New formulations deliver improved application properties with optional satin finish.
PITTSBURGH, April 12, 2017 – PPG (NYSE:PPG) has introduced PSX® 800 and PSX 805 coatings for metal and steel surfaces, two next-generation products formulated with improved flexibility and hiding performance than competing polysiloxane coatings.
PSX 800 and PSX 805 coatings build on a PPG legacy of more than 20 years of patented, proven performance in polysiloxane technology. The two new products feature enhanced flexibility, which enables them to withstand the cracking under stress commonly associated with difficult steel, tank exterior and building exterior applications. PSX 805 coating adds a durable satin-sheen finish that hides imperfections on metal surfaces. Designed for use in indoor spaces with strict chemical emissions limits, PSX 805 has also been independently tested by UL and meets the criteria for GREENGUARD Gold Certification, contributing to the creation of healthier interiors.
Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, protective and marine coatings (PMC), Americas, said PSX 800 and PSX 805 coatings add value by diminishing the requirement for traditional three-coat finish systems. “Because of their durability, flexibility and good looks, these products can provide single-coat protection over zinc-rich primers, replacing two-layer intermediate epoxy and polyurethane topcoat systems. That can help contractors reduce application costs, minimize waste and minimize environmental emissions on the job site as well.”
PSX 800 and PSX 805 coatings offer all the benefits of traditional polysiloxane coatings, including low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, limitless topcoat windows, superior color and gloss retention and unprecedented abrasion, corrosion and chemical resistance. Typical applications are metal buildings and siding, structural steel, exterior lighting fixtures, signage, storage tanks, metal railings, bridges and finished metal parts.
PPG’s protective and marine coatings products protect client assets in some of the world’s most challenging conditions and environments, such as projects in energy, infrastructure and marine markets. The company offers PMC product lines such as the AMERCOAT® and SIGMA COATINGS™ brands.
For more information about PSX 800, PSX 805 and PPG’s full line of polysiloxane coatings solutions, visit www.ppgpmc.com or call 1-888-9PPG-PMC (977-4762).