A PPG Brand

Zinc Primer Range

The SigmaZinc Primer Range

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings
Unrivalled performance and protection
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) is a world leader in protective and marine coatings. We create proven products that protect customers assets in some of the worlds most demanding markets including:
Heavy-duty applications such as bridges, petrochemical plants and offshore assets require maximum protection, sometimes more than can be provided by conventional systems. SigmaZinc offers a complete range of high- quality zinc primers that can be used as a primer in systems with epoxies and polyurethane topcoats. Depending on the zinc level of the SigmaZinc product, the required performance protection of the asset can be obtained. The SigmaZinc range has a long track record, with proven, long-term performance in the most aggressive environments, such as offshore where salt and humidity are inevitable. SigmaZinc products can also be incorporated into coating systems that meet international standards such as ISO 12944 and NORSOK M501.

Civil building Infrastructure Offshore Petrochemical Power Rail Marine new-build Marine dry dock Marine sea stock
Our coatings are unrivalled in performance and protection among asset owners, contractors, fabricators and applicators across the globe, helping customers meet the challenges they face today, and tomorrow. Experience, innovation and integrity thats what makes PMC the ideal coatings partner.

Salt spray test: An accelerated test method to evaluate the resistance of system corrosion

Performance you can trust

All products are manufactured according to world-leading standards to ensure consistent performance throughout the entire SigmaZinc range. The SigmaZinc products have an excellent performance in: l Long term weathering l Abrasion l Salt spray l Impact l Humidity l Elevated temperatures

SigmaZinc applications
The SigmaZinc range is widely used and respected in all key industry sectors, meeting the demanding challenges required to protect major assets across the globe.

Infrastructure
l  Bridges l  Port facilities l  Coastal defense

Petrochemical
l  Structural steel l Process equipment l Tanks l Jetties A humidity cabinet is used for accelerated testing to evaluate the coatings resistance in very humid environments

Offshore
l  Structural steel l  FPSOs

Power
l  Fossil power plants l  Process equipment l  Wind mills

Product performance
SigmaZinc 19 SigmaZinc 109 SigmaZinc 170

Zinc level

SigmaZinc 109 HS

SigmaZinc 158

SigmaZinc 100

SigmaZinc 102

SigmaZinc 102 HS

Good

Performance

Excellent

The SigmaZinc Range

SigmaZinc 170
Inorganic, zinc-rich ethyl silicate primer l One-coat system direct to steel l Outstanding application properties lC  an be applied by airless or conventional spray lE  xcellent heavy-build film tolerance in corners and angles l High-metallic zinc content

SigmaZinc 158
Inorganic, zinc-rich ethyl silicate primer l Good low-temperature curing l Balanced zinc level l Long-term protection l Certificate ASTM A490 class B for slip co-efficient l Tested in systems meeting Norsok M501 and ISO 12944

SigmaZinc 109
Zinc-rich epoxy primer l Excellent  corrosion protection l Long-term  protection l Fast  drying l High-metallic  zinc content

SigmaZinc silicate products provide excellent corrosion protection to steel structures, equipment and piping that operate at both permanent or intermittent elevated temperatures. Depending on the zinc primer and topcoat, temperature resistance may be as high as 540C/1004F.

Zinc silicates are particularly suitable to improve the corrosion resistance and friction of the surface in high tension bolted connections

SigmaZinc 109 HS
High-solids, zinc-rich epoxy primer l  Low VOC level l  Excellent corrosion protection l  Tested in systems meeting Norsok M501 and ISO 12944 l  Fast drying l  High-metallic zinc content

SigmaZinc 102
Zinc epoxy primer l  Zinc primer for general use l  Good corrosion protection l  Fast drying l  Tested in systems meeting ISO 12944

SigmaZinc 102 HS
High-solids, zinc epoxy primer l Low  VOC level l Good  corrosion protection l Tested  in systems meeting ISO 12944

SigmaZinc 100
Zinc epoxy primer l  Fast drying, can be overcoated after a short interval l  Good corrosion properties l  LT version is available for temperatures lower than 5C/41F l  Tested in systems meeting ISO 12944

SigmaZinc 19
One-component, zinc rich phenoxy primer l Easy  application l Good  low-temperature curing l Excellent  corrosion protection l Recoatable  with two-component epoxy coatings l High-metallic  zinc content

The SigmaZinc Range

SigmaZinc 170 (Dimetcote 9)
l Inorganic, zinc-rich ethyl silicate primer

SigmaZinc 158
l Inorganic, zinc-rich ethyl silicate primer

SigmaZinc 109
l  Zinc-rich epoxy primer

SigmaZinc 109 HS
l High-solids, zinc-rich epoxy primer

SigmaZinc 102
l  Zinc epoxy primer

SigmaZinc 102 HS
l  High-solids, zinc epoxy primer

SigmaZinc 100
l  Zinc epoxy primer

SigmaZinc 19
l  One-component, zinc-rich phenoxy primer

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings brings unrivalled levels of innovation, experience and expertise in coatings technology, supported through our expanding global supply and distributors network in over 80 countries. We have in-depth knowledge of the industry, our customers day-to-day challenges and the environmental, health and safety standards in the marketplace. By working in close partnership with customers, our technical service representatives are able to offer an unsurpassed level of market knowledge. This enables us to respond quickly with efficient, economic solutions in all environments and industries. The result performance-enhancing coating systems that can be applied more easily, resist the elements more effectively, and deliver maximum performance with minimum downtime.

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PPG Protective & Marine Coatings P.O. Box 58034, 1040 HA Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)20 407 5050, Fax: +31 (0)20 407 5059 Email: sigmacoatings.protective@ppg.com Website: www.sigmacoatings.com/protective

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