DIMETCOTE® 9
Two-component, moisture-curing zinc (ethyl) silicate coating
- Anticorrosive primer for structural steel
- Complies with the compositional requirements of SSPC-Paint 20, Level 1
- Specified for structural joints according to ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts RCSC specification, Class B
- Suitable as a system primer in various paint systems based on unsaponifiable binders
- Can withstand substrate temperatures from –90°C (–130°F) up to 500°C (930°F), under normal atmospheric exposure conditions
- When suitably topcoated provides excellent corrosion protection for steel substrates up to 540°C (1000°F)
- Can withstand service temperatures up to 650°C (1200°F) when topcoated with PPG HI-TEMP 1027™
- Must not be exposed to alkaline (more than pH 9) or acidic (less than pH 5.5) liquids
Need additional information or have questions?
Get in touch with one of our experts
Accordion collapsed
PPG DIMETCOTE® 9 This two-component zinc (ethyl) silicate coating serves as an anticorrosive primer for structural steel. It provides excellent corrosion protection for steel substrates up to 540°C (1000°F) when properly topcoated. It provides RCSC Class B slip resistance for structural joints and offers excellent solvent and chemical resistance as a tank coating.