Amershield VOC
Aliphatic Polyurethane Coating

Amershield Product Data The Amershield product line has been discontinued and replaced by the VOC Version Unique, high-solids, high-build, multifunctional coating Low VOC High-gloss, self-priming coating Excellent gloss retention Direct to metal and concrete in selected environments Outstanding abrasion, reverse and direct impact resistance Good chemical and stain resistance Tough and flexible coating Typical Uses Amershield displays high gloss and excellent color and gloss retention during extended service periods. The direct-to-metal capabilities of Amershield provide a single-coat system at reduced installation cost for use in protected environments. Compatible over prepared, smooth cold-rolled steel and abrasive blasted hot-rolled steel. Amershield has excellent adhesion to concrete providing a durable, glossy, easy-to-clean flooring system. May be used over Amerlock® as a durable, weather-resistant topcoat for extra heavy duty service; over zinc-rich epoxy coatings as a direct topcoat; over intact, old paint as a maintenance product. Amershield's curing time may be adjusted with Amercoat 866M Accelerator for convenient application at low temperatures or when faster cure is required. A full color range is available in the PPG Rapid Response color system to provide timely delivery. Structural steel   Bridges, Stadiums Tanks Piping Industrial plants Power Wastewater treatment Pulp and paper Chemical and petrochemical Food and beverage Concrete walls and floors Transportation Rail car, exterior and hopper lining Vehicle equipment, buses, trucks, lifts Marine Decks Topside and superstructures on ships Boottops Barges and offshore platforms VOC lb/gal g/L Mixed 2.2 264 mixed/thinned (1 pt/gal) 2.7 323 mixed/thinned/accelerated 2 1/2 oz/gal (calculated) 3.01 360 mixed/accelerated 2 1/2 oz/gal (calculated) 2.5 304 Volume Solids (ASTM D2697 modified) 73% ± 3% Typical Properties Physical Abrasion Resistance (ASTMD4060) 1 kg load/1000 cycles   CS-17wheel weight loss   53mg Adhesion, elcometer   (ASTMD4541)   2700 psi Elongation (ASTMD522) 14%   Performance Salt spray (ASTMB117)   Face corrosion, blistering 5500 hours   None Humidity (ASTMD2247)   Face corrosion, blistering 5500 hours   None Gloss retention (ASTMG53) QUV-B bulb   Greater than 50% gloss retention at 26weeks   Recommended Primers Amercoat 68HS Amerlock 400 Amerlock 2 Recommended Thinners Amercoat 65 Amercoat 101 Recommended Cleaner Amercoat 12 or Thinner Click here for Product Data Sheets (page will open in new window) Amershield Quick Reference

Amershield VOC Product Data Complieswith SCAQMD Rule 1113 Unique, high-solids, high-build,multifunctional coating High-gloss, self-priming coating Excellent gloss retention Direct tometal and concrete in selected environments Outstanding abrasion, reverse and direct impact resistance Good chemical and stain resistance Tough and flexible coating Typical Uses Amershield VOC displays high gloss and excellent color and gloss retention during extended service periods. The direct-tometal capabilities of Amershield VOC provide a single-coat systemat reduced installation cost for use in protected environments. Compatible over prepared, smooth cold-rolled steel and abrasive blasted hot-rolled steel. Amershield VOC has excellent adhesion to concrete providing a durable, glossy, easy-to-clean flooring system.May be used over Amerlock® as a durable,weather-resistant topcoat for extra heavy duty service; over zinc-rich epoxy coatings as a direct topcoat; over intact, old paint as amaintenance product. A full color range is available in the PPG Rapid Response color systemto provide timely delivery. OEMheavy equipment Structural steel Bridges - Stadiums Tanks Piping Industrial plants       Power Wastewater treatment Pulp and Paper Chemical and petrochemical Food and beverages Transportation       Rail car exterior and hopper lining Vehicle equipment - buses, trucks, lifts Marine       Decks Topside and superstructures on ships Boottops Barges and offshore platforms Concretewalls and floors VOC (EPAMethod 24) lb/gal g/L Mixed 0.7 84 Volume Solids (ASTM D2697 modified) 73% ± 3% Typical Properties Physical Impact resistance (ASTMD2794)@5mils Direct 140 in · lbs 15.8 N · m Reverse 150 in · lbs 15.6 N · m   Recommended Primers Amercoat 68HS Recommended Thinner Amercoat 65 Recommended Cleaner Amercoat 12 or Thinner Click here for Product Data Sheets (page will open in new window) Amershield Quick Reference Call or write for pricing

Amershield is available in a wide range of colors including
Fed Standard 595, Munsell, RT and RAL.
Below is a sample of the avaible colors, Please contact us if your color requirement are not listed below

Please note:
The colors below are an approximation, and will vary depending on your individual monitor