Protective Coatings

Amercoat 450X

Aliphatic polyurethane

Product Data/
Application Instructions

Physical Data
Finish ..................................... glossy
Colour .................................... see Colour Card

Surface .................................. suitable for primed concrete and

steel

Outstanding weather resistance

Excellent colour and gloss retention
Resists soil pick up - easily cleanable
Hard, tough, flexible, and abrasion resistant

Components .......................... 2
Cure ...................................... solvent evaporation and reaction
between components

Typical Uses
As a finish coat where an attractive appearance and a
wide range of corrosion resistance is required for
chemical plants, pulp and paper mills, offshore
platforms, petroleum refineries, containers, etc.

Volume solids ........................ 58.0% **

Dry film thickness .................. 50-80 microns (2-3.2 mil) per coat
Number of coats .................... 1*

Systems using Amercoat 450X

Amercoat 450X can be applied directly over epoxy
primers and tie-coats both inhibitive and zinc rich. Such
as Amercoat 182ZP HB, Amercoat 71, Amercoat 68SA
and Amerlock 400 etc. It can be applied as a glossy top
coat over high build epoxies such as Amercoat 383HS
and Amercoat 385 etc.

Calculated coverage ............. 11.6 m/ltr at 50 microns (2 mil) allow

for application losses, surface
irregularities, etc.
Application ............................. airless or conventional spray
Potlife (at 20C) ..................... 6 hours
Drying times at 20C and 50 m dft
dry to touch ......................... 1 hour
dry through ......................... 4 hours
Potlife and drying times are dependent on temperature and quantities
mixed.

Outstanding Characteristics
Amercoat 450X is an aliphatic polyurethane coating,
which has excellent resistance to weathering and
chemical, industrial and marine environments.
Amercoat 450X forms a hard, tough, flexible and
abrasion resistant coating with excellent colour and
gloss retention.

Mixing ratio (by volume)

resin .................................... 4 parts
cure ..................................... 1 part
Temperature resistance
Continuous ............................ 93C dry
Intermittent ............................ 121C dry
Thinner .................................. Thinner 21-06

Application Data Summary

For complete information on procedure, equipment and
safety precautions, see the application instructions in
the accompanying sheet.
Like all high performance coatings, Amercoat 450X
must be applied as recommended to obtain the
maximum performance.

Cleaner .................................. Thinner 90-58

Flash points (Closed Cup)
resin ....................................
cure .....................................
Thinner 21-06 ......................
Thinner 90-58 .....................

30C
30C
24C
21C

Packing
resin .................................... 20 ltr
cure ..................................... 5 ltr
Shipping weight
resin .................................... approx. 27.40 kg
cure ..................................... approx. 4.95 kg

** Volume solids is measured in accordance with ASTM D2697.

Variations may occur due to colour and testing variances.

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Amercoat 450X
Surface Preparation

Application Data

Prepare substrates in accordance with application

instructions for the specific primer being used. Ensure
surfaces of primer and intermediate coatings are clean,
dry and free from contamination immediately prior to
application of Amercoat 450X.

Substrates ............................. Prepared and primed surfaces.

Surface preparation................ Refer to the Product Data Sheetsof
specific primer or intermediate
coatings recommended.
Application method................. Airless or conventional spray, brush
or roller.

Application Equipment
The following equipment is listed as a guide and
suitable equipment from other manufacturers may be
used. Adjustments of pressure and change of tip size
may be needed to obtain the proper spray
characteristics.

Environmental conditions
Air temperature .................... 0-50 C
Surface temperature ............ 0-60 C

32-122 F
32-140 F

Surface temperature must be at least 3C / 5F above the dew point

to prevent moisture condensation on the surface.
Potlife (C/F)

AIRLESS SPRAY
Standard airless spray equipment, having a fluid tip
with a 0.28 to 0.43 mm (0.011 to 0.017 inch) orifice.

40/104
1 hr

21/70
6 hrs

10/50
12 hrs

5/41
18 hrs

Drying times (C/F)

40/104 32/90 21/70 10/50 5/41
Dry to touch ......................... 30 min 45 min 1 hr 2 hrs 4 hrs
Dry through .......................... 2 hrs
3 hrs 4 hrs 8 hrs 16 hrs
5 days 7 days 14 days 28 days
Fully cured .................................... 3 days

CONVENTIONAL SPRAY
Industrial equipment having separate air and fluid
pressure regulators, mechanical pot agitator and a
moisture and oil trap in the main air supply line is
recommended.

Recoat times (C/F)

40/104 32/90 21/70 10/50 5/41
Minimum ............................. 1 hr
2 hrs 4 hrs 8 hrs 16 hrs
Maximum* .......................... not limited

BRUSH/ROLLER
Apply evenly, using a clean well-loaded brush or roller.
Ensure the coating is not brushed or rollered-out too
far. Typically 35-50 microns dft. can be achieved in a
single application.

Equipment cleaner ................. Thinner 90-58

* Amercoat 450X has long-term recoatability with itself. However,
surfaces must be clean, dry and free of contamination immediately
prior to recoating. Refer to PPG Explantory Notes. PPG
Technical Service can advise on suitable cleaning methods.

