Interswift 6800HS Tin-free Self-polishing Copolymer Antifouling is an antifouling. For newbuildings or maintenance. A patented, tin-free, low-friction, self-polishing antifouling with proprietary acrylic copper self-polishing copolymer (SPC) technology. Parameters on this page: volume solids 62% ± 2%, dry film thickness 200 µm, theoretical spreading rate 8.3–3.1 m²/L. Comparable products from the same brand: Intercept 7000 Linear Polishing Antifouling, Intercept 8500 LPP Tin-free Linear Polishing Polymer Antifouling, Interflex 8700 SPC Tin-free Self-polishing Copolymer Antifouling.
Source: International original technical data sheet (TDS) "Interswift 6800HS Tin-free Self-polishing Copolymer Antifouling"; spreading rate and other values are converted from TDS parameters and are for selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 62% ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 200 µm |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 8.3–3.1 m²/L |
| VOC | 348 g/L (as supplied) (EPA Method 24) 184 g/kg (… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | — |
| Number of Components | One-component |
| Mixing Ratio | N/A |
| Colour / Appearance | BMA682-blue, BMA683-green, BMA684-red, BM… |
| Gloss | N/A |
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A patented, tin-free, low-friction, self-polishing antifouling with proprietary acrylic copper self-polishing copolymer (SPC) technology.
For newbuilding or maintenance and repair.
For ocean-going and offshore vessels.
| Colour | BMA682-blue, BMA683-green, BMA684-red, BMA688-brown, BMA689-black (BMA634 – red, BMA638 – brown, BMA632 – blue, BMA633 – green, BMA639 – black supplied only in regulated European countries). For more information, see Global Availability. |
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| Topcoat/gloss | N/A |
| Component B (curing agent) | N/A |
| Volume Solids | 62% ±2% (ISO 3233:1998) |
| Mixing ratio | N/A |
| Standard film thickness | A dry film range of 75–200 µm (121–323 µm wet film) may be specified, depending on the end use. |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | At 75–200 µm dry film, theoretical spreading rate is 8.3–3.1 m²/L, allowing an appropriate loss factor |
| Application Methods | Airless spray, brush, roller |
| Flash Point | Single component 28 °C |
| Drying data | -5°C | 5°C | 25°C | 35°C |
| Touch dry [ISO 9117/3:2010] | 6.5 h | 4.5 h | 2 h | 1.5 h |
| Before launching | 30 h | 12 h | 8 h | 7 h |
| Note | For major repair and touch-up, if the total dry film thickness is >300 µm or the single-coat dry film thickness is >150 µm, the time before launching must be increased as follows: 24 hours at 10 °C or below, 18 hours at 25 °C or above. |
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| Recoat data — see the “Limitations” section | Substrate Temperature |
| When recoating the following products | -5 °C minimum | -5 °C maximum | 5 °C minimum | 5 °C maximum | 25 °C minimum | 25 °C maximum | 35 °C minimum | 35 °C maximum |
| Intersmooth 7460HS | 26 h | Unlimited | 18 h | Unlimited | 12 h | Unlimited | 9 h | Unlimited |
SPC
| Interswift 6800HS | 20 h unlimited 12 h unlimited 6 h unlimited 4 h unlimited |
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| Note | For Intersmooth 360, 365, 465 and 7465HS SPC, follow the recoat interval data of Intersmooth 7460HS SPC. |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | 348 g/L (as supplied) (EPA Method 24) 184 g/kg (as supplied liquid paint). EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Commission Directive 1999/13/EC) 346 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. This product contains no organotin compounds acting as biocides and complies with the international treaty adopted by the IMO in October 2001 on the control of harmful antifouling systems on ships (IMO document AFS/CONF/26).
When used as part of an approved scheme, this coating holds the following certificates: the product is approved by the following classification societies as complying with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001): • Lloyd's Register • DNV • Bureau Veritas • Korean Register of Shipping. Approval by external bodies may depend on the formulation and/or the production plant. 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.
