AMERCOAT 240 SIGMACOVER 240 high-solids multi-purpose epoxy 240 is an epoxy coating. A two-component multi-purpose phenalkamine-cured epoxy coating. It has strong adhesion to many surface conditions and can also be applied to wet-abrasive-blasted substrates, whether dry or damp. Parameters on this page: volume solids 87 ± 2%, dry film thickness 100-300 µm (4.0-12.0 mil) depending on the coating system requirements, theoretical spreading rate 8.7 m²/L. Comparable products from the same brand: AMERCOAT 114 A epoxy filler 114 A, AMERCOAT 240 SIGMACOVER 240 high-solids multi-purpose epoxy 240, AMERCOAT 370 fast-drying multi-purpose epoxy coating 370.
Data source: PPG original Technical Data Sheet (TDS), "AMERCOAT 240 SIGMACOVER 240 High-solids Multi-purpose Epoxy 240"; spreading rate and other values are converted from the TDS parameters, for selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 87 ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 100–300 µm (4.0–12.0 mils) depending on coating system requirements |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 8.7 m²/L |
| VOC | Maximum 102.0 g/kg (EU Directive 1999/13… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.5 kg/L (12.7 lb/US gal) |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Thinner | Thinner 91-92 or Thinner 91-82 (AMERCOAT T-10) |
| Recoat Interval | Minimum: 5 h |
| Introduction | A two-component multi-purpose phenalkamine-cured epoxy. |
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| Notes | Epoxy coatings exposed directly to sunlight usually chalk and fade easily. Light-coloured epoxy coatings, whether indoor or outdoor, will eventually show more or less ambering over time. |
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| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Density | 1.5 kg/L (12.7 lb/US gal) |
| Volume solids | 87 ± 2% |
| VOC (as supplied) | Maximum 102.0 g/kg (EU Directive 1999/13/EC, SED) |
Maximum 153.0 g/L (approx. 1.3 lb/gal) (theoretical calculated value); 145.0 g/L (1.2 lb/gal) (US EPA Method 24)
| Recommended dry film thickness | 100–300 µm (4.0–12.0 mils) depending on coating system requirements |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 8.7 m²/L at 100 µm (349 in²/US gal at 4.0 mils) |
| Touch Dry | 5 h |
| Recoat Interval | Minimum: 5 h |
Maximum: 6 months
| Storage shelf life | Base: at least 36 months stored in a dry and cool environment. Hardener: at least 24 months stored in a dry and cool environment |
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power tool cleaning.
soluble salt concentration maximum limits.
St 3 (SSPC SP-3) per ISO 8501-1, or hand clean to St 2 (SSPC SP-2) per ISO 8501-1, or ultra-high-pressure water jet clean to SSPC SP WJ-2(L) / NACE WJ-2(L).
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apply a conversion-type phosphating wash primer instead.
IMO resolution MSC.215(82) on the technical requirements for ballast tanks
a smooth radius or 3-pass chamfer grinding, or at least an equivalent treatment.
(1.2–3.0 mils).
(SSPC SP-10), roughness 30–75 µm (1.2–3.0 mils): [1] if the shop primer has an IMO PSPC type approval certificate, no other requirement;
[2] if the shop primer has no IMO PSPC type approval certificate, abrasive blast clean intact film areas to Sa 2 per ISO 8501-1 (SSPC SP-6), removing at least 70% of the shop primer, roughness 30–75 µm (1.2–3.0 mils).
shall be removed completely.
AMERCOAT series epoxy and SIGMA series primers.
| AMERSHIELD polyurethane topcoats and PSX polysiloxane topcoats | Instructions for use |
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adjust to a state suitable for site application.
15 minutes at 20 °C (68 °F)
| Pot life | 1.5 h at 20 °C (68 °F). Note: refer to supplementary data — pot life |
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| Recommended thinner | Thinner 91-92 or Thinner 91-82 (AMERCOAT T-10) |
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| Thinner quantity | 0–10%, depending on the required film thickness and application conditions |
| Nozzle tip size | 1.5–2.0 mm (approx. 0.060–0.079 in) |
| Nozzle pressure | 0.3–0.4 MPa (approx. 3–4 atm; 44–58 psi) |
| Recommended thinner | Thinner 91-92 or Thinner 91-82 (AMERCOAT T-10) |
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| Thinner quantity | 0–5%, depending on the required film thickness and application conditions |
| Nozzle tip size | Approx. 0.48–0.58 mm (0.019–0.023 in) |
| Nozzle pressure | 15.0 MPa (approx. 150 atm; 2176 psi) |
| Recommended thinner | No thinner required |
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| Thinner quantity | If necessary, up to 5% by volume of thinner may be added |
| Cleaning solvent | Thinner 90-58 (AMERCOAT 12) |
| Dry Film Thickness | Theoretical Spreading Rate |
| 100 µm (4.0 mils) | 8.7 m²/L (349 in²/US gal) |
| 300 µm (12.0 mils) | 2.9 m²/L (116 in²/US gal) |
| Subsequent coat for recoating | Recoat interval | –5°C (23°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| Self-recoat | Minimum recoat interval | 28 h | 14 h | 8 h | 5 h | 2 h |
| Maximum recoat interval | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month | |||
| Recoat with polyurethane topcoat | Minimum recoat interval | 36 h | 24 h | 14 h | 7 h | 4 h |
| and polysiloxane topcoat PSX | Maximum recoat interval | 3 months | 2 months | 1 month | 15 days | |
maximum overcoating interval will be shortened.
| Substrate Temperature | Surface Dry | Hard dry | In service — immersion allowed |
| -5 °C (23 °F) | 36 h | 60 h | 21 days |
| 0 °C (32 °F) | 24 h | 36 h | 14 days |
| 10 °C (50 °F) | 10 h | 16 h | 10 days |
| 20 °C (68 °F) | 5 h | 10 h | 6 days |
| 30 °C (86 °F) | 3 h | 8 h | 3 days |
| Mixed paint temperature | Pot life |
| 15 °C (59 °F) | 2 h |
| 20 °C (68 °F) | 1.5 h |
| 30 °C (86 °F) | 40 min |
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