SIGMAFAST 370

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Revision of March 2011

Description two component high build epoxy primer/coating

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS – general purpose epoxy primer/coating for atmospheric conditions

– fast curing
– recoatable with most two component epoxy and polyurethane coatings
– tough, with long term flexibility
– easy application by airless spray

COLOURS AND GLOSS grey (other (RAL) colours on request) – eggshell

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 1.7 g/cm³
Volume solids 66% ± 2%
VOC (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED) max. 179 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED)
VOC (UK PG 6/23(92) appendix 3) max. 306 g/l (approx. 2.6 lb/gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 100 - 150 μm depending on system *

Theoretical spreading rate 6.6 m²/l for 100 μm *

Touch dry after 15 min. at 20 °C

Overcoating interval min. 2 hours for 100 μm dft *

max. 6 months *
Full cure after 4 days * at 20 °C

(data for components)

Shelf life (cool and dry place) at least 12 months

* see additional data

RECOMMENDED – steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 40 - 70 μm

SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS – substrate temperature should be above 5°C and at least 3°C above dew
AND TEMPERATURES point during application and curing

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80 : 20

– 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 none above 10°C
10 minutes if applied at temperatures below 10°C
Pot life 4 hours at 20 °C *

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AIR SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 21-06
Volume of thinner 5 - 15%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice 1.5 - 3 mm
Nozzle pressure 0.3 - 0.4 MPa (= approx. 3 - 4 bar; 44 - 58 p.s.i.)

AIRLESS SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 21-06
Volume of thinner 0 - 5%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice approx. 0.48 mm (= 0.019 in)
Nozzle pressure 15 MPa (= approx. 150 bar; 2176 p.s.i.)

BRUSH/ROLLER
Recommended thinner Thinner 21-06
Volume of thinner 0 - 5%

CLEANING SOLVENT Thinner 90-58

Film thickness and spreading rate

theoritical spreading rate m2/l 6.6 4

dft in μm 100 150

Overcoating table for SigmaFast 370 for dft up to 100 μm

substrate temperature 5°C 10°C 20°C 30°C

with SigmaFast 370, minimum interval 8 hours 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour
SigmaCover 435 and SigmaDur 550
maximum interval 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months

– surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Curing Curing table for dft up to 100 μm

substrate temperature dry to handle full cure
5°C 16 hours 8 days
10°C 8 hours 6 days
20°C 5 hours 4 days
30°C 2 hours 3 days

– adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing

(please refer to sheets 1433 and 1434)

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Pot life (at application viscosity)

10 °C 5 hours
20 °C 4 hours
30 °C 3 hours

Worldwide availability Whilst it is always the aim of Sigma 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 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
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
Relative humidity - substrate temperature -
air temperature see information sheet 1650

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

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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
www.ppgpmc.com.
The English text of this data sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.

PDS 7803

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