PPG PhenGuard 965 is a two-component, high build, amine adduct-cured novolac phenolic epoxy coating that can be applied and cured at temperatures as low as to 5°C (41°F). The coating has excellent resistance to a wide range of organic acids, alcohols, edible oils, solvents and fats (regardless of free fatty acid content).

Phenguard 965 also offers good application properties, resulting in a smooth surface that is easy to clean.

Please note: This product is subject to a minimum order quantity of 440L and has an approximate delivery lead time of 21-28 days.

Top Features & Benefits

• No primer required - applies direct to metal. See further down the page for steel preparation & application details
• Can be applied and cures at temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
• Touch dry in 2 hours
• 2 hour pot life [at 20°C (68°F)]
• Can be used as a primer under solvent-free tank-linings. Refer to tables further down the page for information regarding spreading rate and film thickness, overcoating intervals and curing times
• Maximum cargo flexibility
• Low cargo absorption
• Good resistance to hot water
• Good application properties, resulting in a smooth surface that is easy to clean
• Used by d’Amico Società di Navigazione SpA, Rome, Italy, an international marine transportation group operating, through its fully owned subsidiary d’Amico Tankers Limited, a modern, versatile fleet of around 40 double-hulled product and chemical tankers, providing worldwide shipping services to major oil companies and trading houses, such as ExxonMobil, Total, Shell, Glencore and Vitol.

Product Data

Basic data at 20°C (68°F)

Notes:

• Refer to tables below for information regarding spreading rate and film thickness, overcoating intervals and curing times

Preparation & Application

Recommended Substrate Conditions & Temperatures

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
• The substrate must be perfectly dry before and during application of PHENGUARD 965

Substrate Temperature & Application Conditions

• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°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 87:13

• TThe temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above 15°C (59°F), otherwise extra thinner may be required to obtain application viscosity
• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
• Thinner should be added after mixing the components

Induction time

Allow induction time before use

Application

Air spray

Recommended Thinner

• THINNER 91-92

Volume of thinner

• 5 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice

• 2.0 mm (approx. 0.079 in)

Nozzle pressure

• 0.3 MPa (approx. 3 Bar; 44 p.s.i.)

Airless spray

Recommended Thinner

• THINNER 91-92

Volume of thinner

• 0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice

• Approx. 0.46 – 0.53 mm (0.018 – 0.021 in)

Nozzle pressure

• 15.0 MPa (approx. 150 bar; 2176 p.s.i.)

Brush

Recommended Thinner

• THINNER 91-92

Volume of thinner

• 0 – 5%

Cleaning solvent

• THINNER 90-53

Additional Data

Note: Maximum DFT when brushing: 60 µm (2.4 mils)

Notes:

• Surface should be dry and free from any contamination

Notes:

• Minimum curing time of PHENGUARD 965 system before transport of cargoes with note 4, 7, 8 or 11: 3 months
• For detailed information on resistance and resistance notes, please refer to the latest issue of the cargo resistance list
• For transport of methanol and vinyl acetate monomer, a hot cure is required, which cannot be substituted by a service period of 3months with non-aggressive cargoes
• Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and 1434)
• When used as a primer under solvent-free tank-linings the DFT must be limited to a maximum of 100 µm (4.0 mils)

Safety Precautions

This is a solvent-borne paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapor, as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes