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Issue Date: 16 October 2017

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o. Sigma – Approved Products

APCS-1A
SigmaZinc 158 Inorganic Zinc Primer: Solvent-Based
Sigmacover 410 Epoxy Topcoat

APCS-1B
Sigmacover 410 (Alu) Epoxy Primer
Use Epoxy Topcoat of APCS-1A as topcoat

APCS-1C
SigmaZinc 102 HS Organic Zinc Rich Primer
Use Epoxy Topcoat of APCS-1A as topcoat
APCS-1D
Use APCS-1A as primer and intermediate coat
Sigmadur Gloss 7528 Polyurethane Topcoat

APCS-1E
Use APCS-1B as primer and intermediate coat
Use Polyurethane Topcoat of APCS-1D as topcoat

APCS-1F
Use APCS-1C as primer and intermediate coat
Use Polyurethane Topcoat of APCS-1D as topcoat
APCS-2A/2C (with Interchangeable Products)
Phenguard 930 Epoxy Primer
Phenguard 935 Epoxy Intermediate Coat
Phenguard 940 Epoxy Topcoat

APCS-2B (with Interchangeable Products)

Phenguard 930 Epoxy Intermediate
Phenguard 940 Epoxy Primer/Topcoat

APCS-3
Sigma C-200a Coal Tar Coal Tar Epoxy

APCS-4
Sigmarine 24 Primer
Sigma Aluminum Paint SA35 Aluminum Topcoat

APCS-6
Use APCS-4 primer
Sigma Enamel SA21 Alkyd Topcoat

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APCS-1A/1D/11A/17A Primer

Type of Coating : Inorganic Zinc Primer: Solvent-Based

Manufacturer : Sigma Paints S.A. Ltd.
Product Name : SigmaZinc 158
SAP M/N (SAMS S/N) : 1000194146

1. Storage

1.1 Shelf life, sheltered storage @ 35°C maximum : 9 months (binder)

24 months (powder)
(store moisture free)
2. Mixing

2.1 No. of Components :2

2.1.1 Base : 7558 - Binder
2.1.2 Hardener (Curing Agent) : 7558 - Powder

2.2 Mixing Ratio : 81:19 (binder : powder)

By volume

2.3 Thinner : Sigma Thinner 90-53

SAP M/N (SAMS S/N) : 1000198445 (09-738-220)

2.4 Minimum-Maximum Thinning Requirements : 0 to 10%

2.5 Induction Time : Nil

2.6 Pot Life : 12 hours @ 20°C

8 hours @ 25°C
6 hours @ 30°C
3 hours @ 40°C

3. Application

3.1 Minimum-Maximum Allowable Substrate Temperature : 5- 50°C

3.2 Minimum-Maximum Allowable Relative Humidity : 50 - 80%

3.3 Typical Wet Film Thickness Per Coat : 100-115 micrometers

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APCS 1A/1D/11A/17A Primer - SigmaZinc 158 (Cont’d)

3.4 Typical Dry Film Thickness Per Coat : 75 micrometers

3.5 Theoretical Coverage @ 25 Micrometers : 26 m2/L

Dry Film Thickness

3.6 Minimum Number of Coats :1

3.7 Applicable Substrate : Carbon Steel

3.8 Surface Preparation Requirements : ISO 8501-1 Sa 2½,

blasting profile 40 – 70 µm

3.9 Drying Time at specified DFT

Substrate Recoat Interval To Handle To Service Full cure

Temperature Minimum Maximum see note 1 see note 2
10°C 18 hours none 1 hour 18 hours
20°C 12 hours none ½ hour 12 hours
30°C 6 hours none ½ hour 6 hours
40°C 4 hours none ½ hour 4 hours
50°C 4 hours none ½ hour 4 hours

Note 1: Material should be fully cured to have its full mechanical and anti-corrosive
performance.
Note 2: Relative humidity should be 50% or more for coating to cure.
3.10 Recommended Application Equipment

Airless (A/L) Spray : Tip Size: 0.019 to 0.025 inch

Fluid Pressure: 1280 to 1700 psi
Conventional Spray : Nozzle Size: 2 mm
Nozzle Pressure: 43 psi

Brush : For touch-up only

4. Physical Properties

4.1 Volume Solids (ASTM D2697) : 63 to 67%

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APCS 1A/1D/11A/17A Primer - SigmaZinc 158 (Cont’d)

4.2 Product Weight (ASTM D1475) : 2.3 Kg/L

4.3 Viscosity (ASTM D562) : 16 – 20 seconds; DIN 4-cup

4.4 Flash Point (ASTM D93 or D56) : 16.5°C

4.5 Approved Color/s 1000194146 Greenish grey

4.6 Finish : Flat

5. Special Instructions:

Mixing:
1) Take the bag with zinc powder out of the drum.
2) Shake the binder in the jerrycan a few times to reach a certain degree of homogenization.
3) Pour about 2/3 of the binder in the empty drum.
4) With the jerrycan now reduced in weight and containing more free space, shake it
vigorously to obtain a homogeneous mix with no deposits left on the bottom, and add this to
the drum.
5) Add the zinc powder gradually to the pigmented binder in the drum and at the same time
continuously stir the mixture by using a mechanical mixer (keep the speed low).
6) Stir the zinc dust powder thoroughly through the binder (high speed) and keep stirring till, a
homogeneous mixture is obtained.
7) Strain mixture through a 30 - 60 mesh screen.
8) Agitate continuously during application (low speed). The use of a dedicated pump with a
constant agitation for a zinc silicate coating is recommended.

