PPG SIGMAZINC™ 68 GP
High-solids, zinc rich epoxy primer
improves productivity
An effective primer buildcoat that works for various paint systems to
provide corrosion protection in aggressive environments.
Features Benefits
• igh volume solids: 68%
H • Excellent anticorrosive protection
• No thinning required • High solids
• Dry to touch (70°F/ 20°C): 20 minutes • Lower VOC than similar products on the market
• Dry to handle (70°F/ 20°C): 90 minutes • Fast dry
• Recoat window (maximum): 3 months • Improve productivity
• Improved pot life: 6 hours
• Complies to ISO 12944 CX
• Meets NORSOK M-501 Standard
PPG SIGMAZINC™ 68 GP
High-solids, zinc rich epoxy primer improves productivity
Bridges, petrochemical plants, offshore assets and other Fast Dry
heavy-duty applications demand increased protection
from protective coatings, sometimes much more than can PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP provides customers with flexibility
be provided by conventional systems. To meet this need, in its application by providing an improved pot life of 6
we developed our PPG SIGMAZINC range. hours, fast dry at 20°C (70°F) with it dry to touch in 20
minutes and to handle in 90 minutes.
PPG SIGMAZINC is a comprehensive range of high-quality
zinc primers, which can be applied to steel structures,
equipment and piping prior to epoxy and polyurethane Improved Project Throughput
topcoats, delivering lasting corrosion protection, with
abrasion, weather and impact resistance and long-term With PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP, customers can improve
performance at elevated temperatures. their productivity and project throughput thanks to its
features that make it easier to apply, quicker to dry,
PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP is a high-solids, zinc rich epoxy all while providing excellent corrosion protection and
primer that has been developed to work with various paint increased time between touch ups.
systems in aggressive environments.
Industry Standards
PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP achieves a variety of industry
standards:
• Complies with ISO 12944-6 C5 VH and ISO 12944-9 CX
• Meets the requirement of NORSOK M-501 system 1
Sustainability Prolonged Lifecycle
PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP does not require the addition PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP meets requirements for very high
of a thinner to have a good spray pattern during airless durability onshore and high durability offshore, resulting in
application, under normal standard conditions. This a longer expected life of the protective paint system from
results in a product with even lower VOC at application application to the first maintenance painting.
viscosity than other similar products on the market.
For more information on PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP,
High Volume Solids including warranty limitations, see the product data
sheet available at ppgpmc.com
The high solid content in PPG SIGMAZINC 68 GP results
in the primer, compared to other similar products in the It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine
market, having lower volatile organic compounds (VOC). Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide
It also makes the primer more durable against corrosion basis. However, slight modification of the product is
and results in a more premium finish. sometimes necessary to comply with local or national
rules. Under these circumstances an alternative product
data sheet is used.
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