SIGMARINE 42 2 pages DESCRIPTION February 2009 Revision of May 2008 clear varnish based on wood oil phenolic resin for interior and exterior use PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS – a high quality weather resistant clear varnish with excellent gloss retention – good resistance to salt water and fresh water – good scratch and abrasion resistance COLOURS AND GLOSS transparent - gloss BASIC DATA AT 20°C (1 g/cm³ = 8.25 lb/US gal; 1 m²/l = 40.7 ft²/US gal) Mass density Volume solids VOC (supplied) 0.9 g/cm³ 49 ± 2% max. 428 g/kg (Directive 1999/13/EC, SED) max. 395 g/l (approx. 3.3 lb/gal) 30 µm per coat 16.3 m²/l 3 hours min. 16 hours max. unlimited at least 24 months, keep above 0°C Recommended dry lm thickness Theoretical spreading rate Touch dry after Overcoating interval Shelf life (cool and dry place) RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE – dry clean wood – previous coat; dry and free from any contamination SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – when used on new tropical timber such as teak etc. the surface should be sealed with a coat of polyurethane clear varnish (SigmaDur Clearcoat). this is required to seal aggressive products in the wood. – when coating open grain woods: 1) one coat of Sigmarine 42 diluted 100% followed by sand papering 2) one coat of Sigmarine 42 diluted 50% followed by sand papering 3) two coats of Sigmarine 42 undiluted – oil seals (linseed etc.) should not be used under Sigmarine 42 – the varnish should be applied directly to the bare wood or over a polyurethane sealer – in general a four coat system is sufcient INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – stir well before use – the temperature of the paint should preferably be above 15°C, otherwise extra thinner may be required to obtain application viscosity – too much solvent results in reduced sag resistance – adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to sheets 1433 and 1434) BRUSH/ROLLER Recommended thinner Volume of thinner Sigma thinner 20-05 see system specication page 1/2

SIGMARINE 42 February 2009 CLEANING SOLVENT Sigma thinner 20-05 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for paint and recommended thinners see safety 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 vapour as well as contact between the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes Worldwide availability Whilst it is always the aim of PPG Protective & Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis, slight modication of the product is sometimes necessary to comply with local or national rules/circumstances....