International Interswift 6600
International Interswift 6600 is a patented, TBT free, self polishing antifouling system incorporating unique Copper Acrylate SPC (Self Polishing Copolymer) technology.
Best Uses
International Interswift 6600 is ideal for use within a professional marine setting as a premium anti-fouling coating. Can be applied down to -5°C.
Application
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.
SURFACE PREPARATION
NEWBUILDING
Interswift 6600 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination, and Interswift 6600 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 (eg. Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)) and primed prior to the application of Interswift 6600. When high pressure fresh water washing at pre-delivery drydockings at newbuilding, consult Promain's technical team.
MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
Interswift 6600 should always be applied over a recommended primer coating scheme. The primer surface should be dry and free from all contamination, and Interswift 6600 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 (eg. Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)) and primed prior to the application of Interswift 6600.
REPAIR
Application of Interswift 6600 over self - Clean the entire area with close high pressure fresh water washing using a fan-jet lance held close to the surface (3,000 p.s.i., 211 kg/cm²) as soon as the vessel enters dock and before it dries out. Consult Promain for alternative methods of surface preparation. Repair corroded areas with the recommended anticorrosive primer system and apply Interswift 6600 within the overcoating interval specified for the primer (consult relevant primer data sheets).
Application of Interswift 6600 over International Paint TBT-Free, International Paint Intersmooth SPC or competitors antifoulings - Consult your International Paint representative for specific recommendations.
Approvals and Certificates
When used as part of an approved scheme, this product has the following certification:
- Product recognised by the following classification societies as compliant with the International Convention on the
Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS 2001) - Bureau Veritas
- DNV
- Korean Register of Shipping
- Lloyds Register
Approvals issued by external bodies may be dependent upon formulation and/ or manufacturing site.
Consult your International Paint representative for details.
Technical Info
| Components: | Single Pack |
| Type: |
TBT free, self polishing antifouling system |
| Finish: | N/A |
| Stock Colours: | Red, Brown |
| Tintable: | No |
| VOC Content: | 382 g/L |
| Volume Solids: | 58% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Antifouling marine |
| Application Method: | Airless Spray, Brush, Roller |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 7.7 - 3.9 m²/litre at 75 - 150 microns dft, allow appropriate loss factors |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 129 - 259 microns |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 75 - 150 microns |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | |
| Touch Dry: | 4.5 hours at 5°C |
| Overcoatable: | Minimum 12 hours at 5°C |
| Before Flooding: | 12 hours at 5°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | International GTA007. Thinning is not normally required. Consult the local representative for advice during application in extreme conditions. Do not thin more than allowed by local environmental legislation |
| Shelf Life: | 6 months at temperatures greater than 25°C. 12 months at temperatures up to 25°C. Subject to reinspection thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions away from sources of heat and ignition. |
| Packaging: | Available in 20 Litres |
