PPG Phenguard 985

A tank lining designed to amplify cargo opportunities and reduce installation costs.

Available in 4 and 20 Litres in either Grey or Off-White

* These colours are for guidance only. Variations between output devices can misrepresent the appearance of an actual colour. Also, we strongly advise that you order your complete paint requirements simultaneously to ensure a uniform batch colour.

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£129.20

Inc VAT £155.04

PRODUCT DETAILS

PPG Phenguard 985 is a two-component, premium solvent-based novolac phenolic epoxy tank lining. It has been engineered to deliver outstanding chemical resistance to thousands of chemicals and provides two or three coat flexibility without compromising on the chemical resistance.

Please note, this is a new product which currently has a longer lead time than normal. Please call our Sales Team for the latest information on expected delivery dates.

Best Uses

Phenguard 985 is for use in the marine and tank storage sectors. Its particular value is in the protection it offers to over 300 different cargoes that are comprised by, or contain, fatty acids.

PPG Phenguard 985 can be used in the following segments:

Cargo Tanks
Dry Docking
Inland Marine
Mining
New Build
Marine
Tank Lining
Off-shore
and more!

Application

The recommended application method is by either Air Spray, Airless Spray, Brush or Roller.

Substrate Conditions:

Steel should be blast cleaned in situ to at least ISO-Sa2½
Blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils)
Steel must be free from rust, scale, shop primer and any other contamination
Previous coat must be sound, dry and free from any contamination

For use as a tank coating:

Two coats of 150 microns (6 mils) each, or Three coats of 100 microns (4 mils) each, to reach 300 microns (12 mils) total dry film thickness.

The recommended thinner for use with Phenguard 985 is PPG Thinner 91-92.

TECHNICAL

Features and Benefits

Excellent resistance to a wide range of organic acids, alcohols, edible oils, fats (regardless of free fatty acid content) and solvents
Can be specified as 2 coat system, meaning reduced paint costs and increased speed of return to service.
Maximum cargo flexibility
Good resistance to hot water
Suitable for high purity, high value cargoes
Enhanced formulation delivers a more robust film that can better withstand over-application
Extended temperature window improves ship operational flexibility and chartering opportunities
Easy and quick to apply
Easy to clean
No risk of contamination between cargoes and therefore easy to switch Improved health and safety aspects via reduction in use of substances of concern

Technical Info

Components:	Two Component
Type:	Solvent Based
Finish:	Low Sheen
Stock Colours:	Off White, Grey
Tintable:	Can be tinted to cream on request. Please note, tinted products are non refundable/exchangeable.
VOC Content:	339.0 g/l
Volume Solids:	66 ± 2%
Suitable Substrates:	Steel
Application Method:	Brush, Roller, Airless Spray or Conventional Spray
Theoretical Coverage:	6.6 m²/l for 100 µm or 4.4 m²/l for 150 µm
Wet Film Thickness (WFT):	-
Dry Film Thickness (DFT):	100 - 160 µm
Induction Time:	15 minutes at 20°C
Pot Life:	4 hours at 20°C
Touch Dry:	2 hours at 20°C
Overcoatable:	Min 36 hours at 20°C to max 28 days
Fully Cured:	See curing table on product data sheet
Cleaner / Thinner:	PPG thinner 91-92
Shelf Life:	12 months from date of production unopened
Packaging:	Available in 4 and 20 Litres