Newbuilding/refit: Interswift 6800HS shall always be applied over the recommended primer. The primer surface shall be dry and free from any contaminants; Interswift 6800HS must be applied within the specified recoat interval (refer to the relevant product data sheet). Damaged, broken and similar areas shall be prepared to the specified standard (e.g. Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007)) and primed before applying Interswift 6800HS.
For newbuildings dry-docked for high-pressure fresh-water washing before delivery, consult the local representative about maintenance. Application of Interswift 6800HS over itself: as soon as the vessel enters dry dock, before it dries, clean the entire area with intensive high-pressure fresh water (3000 psi, 211 kg/cm²) from a fan spray gun held close to the surface.
Consult International Paint for other surface preparation methods.
Repair corroded areas with the recommended anticorrosive primer system, and apply Interswift 6800HS within the specified primer recoat interval (refer to the relevant primer product data sheet).
Applying Interswift 6800HS over International Paint tin-free antifoulings, International Paint Intersmooth SPC antifoulings or competitors' antifoulings: for specific advice, consult the local International Paint representative.
Note: for the marine environment in North America, the following surface preparation standard may be used: SSPC-SP10 in place of Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1:2007)
This coating is a single-component product; stir thoroughly with a power mixer before application.
International GTA007. 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 0.46–0.66 mm (18–26 thou); total output fluid pressure at the nozzle not less than 176 kg/cm² (2500 psi)
Conventional spray application is not recommended.
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.
Flush all equipment thoroughly with International thinner. All unused paint must be stored in tightly closed containers. Partly filled containers may show increased viscosity after storage. Strain the paint before use.
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.
Recoat data are for guidance only and depend on local climatic and environmental conditions. For specific advice, consult your local International Paint representative.
After immersion, the colour changes: red -> light reddish brown -> dark brown/black. During maintenance and repair, when recoating exposed areas (holidays) of tar-containing anti-corrosive paint, repair with Intertuf 203 before applying Interswift 6800HS.
Certain colours require extra mixing with a power stirrer before application. For specific advice, consult the 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.
In the Recoat Data section, unlimited = 'ext'. See the Marine Painting Guide — Definitions and Abbreviations available on our website.
Packaging size volume; packaging
| 20 L | 20 L. For other packaging sizes, consult International Paint. |
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| Packaging Specifications | Packaging weight |
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| 20 L | 40 kg |
| Shelf life | 18 months at all temperatures. |
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Thereafter, re-inspection is required. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sources of ignition.
Please consult INTERNATIONAL.
The following codes are for use in Turkey: BMA632-blue, BMA633-green, BMA634-red, BMA638-brown and BMA689-black
The information given in this product data sheet is not exhaustive. Anyone who uses, for any reason, any product other than those specifically recommended in this data sheet without first obtaining our written confirmation does so at their own risk as regards the suitability of the product for the intended purpose. Although we make every effort to ensure that all advice we give about the product (whether in this data sheet or otherwise) is correct, we cannot control the quality or condition of the substrate, nor the many factors affecting the application and use of this product. Accordingly, unless we specifically agree otherwise in writing, we accept no liability, to the maximum extent permitted by law, for any product performance problem arising, or for any loss or damage caused by use of the product. We therefore disclaim all warranties, express or implied, arising by operation of law or otherwise, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All products supplied and all technical guidance provided are subject to our terms and conditions of sale. You should obtain a copy of this document and read it carefully. The information contained in this product data sheet may be amended at any time in the light of experience and of our continuing product development policy. Before using the product, it is the user's responsibility to check with the local representative that the data sheet in their possession is the latest version.
This technical data sheet is also available on our websites www.international-marine.com and www.international-pc.com, and should be consistent with this document. If there is any discrepancy between this document and the version of the technical data sheet on the website, the version on the website shall prevail.
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Data is subject to the manufacturer's latest version; in all cases the manufacturer's latest TDS prevails.
Packaging specifications and batch lead times are subject to actual availability. PleaseContact Uscontact us for project-based calculation.
The in-plant item numbers of Interswift 6800HS Tin-free Self-polishing Copolymer Antifouling 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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| BMA689 Black | — | 20 L |
| BMA684 Red | — | 20 L |
| BMA688 Brown | — | 20 L |
This model has a total of3item 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.
