PPG SIGMADUR 550 Two-component Aliphatic Polyurethane Topcoat is a polyurethane coating used as a topcoat. Resistant to spillage of mineral oils, vegetable oils, white spirit, paraffin wax, aliphatic petroleum products and mild chemicals. Specifications on this page: volume solids 55 ± 2%, DFT 50-75 µm (2.0-3.0 mil) depending on system requirements, theoretical spreading rate 11.0 m²/L. Comparable products of the same brand and type: AMERCOAT 450H Aliphatic Polyurethane Topcoat 450 H, AMERCOAT 450S Aliphatic Polyurethane Topcoat 450 S, PPG SIGMADUR 188 Polyurethane Topcoat 188.
Parameter source: PPG manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet (TDS) "PPG SIGMADUR 550 Two-component Aliphatic Polyurethane Topcoat"; values such as spreading rate are converted from TDS parameters and are for product selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 55 ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 50–75 µm (2.0–3.0 mil) depending on the coating system requirements |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 11.0 m²/L |
| VOC | EU Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: maximum … |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.3 kg/L (10.8 lb/US gal) |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Thinner | 3–5%, depending on the required film thickness and application conditions |
| Recoat Interval | Minimum time: 6 h |
A two-component aliphatic polyurethane topcoat.
| Number of Components | Two-component |
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| Density | 1.3 kg/L (10.8 lb/US gal). |
| Volume solids | 55 ± 2% . |
| VOC (as supplied) | EU standard Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: maximum 334.0 g/kg. |
EU standard EUR Directive: 2004/42/IIA(i)(500) 459 g/L) maximum 430.0 g/L (approx. 3.6 lb/gal) (theoretical calculation).
| Recommended dry film thickness | 50–75 µm (2.0–3.0 mil) depending on the coating system requirements. |
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| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 11.0 m²/L at 50 µm (441 ft²/US gal at 2.0 mil). |
| Touch Dry | 1 h |
| Recoat Interval | Minimum time: 6 h. |
Maximum time: unlimited.
| Full cure time | 4 days |
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| Storage shelf life | Base: at least 36 months; store in a dry and cool environment. |
Curing agent: at least 24 months; store in a dry and cool environment.
| Pot life | 5 h at 20 °C (68 °F) |
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| Thinner quantity | 3–5%, depending on the required film thickness and application conditions. |
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| Nozzle tip size | 1.0–1.5 mm (approx. 0.040–0.060 in). |
| Nozzle pressure | 0.3–0.4 MPa (approx. 3–4 atm; 44–58 psi) |
| Thinner quantity | 3–5%, depending on the required film thickness and application conditions. |
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| Nozzle tip size | Approx. 0.43–0.48 mm (0.017–0.019 in). |
| Nozzle pressure | 20.0 MPa (approx. 200 atm; 2901 psi) |
| Thinner quantity | 0 - 5% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | Theoretical Spreading Rate |
| 50 µm (2.0 mils) | 11.0 m²/L (441 ft²/US gal) |
| 60 µm (2.4 mils) | 9.2 m²/L (368 ft²/US gal) |
| 75 µm (3.0 mils) | 7.3 m²/L (294 ft²/US gal) |
| Subsequent coat for recoating | Recoat interval | -5°C | 0°C | 10°C | 20°C | 30°C | 40°C |
| (23°F) | (32°F) | (50°F) | (68°F) | (86°F) | (104°F) | ||
| Self-recoat | Minimum recoat interval | 24 h | 16 h | 8 h | 6 h | 5 h | 3 h |
| Maximum recoat interval | Unlimited | ||||||
| Substrate Temperature | Hard dry | Fully cured |
| -5°C (23°F) | 24 h | 15 days |
| 0°C (32°F) | 16 h | 11 days |
| 10°C (50°F) | 8 h | 6 days |
| 20°C (68°F) | 6 h | 4 days |
| 30°C (86°F) | 5 h | 3 days |
| 40°C (104°F) | 3 h | 48 h |
| Mixed paint temperature | Pot life |
| 10°C (50°F) | 7 h |
| 20°C (68°F) | 5 h |
| 30°C (86°F) | 3 h |
| 40 °C (104 °F), safety precautions | 2 h |
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