Intersheen 579

Intended uses

As a cosmetic finish on above water areas. For use at Newbuilding, Maintenance & Repair or On Board Maintenance.

color	LAB000-White, LAK724-Storm Grey, LAL274-Red, LAL549-Signal Green, LAY999-Black ; and a wide range of colours.
Finish/Sheen	Semi-gloss
Part B (Curing Agent)	Not applicable
Volume Solids	35% ±3% (ISO 3233:1998)
Mix Ratio	Not applicable
Typical Film Thickness	40 microns dry (118 microns wet)
Theoretical Coverage	8.75 m2/litre at 40 microns dft, allow appropriate loss factors
Method of Application	Airless Spray, Brush, Roller
Flash Point	Single Pack 23°C (Product produced and supplied in North America has a flashpoint of 26°C due to locally sourced solvents. There is no detrimental effect on product performance.)

Drying Information

	Substrate Temperature
	-5°C	5°C	25°C	35°C
Touch Dry [ISO 9117/3:2010]	2 hrs	60 mins	30 mins	15 mins
Hard Dry [ISO 9117-1:2009]	36 hrs	24 hrs	8 hrs	8 hrs

Overcoating Data

seeLimitations

Overcoated By	Substrate Temperature
	-5°C		5°C		25°C		35°C
	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max	Min	Max
Intersheen 579	24 hrs	ext	8 hrs	ext	4 hrs	ext	2 hrs	ext

Regulatory data

VOC

565 g/lt as supplied (EPA Method 24) 518 g/kg of liquid paint as supplied. EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

Note.

VOC values are typical and are provided for guidance purposes only. These may be subject to variation depending on factors such as differences in colour and normal manufacturing tolerances.

Certification

When used as part of an approved scheme, this material has the following certification:

• Food Contact - Carriage of Grain (NOHA)

Consult your International Paint representative for details.

System and compatibility

Intersheen 579 should only be applied over recommended anticorrosive primers. The primer to be used will depend upon vessel area and application location. Typical primers include:

• Intergard 263 (as a tiecoat)
• Interprime 198
• Intertuf 203
• Interchlor 37

Alternative primers may be used, depending upon region. Consult International Paint. Consult your International Paint representative for the system best suited for the surfaces to be protected.

Surface preparations

Use in accordance with the standard Worldwide Marine Specifications. All surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from contamination. High pressure fresh water wash or fresh water wash, as appropriate, and remove all oil or grease, soluble contaminants and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.

NEWBUILDING/MAJOR REFURBISHMENT

Intersheen 579 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination, and Intersheen 579 must be applied within the overcoating intervals specified (consult the relevant product data sheet).Areas of breakdown, damage etc., should be prepared to the specified standard (e.g. Sa21⁄2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) and primed prior to the application of Intersheen 579

REPAIR/OBM

Intersheen 579 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination, and Intersheen 579 must be applied within the overcoating intervals specified (consult the relevant product data sheet).Areas of breakdown, damage etc., should be prepared to the specified standard (e.g. Sa21⁄2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) and primed prior to the application of Intersheen 579 Intersheen 579 may be applied directly over aged Intersheen 579 following thorough fresh water washing and degreasing provided the coating to be overcoated is in an intact and tightly adherent condition. Loose or flaking coatings should be removed back to a firm edge and Intersheen 579 or an appropriate primer should be used to repair the area before application of the full coat. Consult your International Paint representative for specific recommendations.

APPLICATION

Mixing

This material is a one pack coating and should always be mixed thoroughly with a power agitator before application.

Thinner

Not recommended. Use International GTA007 only in exceptional circumstances. DO NOT thin more than allowed by local environmental legislation.

Airless Spray

Recommended Tip Range 0.38-0.53 mm (15-21 thou) Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than 176 kg/cm2 (2500 p.s.i.)

Conventional Spray

Application by conventional spray is not recommended.

Brush

Application by brush is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film thickness.

Roller

Application by roller is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film thickness.

Cleaner

International GTA007

Work Stoppages and Cleanup

Thoroughly flush all equipment with GTA007. All unused material should be stored in tightly closed containers. Partially filled containers may show surface skinning and/or a viscosity increase of the material after Storage. Material should be filtered prior to use.

Welding

In the event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be emitted which will require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local exhaust ventilation. In North America do so in accordance with instruction in ANSI/ASC Z49.1 "Safety in Welding and Cutting."

SAFETY

All work involving the application and use of this product should be performed in compliance with all relevant national Health, Safety & Environmental standards and regulations. Prior to use, obtain, consult and follow the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product concerning health and safety information. Read and follow all precautionary notices on the Material Safety Data Sheet and container labels. If you do not fully understand these warnings and instructions or if you can not strictly comply with them, do not use this product. Proper ventilation and protective measures must be provided during application and drying to keep solvent vapour concentrations within safe limits and to protect against toxic or oxygen deficient hazards. Take precautions to avoid skin and eye contact (ie. gloves, goggles, face masks, barrier creams etc.) Actual safety measures are dependant on application methods and work environment.

Limitations

When applying Intersheen 579 by brush or roller, care is required to prevent "pick-up" of recently applied one pack coatings. Overcoating information is given for guidance only and is subject to regional variation depending upon local climate and environmental conditions. Consult your local International Paint representative for specific recommendations. Apply in good weather. Temperature of the surface to be coated must be at least 3°C above the dew point. For optimum application properties bring the material to 21-27°C, unless specifically instructed otherwise, prior to mixing and application. Unmixed material (in closed containers) should be maintained in protected Storage in accordance with information given in the Storage Section of this data sheet. Technical and application data herein is for the purpose of establishing a general guideline of the coating application procedures. Test performance results were obtained in a controlled laboratory environment and International Paint makes no claim that the exhibited published test results, or any other tests, accurately represent results found in all field environments. As application, environmental and design factors can vary significantly, due care should be exercised in the selection, verification of performance and use of the coating. In the overcoating data section 'ext' = extended overcoating period. Please refer to our Marine Painting Guide - Definitions and Abbreviations available on our website.

Unit size

Unit size
	Vol	Pack
1 US gal	1 US gal	1 US gal
5 US gal	5 US gal	5 US gal
20 lt	20 lt	20 lt

Unit shipping weight

Unit size	Unit Weight
20 lt	23.88 Kg
5 US gal	50 lb
1 US gal	10.4 lb

Storage

Shelf Life

24 months at 25°C. Subject to reinspection thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions away from sources of heat and ignition.