Intergard 986

Epoxy Ballast Coating

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

A two component, solvent free, pure epoxy coating.

INTENDED USES

A high performance anticorrosive coating, which can be used in ballast tanks, void spaces, cofferdams wet spaces.
For use at Newbuilding or Maintenance & Repair.

PRODUCT
INFORMATION

Colour

KBA981 : Dark Red, KBA982 : Grey

Finish/Sheen

Gloss

Converter/Curing Agent

KBA 980

Volume Solids

100 2% (ISO 3233:1998) : depend on color.

Mix Ratio

3 volumes Part A to 1 volume Part B

Typical Film Thickness

350 microns dry (350 microns wet)

Theoretical Coverage

2.86 (m /lt) at 350 microns dft, allow appropriate loss factors

Method of Application

Airless Spray, Air spray, Brush, Roller

Flash Point

Part A > 101C; Part B >101C; Mixed >101C

Drying Information
5C

15C

25C

40C

34hrs
48hrs

12hrs
20hrs

7hrs
9hrs

5hrs
7hrs

120mins

80mins

60mins

30mins

Touch Dry (SIO 1517:73)

Hard Dry (ISO 9117:90)

Pot Life

Overcoating Data - see Limitations

Substrate Temperature
15C
25C

5C

REGULATORY
DATA

40C

Overcoated by

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Intergard 986

48hrs

10days

20hrs

8days

9hrs

7days

7hrs

5days

VOC
0 g/lt calculated
Note: VOC values are typical and are provided for guidance purposes only. These may be subject to variation
depending on factors such as differences in colour and normal manufacturing tolerances.

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Epoxy Ballast Coating
SYSTEMS AND
COMPATABILITY
SURFACE
PREPARATIONS

Consult your International Representative for the system best suited for the surfaces to be protected.

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 grease, soluble
Contaminations and other foreign matter in accordance with SSPC-SPI solvent cleaning.

NEWBUILDING
Where necessary, remove weld spatter and smooth weld seams and sharp edges.
Weld and damaged areas should be blast cleaned to Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:1988).Intact shop primer should be
prepared by sweep blasting to international standard AS3 or by power tooling to Pt3(JSRA SSPC:1984).
For PVB and unapproved shop primer, the surface should be blast cleaned to Sa2(ISO 8501-1:1988)

MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
Abrasive blast clean to Sa2(ISO 8501-1:1988).If oxidation has occurred between blasting and application of
Intergard 986, the surface should be reblasted to the specified visual standard.
Surface defects revealed by the cleaning process, should be ground, filled, or treated in the appropriate
Manner.

REFAIR
Consult your International representative for specific recommendations.
Note:
For use in Marine situations in North America, the following surface preparation standards can be used:
SSPC-SP10 in place of Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:1988)
SSPC-SP3 in place of Pt3 (JSRA SPSS:1984)

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Epoxy Ballast Coating
APPLICATION
Mixing

Thinning

Material is supplied in two containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in the proportions supplied. Once the unit
has been mixed it must be used within the working pot life specified.
(1) Agitate Base (Part A) with a power agitator.
(2) Agitate Curing Agent (Part B) with a power agitator.
(3) Combine entire contents of Curing Agent (Part B) with Base (Part A) and mix thoroughly with power agitator.

Airless Spray

Not recommended.
Recommended.
- Tip range 0.48 0.64mm (19-25 thou)
2
- Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than 211 kg/cm (3000 p.s.i.)

Conventional Spray

Application by conventional spray is not recommended.

Brush

Application by brush is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film
thickness.

Roller

Application by roller is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film
thickness. Thinning may be required.

Cleaner

International GTA220

Work Stoppages and

Cleanup

Do not allow material to remain in hoses, gun or spray equipment. Thoroughly flush all equipment with International
GTA220. Once units of paint have been mixed they should not be resealed and it is advised that after prolonged
stoppages work recommences with freshly mixed units.
Clean all equipment immediately after use with International GTA220. It is good working practice to periodically flush
out spray equipment during the course of the working day. Frequency of cleaning will depend upon amount sprayed,
temperature and elapsed time, including any delays. Do not exceed pot life limitations. All surplus materials and empty
containers should be disposed of in accordance with appropriate regional regulations/legislation.

Welding

In the event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be emitted
which will require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local exhaust ventilation. In
North America do so in accordance with instruction in ANSI/ASC Z49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting.

