International Intergard 5000BG

International Intergard 5000BG is a two pack epoxy that is surface tolerant and hard wearing. It has been specially formulated for application by brush or roller.

Best Uses

Intergard 5000BG can be applied directly to mechanically prepared shop primer or suitably prepared bare steel. It is suitable for all internal deckhead / bulkheads and decks and can be used at Newbuilding, maintenance and repair or for on board maintenance.

Application

The recommended application for this product is by either Brush or Roller.

Ensure all surfaces are 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.

Surface Preparations

Newbuilding / Major Refurbishment
Where necessary, remove weld spatter and smooth weld seams and sharp edges.
Weld seams and areas of shop primer damage or breakdown should be blast cleaned to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007) or power tooled to Pt3 (JSRA SPSS:1984).
Abrade surrounding intact area and feather edges. Intact, approved, shop primers must be clean, dry and free from soluble salts and any other surface contaminants. Unapproved shop primers should be blast cleaned to Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:1998).

Major Refurbishment
Fresh water wash to remove all dirt and contamination. Oil or grease should be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.

Abrasive blast clean to Sa2 (ISO 8501:1:2007) or hydroblast to International Paint hydroblasting standard HB2M/H (If abrasive blasting, the area should be fresh water washed prior to commencement).

Repair / OBM
Prepare areas of corrosion by mechanical cleaning to St3 (ISO 8501-1 : 2007) or hydroblast to International Paint Standard HB2M/H. Abrade surrounding intact area and feather the edges.

Contact our Technical Team for advice on the system best suited for the surfaces to be protected.