Intergard 343 Universal Primer

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Introduction High performance anticorrosive coatings are the most successful and economical means of protecting steel structures. The careful selection of the optimum coatings system at the newbuilding stage followed by a carefully planned and executed maintenance programme can positively influence ship building productivity, vessel life cycle costs, structural safety and asset value. Progress in coatings technology, a better understanding of shipyard and ship operator requirements and the impact of Health Safety and Environmental legislation have all driven new product development. With many different products and technologies now available, selecting the optimum system can prove difficult for customers. In introducing Intergard 343 we outline the key technologies available for multiple vessel areas, explain the differences between them and compare their performances.

Intergard 343 is a light coloured aluminium, pure epoxy universal primer specifically designed to carefully balance the needs of both the shipyard and the ship operator.

Background Historically at newbuilding block stage, different vessel areas were specified with different primer systems. The reason for this was to address specific shipyard or ship operator requirements e.g.
Intergard 343 is an ideal base for SPC antifoulings.

Production scheduling Overcoating intervals Corrosion control Abrasion resistance Installation cost In service performance This practice was complicated and meant that one block could be coated with several different systems and many individual paint products. This involved frequent cleaning of spraying equipment when changing systems and a significant risk of cross contamination and wastage from partially used or cured paint units. Complex block

Intergard 343 is light coloured making inspection easier.

join-up procedures and maintenance of mixed systems were further complications.

Coal tar epoxy Coal tar epoxies were probably the first products to be used on multiple vessel areas below water. The industry standard anticorrosive for many years, the coal tar component of these products means they are inherently dark in colour making them difficult to apply and inspect in enclosed spaces such as water ballast tanks. In spite of this, coal tar epoxy products have earned a reputation for offering acceptable, economic anticorrosive performance. Due to concerns over applicator health and safety, recommendations from the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to improve coatings inspection conditions, a need to improve shipyard productivity and a growing operator requirement for better in service performance with reduced future maintenance, the demand for coal tar epoxy coatings has severely declined.

A genuine universal primer allows the replacement of several products with a single product

Modified epoxy International Paint Targetted Phase Out of Tar Containing Products Whilst providing improved shipyard flexibility, in service experience has demonstrated that the corrosion control and abrasion resistance properties of these modified products is, at best, analogous to that of Sales the coal tar epoxy coatings. Equally this technology type can be susceptible to cracking at high dry film thickness and premature corrosion at low dry film thickness. 2004 2005 2006 2007 Now, almost a decade after the large scale adoption of tar free Coal tar epoxy paints have been replaced (in many cases) by light coloured, modified or "mastic" tar free epoxy anticorrosives. In simple terms, these products were developed by replacing the black coal tar with light coloured hydrocarbon resins, diluents or plasticisers. This resulted in light coloured tar free coatings which addressed applicator health and safety concerns and met IACS recommendations plus they could be overcoated by antifoulings and topside finishes thereby extending their use onto multiple vessel areas. modified coatings, an increasing number of shipyards and ship operators who have experienced their limitations are demanding increased coatings productivity and performance that only genuine universal primer systems can deliver.

Universal primers The purpose of a universal primer is to enable shipyards to manage their block painting procedure more efficiently and hence maximize productivity. A genuine universal primer allows the replacement of several products with a single product that meets all of the required shipyard needs such as low temperature cure, fast access and multiple vessel area use as well as the in service performance needs and future maintenance expectations of the vessel operator. All of these attributes can only fully be met through the use of pure i.e. unmodified epoxy systems.

Pure epoxy Pure epoxy means that the product polymer system is not modified with hydrocarbon resins, non-reactive diluents or plasticisers. Systems can therefore be especially formulated and designed to meet specific physical attributes e.g. abrasion resistance.
Many vessel types have benefited from Intergard 343.

Enhanced abrasion resistance

Test X9 gouging damage

up and out fitting. Similarly, vessels in service will be subject to mechanical damage through typical working operations, particularly in cargo holds, the external hull and decks. Corrosion typically results following coatings damage caused by abrasion, of which the most common types are direct impact, gouging and rubbing. Test X9 Combating abrasion damage and subsequent corrosion presents a very complicated dilemma. International Paint recognised that current industry standard tests commonly used to measure

In service gouging damage

Modified Epoxy.

coatings abrasion resistance were not representative of what actually happens in practice. Standard tests can easily

Increasing abrasion resistance

be misinterpreted giving misleading results. To allow direct

Typical Pure Epoxy.

comparisons between epoxy technologies, we have worked closely with the Marine Department of Transport at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to develop a practical test to compare and evaluate coatings under realistic operating conditions.
Intergard 343.

