HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589

HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589
High-quality zinc silicate shopprimer for
optimising ship-building processes
– compliant with IMO PSPC

Today’s shipbuilding industry is becoming increasingly
competitive and companies are forced to focus on
improved efficiency and profitability.
Steel handling and fabrication are central elements
in the ship-building process, and the quality and
application properties of coatings applied to the steel
are of major importance.
Applied as thin films to freshly blast-cleaned steel,
shopprimers provide corrosion protection during the
period of fabrication, transportation and erection. By
choosing a shopprimer with the right characteristics,
you can optimise the collective production processes.

HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589…
Offers competitive process speed, efficiency and productivity in steel mills, shipyards and
other steel construction facilities.
Provides excellent corrosion protection of steel during transport, storage, construction
and assembly periods minimising the need for secondary surface preparation.
Provides excellent performance, as proven by an extensive application list and
certification from major classification societies.
Is compliant with the requirements of the new IMO Performance Standard for Protective
Coatings (PSPC) for treating ballast tanks at newbuilding stage.
The new IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings
(PSPC), adopted as resolution MSC.215(82), enters into force
for ship building contracts signed after 1 July 2008 for all
types of steel ships above 500GT.
This regulation specifically applies to ballast tanks and
lays down a string of new requirements regarding surface
preparation, coatings application and quality.
One of the new requirements is that the shopprimer applied to
the steel that makes up the ballast tanks must be approved
in combination with the full subsequent ballast tank coating
system. If not, the shopprimer must be removed before applying
the epoxy ballast tank coating system. For the shopprimer to be
approved, it must be a zinc containing inhibitor-free zinc silicate
based product (or equivalent). It must have a B1 rating in the
DNV ballast tank simulation tests (or have passed a PSPC
compatability test) in combination with the subsequent epoxy
system, or have been rated as in “GOOD” condition according
to IACS after five years in service in ballast tanks.
HEMPEL’s SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 meets all these criteria. It
has obtained B1 ratings in DNV ballast tank simulation tests
with the entire Hempel epoxy ballast tank assortment. Also,
as part of a Hempel ballast tank coating system, it has been
inspected and rated as in “GOOD” condition by Class Society
during ballast tank inspection of vessels after five years of
service.

Product description
HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 is a two-component, inhibitor
free, zinc containing, solvent-borne ethyl silicate shopprimer,
specially developed for automatic spray application in line
production in fully automated shoppriming plants.
Surface preparation
In line with PSPC requirements, steel to be used for ballast tanks
must be free of oil and grease. PSPC also requires abrasive
blasting to Sa 2½ and a surface profile between 30 and 75 µm.
Soluble salt contamination must not exceed what corresponds
to conductivity of 50 mg/m² sodium chloride, and visible dust
must be removed.
Product data
Colours/Shade nos: Reddish grey/19890 – Grey/19840
Volume solids 28%
Flash point 5°C/41°F
Specific gravity 1.3 kg/litre – 10.8 lbs/US gallon
VOC 620 g/litre – 5.15 lbs/US gallon
Drying time Dry to handle in 3-4 minutes at 20°C/68°F
Fully cured 4 days at 20°C/68°F (75% RH)
Pot life 24 hours 20°C/68°F
Shelf life 1 year (25°C/77°F)
Please consult the product data sheet for further details.
Application
The product is designed for airless spray application, but can
also be applied by air spray and brush for touch-up. The surface
must be completely clean and dry with a temperature above the
dew point to avoid condensation. Minimum steel temperature is
0°C/32°F and maximum approximately 55°C/131°F. The typical
dry film thickness is 15 micron (measured on a smooth surface).
The product components are easily pumpable and can be
supplied as 20 litre sets as well as in 1000 litre containers
e.g. for use in automatic recyclable systems. Supply in 1000
litre containers can also significantly ease handling and will
reduce waste.
Overcoating With subsequent coating as per paint system specification, when fully cured

Product performance
HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER 1589 provides excellent corrosion protection
during transport, storage and construction, even for extended periods
depending on climatic and environmental conditions.
Fast drying
Quick drying time enables handling, transport and stacking of plates
immediately after application.
Well-documented cutting
and welding properties
Excellent cutting and welding properties are important to be
compatible with modern automated high speed welding and
cutting techniques, which are essential for the high productivity
requirements of today’s shipbuilding industry.
Excellent heat resistance
The excellent heat resistance minimises the need for secondary
surface preparation. Overheated areas will show discolouration and
thus provides easy detection of areas that needs treatment.

