Paints and coatings manufacturer PPG recently announced the launch of its PPG SaniShield 3000/5000 two-part polyurea coating system, which is designed for walls and ceilings in industrial environments where quick installation and easy maintenance are critical. Those environments include food and beverage facilities, among others.
As an alternative to fiberglass and stainless steel wall and ceiling systems, the PPG SaniShield coating system fills minor cracks in the substrate material to enhance surface integrity and durability. It offers excellent gloss retention for a bright white surface, according to the manufacturer.
Addressing Market Demands
“PPG SaniShield 3000/5000 coating system is an important extension of our polyurea-based coating line,” said Scott Doering, PPG’s director of sales for its U.S. protective and marine coatings business.
“We developed the system to address market demand for a flexible, easy-to-maintain wall and ceiling coatings system with low volatile organic compounds [VOCs] for food and beverage manufacturing facilities,” Doering added. “It is especially good for tough-to-coat places like transition zones. As a complete basecoat and topcoat system, it offers contractors and end users the confidence that comes with PPG’s leading formulation expertise.”
Combining an aromatic polyurea high-build basecoat with an aliphatic polyurea topcoat, the PPG SaniShield 3000/5000 system goes on thickly and cures quickly, according to the company. It provides an ultraviolet-stable, easy-to-clean surface that has been tested to withstand harsh chemicals found in common sanitizers and disinfectants.
Other Key System Features
Additionally, the coating is suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture incidental food contact applications, and it is flame resistant pursuant to the ASTM E-84 flame spread test — making it a Class A coating.
Other key features of PPG SaniShield 3000/5000 coating system, according to the manufacturer, include:
• Fast curing times, allowing for a return to service within 18 hours after coating;
• A smooth, high-gloss, and bright finish;
• High elongation to cover imperfections and limit caulking; and
• A high-solids and ultra-low-VOC (less than 17 g/L) formulation.
The PPG SaniShield 3000/5000 coating system is currently available in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.