Thinner
At application temperature above 30°C addition of max 10% by volume of Thinner 90-53 may
be necessary.

DFT:
- average dft 75 μm with a minimum of 60 μm on smooth non pitted, blast cleaned steel
- average dft 100 μm with a minimum of 75 μm on rough or pitted, blast cleaned steel

Upgrading DFT:
Only valid for spray application if the dft is below specification and an extra coat of
SigmaZinc 158 has to be applied, SigmaZinc 158 should be thinned down with 25 - 50%

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APCS 1A/1D/11A/17A Primer - SigmaZinc 158 (Cont’d)

Thinner 90-53, in order to obtain a visible wet coat that remains wet for some time.

Overcoating
– SigmaZinc 158 is a moisture curing zinc silicate, this means that it only cures after
sufficient take up of water (from the atmosphere or immersion) during and after application;
it is recommended that relative humidity and temperature are measured during the curing
time
– Before entering service or overcoating, a sufficient degree of cure should be obtained.
– A relative humidity below 50% requires a much longer overcoating time.
– When curing conditions are unfavorable or when reduced overcoat times are desired, curing
can be accelerated 4 hours after application by:
o wetting or soaking with water, keeping the surface wet for the next 2 hours,
followed by drying
o wetting or soaking with a 0.5% ammonia solution, followed by drying
– Before overcoating with topcoats, SigmaZinc 158 should always be visibly dry and checked
on sufficient curing
– For measuring of the curing, the MEK rub test according to ASTM 4752 is a suitable
method: after 50 double rubs with a cloth soaked in MEK (or alternatively Thinner 90-53)
no dissolving of the coating should be observed

In order to avoid possible popping effects (pinholes) it may be required to apply the next
coat with extra thinner as a mist-coat followed by a full coat after initial flash-off (see Sigma
Information sheet 1706, “Zinc Silicates Quality Aspects Application”)

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APCS-1D/1E/1F/26T Topcoat

Type of Coating : Aliphatic Acrylic Polyurethane Topcoat

Manufacturer : Sigma Paints S.A. Ltd.

Product Name : SigmaDur Gloss

SAP M/N (SAMS S/N) : 1000194672 Yellow RAL 1023, 1000194675 White RAL 9010,
1000194793 Grey RAL 7038, 1000194795 Red RAL 3000,
1000194851 Green 4199

1. Storage

1.1 Shelf life, sheltered storage @ 35°C maximum : 2 years

2. Mixing

2.1 No. of Components : 2

2.1.1 Base : 7528 Base
2.1.2 Hardener (Curing Agent) : 7528 Hardener

2.2 Mixing Ratio : 88:12 (base:hardener)

2.3 Thinner : Thinner 21-06

SAP M/N (SAMS S/N) : 1000198479 (09-738-345)

2.4 Minimum-Maximum Thinning Requirements : 0 – 10%

2.5 Induction Time : None

2.6 Pot Life : 5 hours @ 20°C

4 hours @ 25°C
3 hours @ 30°C
2 hours @ 40°C

3. Application

3.1 Minimum-Maximum Allowable Substrate Temperature : 5 - 50°C

3.2 Minimum-Maximum Allowable Relative Humidity : n/a - 80%

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APCS-1D/1E/1F/26T Topcoat - SigmaDur Gloss (Cont’d)

3.3 Typical Wet Film Thickness Per Coat : 90 microns

3.4 Typical Dry Film Thickness Per Coat : 50 microns

3.5 Theoretical Coverage @ 25 Micrometers : 22.4m2/L

Dry Film Thickness

3.6 Minimum Number of Coats : 1

3.7 Drying Time at specified DFT
Substrate Recoat Interval To Handle To Service Full cure
Temperature Minimum Maximum see note **
10°C 8 hours none* 8 hour 6 days
20°C 6 hours none* 6 hour 4 days
30°C 5 hours none* 5 hour 3 days
40°C 2 hours none* 3 hour 2 days
50°C 2 hours none* 2 hour 2 days
* Before overcoating after exposure, clean thoroughly by high pressure fresh water
and allow to dry.
** This product is part of a system, it will reach it maximum physical and chemical
resistance when all layers are fully cured, however is resistant to light handling and
exposure to sun and rain at the dry to handle time.

3.8 Recommended Application Equipment

Airless (A/L) Spray : Tip Size: 0.011-0.013 inch

Fluid Pressure: 2,800 psi

Conventional Spray : Tip Size: 1-1.5

Atomizing Pressure: 43-57 psi

Brush : For small areas only

4. Physical Properties
4.1 Volume Solids (ASTM D2697) : 54 - 58%

4.2 Product Weight (ASTM D1475) : 1.2 – 1.4 Kg/L

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APCS-1D/1E/1F/26T Topcoat - SigmaDur Gloss (Cont’d)

4.3 Viscosity (ASTM D562) : 6-8 dPa.s 102 – 106 KU

4.4 Flash Point (ASTM D93 or D56) : 33°C

4.5 Approved Color/s: 1000194672 Yellow RAL 1023

1000194675 White RAL 9010
1000194793 Grey RAL 7038
1000194795 Red RAL 3000
1000194851 Green 4199
(Other colors upon request)

4.6 Finish: Gloss

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