Intergard 5600 Epoxy Universal Primer is an epoxy coating used as a primer. Used as a general-purpose anticorrosive primer in ballast tanks, external hulls, cofferdams, void spaces, decks, cargo holds and crude oil tanks. A light-coloured, epoxy universal primer. Parameters on this page: volume solids 68% ± 2%, dry film thickness 160 µm, theoretical spreading rate 4.25 m²/L. Comparable models from the same brand: Interbond 201 - Temperate epoxy primer, Interbond 808 epoxy anticorrosive paint, Intergard 5101 epoxy universal primer.
Parameter source: INTERNATIONAL original technical data sheet (TDS) for Intergard 5600 Epoxy Universal Primer; spreading rate and other values are converted from TDS parameters and provided for product selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 68% ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 160 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 4.25 m²/L |
| VOC | 304 g/L (as supplied) (EPA Method 24), 305 g/L, Chi… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | — |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Mixing Ratio | Component A : Component B = 4:1 (by volume) |
| Colour / Appearance | KUA602 grey, KUA606 red |
| Gloss | N/A |
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A light-coloured, general-purpose epoxy primer.
Used as a general-purpose anticorrosive primer in ballast tanks, hull exteriors, cofferdams, void spaces, decks, cargo holds and crude oil tanks.
Suitable for use with impressed current cathodic protection.
For newbuilding or maintenance and repair.
| Colour | KUA602 grey, KUA606 red |
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| Topcoat/gloss | N/A |
| Component B (curing agent) | KUA603 |
| Volume Solids | 68% ±2% (ISO 3233:1998) |
| Mixing ratio | Component A : Component B = 4:1 (by volume) |
| Standard film thickness | 160 µm DFT (235 µm WFT) |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | Theoretical spreading rate at 160 µm DFT is 4.25 m²/L, allowing for a suitable loss factor |
| Application Methods | Airless spray, brush, roller |
| Flash Point | Component A 26 °C; Component B 33 °C; mixed 27 °C |
| Drying data | 5°C | 10°C | 25°C | 35°C |
| Touch dry [ISO 9117/3:2010] | 26 h | 22 h | 9 h | 3 h |
| Hard dry [ISO 9117-1:2009] | 40 h | 30 h | 12 h | 5 h |
| Pot life after mixing | 6 h | 5 h | 4 h | 2 h |
| Recoat data — see the “Limitations” section | Substrate Temperature | |||||||
| 5°C | 10°C | 25°C | 35°C | |||||
| When recoating the following products | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum |
| Intergard 263 | 24 h | 4 months | 16 h | 4 months | 6 h | 4 months | 4 h | 3 months |
| Intergard 269 | 40 h | 6 months | 30 h | 6 months | 12 h | 6 months | 6 h | 5 months |
| Intergard 410 | 40 h | 4 months | 30 h | 4 months | 12 h | 4 months | 6 h | 3 months |
| Intergard 5600 | 40 h | 28 days | 30 h | 28 days | 12 h | 28 days | 6 h | 21 days |
Immersion areas
| Intergard 5600 | 40 h, 4 months; 30 h, 4 months; 12 h, 4 months; 6 h, 3 months, non-immersion areas |
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| Intergard 740 | 24 h | 28 days | 18 h | 28 days | 6 h | 28 days | 4 h | 21 days |
| Interthane 990 | 40 h | 5 days | 30 h | 5 days | 12 h | 5 days | 6 h | 3 days |
| Interthane 990E | 40 h | 5 days | 30 h | 5 days | 12 h | 5 days | 6 h | 3 days |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | 304 g/L (as supplied) (EPA Method 24), 305 g/L, Chinese national standard GB 23985. VOC values are typical values provided for reference only. They may vary with factors such as colour and normal manufacturing tolerances. |
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Coating hazards GB 30981.2-S-Pb≤1000-NC; complies with GB 30981.2-2025
When used as part of an approved scheme, the coating holds the following certificates: • Food contact - grain loading (NOHH) • Fire resistance - complies with the Marine Equipment Directive • Fire resistance - complies with low flame spread requirements (Exova Warringtonfire) • Fire resistance - Smoke and Toxicity (Exova Warringtonfire). For details, consult the local International Paint representative.
For the paint system best suited to the surface to be protected, consult your local International Paint representative.
Applied in accordance with the standard Worldwide Marine Specifications.
All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of contaminants.
Wash with high-pressure or ordinary fresh water as appropriate, and remove all oil, grease, soluble contaminants and other foreign matter in accordance with the SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning standard.
When used as a temporary primer to protect blast-cleaned surfaces, Intergard 5600 can be applied over Intergard 269. The primer surface must be dry and free from any contamination, and Intergard 5600 must be applied within the specified recoating interval (refer to the Intergard 269 product data sheet).
On newbuildings, remove weld spatter and grind welds and sharp edges smooth where required.
Welds and damaged areas of shop primer must be blast cleaned to Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or prepared with power tools to Pt3 (JSRA SPSS:1984).
Intact, approved shop primer must be clean, dry and free of soluble salts and any other surface contaminants.
Unapproved shop primer must be fully blast cleaned to Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007). In some cases, sweep blasting to a specified International Paint standard (e.g. AS2 or AS3) is acceptable. For specific advice, consult your local International Paint representative.
Major repair: abrasive blast clean to Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007).
Or the International Paint ultra-high-pressure water cleaning standard HB2, with flash rust to a standard not lower than HB2M. Ultra-high-pressure water cleaning is recommended only for underwater hulls, topsides or above-water areas.
