PRODUCT DATA SHEET October 16, 2020 (Revision of May 13, 2019)

SIGMACOVER™ 380

DESCRIPTION
Universal epoxy anticorrosive primer, based upon pure epoxy technology

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Universal pure epoxy primer system suitable for Ballast Tanks, Decks, Topside, Superstructure and Hull
• Good abrasion resistance for dedicated areas of application
• Suitable for immersion service (ballast tanks, outside shell)
• Good anticorrosive properties and water resistance
• Good flexibility
• Resistant to well designed cathodic protection
• Good drying and curing property
• Suitable for both newbuilding and maintenance applications

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• grey, green, yellow green, light grey
• Eggshell

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 80 ± 2%

VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 161.0 g/kg

max. 226.0 g/l (approx. 1.9 lb/US gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 125 - 200 µm (5.0 - 8.0 mils) depending on system

Theoretical spreading rate 6.4 m²/l for 125 µm (257 ft²/US gal for 5.0 mils)

Dry to touch 3 hours

Overcoating Interval Minimum: 8 hours

Maximum: 28 days
Full cure after 7 days

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

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

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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Immersion exposure
• Steel or steel with not appoved zinc silicate shop primer: blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 30 - 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0
mils)
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer; weld seams and areas of damaged shop primer or breakdown should be
blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 30 - 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0 mils) or power tool cleaned to SPSS-Pt3
• Coated steel; hydrojetted to VIS WJ2L (blasting profile 30 – 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0 mils))
• Previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination

IMO-MSC.215(82) requirements for water ballast tanks

• Steel; ISO 8501-3: 2006 grade P2, with all edges treated to a rounded radius of minimum 2 mm (0.0789 in) or subject to
three pass grinding
• Steel or steel with not appoved zinc silicate shop primer: blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 30 - 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0
mils)
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer; weld seams and areas of shop primer damage or break down should be
blast cleaned to Iso-Sa 2½ blasting profile 30 – 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0 mils): [1] For shop primer with IMO type approval; no
additional requirements; [2] For shop primer without IMO type approval; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2 removing at least 70%
of intact shop primer, blasting profile 30 – 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0 mils)
• Damages up to 2% of the total area of the tank may be treated to ISO-St3. Damages over 2% of the total area of the tank
or contiguous damages over 25 m² (269 ft²) have to be blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½.
• Dust quantity rating "1 for dust size class "3", "4" or "5", lower dust size classes to be removed if visible on the surface to be
coated without magnification (ISO 8502-3:1992)
• Previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination

Atmospheric exposure conditions

• Steel; pretreated preferably to ISO-Sa2½, , blasting profile 30 – 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0 mils) or according to ISO-St3
• Shop primed steel; pretreated to SPSS-Pt3
• Galvanized steel must be free from grease, salts and any contamination
• Galvanized steel must be sweep blasted or otherwise roughened
• Coated steel; hydrojetted to VIS WJ2L (blasting profile 30 – 75 µm (1.2 – 3.0 mils))
• Previous coat must be dry and free from any contamination

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F)
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point
• Relative humidity during application and curing should not exceed 85%

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80:20 (4:1)
• The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above 15°C (59°F), otherwise extra thinner may be
required to obtain application viscosity
• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
• Thinner should be added after mixing the components

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Induction time
None

Pot life
4 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92

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

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.46 – 0.53 mm (0.018 – 0.021 in)

Nozzle pressure
20.0 - 25.0 MPa (approx. 200 - 250 bar; 2901 - 3626 p.s.i.)

Brush/roller
• Brush: for stripe coating and spot repair only

Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53

ADDITIONAL DATA

Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

125 µm (5.0 mils) 6.4 m²/l (257 ft²/US gal)

160 µm (6.3 mils) 5.0 m²/l (204 ft²/US gal)
200 µm (8.0 mils) 4.0 m²/l (160 ft²/US gal)

Note: Maximum DFT in critical areas, applied in two equal coats: 1500 µm (60.0 mils)

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Overcoating interval for DFT up to 160 µm (6.3 mils)

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Overcoating with... Interval 5°C (41°F) 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

itself and various two- Minimum 48 hours 24 hours 8 hours 4 hours 2 hours
pack epoxy coatings Maximum 28 days 28 days 28 days 28 days 21 days
urethane coatings and Minimum 48 hours 28 hours 12 hours 6 hours 3 hours
alkyds Maximum 14 days 14 days 14 days 14 days 7 days

Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Curing time for DFT up to 160 µm (6.3 mils)

Substrate temperature Dry to touch Dry to handle Full cure

5°C (41°F) 24 hours 48 hours 20 days

10°C (50°F) 12 hours 24 hours 14 days
20°C (68°F) 3 hours 8 hours 7 days
30°C (86°F) 2 hours 6 hours 4 days
40°C (104°F) 1 hour 4 hours 3 days

Note: Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and
1434)

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

15°C (59°F) 6 hours

20°C (68°F) 4 hours
30°C (86°F) 2 hours
40°C (104°F) 1 hour

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION 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 vapor, as well as contact
between the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes

WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY
It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis. However, 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.

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REFERENCES
• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411
• SAFETY INDICATIONS INFORMATION SHEET 1430
• SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES AND HEALTH SAFETY, EXPLOSION HAZARD – INFORMATION SHEET 1431
TOXIC HAZARD
• SAFE WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES INFORMATION SHEET 1433
• DIRECTIVES FOR VENTILATION PRACTICE INFORMATION SHEET 1434
• CLEANING OF STEEL AND REMOVAL OF RUST INFORMATION SHEET 1490
• PPG PROTECTIVE & MARINE COATINGS' BALLAST TANK WORKING PROCEDURES
NEW-BUILDING

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 sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.

Article code Color Reference

250041 green 4100002200 (00250040 base, 00250044

hardener)
250043 grey 5100002200 (00250042 base, 00250044 hardener)
330731 yellow/green 4200002200 (00330709 base, 00250044
hardener)
383417 grey 5000002200 (00383416 base, 00250044 hardener)
388013 light grey 5177052200 (00388012 base, 00250044 hardener)

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