Interzone® 954

Modified Epoxy
PRODUCT A two component, low VOC, high solids, modified epoxy barrier coat designed to give long term protection in a single
DESCRIPTION coat application. Will continue to cure when immersed in water and has excellent cathodic disbondment resistance.

INTENDED USES Primarily designed for use in offshore splashzone maintenance, where its continued cure under immersed conditions
make it ideal for coping with tidal movements and surges. May be applied to reoxidized and slightly damp surfaces.
Interzone 954 has also found extensive use in a number of other corrosive environments including rail cars, pulp and
paper plants, chemical plants, jetties and sluice gates.

As part of a non-slip deck system in conjunction with appropriate aggregate.

PRACTICAL Color Range available via the Chromascan® system.

INFORMATION FOR
INTERZONE 954 Gloss Level Gloss

Volume Solids 85% ± 3% (depends on color)

Typical Thickness 10-20 mils (250-500 microns) dry equivalent to 11.8-23.5 mils (294-588 microns)
wet
Theoretical Coverage 68 sq.ft/US gallon at 20 mils d.f.t and stated volume solids
1.70 m²/liter at 500 microns d.f.t and stated volume solids

Practical Coverage Allow appropriate loss factors

Method of Application Airless Spray, Air Spray, Brush, Roller

Drying Time
Overcoating Interval with
recommended topcoats
Temperature Touch Dry Hard Dry Minimum Maximum

23°F (-5°C) 22 hours 48 hours 48 hours 14 days¹

41°F (5°C) 21 hours 40 hours 40 hours 14 days¹
50°F (10°C) 14 hours 16 hours 16 hours 10 days¹
77°F (25°C) 3.5 hours 5.5 hours 5.5 hours 7 days¹
104°F (40°C) 90 minutes 3 hours 3 hours 5 days¹

¹ Maximum overcoating intervals are shorter when using polysiloxane topcoats. Consult International Protective
Coatings for further details.

Drying and overcoating times above refer to use with EAA984 curing agent. Please refer to page 3 for data on
use with EAA964.

REGULATORY DATA Flash Point (Typical) Part A 99°F (37°C); Part B 99°F (37°C); Mixed 99°F (37°C)

Product Weight 13.5 Ib/gal (1.62 kg/l)

VOC 1.87 lb/gal (225 g/lt) EPA Method 24

151 g/kg EU Solvent Emissions Directive

(Council Directive 1999/13/EC)

133 g/lt Chinese National Standard GB23985

See Product Characteristics section for further details

Protective Coatings Worldwide Product

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Interzone® 954
Modified Epoxy
SURFACE The performance of this product will depend upon the degree of surface preparation. The surface to be coated must be clean
PREPARATION and free from contamination. Prior to paint application all surfaces should be assessed and treated in accordance with ISO
8504:2000.
Accumulated dirt and soluble salts must be removed. Dry bristle brushing will normally be adequate for accumulated dirt.
Soluble salts should be removed by fresh water washing.
Oil or grease should be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
Abrasive blast clean to SSPC-SP6 or Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007). If oxidation has occurred between blasting and application
of Interzone 954, the surface should be reblasted to the specified visual standard.
Surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process, should be ground, filled, or treated in the appropriate manner.
A surface profile of 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) is recommended.
Hand or Power Tool Preparation
Hand or power tool clean to a minimum St3 (ISO 8501-1:2007) or SSPC-SP3 for atmospheric use only. Note, all scale must
be removed and areas which cannot be prepared adequately by chipping or needle gun should be spot blasted to a
minimum standard of SSPC-SP6 or Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007). Typically this would apply to C or D grade rusting in this
standard.
Ultra High Pressure Hydroblasting/Abrasive Wet Blasting
May be applied to surfaces prepared to SSPC-SP6 or Sa2 (ISO 8501-1:2007) which have flash rusted to no worse than
Grade HB2M (refer to International Hydroblasting Standards). It is also possible to apply to damp surfaces in some
circumstances. Further information is available from International Protective Coatings.
Aged Coatings
Interzone 954 is suitable for overcoating some sound intact aged coatings. To ensure compatibility, application and
evaluation of a test patch is required.

APPLICATION Mixing Material is supplied in two containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in the proportions supplied.
Once the unit has been mixed, it must be used within the working pot life specified.
(1) Agitate Base (Part A) with a power agitator.
(2) Combine entire contents of Curing Agent (Part B) with Base
(Part A) and mix thoroughly with power agitator.

Mix Ratio 4 part(s) : 1 part(s) by volume

Working Pot Life 50°F (10°C) 59°F (15°C) 77°F (25°C) 104°F (40°C)
2 hours 60 minutes 45 minutes 20 minutes

Airless Spray Recommended Tip Range 21-26 thou (0.53-0.66 mm)

Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than 2503 psi (176
kg/cm²)

Air Spray Recommended Gun DeVilbiss MBC or JGA

Air Cap 62
(Pressure Pot) Fluid Tip AC

Brush Suitable Typically 4.0-6.0 mils (100-150 microns) can be achieved

Roller Suitable Typically 3.0-5.0 mils (75-125 microns) can be achieved

Thinner International GTA007 Thinning is not normally required. Consult the local representative
Maximum recommended for advice during application in extreme conditions. Do not thin more
thinning 5% than allowed by local environmental legislation. See Page 3 for
further information.
Cleaner International GTA822 (or Choice of cleaner may be subject to local legislation. Please consult
International GTA415) your local representative for specific advice.
Work Stoppages Do not allow material to remain in hoses, gun or spray equipment. Thoroughly flush all equipment with
International GTA822. Once units of paint have been mixed they should not be resealed and it is
advised that after prolonged stoppages work recommences with freshly mixed units.
Clean Up Clean all equipment immediately after use with International GTA822. It is good working practice to
periodically clean equipment during the course of the working day. Frequency of cleaning will depend
upon amount used, temperature and elapsed time, including any delays.
All surplus materials and empty containers should be disposed of in accordance with appropriate
regional regulations/legislation.

