SIGMAWELD™ 199 US

Two-component, moisture-curing low zinc (ethyl) silicate prefabrication primer
  • Suitable for automatic application on shot blasted steel plates
  • Fast drying properties
  • Good cutting and excellent welding properties, including MIG/MAG welding in various positions (either automatic or manual welding)
  • Provides regular, smooth weld seams
  • Low fume release during welding and cutting
  • No adherence of weldspatter at surrounding primed surface
  • Excellent thermal stability minimizes heat damage during hot work procedures
  • Can be used as a first coat in various paint systems
  • Suitable for sea water immersion in combination with controlled cathodic protection systems
  • Approved by Lloyd's Register of Shipping for use as a prefabrication primer
  • Health certificate from North of England Industrial Health Service (see INFORMATION SHEET 1881)
  • Qualification for MIL-PRF-23236D
  • Meets NSF Standard 61 for potable water (in Green)

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PPG SIGMAWELD™ 199 US is a two-component, moisture-curing low zinc silicate prefabrication primer. It offers fast drying and excellent welding properties with low fume release and no weld spatter adherence. Benefits include excellent thermal stability, suitability as a first coat in various systems, and for seawater immersion with cathodic protection. It's approved by Lloyd's Register and meets NSF Standard 61 for potable water (in Green). Available in green and gray with a flat finish.