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Sigma Marine Coatings Manual - Part56
Sigma Marine Coatings Manual - Part56
BASIC DATA AT 20 °C (1 g/cm³ = 8.35 lb/US gal; 1 m²/l = 40.7 ft²/US gal)
(data for mixed product)
Mass density 1.4 g/cm³
Volume solids 56% ± 2%
VOC (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED) max. 276 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED)
VOC (UK PG 6/23(92) appendix 3) max. 387 g/l (approx. 3.2 lb/gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 75 - 150 μm depending on system
Theoretical spreading rate 8.0 m²/l for 75 μm
4.0 m²/l for 150 μm
Touch dry after 6 hours at 20 °C
Overcoating interval min. 8 hours *
max. 5 days *
Full cure after 7 days * at 20 °C
Induction time when substrate temperature is below 10°C, allow induction time after mixing
of 15 minutes
Pot life 4 hours at 20 °C *
* see additional data
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SIGMACOVER 555
January 2013
AIR SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner 0 - 5%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice approx. 1.5 - 2.0 mm
Nozzle pressure 0.3 - 0.4 MPa (= approx. 3 - 4 bar; 44 - 58 p.s.i.)
AIRLESS SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner 0 - 5%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
Nozzle orifice approx. 0.53 - 0.58 mm (= 0.021 - 0.023 in)
Nozzle pressure 12 - 15 MPa (= approx. 120 - 150 bar; 1740 - 2176 p.s.i.)
BRUSH/ROLLER
Recommended thinner Thinner 91-92
Volume of thinner 0 - 5% if required
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