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PRODUCT DATA SHEET November 16, 2018 (Revision of April 17, 2018)

SIGMAGUARD™ CSF 585

DESCRIPTION
Two-component, solvent-free, amine-cured epoxy coating

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Tank coating for drinking water
• Can be applied by single-feed, airless spray equipment
• Reduced explosion risk and fire hazard
• Good visibility in confined spaces due to light color
• Suitable for storage of drinking water up to 60°C (140°F) with SIGMACOVER 522 primer
• Approved for drinking water by: KIWA Holland
• Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water when applied and used as described on www.http://www.nsf.org/

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• Blue, white
• Gloss

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)

Data for mixed product

Number of components Two

Mass density 1.3 kg/l (10.8 lb/US gal)

Volume solids 100%

VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 5.0 g/kg

max. 6.0 g/l (approx. 0.1 lb/US gal)
EPA Method 24: 3.4 g/ltr (0.0 lb/USgal)
Recommended dry film thickness 250 - 400 µm (10.0 - 16.0 mils) depending on system

Theoretical spreading rate 3.3 m²/l for 300 µm (134 ft²/US gal for 12.0 mils)

Dry to touch 5 hours

Overcoating Interval Minimum: 24 hours

Maximum: 20 days
Full cure after 12 days

Shelf life Base: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry
Hardener: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry

Notes:
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Spreading rate and film thickness
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Overcoating intervals
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Curing time

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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Carbon steel
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils)
• If a holding primer is required SIGMACOVER 280 (DFT of 50 µm (2.0 mils)) or SIGMAPRIME 200 (DFT of 75 µm (3.0 mils))
should be used

Concrete
• Remove grease, oil and other penetrating contaminants according to ASTM D4258
• Abrade the surface per ASTM D4259 to remove all chalk and surface glaze or laitance. Achieve surface profile - ICRI CSP
3 to 5
• AMERCOAT 114 A may be used as a pit filler for certain applications. Check with PPG Technical Service for guidance on
chemical resistance
• Maximum recommended moisture transmission rate is 3 lbs / 1,000 ft2 / 24 hours by moisture transmission test (ASTM
F1869, calcium chloride test or by ASTM D4263, plastic sheet test)
• Alternatively, ASTM D4944 (Calcium Carbide Gas method) can be used, moisture content should not exceed 4%

Substrate temperature and application conditions

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 10°C (50°F)
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 77.5:22:5
• At lower temperature, the viscosity will be too high for spray application
• The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be at least 20°C (68°F)
• No thinner should be added
• For recommended application instructions, see working procedure

Induction time
Allow induction time before use
Mixed product induction time

Mixed product Induction time

temperature
10°C (50°F) 15 minutes

Pot life
90 minutes at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life

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Airless spray
• Use heavy-duty, single-feed, airless spray equipment, preferably 60:1 pump ratio and suitable high-pressure hoses
• In-line heating or insulated hoses may be necessary to avoid cooling down of paint in hoses at low air temperature
• Application with 45:1 airless spray equipment is possible, provided in-line, heated high-pressure hoses are used
• Length of hoses should be as short as possible

Recommended thinner
No thinner should be added

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.53 mm (0.021 in)

Nozzle pressure
At 20°C (68°F) paint temperature min. 28.0 MPa (approx. 280 bar; 4061 p.s.i.). At 30°C (86°F) min. 22.0 MPa (approx. 220 bar;
3191 p.s.i.)

Note: In case of using 45:1 airless spray equipment, the paint must be heated to approximately 30°C (86°F) in order to obtain
the right application viscosity

Brush/roller
• Brush: for stripe coating and spot repair only

Recommended thinner
No thinner should be added

Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-83 (preferred) or THINNER 90-53

Note: All application equipment must be cleaned immediately after use. Paint inside the spraying equipment must be removed
before the pot life has been expired.

ADDITIONAL DATA

Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

250 µm (10.0 mils) 4.0 m²/l (160 ft²/US gal)

300 µm (12.0 mils) 3.3 m²/l (134 ft²/US gal)
400 µm (16.0 mils) 2.5 m²/l (100 ft²/US gal)

Note: Maximum DFT when brushing: 100 µm (4.0 mils)

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Measuring wet film thickness

• A difference is often obtained between the measured apparent WFT and the real applied WFT. This is due to the
thixotropy and the surface tension of the paint, which retards the release of air, trapped in the paint film for some time
• A practical recommendation is to apply a WFT, which is equal to the specified DFT plus 60 µm (2.4 mils)

Measuring dry film thickness

• Because of low initial hardness the DFT cannot be measured within some days, due to the penetration of the measuring
device into the soft paint film
• The DFT should be measured using a calibration foil of known thickness placed in between the coating and the
measuring device

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 300 µm (12.0 mils)

Overcoating with... Interval 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

itself Minimum 4 days 24 hours 16 hours 10 hours

Maximum 28 days 20 days 14 days 14 days

Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Curing time for DFT up to 300 µm (12.0 mils)

Substrate temperature Dry to handle Full cure

10°C (50°F) 4 days 20 days

20°C (68°F) 24 hours 12 days
30°C (86°F) 16 hours 7 days
40°C (104°F) 10 hours 5 days

Notes:
- For the first 24 hours the maximum RH must be 50% or lower at 10°C (50°F)
- Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and 1434)
- SIGMAGUARD CSF 585 must not be applied at temperatures below 10°C (50°F)
- For drinking water tanks, a tank wash should be carried out after full cure and before the tank goes into service
- For storage and transport of drinking water the recommended working procedure should be followed

Washing procedures
• The recommended washing procedure must be applied after completion of the application.
• Sufficient time for full-curing and ventilation must be allowed in accordance with the recommendations as stated in the
latest Product Data Sheets and working procedure.
• Always an adequate washing procedure should be followed.
• Several adequate washing procedures are available and may be used (see e.g. washing procedure described in relevant
certificate).

