PRODUCT DATA SHEET April 20, 2018 (Revision of July 13, 2015)

AMERCOAT® 450 X

DESCRIPTION
Two-component, aliphatic acrylic polyurethane finish

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Outstanding weather resistance
• Good colour and gloss retention
• Resistant to a broad range of corrosive and marine atmospheres
• Resists soil pick up - easily cleanable
• Hard, tough, flexible, and abrasion resistant
• Suitable for primed concrete and primed steel

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• RAL and BS colors
• 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 58 ± 2%

VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 307.0 g/kg

UK PG 6/23(92) Appendix 3: max. 386.0 g/l (approx. 3.2 lb/US gal)
Temperature resistance (Continuous) To 90°C (194°F)

Temperature resistance (Intermittent) To 120°C (250°F)

Recommended dry film thickness 50 - 80 µm (2.0 - 3.1 mils) depending on system

Theoretical spreading rate 11.6 m²/l for 50 µm (465 ft²/US gal for 2.0 mils)

Dry to touch 1 hour

Overcoating Interval Minimum: 4 hours

Maximum: Unlimited
Full cure after 7 days

Shelf life Base: at least 36 months when stored cool and dry
Hardener: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry

Notes:
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Overcoating intervals
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Curing time
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Spreading rate and film thickness

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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

• Coating performance is proportional to the degree of surface preparation. Refer to the application instructions for specifc
primers and intermediate coats for application and curing procedures. Ensure epoxies are free from amine blush prior to
overcoating. All previous coats must dry and free of contaminants. Adhere to all minimum and maximum topcoat times
for specific primers and intermediate coats. Aged epoxy coatings require abrading prior to applying the product. A test
patch over unknown coatings is recommended.

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Surface temperature during application should be between 0°C (32°F) and 60°C (140°F)
• Surface temperature during application should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point
• Ambient temperature during application and curing should be between 0°C (32°F) and 50°C (122°F)
• Relative humidity during application should not exceed 85%

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80:20 (4:1)
• Add hardener to base and continue stirring until homogeneous
• The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should be above 10°C (50°F), otherwise extra thinner may be required to
obtain application viscosity
• The thinner should be added after mixing the two components
• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance

Induction time
None

Pot life
6 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

Air spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 21-06

Volume of thinner
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
1.0 - 1.5 mm (approx. 0.040 - 0.060 in)

Nozzle pressure
0.3 - 0.4 MPa (approx. 3 - 4 bar; 44 - 58 p.s.i.)

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Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 21-06

Volume of thinner
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.28 – 0.43 mm (0.011 – 0.017 in)

Nozzle pressure
15.0 - 20.0 MPa (approx. 150 - 200 bar; 2176 - 2901 p.s.i.)

Brush/roller

Recommended thinner
THINNER 21-06

Volume of thinner
0 – 10%

Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-58

ADDITIONAL DATA

Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

50 µm (2.0 mils) 11.6 m²/l (465 ft²/US gal)

80 µm (3.1 mils) 7.3 m²/l (300 ft²/US gal)

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 50 µm (2.0 mils)

itself

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 16 hours 8 hours 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour

Maximum Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Note: This product has an unlimited overcoating interval provided the surface is free from chalking and other contaminations

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Curing time for DFT up to 50 µm (2.0 mils)

Substrate temperature Dry to touch Dry to handle Full cure

5°C (41°F) 4 hours 16 hours 28 days

10°C (50°F) 2 hours 8 hours 14 days
20°C (68°F) 1 hour 4 hours 7 days
30°C (86°F) 45 minutes 3 hours 5 days
40°C (104°F) 30 minutes 2 hours 3 days

Notes:
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing
- Premature exposure to early condensation and rain may cause color and gloss change

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

10°C (50°F) 12 hours

20°C (68°F) 6 hours
30°C (86°F) 3 hours
40°C (104°F) 1 hour

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Since improper use and handling can be hazardous to health and cause of fire or explosion, safety precautions included
with Product Data/Application Instruction and Material Safety Data Sheet must be observed during all storage, handling,
use and drying periods

REFERENCES
• CONVERSION TABLES INFORMATION SHEET 1410
• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411

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.

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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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