AMERCOAT 237 M

AMERCOAT 237 M

AMERCOAT 237 M

Product catalog summary
Description: AMERCOAT® 237 M is a heavy-duty non-skid epoxy coating designed for tough, abrasion-resistant applications. It contains pre-dispersed non-skid grit and is suitable for use on offshore decks, helicopter pads, vehicular decks, truck ramps, and walkways.
Principal Characteristics: The coating is easy to apply via spray or roller, available in Dark Gray, Haze Gray, and Oxide Red with a semi-gloss finish. It is noted that epoxy coatings may chalk and fade when exposed to sunlight.
Basic Data: The product consists of two components with a volume solids content of 76 ± 2% and a VOC of max. 1.8 lb/US gal. Both the base and hardener have a shelf life of at least 36 months when stored properly.
Recommended Substrate Conditions:
  • Steel: Requires surface preparation to SSPC standards and a surface profile of 2.0 - 5.0 mils.
  • Concrete: Must be free of contaminants and moisture, with a surface profile equivalent to 60 grit sandpaper.
  • Non-ferrous metals and stainless steel: Light abrasive blasting is recommended.
Application temperatures should be between 40°F and 120°F, with relative humidity not exceeding 85%.
System Specification: Compatible primers include AMERCOAT 137, 235, 240, and others. Topcoats include Amercoat 450H, Amershield, and Sigmadur polyurethanes.
Instructions for Use: The mixing ratio is 80:20 by volume. Induction time varies with temperature, and pot life is 4 hours at 70°F. Application should avoid airborne particulates and ensure good ventilation.
Application Methods:
  • Air Spray: Requires specific equipment and techniques to prevent clogging and ensure proper application.
  • Brush/Roller: Use a short nap roller for even application.
Recommended thinner is AMERCOAT T-10, with a volume of 0-5%.
Additional Data: Overcoating intervals and curing times vary with temperature. Pot life decreases with higher temperatures.
Safety Precautions: Avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapor and contact with skin or eyes. Refer to safety data sheets for more information.
Worldwide Availability: Product availability may vary to comply with local regulations.
Warranty and Liability: PPG provides specific warranties and disclaims others. Liability is limited, and users are responsible for determining product suitability.
Packaging: Available in 5-gallon kits with various base colors and a hardener.
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AMERCOAT 237 M-1

PRODUCT DATA SHEET September 18, 2015 (Revision of June 28, 2015) AMERCOAT® 237 M DESCRIPTION Heavy duty non-skid epoxy coating PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS • Tough, abrasion resistant epoxy coating containing hard non-skid grit • Non-skid grit pre-dispersed in epoxy component • Easy spray or roll on application • Suitable for off shore decks, helicopter pads, vehicular decks, truck ramps, and walkways COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL • Dark Gray, Haze Gray, Oxide Red • Semi-gloss Note: Epoxy coatings will characteristically chalk and fade upon exposure to sunlight. Light colors are prone to ambering to some extent BASIC DATA AT 68°F (20°C) Data for mixed product Number of components Volume solids Shelf life Base: at least 36 months when stored cool and dry Hardener: at least 36 months when stored cool and dry Notes: - See ADDITIONAL DATA – Overcoating intervals - See ADDITIONAL DATA – Curing time RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES • Coating performance is, in general, proportional to the degree of surface preparation Steel • SSPC SP-6, SP-10, SP-11, or SP-12 WJ-2(L), then prime with suitable primer. See specific primer for further details • Achieve a surface profile of 2.0 - 5.0 mils

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AMERCOAT 237 M-2

PRODUCT DATA SHEET September 18, 2015 (Revision of June 28, 2015) AMERCOAT® 237 M Concrete • Remove all surface contaminants such as oil, grease, and embedded chemicals • Abrade the surface per ASTM D4259 to remove all chalk and surface glaze or laitance • Mechanical surface preparation should expose sub-surface voids and provide a surface profile equivalent to 60 grit sandpaper or coarser • Surface should be free from moisture in accordance with ASTM D4263. Refer to Information Sheet # 1496ACUS for further details regarding moisture measurements • Slabs on grade should have a maximum moisture...

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AMERCOAT 237 M-3

PRODUCT DATA SHEET September 18, 2015 (Revision of June 28, 2015) AMERCOAT® 237 M Pot life 4 hours at 70°F (21°C) Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life Application • Area should be sheltered from airborne particulates and pollutants • Avoid combustion gases or other sources of carbon dioxide that may promote amine blush and ambering of light colors • Ensure good ventilation during application and curing • Provide shelter to prevent wind from affecting spray patterns Air spray • Use an agitated, bottom fluid outlet spray pot equipped 3/4" fluid outlet connection such as a Binks 5-gallon Model 83-5462...

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AMERCOAT 237 M-4

PRODUCT DATA SHEET September 18, 2015 (Revision of June 28, 2015) AMERCOAT® 237 M Brush/roller • Use a short nap roller with a long handle and roll evenly. Mixed material can be poured in a ribbon and rolled in one direction Recommended thinner AMERCOAT T-10 THINNER Volume of thinner 0 – 5% Cleaning solvent Amercoat 12 Cleaner (Thinner 90-58) ADDITIONAL DATA Overcoating interval for DFT up to 2.0 mils (51 µm ) Overcoating with... itself and various twopack epoxy coatings Notes: - Dry times are dependent on air and surface temperatures as well as film thickness, ventilation, and relative humidity....

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AMERCOAT 237 M-5

PRODUCT DATA SHEET September 18, 2015 (Revision of June 28, 2015) AMERCOAT® 237 M SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION SHEETS 1430, 1431 and relevant Material Safety Data Sheets • 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 WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis. However, slight modification of the product is sometimes necessary to comply with local...

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