BRAND-NEW
PPG Launched PPG PHENGUARD 985 Phenolic Epoxy Tank Coating The new tank lining developed by PPG offers two or three coat flexibility and increases the resistance against fatty acids.
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PG has recently announced the launch of PPG
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PHENGUARD® 985, a phenolic epoxy tank lining
specifically developed to provide temperature and chemical resistance against a wide range of aggressive chemicals that contain fatty acids. “The latest addition to our PPG Phenguard range, PPG Phenguard 985 tank lining features a patentpending formulation that can be applied in two or three coats instead of the traditional three coats without compromising chemical resistance. This gives asset owners and contractors flexibility to apply their preferred coating system build-up while having full confidence in the end result,” stated Bart Martens, PPG global product manager, chemical protection, Protective and Marine Coatings. Fatty acids are highly aggressive chemicals that could cause several problems for operators within the marine and tank storage industry, as the temperature window required for their storage is narrow and difficult to manage. Since temperature overshoots might jeopardize the efficacy of the tank lining, leading to additional expense, PPG Phenguard 985 has been specifically designed to accommodate an extended temperature window. “In an increasingly competitive operating environment for asset owners, PPG Phenguard 985 creates the opportunity to reduce tank lining application and servicing costs while also maximizing cargo opportunities. As well as the initial application cost savings from moving from three to two coats, the liner’s higher thickness tolerance reduces the need for costly rework in case of overapplication,” concluded Martens. For further information: www.ppgpmc.com
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