during application
Pot life 24 hours at 20 °C
AIR SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 90-53
Volume of thinner 0 - 5%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice 1.0 - 1.5 mm
Nozzle pressure 0.15 - 0.2 MPa (= approx. 2 - 2 bar; 22 - 29 p.s.i.)
AIRLESS SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 90-53
Volume of thinner 0 - 5%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice approx. 0.43 - 0.58 mm (= 0.017 - 0.023 in)
Nozzle pressure 12 - 15 MPa (= approx. 120 - 150 bar; 1740 - 2176 p.s.i.)
CLEANING SOLVENT Thinner 90-53
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 tabels 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
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 – 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
– for paint and recommended thinners see safety sheets 1430, 1431 and
relevant material safety data sheets
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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 [Link]. The English text of this sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.
PDS 7173
179591 redbrown 2008002200
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