PRODUCT DATA SHEET December 12, 2014 (Revision of June 1, 2012)

SIGMALINE™ 780 / PHENGUARD™ SUBSEA 780

DESCRIPTION

Two-component, amine adduct-cured phenolic epoxy finish

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Finish coat for coating system, used for the protection of subsea equipment
• Bright color to assist location by ROV
• Excellent resistance to seawater immersion
• Very good corrosion control
• Excellent high-temperature resistance in immersed conditions
• Good application properties, resulting in a smooth surface
• Easy to clean

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• RAL 1004, RAL 1018, RAL 2004 (other colors available on request)
• Eggshell

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)

Data for mixed product

Number of components Two

Mass density 1.7 kg/l (14.2 lb/US gal)
Volume solids 66 ± 2%
VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 300.0 g/kg
Recommended dry film thickness 100 µm (4.0 mils)
Theoretical spreading rate 6.6 m²/l for 100 µm (265 ft²/US gal for 4.0 mils)
Dry to touch 2 hours
Overcoating Interval Minimum: 24 hours
Maximum: 21 days
Full cure after See curing table
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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SIGMALINE™ 780 / PHENGUARD™ SUBSEA 780

RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Substrate conditions
• Previous coat of approved coating must be dry and free from any contamination
• Substrate must be perfectly dry before and during application of SIGMALINE 780

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 10°C (50°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 88:12

• The temperature of the paint should preferably be above 15°C (59°F), otherwise extra thinner may be required to obtain
application viscosity
• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
• Thinner should be added after mixing the components

Pot life
4 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

Air spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92

Volume of thinner
2 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
2.0 mm (approx. 0.079 in)

Nozzle pressure
0.3 MPa (approx. 3 Bar; 44 p.s.i.)

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Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92

Volume of thinner
2 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.46 – 0.53 mm (0.018 – 0.021 in)

Nozzle pressure
15.0 MPa (approx. 150 bar; 2176 p.s.i.)

Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53

ADDITIONAL DATA

Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

100 µm (4.0 mils) 6.6 m²/l (265 ft²/US gal)

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 100 µm (4.0 mils)

Overcoating with... Interval 10°C (50°F) 15°C (59°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

itself Minimum 36 hours 32 hours 24 hours 16 hours 12 hours

Maximum 28 days 25 days 21 days 14 days 7 days

Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Curing time for DFT up to 100 μm (4.0 mils)

Substrate temperature Dry to handle Full cure

10°C (50°F) 16 hours 5 days

15°C (59°F) 12 hours 4 days
20°C (68°F) 8 hours 3 days
30°C (86°F) 6 hours 48 hours

Note: Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and
1434)

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Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

10°C (50°F) 6 hours

15°C (59°F) 5 hours
20°C (68°F) 4 hours
25°C (77°F) 3 hours
30°C (86°F) 1.5 hours
35°C (95°F) 1 hour
40°C (104°F) 30 minutes

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION 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 vapor, as well as contact between
the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes

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
• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411
• SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES AND HEALTH SAFETY, EXPLOSION HAZARD – INFORMATION SHEET 1431
TOXIC HAZARD
• DIRECTIVES FOR VENTILATION PRACTICE INFORMATION SHEET 1434

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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