New PSX700 & 700SG Whitepaper
Comparing PPG Polysiloxane Coatings and Traditional Coating Systems
Product Data
- Unique, high-gloss, self-priming coating
- Can be applied directly over inorganic zinc
- Gloss and appearance retention exceeding the best polyurethane
- Significantly lower applied costs
- Excellent resistance to acid and corrosion
- High solids, lowVOC
- Resists high humidity andmoisture
- Applied by brush, roller or spray—without thinning
- Outstanding resistance to chemical splash and spill
Typical Uses
PSX 700 adheres strongly to bare steel, coated steel and inorganic zinc silicate coated surfaces on new construction, repair and fieldmaintenance coating projects. It provides effective long-termcorrosion control and weatherability.
- Structural steel
-Bridges -Marine
- Tanks
- Piping
- Industrial power plants
Power - Wastewater treatment
Pulp and paper Chemical and petrochemical
- Concretewalls and floors
- Transportation
Rail car exterior - Vehicle equipment – buses, trucks
- Marine
Decks - Topside and superstructures on ships
Boottops - Barges and offshore platforms
VOC (EPA method 24) |
lb/gal |
g/L |
Mixed |
0.7 |
84 |
Thinned
2 1/2 oz/gal (calculated) |
0.83 |
99.9 |
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Volume solids (calculated) |
90% ±3% |
Typical Properties |
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Physical Abrasion Resistance (ASTMD4060) |
1 kg load/1000 cycles
CS-17wheel |
weight loss
53mg |
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Adhesion, elcometer
(ASTMD4541) |
2700 psi |
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Elongation (ASTMD522) |
14% |
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Performance |
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Salt spray (ASTMB117)
Face corrosion, blistering |
5500 hours
None |
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Humidity (ASTMD2247)
Face corrosion, blistering |
5500 hours
None |
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Gloss retention (ASTMG53) QUV-B bulb
Greater than 50% gloss retention at 26 weeks |
Product Data Sheets
PSX700
PSX700A Clear
PSX700SG Semigloss
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PSX 700 Quick Reference
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