PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

INFORMATION

PROTECTION OF STEEL FROM HYDROCARBON FIRES

PITT-CHAR XP QUALIFIED PRIMERS - PPG
a one page issue

1204
June 2010
Rev. of January 2009

This sheet contains a listing of PPG primers and primer systems qualified for Pitt-Char XP.
For the recommended dry film thicknesses, the application conditions and the surface preparation please
see the relevant product data sheets.
The dry film thickness of a primer or primer system should not exceed 150 m.
If the primer or primer system you are looking for is not included, please contact PPG.

Primer / Primer System

Generic Type / Comment
Amercoat 71
epoxy
Amercoat 385
epoxy
Amerlock 2
Epoxy
Pitt-Guard DTR 97-145
epoxy
SigmaCover 280
epoxy
SigmaCover 456 HS
epoxy
SigmaPrime 200
epoxy
Amercoat 68 series
zinc rich epoxy
Amercoat 132E
SigmaZinc 102
SigmaZinc 102 HS
SigmaZinc 109 HS
Amercoat 68 series / Amercoat 71
zinc rich epoxy + tie coat
SigmaZinc 102 / SigmaCover 522
SigmaZinc 109 HS / SigmaCover 435
Dimetcote 9 series / Amercoat 71
zinc silicate + tie coat
SigmaZinc 158 / SigmaCover 435
zinc silicate + tie coat
SigmaZinc 158 / SigmaCover 522
zinc silicate + tie coat

DFT Range
50 - 75 m
50 - 75 m
50 - 75 m
50 - 75 m
50 - 75 m
75 - 100 m
75 - 100 m
50 - 75 m
50 - 75 m
25 - 50 m
60 - 75 m
75 - 100 m
75 - 100 m
50 - 75 m
100 - 150 m
75 - 100 m
75 - 100 m
75 - 100 m

For primers from other manufacturers please contact PPG.

Limitation of Liability - The information in this data sheet is based upon laboratory tests we believe to be accurate and is
intended for guidance only. All recommendations or suggestions relating to the use of the coating products made by PPG
Protective & Marine Coatings, whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specific enquiry, or otherwise, are based
on data which to the best of our knowledge are reliable. The products and information are designed for users having the requisite
knowledge and industrial skills and it is the end-user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its intended
use.
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings has no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many factors
affecting the use and application of the product. PPG Protective & Marine Coatings does therefore not accept any liability arising
from loss, injury or damage resulting from such use or the contents of this data sheet (unless there are written agreements
stating otherwise).
The data contained herein are liable to modification as a result of practical experience and continuous product development.
This data sheet replaces and annuls all previous issues and it is therefore the users responsibility to ensure that this sheet is
current prior to using the product.