Referred to only as Test X9, this unique methodology accurately simulates in service damage and identifies very clear differences between so called abrasion resistant modified epoxies and pure epoxy systems.

Abrasion resistance Current newbuilding construction techniques subject freshly applied coatings to varying degrees of mechanical damage during block join

correctly formulated pure epoxy systems offer excellent corrosion protection - even after being damaged by abrasion.
Simplified block painting procedures.

Water Ballast Tanks.

External Decks.

External Superstructure.

Corrosion protection Whilst the polymer system provides the basis for good abrasion resistance, it does not solely provide the corrosion protection properties required of a genuine pure epoxy universal primer. By the careful selection of raw materials and a detailed understanding of the corrosion process, correctly formulated pure epoxy systems offer excellent corrosion protection - even after being damaged by abrasion. Independent studies* have demonstrated that products that contain leafing aluminium have better resistance to underfilm corrosion creep than coatings that dont. Controlling corrosion creep is very important. The ability of a coating to continue to adhere to the steel substrate even after abrasion damage can help to reduce corrosion extent and future maintenance costs. Better abrasion resistance therefore means less coatings damage. When coatings are damaged however, correctly formulated, abrasion resistant aluminium pure epoxy systems offer the best performance. 28mm Typical Pure epoxy Moderate creep resistance 50mm Modified epoxy Poor creep resistance

17mm
* Sintef Materials Technology - Effect of Barrier Pigments on Cathodic Disbondment .

Intergard 343 Good creep resistance

The pure epoxy polymer systems and aluminium pigmentation of Intergard 343 ensure high levels of performance in the key vessel areas.
Seaspan CSCL: Asia Intergard 343 from newbuilding.

Optimum coatings choice Carefully balancing the needs of new construction yards International Paint offer two pure epoxy universal primer systems differing in the levels of in service performance available. Choices are available for ultimate performance, cost effectiveness and environmental performance through low VOC content . Intershield 300 is our highest performance, light coloured, abrasion resistant, aluminium pure epoxy universal primer providing excellent long term anticorrosive protection. Intershield 300 can be applied directly to prepared shop primer or suitably prepared bare steel. Especially designed for use on multiple vessel areas, Intershield 300 has built a hugely impressive track record of outstanding corrosion protection on over 2000 vessels worldwide in the last 15 years. For the new construction yard Applicable direct over prepared shop primers Good resistance to mechanical damage during construction Universal capability/system simplicity Reduced system join up/overlap work Light colour/tar free Low VOC Year-round application Rapid block handling Reduced number of products and vessel operators worldwide, Intergard 343 offers:

Introducing Intergard 343 Intergard 343 is a light coloured, aluminium pure epoxy universal primer with good corrosion protection and abrasion resistance. Intergard 343 offers a balance of application simplicity and year round workability combined with cost effective in service corrosion control and mechanical properties. Intergard 343 can be applied directly to prepared shop primer or suitably prepared bare steel on multiple surface vessel areas. Careful selection of the optimum coatings system can positively influence ship building productivity and vessel operation. The pure epoxy polymer system and aluminium pigmentation of Intergard 343 ensures high levels of productivity and performance in the key vessel areas. Water ballast tanks, outside shell, external decks and superstructure, voids, cofferdams and cargo holds as well as crude oil tanks can all benefit from Intergard 343 application at newbuilding.

For the vessel operator Good abrasion resistance Good corrosion protection DNV (Marintek) B1 classification Control of maintenance costs Vessel appearance Asset protection Light colour/tar free Simple maintenance of multiple vessel areas

Reduced vessel life cycle costs, long term asset protection, improved vessel safety and enhanced operational efficiency can all be achieved through the careful selection of the optimum coatings system at the newbuilding stage. Intershield 300 and Intergard 343 represent excellent choices for both vessel operators and newbuilding shipyards alike.

A high volume solids Low VOC content version of Intergard 343 (Intergard 787) is available in certain countries only. Consult International Paint for details.

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International Paint Ltd is part of Akzo Nobel, the Netherlands based company serving customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated sales for 2003 totalled EUR 13 billion. Akzo Nobel currently employs approximately 64,300 people in more than 80 countries.