Or the International Paint wet blasting standard SB2, with flash rust to a standard not lower than SB2M. Wet blasting is recommended only for underwater hulls, topsides and above-water areas.
For maintenance, consult International Paint.
Blasted areas should be primed before oxidation occurs. If oxidation has occurred, the entire oxidised area must be re-blasted to the specified standard.
In-service maintenance: for tank coating projects, consult International Paint for the detailed tank coating procedure to be followed.
For specific advice and procedures, consult the local International Paint representative.
The coating is supplied in two containers as one unit. Always mix the entire unit in the supplied ratio. Once mixed, use within the specified pot life.
1) Stir the base (Component A) with a power mixer.
2) Mix all of the base (Component A) with the curing agent (Component B) and stir thoroughly with a power mixer.
International GTA220. Normally no thinning is required. Under extreme conditions, consult your local representative for application advice. Do not thin beyond the limits of local environmental regulations.
Recommended nozzle size 0.53–0.66 mm (21–26 thou); total output fluid pressure at the nozzle not less than 176 kg/cm² (2500 psi)
Brush application is recommended for small areas only. Several coats may be required to achieve the specified film thickness.
Roller application is recommended for small areas only. Several coats may be required to achieve the specified film thickness.
Use a cleaning solvent that complies with local regulations. Consult the local representative for specific recommendations.
Do not leave paint in hoses, spray guns or spray equipment. Flush all equipment thoroughly with International thinner. Once mixed, paint should not be resealed; if work is interrupted for too long, mix a fresh batch before resuming application.
All equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with International thinner. Flushing spray equipment periodically during the day is good working practice. Cleaning frequency depends on the volume sprayed, temperature and time in use (including delays). Do not exceed the pot life of the paint.
All surplus paint and empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate local regulations/laws.
If welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be released; use suitable personal protective equipment and local exhaust ventilation. In North America, follow the instructions in ANSI/ASC Z49.1 “Safety in Welding and Cutting”.
All work related to the application and use of this product must comply with national health, safety and environmental protection standards and regulations.
Before using this product, obtain, read and follow the health and safety information in the Material Safety Data Sheet for the product. Read and observe all precautions in the Material Safety Data Sheet and on the container label. If these warnings and requirements are not fully understood, or cannot be strictly observed, do not use the product. During application and drying of the product, provide adequate ventilation and protective measures to keep solvent vapour concentrations within safe limits, so as to prevent poisoning or oxygen deficiency. Take protective measures to avoid skin and eye contact with the product (e.g. gloves, goggles, face shield, barrier cream). Specific safety measures depend on the application method and working environment.
Emergency contact: USA/Canada — medical 1-800-854-6813; Europe — tel. (44) 191 4696111, hospital and doctor (44) 207 6359191; China — tel. (86) 532 83889090; other regions — contact the regional office.
This product does not cure adequately below 5 °C.
For optimum performance, the curing temperature should be above 10 °C.
Drying times and overcoating intervals may vary with site factors such as tank geometry or ventilation rate.
Intergard 5600 must not be used in schemes containing Intergard 5620.
Recoat data are for guidance only and depend on local climatic and environmental conditions. For specific advice, consult your local International Paint representative.
Apply in good weather. The temperature of the surface to be coated must be at least 3 °C above the dew point. Unless otherwise specifically instructed, raise the paint temperature to between 21 and 27 °C before mixing and application to achieve optimum application performance. Unmixed paint (in sealed containers) must be stored protectively as specified in the Storage section of this product data sheet. The technical and application data given here are intended as general guidance for establishing an application procedure. Test results are obtained in a controlled laboratory environment, and International Paint does not claim that the published test results, or any other test results, accurately represent results obtained in all site environments. Because application, environmental and design parameters vary widely, care must be exercised in coating selection, performance verification and use.
Under certain climatic conditions, especially at low temperature and high humidity, amine blooming may occur on the coating surface during drying. To prevent this, an induction time of 30 minutes between mixing and application is recommended at temperatures below 25 °C.
| Packaging Specifications | Component A | Component B | ||
| Volume | Packaging | Volume | Packaging | |
| 20 L | 16 L | 20 L | 4 L | 5 L |
For other packaging sizes, consult International Paint.
| Packaging Specifications | Packaging weight |
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| 20 L | 28.84 kg |
| Shelf life | Component A - 15 months at 25 °C; Component B - 12 months at 25 °C; re-check thereafter. Store in a cool, dry place away from sources of heat and ignition. |
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Information is subject to the manufacturer's latest version; the manufacturer's latest TDS prevails.
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Packaging specifications and batch lead times are subject to actual availability. PleaseContact Uscontact us for project-based calculation.
The factory item codes of Intergard 5600 Epoxy Universal Primer are as follows.Item No.is the most accurate form when ordering;Colour/colour codecorresponds to the actual colour (RAL, GSB are colour chart codes);Packaging SpecificationsFactory complete-set specification format. Colors not listed may be ordered against the colour card.
| Item No. | Colour / colour code | Packaging Specifications |
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| KUA606 | Red | 20 L |
| KUA602 | Grey | 20 L |
This model has a total of2item numbers, all listed on this page; colours outside the table (including special colours and bulk packaging) can be confirmed by phone, delivery dates are advised according to the factory's current production schedule and stock. In the packaging specification, the "+" indicates the complete-set notation for two-component products (base + curing agent), subject to the factory specification; a "—" in the colour column denotes an auxiliary product, or that the item has no colour code in the factory system.
