INTERGARD 263

As a tie coat between anticorrosives and either antifoulings or cosmetic finishes to ensure maximum system
adhesion and performance on outside shell vessel areas.
As a sealer coat over Tributyltin (TBT) antifoulings.
For use at Newbuilding, Maintenance & Repair or On Board Maintenance.

Mixing: Material is supplied in 2 containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in the proportions supplied.
(1) Agitate Base (Part A) with a power agitator.
(2) Combine entire contents of Curing Agent (Part B) with Base (Part A) and mix thoroughly with power agitator.

Thinner: International GTA220. Thinning is not normally required. Consult the local representative for advice during
application in extreme conditions. Do not thin more than allowed by local environmental legislation.

Airless Spray:  Tip Range 18-26 thou (0.46-0.66 mm)
Total output fluid pressure at spray tip not less than 2500 psi (176 kg/cm²)

Conventional Spray: Application by conventional spray is not recommended.

Brush: Application by brush is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film
thickness.

Roller: Application by roller is recommended for small areas only. Multiple coats may be required to achieve specified film
thickness.

Cleaner: International GTA220/GTA822 or International GTA415

Work Stoppages and Cleanup: Do not allow material to remain in hoses, gun or spray equipment. Thoroughly flush all equipment with
International GTA220/GTA822 or International GTA415. Once units of paint have been mixed they should not be
resealed and it is advised that after prolonged stoppages work recommences with freshly mixed units.
Clean all equipment immediately after use with International GTA220/GTA822 or International GTA415. It is good
working practice to periodically flush out spray equipment during the course of the working day. Frequency of
cleaning will depend upon amount sprayed, temperature and elapsed time, including any delays. Do not exceed
pot life limitations.
All surplus materials and empty containers should be disposed of in accordance with appropriate regional
regulations/legislation.

Welding:  In the event welding or flame cutting is performed on metal coated with this product, dust and fumes will be
emitted which will require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate local exhaust
ventilation. In North America do so in accordance with instruction in ANSI/ASC Z49.1 “Safety in Welding and
Cutting.”

Available upon request

All work involving the application and use of this product should be performed in compliance with all
relevant national Health, Safety & Environmental standards and regulations.
Prior to use, obtain, consult and follow the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product concerning health
and safety information. Read and follow all precautionary notices on the Material Safety Data Sheet and
container labels. If you do not fully understand these warnings and instructions or if you can not strictly
comply with them, do not use this product. Proper ventilation and protective measures must be provided
during application and drying to keep solvent vapor concentrations within safe limits and to protect against
toxic or oxygen deficient hazards. Take precautions to avoid skin and eye contact (ie. gloves, goggles, face
masks, barrier creams etc.) Actual safety measures are dependant on application methods and work
environment.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
USA/Canada – Medical Advisory Number 1-800-854-6813
Europe – Contact (44) 191 4696111. For advice to Doctors & Hospitals only contact (44) 207 6359191
China – Contact (86) 532 83889090
R.O.W. – Contact Regional Office