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Example 1: Adequate washing procedure

• After full curing of the system as per the latest PDS, the tank should be filled completely with fresh tap water
• The fresh tap water should remain in the tanks at least 4 full days
• Afterwards all tank compartments such as inner hull sides, bottom and deck-heads etc. should be thoroughly washed
using high pressure water
• After washing, the tanks should be thoroughly drained
• After this procedure the tanks will be fit to carry drinking water

Example 2: Adequate washing procedure

• All personnel should wear watertight suits, boots and gloves properly cleaned with a sodium hypochlorite solution (1%
active chlorine per liter)
• All tank sides, bottom and deckheads etc. should be brush cleaned or high-pressure spray cleaned with 1% active
chlorine solution as above|note: this can also be done by butterworth washing
• All parts should be high pressure cleaned with tap water and tanks drained
• Concentrated active chlorine solution should be sprinkled on bottom; approx. 1 liter per 10 m² (1 quart per 100 ft²)
• Tanks should be filled with tap water to a depth of approx. 20 cm (8 inches) and the water should remain in the tank for at
least 2 hours (max. 24 hours)
• Tanks should be thoroughly flushed out with tap water
• Depending upon local regulations it may be necessary to take water samples, after filling tank completely, to check on
bacteria
• After this procedure the tanks will be fit to carry drinking water

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

20°C (68°F) 1.5 hours

30°C (86°F) 1 hour

Note: Due to exothermic reaction, temperature during and after mixing may increase

DISCLAIMER

• SIGMAGUARD CSF 585 is especially developed for the storage and transport of drinking water and is approved for
purpose in accordance with the requirements of the relevant certificate
• In order to fulfill the requirements it is important that the coating is well ventilated during application and curing and that
the coating has received full curing
• Furthermore the recommended washing procedure should be followed before exposure to drinking water, in line with our
latest datasheet and working procedure
• After the washing procedure PPG Protective & Marine Coatings does not accept any responsibility or liability for any
odour, taste or contamination imparted to the drinking water from the washing products retained in the coating

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION SHEETS 1430, 1431 and relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
• Although this is a solvent-free paint, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist, as well as contact between the
wet paint and exposed skin or eyes
• No solvent present; however, spray mist is not harmless, a fresh air mask should be used during spraying
• Ventilation should be provided in confined spaces to maintain good visibility

WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY
It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis. However, 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
• CONVERSION TABLES INFORMATION SHEET 1410
• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411
• SAFETY INDICATIONS INFORMATION SHEET 1430
• SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES AND HEALTH SAFETY, EXPLOSION HAZARD – INFORMATION SHEET 1431
TOXIC HAZARD
• SAFE WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES INFORMATION SHEET 1433
• DIRECTIVES FOR VENTILATION PRACTICE INFORMATION SHEET 1434
• CLEANING OF STEEL AND REMOVAL OF RUST INFORMATION SHEET 1490
• SPECIFICATION FOR MINERAL ABRASIVES INFORMATION SHEET 1491
• RELATIVE HUMIDITY – SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE – AIR TEMPERATURE INFORMATION SHEET 1650

WARRANTY
PPG warrants (i) its title to the product, (ii) that the quality of the product conforms to PPG’s specifications for such product in effect at the time of manufacture and (iii) that the product shall be delivered free of the
rightful claim of any third person for infringement of any U.S. patent covering the product. THESE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES THAT PPG MAKES AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, UNDER
STATUTE OR ARISING OTHERWISE IN LAW, FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE,
ARE DISCLAIMED BY PPG. Any claim under this warranty must be made by Buyer to PPG in writing within five (5) days of Buyer’s discovery of the claimed defect, but in no event later than the expiration of the
applicable shelf life of the product, or one year from the date of the delivery of the product to the Buyer, whichever is earlier. Buyer’s failure to notify PPG of such non-conformance as required herein shall bar
Buyer from recovery under this warranty.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL PPG BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY (WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OF ANY KIND, STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT) FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, ARISING FROM, OR RESULTING FROM ANY USE MADE OF THE PRODUCT. The information in this sheet is intended for guidance only and is based upon
laboratory tests that PPG believes to be reliable. PPG may modify the information contained herein at any time as a result of practical experience and continuous product development. All recommendations or
suggestions relating to the use of the PPG product, whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specific inquiry, or otherwise, are based on data, which to the best of PPG’s knowledge, is reliable. The
product and related information is designed for users having the requisite knowledge and industrial skills in the industry and it is the end-user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its own
particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has done so, as its sole discretion and risk. PPG has no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many factors affecting the use and
application of the product. Therefore, PPG does not accept any liability arising from any loss, injury or damage resulting from such use or the contents of this information (unless there are written agreements
stating otherwise). Variations in the application environment, changes in procedures of use, or extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results. This sheet supersedes all previous versions and it is the
Buyer’s responsibility to ensure that this information is current prior to using the product. Current sheets for all PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Products are maintained at www.ppgpmc.com. The English text of
this sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.

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