SAFETY

All work involving the application and use of this product should not be performed in compliance with all
relevant national Health, Safety & Environmental standards and regulations. Prior to use, obtain, consult and
follow the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product concerning health and safety information. Read and
follow all precautionary notices on the Material Safety Data Sheet and container labels. If you do not fully
understand these warnings and instructions or if you can not strictly comply with them, do not use this
product. Proper ventilation and protective measures must be provided during application and drying to keep
solvent vapour concentrations within safe limits and to protect against toxic or oxygen deficient hazards.
Take precautions to avoid skin and eye contact (i.e. gloves, goggles, face masks, barrier creams etc.). Actual
safety measures are dependant on application methods and work environment.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
USA/Canada - Medial Advisory Number 1-800-854-6813
Europe - Contact 44 (0)191 4696111. For advice to Doctors & Hospitals only contact 44 (0)207 6359191
R.O.W. - Contact Regional Office (see page 4 of Data Sheet)

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LIMITATIONS
The drying times and overcoating intervals may alter due to various on-site factors such as tank
configuration and ventilation rates.
For minimum cure time prior to flooding coated tanks, consult the detailed coating application procedures.
Consult International for detailed instructions.
Due to the presence of low molecular weight chemicals in the formulation, some VOC may be recorded
when this product is tested in accordance with EPA Method 24 or UK-PG6/23:1997. This is due to the
high temperatures in these test procedures.
Overcoating information is given for guidance only and is subject to regional variation depending upon
local climate and environmental conditions. Consult your local International Representative for specific
recommendations.
Apply in good weather. Temperature of the surface to be coated must be at least 3C (5F) above the
dew point. Unmixed material (in closed containers) should be maintained in protected storage in
accordance with information given in the STORAGES Section of this data sheet. Technical and
application data is for the purpose of establishing a general guideline of the coating application
procedures. Test performance were obtained in a controlled laboratory environment and International
makes no claim that the exhibited published test results, or any other tests, accurately represent results
found in all field environments. As application, environmental and design factors can vary significantly,
due care should be exercised in the selection, verification performance and use of the coating.

UNIT SIZE

18 LITRE UNIT: Intergard Part A, 11.25 litres in a 18 litre container and Part B, 3.75 litres in a 4litre
container.
5 LITRE UNIT: Intergard Part A, 3.75 litres in a 5 litre container and Part B, 1.25litre in a 3litre container.
For availability of other unit sizes consult International.

UNIT SHIPPING
WEIGHT

18 litre unit: 26.2kg

STORAGE
Store in cool dry
conditions:

Shelf Life
12 months minimum at 25C (77F). Subject to re-inspection thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions
away from sources of heat and ignition.

WORLDWIDE
AVAILABILITY

Consult International
This product is available in Korea only.

DISCLAIMER

The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive: any person using the product for any purpose other than that
specifically recommended in this data sheet without first obtaining written confirmation from us as to the suitability of the product for the
intended purpose does so at their own risk. All advice we give or statements made about the product (whether in this data sheet or
otherwise) is correct to the best of our knowledge but we have no control over the quality or the condition of the substrate or the many
factors affecting the use and application of the product. Therefore, unless we specifically agree in writing to do so, we do not accept any
liability at all for the performance of the product or for (subject to law) any loss or damage arising out of the use of the product. All
products supplied and technical advice given are subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. You should request a copy of
this document and review it carefully. The information contained in this data sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the light of
experience and our policy of continuous development. It is the users responsibility to check that this data sheet is current prior to using
the product. It is the users responsibility to check with his local International representative that this data sheet is current prior to using
the product.

5 litre unit: 8.7kg

and all products mentioned in this datasheet are trademarks of Akzo Nobel.

Regional Addresses
Head Office
International Coatings Ltd
Oriel House
16 Connaught Place
London W2 2XB
United Kingdom.
tel: (44)207 479 6000
Fax: (44)207 479 6500

European Region
International Coatings Ltd.
Stoneygate Lane
Felling, Gateshead
NE10 0JY
United Kingdom
tel: (44)191 469 6111
fax: (44)191 438 3977

Asia Region
International Coatings Ltd.
3 Neythal Road
Jurong Town
628570
Singapore
tel: (65)663 3066
fax: (65)266 5287

Australasia Region
Akzo Nobel Pty Ltd
115 Hyde Road
Yeronga,Brisbane
Queensland 4104
Australia
tel: (61)7 3892 8866
fax: (61)7 3892 4287

North American Region

International Paint Inc
6001 Antoine Drive
Houston
Texas 77091
United States of America
tel: (1)713 682 1711
fax: (1)713 684 1327

South American Region

Akzo Nobel Coatings Ltd.
Av. Paiva 999 - Neves
Sao Goncalo/RJ
24426-140
Brazil
tel: (55)21 624 7100
fax: (55)21 624 7125

www.international-marine.com

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