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Modified Epoxy
PRODUCT Maximum film build in one coat is best attained by airless spray. When applying by methods other than airless spray, the
CHARACTERISTICS required film build is unlikely to be achieved. Application by air spray may require a multiple cross spray pattern to attain
maximum film build. Lower or high temperatures may require specific application techniques to achieve maximum film build.
When applying Interzone 954 by brush or roller, it may be necessary to apply multiple coats to achieve the total specified
system dry film thickness.
Surface temperature must always be a minimum of 5°F (3°C) above dew point. Throughout application and curing, ensure
adequate ventilation and air flow are present, in order to prevent ‘dead spots’; especially when application is in confined
spaces. In special cases where overcoating is required and curing has been at low temperatures and high relative humidities
ensure no amine bloom is present prior to application of subsequent topcoats. Where environmental conditions are
appropriate, i.e. good ventilation and air flow, GTA220 may still be used (up to a maximum of 5%).
Condensation occurring during or immediately after application may result in a matte finish and an inferior film. Premature
exposure to ponding water will cause a color change, especially in dark colors.
In common with all epoxies, Interzone 954 will chalk and discolor on exterior exposure. Where a durable cosmetic finish with
good gloss and color retention is required, overcoat with recommended topcoats.
When applied between tides on jetties, piling etc., Interzone 954 can be immersed within 30 minutes. This will lead to
whitening of dark colors but will not affect ultimate anti-corrosive performance.
For use in atmospheric service a minimum dry film thickness of 14 mils (350 microns) is required in one coat when applied
direct to steel, for water immersion a minimum of 18 mils (450 microns) dry film thickness is recommended. In each case
protection can be achieved in a single coat application by airless spray. Interzone 954 is suitable for steelwork exposed
under buried conditions (IM3 according to ISO 12944-2)
Interzone 954 can be used as a non-skid deck system by modification with addition of GMA132 (crushed flint) aggregate.
Application should then be to a suitably primed surface. Typical thicknesses will be between 20-40 mils (500-1,000 microns).
Preferred application is by a suitable large tip hopper gun (e.g. Sagola 429 or Air texture gun fitted with a 5-10 mm nozzle).
Trowel or roller can be used for small areas. Alternatively, a broadcast method of application can be used. Consult
International Protective Coatings for further details.
Interzone 954 is compatible with sacrificial and impressed current cathodic protection systems.
Alternative Curing Agent (EAA964)
Overcoating Interval with
recommended topcoats
Temperature Touch Dry Hard Dry Minimum Maximum
50°F (10°C) 14 hours 24 hours 24 hours 14 days
59°F (15°C) 10 hours 18 hours 18 hours 10 days
77°F (25°C) 4 hours 8 hours 8 hours 7 days
104°F (40°C) 90 minutes 3 hours 3 hours 5 days
Working Pot Life 50°F (10°C) 59°F (15°C) 77°F (25°C) 104°F (40°C)
3 hours 2 hours 90 minutes 45 minutes
Do not apply at steel temperatures below 39°F (4°C).
Note: VOC values are typical and are provided for guidance purpose only. These may be subject to variation depending on
factors such as differences in color and normal manufacturing tolerances.
Low molecular weight reactive additives, which will form part of the film during normal ambient cure conditions, will also
affect VOC values determined using EPA Method 24.

SYSTEMS Interzone 954 will generally be applied to bare steel prepared by dry abrasive blasting, wet abrasive blasting or ultra high
COMPATIBILITY pressure hydroblasting.
The following primers are recommended for Interzone 954:
Intercure 200 Intergard 269 (for underwater use)
Intercure 200HS Interline 982 (for underwater use)
Intergard 251 Interzinc 315
Interzinc 52 Interzone 1000
The following topcoats are recommended for Interzone 954:
Interfine 629HS Intersleek 167
Interfine 878 Interthane 870
Interfine 979 Interthane 990
Intergard 740 Interzone 954
For other suitable primers/topcoats, consult International Protective Coatings.

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Modified Epoxy
D ADDITIONAL Further information regarding industry standards, terms and abbreviations used in this data sheet can be found in the
following documents available at www.international-pc.com:
et INFORMATION
ai • Definitions & Abbreviations
l
T • Surface Preparation
o • Paint Application
p
• Theoretical & Practical Coverage

Individual copies of these information sections are available upon request.

SAFETY This product is intended for use only by professional applicators in industrial situations in accordance with the advice
PRECAUTIONS given on this sheet, the Safety Data Sheet and the container(s), and should not be used without reference to the
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

All work involving the application and use of this product should be performed in compliance with all relevant
national, Health, Safety & Environmental standards and regulations.

In the event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be emitted
which will require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local exhaust ventilation.

If in doubt regarding the suitability of use of this product, consult International Protective Coatings for further advice.

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PACK SIZE Unit Size Part A Part B
Vol Pack Vol Pack
20 liter 16 liter 20 liter 4 liter 5 liter
5 US gal 4 US gal 5 US gal 1 US gal 1 US gal

For availability of other pack sizes contact International Protective Coatings

SHIPPING WEIGHT Unit Size Part A Part B

(TYPICAL) 20 liter 30.4 kg 4.6 kg
5 US gal 56.4 lb 11.5 lb

STORAGE Shelf Life 12 months minimum at 77°F (25°C). Subject to re-inspection thereafter. Store in
dry, shaded conditions away from sources of heat and ignition.

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development. It is the user's responsibility to check with their local representative that this data sheet is current prior to using the product.

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