Universal primer range launched

International Paint has introduced a new range of universal primers for the newbuilding market to address the productivity, regulatory, performance and commercial needs of shipyards and ship owners alike. The goal was to help ship builders and owners better choose how they meet productivity and performance targets and comply with the international maritime organisation’s Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) and new regional regulations limiting VOC emissions.
One of the developed products is "Intershield 300HS" is a high solids version which offers 78 % volume solids, lower VOC and application direct from the can without thinning. With the aluminium content maintained >9 % the product will continue to deliver the same corrosion control the shipping industry has come to expect. Furthermore pure epoxy universal primers, one for good abrasion resistance, one with good corrosion protection and one with satisfying sprayability are presented.