Argentina Australia Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Denmark Ecuador Egypt Estonia Fiji Finland

France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland India Indonesia Iran Italy Japan Kuwait Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Mexico Netherlands

New Zealand Northern Ireland Norway Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Peoples Republic of China Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic of Ireland Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovenia

South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.S.A. Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Western Samoa Yemen

Important Notes: All representations and statements concerning the product(s) in this brochure are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Statements made in this brochure are advisory only and are not intended to be specific recommendations or warranties of any product, combination of products or fitness for any particular purpose. To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept any liability to any person for any loss or damage (direct or indirect) that may arise from any use of or reliance on any of the methods or information contained in this brochure for any purpose. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all products supplied and technical advice or recommendations given are subject to the Conditions of Sale of our supplying company. Any warranties, if given, are contained in those standard Conditions of Sale and are the only ones made with respect to any products we sell to you or advice or recommendations we give to you. For each of our products the relevant Product Data Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet and package labelling comprise an integral information system about the product in question. Copies of our Product Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets are available on request or from our website: www.international-marine.com , International and all products mentioned in this brochure are trademarks of or are licensed to Akzo Nobel. Akzo Nobel, 2004 International Paint Ltd, Stoneygate Lane, Felling, Gateshead NE10 0JY. Tel: +44 (0)191 402 2775 Fax: +44 (0)191 401 2320

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Intergard 343

Anichkov Bridge Intergard 343 from newbuilding.

Product Description
Light coloured, aluminium pure epoxy universal primer with good corrosion protection and abrasion resistance.

Features
Universal application Two pack, aluminium pigmented pure epoxy formulation

Benefits
Simplified block stage application procedures Long term corrosion protection* Suitable for carriage of crude oils and white oils Light colours Improved health and safety during application and easier inspection in camparison to coal tar containing coatings Working environment Independent proof of performance

Tar free

DNV (Marintek) B1 classification

Sintef Materials Technology - Effect of Barrier Pigments on Cathodic Disbondment

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Intergard 343

Vessel Area
Underwater Hull Boottop Topsides External Decks and Hatchcovers External Superstructure Water Ballast Tanks Cargo Holds Crude Oil Tanks Void Spaces and Cofferdam
Universal primer at new construction.

Surface Preparation
Newbuilding:
Blast welds, corrosion and damage to Sa21/2 (ISO 8501-1) or SSPC-SP10 and ensure that intact shop primer is clean, dry and free from zinc salts and other contaminants. 2 x 150m (2 x 5.9 mils)

Typical Scheme (dft)

Water Ballast Tanks

Product Data
Colour Volume solids (ISO 3233:1998) Film Thickness Theoretical Spreading Rate
(at stated volume solids and typical film thickness)

Intergard 343 Bronze, Grey, Light Red 68% 2% Wet 221m (8.7 mils) Dry 150m (5.9 mils) 4.53m /lt
2

Drying/Overcoating Times @ 25C (77F): Touch Dry (ISO 1517:1973) Min Overcoating Time (by self) (ASTM D-1640, 7.8) Max Overcoating Time (by self) (ASTM D-1640, 7.8) Min time to immersion Pack Size Thinner Cleaner

60 mins 6 hours 8 days 3 days 20 litre unit International GTA220 International GTA822

A high volume solids Low VOC content version of Intergard 343 (Intergard 787) is available in certain countries only. Consult International Paint for details. ASTM D-2697-North America.

Important Notes: All representations and statements concerning the product(s) in this brochure are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Statements made in this brochure are advisory only and are not intended to be specific recommendations or warranties of any product, combination of products or fitness for any particular purpose. To the extent permitted by law, we do not accept any liability to any person for any loss or damage (direct or indirect) that may arise from any use of or reliance on any of the methods or information contained in this brochure for any purpose. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all products supplied and technical advice or recommendations given are subject to the Conditions of Sale of our supplying company. Any warranties, if given, are contained in those standard Conditions of Sale and are the only ones made with respect to any products we sell to you or advice or recommendations we give to you. For each of our products the relevant Product Data Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet and package labelling comprise an integral information system about the product in question. Copies of our Product Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets are available on request or from our website: www.international-marine.com , International and all products mentioned in this brochure are trademarks of or are licensed to Akzo Nobel. Akzo Nobel, 2004 International Paint Ltd, Stoneygate Lane, Felling, Gateshead NE10 0JY. Tel: +44 (0)191 402 2775 Fax: +44 (0)191 401 2320
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