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A PPG Brand

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SigmaCover is a range of tough, durable epoxy coatings designedto deliver outstanding corrosion protection for both newconstruction and maintenance of major assets.

The benets of SigmaCover result in easy-to-apply, cost-effect ivesolutions within a wide range of applications across the protectivecoatings industry.

The following specic characteristics can be found in certainproducts within the SigmaCover range:

l Unlimited recoatabilityl Cold-cure characteristics

l VOC compliancel Durability

l Easy application

l Cost effective

The SigmaCover Range Tough coatings for

tough environments PPG Protective &Marine CoatingsUnrivalled performance and protection

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) is aworld leader in protective and marine coatings.

We create proven products that protect customers’assets in some of the world’s most demandingmarkets including:

• 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 – that’swhat makes PMC the ideal coatings partner.

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SigmaCover applicationsThe SigmaCover range of protective coatings is widely used and trusted to meet thechallenging environments found in the Civil building, Infrastructure, Offshore, Petrochemicaland Power markets.

Civil buildingl Airportsl Shopping centersl Sport complexes

Infrastructurel Bridgesl Port and harbor structuresl Waste and water facilities

Petrochemicall Structural steell Tank externals

Power l Power plantsl Wind turbines

Offshorel Coastal structuresl Drilling rigsl FPSO’sl Offshore platforms

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SigmaCover 280Universal epoxy primer

l Excellent adhesion to non-ferroussubstrates and galvanized steel

l Excellent universal primer foratmospheric or immersion applications

l Compatible with well-designedcathodic protection systems

l Long recoating intervalsl Suitable on wet blast substrates

(damp or dry)l The low-temperature cure version

allows curing down to -10°C/14°F

SigmaCover 566Epoxy acrylic tiecoat

l Good adhesion on coil-coatedsubstrates such as PVC, plastisolPVDF, polyester and polyurethane

l High-impact resistance and flexibilityl Long pot life but short drying timesl Easy application by brush, roller and

spray

SigmaCover 522Micaceous iron oxide pigmented epoxy sealer

l Specifically designed as sealer forzinc-rich and thermal metal-sprayedsurfaces

l Can be used as a primer and sealer orcoating on steel, thermal metal-sprayzinc and galvanizing

l Used for both atmospheric andimmersion applications

lGood abrasion and impact resistance

l High-temperature resistance up to200°C/392°F in dry atmosphericconditions

SigmaCover 566 522 280 280LT 256 211

Corrosion resistance N.A. ++ ++++ ++++ +++ N.A.

Temperature resistance ++ ++++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Touch-dry ++++ ++ +++ ++++ ++ +++++

Low-temperature cure + + ++ ++++ ++++ +

Recoatability ++++ + +++ ++ +++++ +

Film build (µm) 50-70 40-80 50-100 50-75 75-150 35

Volume solids (%) 43 60 57 57 63 51

SigmaCover 256Zinc phosphate recoatable epoxy primer

l Suitable for atmospheric conditionsl Excellent corrosion resistance in

industrial or coastal applicationsl Cold-cure characteristics down to

-10°C/14°F with unlimitedrecoatability

l Good adhesion to galvanized steell Easy application by brush, roller and

spray

SigmaCover 211Epoxy concrete primer and sealer

l Specifically designed for concretesubstrates

l Good chemical resistancel Good impact and abrasion resistancel Easy to clean

The SigmaCover Range

Primers and sealers

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SigmaCover 805High-solids epoxy

l Direct to metal, tar-free replacementfor tar epoxy

l Good abrasion resistancel Compatible with well-designed

cathodic protection systemsl Outstanding seawater resistancel Excellent corrosion resistance in

industrial and coastal applications

SigmaCover 480Chemical-resistant finish

l General purpose epoxyl Resistance to impact and abrasionl Extended recoating intervalsl Easy application by brush, roller

and sprayl Easy to clean

SigmaCover 456Recoatable epoxy coating

l Excellent durability, tough and withlong-term flexibility

l Good adhesion to aged alkyds,chlorinated rubbers and epoxy coatings

l Cold-cure characteristics down to-10°C/14°F with unlimited recoatability

l Easy to apply by brush, roller and sprayl Special high-solids, low-VOC version

available

SigmaCover 435Micaceous iron oxide pigmented recoatableepoxy coating

l Excellent durability, tough withlong-term flexibility

l Cold-cure characteristics down to-10°C/14°F with unlimitedrecoatability

l Good adhesion to aged alkyds,chlorinated rubber and epoxy coatings

l Temperature resistance up to200°C/392°F

SigmaCover 410Economy epoxy buildcoat for use inatmospheric land and marine conditions

l Excellent durability on steel or concretel Can be recoated with two-pack and

conventional coatings, even afterprolonged weathering conditions

l Easy application by airless sprayl Available in micaceous iron oxide and

selected color range

l The low-temperature cure versionallows curing down to -5°C/23°

SigmaCover 300High build coal tar epoxy

l Outstanding water and crude oilresistance

l Cold-cure characteristics down to-5°C/23°F

l Good abrasion resistance

l Compatible with well-designedcathodic protection systemsl Excellent corrosion resistance in

industrial and coastal applications

SigmaCover 805 480 456 456HS 435 410 410LT 300 300LT

Corrosion resistance ++++ N.A. N.A. N.A. ++ N.A. N.A. ++++ ++++

Touch-dry +++ +++++ ++++ + ++++ +++ ++++ ++ ++++

Low-temperature cure + + ++++ ++++ +++ + +++ +++ ++++

Recoatability ++ +++ +++++ ++++ +++++ ++++ ++++ ++ ++

Film build (µm) 150 50 75-150 75-150 75-150 75-150 75-150 125-500 125-500

Volume solids (%) 82 50 65 73 63 80 80 71 71

Buildcoats

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SigmaCover 640Two-pack, ultra-high solids epoxy

l Self-priming, surface-tolerant epoxyin aluminum and colors

l Convenient 1:1 mixing ratio by volumel Low-temperature cure version availablel Excellent surface-tolerant

characteristicsl Resistance to industrial, coastal and

offshore conditions

SigmaCover 630High-solids epoxy

lPrimer and buildcoat, compatible withmost aged coatings

l Good impact and abrasion resistancel Resistance to splash and spillage of

a wide variety of chemicalsl Excellent corrosion resistance in

industrial or coastal applicationsl Low-temperature and tropical-grade

cure available

SigmaCover 1500Solvent-free maintenance epoxy

l Primer and buildcoatl Solvent-freel Compatible with most aged coatingsl Excellent corrosion resistance in

industrial or coastal applications

SigmaCover 1000High-build, solvent-free epoxy

l Ultra high-build, up to 1000 micronsin one coat

l Single coat protectionl Used for both atmospheric or

immersion applicationsl Can be immersed after only 4 hours

ambient curel Applied by heavy duty, single-feed

airless equipment

SigmaCover 1500 1000 640 640LT 630 630LT 240Corrosion resistance ++++ ++++ +++ +++ ++ ++ ++

Surface tolerance ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +++ +++ +++

Touch-dry + + ++ +++++ ++ ++++ +++

Low-temperature cure + + ++ +++ ++ +++ ++++

Recoatability ++ ++ +++ +++ + ++ +++

Film build (µm) 125-150 1000 100-200 100-200 60-100 60-150 100-300

Volume solids (%) 99 100 87 88 83 85 87

SigmaCover 240High-solids, low-temperature cure epoxy

l Outstanding water and crude oilresistance

l Cold-cure characteristics down to-20°C/-4°F

l Good abrasion resistancel Topcoating up to 6 months

Surface tolerant coatings

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SigmaCover 1500l Solvent-free epoxy, compatible with most aged coatings

SigmaCover 1000l Solvent-free, high-build, one-coat maintenance epoxy

SigmaCover 805l High-solids epoxy direct applicable to steel

SigmaCover 640 (Amerlock 400)l High-solids multi-functional maintenance epoxy in colors. Low-temperature cure option

SigmaCover 630l High-solids surface-tolerant epoxy coating. Low-temperature cure option

SigmaCover 566l Epoxy acrylic tiecoat with good adhesion on coil-coated substrates such as PVC and polyester

SigmaCover 522l Micaceous iron oxide pigmented epoxy sealer, specifically for zinc-rich and metal-sprayed surfaces

SigmaCover 480l

Chemical, impact and abrasion-resistant epoxy finish

SigmaCover 456l Recoatable epoxy coating curing at temperatures down to -10°C/14ºF

SigmaCover 435l Low-temperature micaceous iron oxide pigmented recoatable epoxy coating.

Heat resistance up to 200°C/392°F

SigmaCover 410l Economy buildcoat. Low-temperature cure option

SigmaCover 300l High-build coal tar epoxy highly resistant to water and crude oil. Cold-cure option down to -5°C/23ºF

SigmaCover 280l Universal epoxy primer for atmospheric and immersion conditions. Cold-cure option

SigmaCover 256l Zinc phosphate recoatable epoxy primer. Cold-cure down to -10°C/14ºF

SigmaCover 240 (Amercoat 240)l Recoatable surface-tolerant epoxy. Cold cure option down to -20°C/-4ºF

SigmaCover 211l Epoxy primer and sealer specifically designed for concrete substrates

The SigmaCoverRange

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

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings brings unrivalled levelsof 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 andsafety standards in the marketplace. By working in closepartnership with customers, our technical servicerepresentatives are able to offer an unsurpassed level ofmarket knowledge. This enables us to respond quickly withefcient, economic solutions in all environments andindustries.

The result – performance-enhancing coating systems thatcan be applied more easily, resist the elements moreeffectively, and deliver maximum performance withminimum downtime.

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