PPG SIGMASHIELD 460 Glass Flake Epoxy Coating 460 is a glass flake coating of the epoxy coating family. Two-component high-solids glass-flake-reinforced polyamine-adduct-cured abrasion-resistant epoxy coating. Provides long-term protection for areas subject to severe abrasion. Specifications on this page: volume solids 81 ± 2%, DFT 250-400 µm (10.0-16.0 mil) depending on system requirements, theoretical spreading rate 3.2 m²/L. Comparable products of the same brand and type: AMERLOCK 2 GF SIGMASHIELD 2 Epoxy Glass Flake Coating 2, AMERLOCK 400GF SIGMASHIELD 400 Epoxy Glass Flake Coating 400, PPG SIGMACOVER 850 Polyamine-adduct-cured Epoxy Glass Flake Coating.
Parameter source: PPG original technical data sheet (TDS) "PPG SIGMASHIELD 460 Glass Flake Epoxy 460"; values such as spreading rate are converted from TDS parameters and are for selection reference only.
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| Volume Solids | 81 ± 2% |
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| Dry Film Thickness | 250–400 µm (10.0–16.0 mil) depending on the coating system requirements |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 3.2 m²/L |
| VOC | EU Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: maximum 1… |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 1.5 kg/L (12.5 lb/US gal) |
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Thinner | Thinner 91-92 |
| Recoat Interval | Minimum time: 16 h |
A two-component, high-solids, glass-flake-reinforced, polyamine-adduct-cured abrasion-resistant epoxy coating.
| Number of Components | Two-component |
| Density | 1.5 kg/L (12.5 lb/US gal). |
| Volume solids | 81 ± 2% . |
| VOC (as supplied) | EU standard Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: maximum 165.0 g/kg. |
Maximum 246.0 g/L (approx. 2.1 lb/gal) (theoretical calculated value).
China national standard GB 30981-2020 (measured value) 138.0 g/L (approx. 1.2 lb/gal)
| Recommended dry film thickness | 250–400 µm (10.0–16.0 mil) depending on the coating system requirements. |
| Theoretical Spreading Rate | 3.2 m²/L at 250 µm (130 ft²/US gal at 10.0 mil). |
2.0 m²/L at 400 µm (81 ft²/US gal at 16.0 mil).
| Touch Dry | 3 h. |
| Recoat Interval | Minimum time: 16 h. |
Maximum time: 28 days.
| Full cure time | 5 days. |
| Storage shelf life | Base: at least 24 months; store in a dry and cool environment. |
Curing agent: at least 24 months; store in a dry and cool environment.
to a state suitable for application.
| Pot life | 1.5 h at 20°C (68°F). Note: refer to supplementary parameters – pot life. |
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| Recommended thinner | Thinner 91-92. |
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| Thinner quantity | 5–10%, 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. |
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| Thinner quantity | 0–5%, depending on the required film thickness and application conditions |
| Nozzle tip size | Approx. 0.53–0.79 mm (0.021–0.031 in). |
| Nozzle pressure | 19.0–22.5 MPa (approx. 190–225 atm; 2756–3264 psi). |
| Cleaning solvent | Thinner 90-53. |
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| Dry Film Thickness | Theoretical Spreading Rate |
| 250 µm (10.0 mils) | 3.2 m²/L (130 ft²/US gal) |
| 400 µm (16.0 mils) | 2.0 m²/L (81 ft²/US gal) |
Overcoating interval schedule for dry film thickness up to 400 µm (16.0 mil)
| Subsequent coat for recoating | Recoat interval | 5 °C | 10 °C | 20 °C | 30 °C | 40 °C |
| (41 °F) | (50 °F) | (68 °F) | (86 °F) | (104 °F) | ||
| Self-recoat | Minimum recoat interval | 48 h | 32 h | 16 h | 12 h | 8 h |
| Maximum recoat interval | 28 days | 14 days | 7 days | |||
| Substrate Temperature | Touch dry (surface dry) | Hard dry | In service — immersion allowed |
| 5 °C (41 °F) | 16 h | 30 h | 14 days |
| 10 °C (50 °F) | 8 h | 16 h | 10 days |
| 20 °C (68 °F) | 3 h | 8 h | 5 days |
| 30 °C (86 °F) | 2 h | 5 h | 4 days |
| 40 °C (104 °F) | 1 h | 3 h | 3 days |
| Notes | During application and curing, ensure continuous, adequate ventilation (see Safety Sheet 1433 and Information Sheet 1434). |
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| Mixed paint temperature | Pot life |
| 10 °C (50 °F) | 3 h |
| 20 °C (68 °F) | 1.5 h |
| 30 °C (86 °F) | 45 min |
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