SIGMA ECOFLEET 238 A
(ABC 4)
DESCRIPTION
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS –
– contains a specially balanced level of cuprous oxide for prevention of fouling
– compatible with a wide range of anticorrosive underwater hull system
– suitable on coated steel hulls on seagoing vessels, workboats and barges
COLOURS AND GLOSS
BASIC DATA AT 20°C
Mass density
Volume solids
VOC (supplied)
Recommended dry film thickness
Theoretical spreading rate
Overcoating interval
Shelf life (cool and dry place)
RECOMMENDED
SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS
AND TEMPERATURES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
AIRLESS SPRAY
Recommended thinner
Volume of thinner
Nozzle orifice
Nozzle pressure
3 pages May 2011
Revision of November 2010
TBT-free selfpolishing antifouling
economical antifouling for commercial marine use
redbrown, brown - flat
(1 g/cm³ = 8.35 lb/US gal; 1 m²/l = 40.7 ft²/US gal)
1.8 g/cm³
64 ± 2%
max. 183 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED)
max. 333 g/l (approx. 2.8 lb/gal)
312 g/ltr (2.5 lb/gal) (by EPA Method 24)
75 - 125 μm per coat depending on system
6.4 m²/l for 100 μm *
min. 4 hours *
max. see tables *
at least 12 months
* see additional data
– substrate temperature should be at least 3°C above dew point
– dependent upon condition of hull and existing antifouling, surface cleaning
will vary from high pressure water cleaning to abrasive blasting
– existing fouled surfaces:
• remove fouling by scraping and/or sweep blast
• loose paint should be removed by high pressure water wash
• tighty adhering anticorrosive and antifouling coating may remain
– for touch-up and repair; apply additional material after removing dirt,
contaminants and old loose coatings or antifoulings
– stir well before use
– the temperature of the paint should preferably be above 15°C, otherwise
extra thinner may be required to obtain application viscosity
– too much solvent results in reduced sag resistance
Thinner 21-06
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions
approx. 0.53 - 0.63 mm (= 0.021 - 0.025 in)
12 - 15 MPa (= approx. 120 - 150 bar; 1700 - 2130 p.s.i.)
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SIGMA ECOFLEET 238 A
(ABC 4)

May 2011

AIR SPRAY
Recommended thinner Thinner 21-06
Volume of thinner 0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

CLEANING SOLVENT Thinner 21-06

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for paint and recommended thinners see safety sheets 1430, 1431 and relevant
material safety data sheets
this is a solvent borne paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of
spray mist or vapour as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin
or eyes

ADDITIONAL DATA Film thickness and spreading rate

theoretical spreading rate m²/l 8.5 6.4 5.1

dft in μm 75 100 125

Overcoating table for Sigma EcoFleet 238 A with itself for dft up to 125 μm

substrate 0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 50°C

temperature
minimum 12 hours 8 hours 4 hours 2 hours 1 hour
interval
refloating 24 hours 10 hours 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours

– the above data are a fair indication for normal application conditions
– longer drying times may be necessary at higher dft and under unfavourable
atmospheric conditions

Worldwide availability Whilst it is always the aim of PPG Protective & Marine Coatings to supply
the same product on a worldwide basis, slight modification of the product is
sometimes necessary to comply with local or national rules/circumstances.
Under these circumstances an alternative product data sheet is used.

REFERENCES Explanation to product data sheets see information sheet 1411

Safety indications see information sheet 1430
Safety in confined spaces and health safety
Explosion hazard - toxic hazard see information sheet 1431
Safe working in confined spaces see information sheet 1433

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