Thinner ................................... Thinner 60-15

MIXER
Use power mixer powered by an air motor or an
explosion proof electric motor.

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Amercoat 450X
Application Procedure
Amercoat 450X is packaged in the proper mixing
proportions of resin and cure which must be mixed
together before use.

Shipping Data

1. Flush equipment with recommended cleaner before use.

2. Stir both resin and cure to a uniform consistency with a
power mixer.
3. Add cure to resin, and continue stirring until
homogeneous.
4. For spray application, thin only as needed for workability
with no more than 10 vol % of recommended thinner. For
application at temperatures below 10C/50F, more
thinner may be required to ensure proper atomising.
NOTE: For brushing and rolling, normally no thinning is
required.
5. Apply a wet coat in even, parallel passes. Overlap each
pass 50% to avoid bare areas, pinholes or holidays.
6. Double coat all welds, rough spots, sharp edges and
corners, rivets, bolts, etc.
7. Application at 90 m ( 3.5 mil) wet film thickness will
normally provide 50 m (2 mil) dry film.
8. Check thickness of dry coating with a non-destructive dry
film thickness gauge, such as Mikrotest or Elcometer. If
less than specified thickness, apply additional material as
needed.
9. Small damaged or bare areas and random pinholes or
holidays can be touched up by brush. Repair larger areas
by spray.
10. In confined areas ventilate with clean air during
application and drying until all solvents are removed.
Temperature and humidity of ventilating air must be such
that moisture condensation will not form on surface.
11. Clean all equipment with recommended cleaner
immediately after use or at least at the end of each
working day or shift. When left in spray equipment,
Amercoat 450S will cure and cause clogging.

Packaging
Resin ................................... 16 L in 20 L can
4 L in 5 L can
Cure ..................................... 4 L in 5 L can
1 L in 1 L can
Shipping weight
kg
Resin ................................... approx. 25
............................................. approx. 6.5
Cure ..................................... approx. 5
approx. 1.1

lb
55
14.3
11
2.4

Minimum shelf life

Resin and cure .................... 1 year from shipment date when
stored indoors in unopened, original
containers at 5 to 40C
(41 to 104F)

Repair
For repair, or application of additional thickness,
Amercoat 450X has a long-term overcoating period
with itself. Ensure surface is clean, dry and free from
contamination immediately prior to application.

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Amercoat 450X
Caution
This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and
open flame. Keep container closed. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged and repeated
contact with skin. If used in confined areas, observe
the following precautions to prevent hazards of fire or
explosion or damage to the health:
1. circulate adequate fresh air continuously during
application and drying;
2. use fresh air masks and explosion proof equipment;
3. prohibit all flames, sparks, welding and smoking.

Do not empty into drains. Take precautionary

measures against static discharges. For specific
information on hazardous ingredients, required
ventilation, possible consequences of contact and
safety measures see Safety Data Sheet.
Safety
Since improper use and handling can be hazardous
to health and cause of fire or explosion, safety
precautions included with Product Data/Application
Instruction and Material Safety Data Sheet must be
observed during all storage, handling, use and drying
periods.
Warranty
PPG warrants its products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship. PPGs sole obligations
and Buyers exclusive remedy in connection with the
products shall be limited, at PPGs option, to either
replacement of products not conforming this warranty
or credit to Buyers account in the invoiced amount of
the non-conforming products. Any claim under this
warranty must be made by Buyer to PPG in writing
within five (5) days of Buyers discovery of the
claimed defect, but in no event later than the
expiration of the applicable shelf life, or one year from
the delivery date, whichever is earlier. Buyers failure
to notify PPG of such non-conformance as required
herein shall bar Buyer from recovery under this
warranty.
PPG makes no other warranties concerning the
product. No other warranties, whether express,
implied or statutory, such as warranties of
merchantability or fitness particular purpose,
shall apply. In no event shall PPG be liable for
consequential or incidental damages.

Any recommendations or suggestion relating to the

use of the products made by PPG, whether in its
technical literature, or response to specific enquiry, or
otherwise, is based on data believed to be reliable;
however, the products and information are intended
for use by Buyers having requisite skill and knowhow in the industry, and therefore it is Buyer to satisfy
itself of the suitability of the products for its own
particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has
done so, as its sole discretion and risk. Variation in
environment, changes in procedures of use, or
extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory
results.
Limitation of Liability
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claims based upon PPGs negligence or strict liability,
for any loss or damage arising out of, connected with,
or resulting from the use of the products, shall in no
case exceed the purchase price allocable to the
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In no event shall PPG be liable for consequential or
incidental damages.
Due to PPGs policy of continuous product
improvement, the information contained in this
Product Data/Application Instructions sheet is subject
to change without notice. It is the Buyers
responsibility to check that this issue is current prior to
using the product. For the most up-to-date Product
Data/Application Instructions always refer to the
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings website at
www.ppgpmc.com
To avoid any confusion that may arise through
translation into other languages, the English version
of the Product Data/Application Instructions will be the
governing literature and must be referred to in case of
deviations with product literature in other languages.
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