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AMERCOAT 240 SERIES

AMERCOAT 240 SERIES

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Overview: The Amercoat 240 Series is a line of universal epoxy coatings known for superior edge retention and reduced need for stripe coating. These coatings are designed for direct-to-metal applications and offer excellent wetting and edge covering characteristics, making them suitable for a wide range of environments, including marine and protective applications.

Amercoat 240 Features:

Surface tolerant and self-priming.
High build capability up to 12 mils in one coat.
Exceptional corrosion protection in salt and fresh water immersion.
Fast drying and rapid handling properties.
Abrasion resistant with very low VOC emissions.

Amercoat 240LT Features:

All features of Amercoat 240, plus low temperature curing down to 0°F (-18°C).

Typical Applications:

Petrochemical, Infrastructure, Offshore, Bridges, Marine (exterior and interior), Power sectors.

Technical Data:

Colors: Various including Buff, Haze Gray, Pastel Green, Oxide Red, White.
Components: 2
Mixed VOC: 145 g/L for Amercoat 240, 192 g/L for Amercoat 240LT.
Volume Solids: 87% for Amercoat 240, 82% for Amercoat 240LT.
Dry Film Thickness: 4-12 mils per coat.
Application Methods: Spray, Brush, or Roll.

Performance Test Data:

Salt Spray Resistance: 14,000 hours with no blistering or rusting.
Cleveland Humidity: 3,500 hours with no defects.
Adhesion: 1,500-2,500 Psi.
Abrasion Resistance: No more than 100 mg loss after 1,000 cycles.
Edge Retention: Greater than 70%.

Conclusion: The Amercoat 240 Series provides a versatile and robust solution for protective coatings, offering significant advantages in edge retention and application efficiency, particularly in challenging environmental conditions.

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Universal epoxy coatings – superior edge retention and less stripe coating ppgpmc.com [email protected] © 2014 PPG Industries, all rights reserved. PM17737/69-USA Created August 2014 No rights can be derived from the content of this publication. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all products and technical advice are subject to our terms of sale, available on our website ppgpmc.com. All rights reserved. The PPG logo and Amercoat are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc

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Amercoat® 240 Technical Data Amercoat® 240LT Technical Data Buff, Haze Gray, Pastel Green, Oxide Red, White Buff, Light, Gray, Black, Oxide Red, Off White Volume Solids Weight Solids Dry Film Thickness Per Coat Coats Theoretical Coverage Universal Epoxy Coatings Temperature Resistance, Continuous Flash Point (SETA) The Amercoat 240 Series features surface tolerant, direct-to-metal universal epoxies with excellent wetting and edge covering characteristics. Now you have a single product that is able to replace a series of specialized coatings with a one-coat application that can be used in a wide...

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AMERCOAT 240 SERIES

AMERCOAT 240 SERIES

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