Certification
HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 is certified by the major classification societies for weld quality,
and has fume and other health certificates.
Approved as a welding primer by:
■ Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR)
■ American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
■ Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
■ Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
■ Korean Register of Shipping
■ Bureau Veritas (BV)
■ Registro Italiano Navale, (RINA)
■ Maritime Register of Shipping, Russia
Other certificates/reports:
■ Welding Fumes: Schweisstechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt (SLV) Germany
■ Welding Fumes: FORCE, Denmark
■ Flame cutting fumes: FORCE
■ Health certificate: Russian Register of Shipping
Product highlights
Features BeneFits
PSPC compliance Steel producers can supply shipyards with PSPC compliant steel plates, which allow
shipyards more flexibility in production process 1
Shipyards can leave clean intact shopprimer on the steel before coating with epoxy
ballast tank system offering flexibility in production process 2
Long track record and extensive application list Proven performance
Certified as welding primer by major Class
Societies
Independent performance evaluation
Excellent cutability and weldability Minimal influence on steel cutting and welding techniques, which improves quality and
makes it ideal for modern high production shipyards
Fast drying Increases throughput and efficiency by faster handling of plates
Excellent corrosion resistance Keeps steel in prime condition and minimise the need for secondary surface preparation
Excellent heat resistance Reduces secondary surface preparation
Excellent application properties and film
formation
Compatible with standard application equipment and offers optimum process speed
and high quality of steel protection
1 ) HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 is compliant with the shopprimer requirements of PSPC, however compatibility with the subsequent epoxy ballast
tank coating system needs to be documented by the relevant ballast tank coatings supplier.
2 ) This is provided compatibility with the epoxy ballast tank system is confirmed by the coatings supplier. In this case the retained shopprimer shall be
cl eaned by sweep blasting, high pressure water washing or equivalent method.

The popular choice worldwide
HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589 has an extensive track record and proven performance with millions and
millions of square meters of steel worldwide. Among others, it is used by these companies:
Duferco Clabecq S.A, BE
Euroblast, BE
Ellimetal N.V., BE
Straalco Klein Overpelt, BE
ASMAR, Astilleros Y Maestranzas de la Armada, CL
GSI, Guangzhou Shipyard, CN
ZPMC, Zhenhua Port Machinery Co Ltd,CN
Wenchong Shipyard, CN
Noell Port Machinery Co Ltd, CN
Shanghaiguan San Qiao Bridge Factory, CN
Xian Baoji Bridge Factory, CN
Wuhan Shipyard Bridge Fabrication, CN
Foshan Oujin Metal Prefabrication Factory, CN
Brodosplit Shipyard, HR
3. Maj Ship yard, HR
Uljanik Shipyard, HR
Brodotrogir D.D., HR
Koncar metalne konstrukcije, HR
Bladt Industries A/S, Aalborg, DK
Lindø (OSS), DK
Dansteel A/S, DK
Lemvigh-Müller A/S - Skjern, DK
Rautaruukki Oy (RUUKKI), FI
Thyssenkrupp Steel, DE
G.H.K. Industriekonservierung Gmbh & Co.Kg, DE
Ostsee-Strahl-Zentrum Gmbh & Co. Kg, DE
Schmidt Oberflächentechnik Gmbh & Co.Kg, DE
J.J. Sietas Kg Schiffswerft Gmbh U. Co, DE
Strahl Lack 2000 Gmbh, DE
Ilsenburger Grobblech Gmbh, DE
Mesa Metall-Stahlbau Gmbh, DE
Keba Konservierung Kellershofen Gmbh & Co. Kg, DE
Volkswerft Stralsund Gmbh Abt. Kcf, DE
The complete
shopprimer assortment
from Hempel
Hempel offers a full range of shopprimers to protect
steel in all conditions, catering to your different
application parameters and legislative needs. With both
solvent-borne and water-borne zinc silicate and epoxy
shopprimers, we can cover your performance criteria.
For more information please contact your local Hempel
sales office or go to www.hempel.com
AS Elme, EST
Cochin Shipyard Ltd, IN
Bharati Shipyard Ltd, IN
Mazagon Dock Ltd, IN
P.T Pal Shipyard, ID
Pt Gunung Raja Paksi, ID
Elmelit, LT
Makstil A.D., MK
Hest 2000, MK
Staal-straal Brabant B.V. NL
Ruukki Profiler AS, NO
Norsk Stål AS, NO
Stocznia Szczecińska Nowa, PL
Huta S.Częstochowa, PL
Gdynia Shipyard, PL
Betamar Spółka Z O.O., PL
Gsr Gdańsk, PL
Hurtinex Bydgoszcz, PL
Gryfia Shipyard, PL
Crist Gdańsk, PL
Estaleiros Navais Viana Do Castelo (ENVC) PT
Ооо “Рм-Стил” (RM-Steel), RU
Jsc Baltiysky Zavod, RU
Jsc “Vyborg Shipyard”, RU
Оао “Костромской Ссз”, RU
Ооо “Нева-Металлтрэйд”, RU
Cwt Engineering Pte Ltd, SG
Sinip Steel Industries (S) Pte Ltd, SG
Aswell (F.E.) Pte Ltd, SG
See Hup Seng Limited, SG
Asl Shipyard Pte Ltd., SG
Jurong Autoblast Services Pte Ltd, SG
Super Galvanising Pte Ltd, SG
Slovenské Lodenice Komarno a.s, SK
KTD, SRB
Sistemas Especiales De Metalizacion (SEM), ES
Imprimacero S.A., ES
Olan, S.A., ES
Freire Hnos. S.A., ES
Arcelor Distribucion Norte, ES
Astilleros De Vigo, S.A., ES
SSAB, SE
Gemak Gemi Inşaat San. Ve Tic. A.Ş., TR
Tersan Tersanec.Taşim.San.Tic.A.Ş., TR
Sedef Gemi Inşaati A.Ş., TR
Yardimci, TR
Celik Tekne, TR
Furtrans Denizcilik Tic Ve San As, TR
Besiktas Denizcilik, TR
İÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Ters. Ulaşim San., TR
Tuzla Gemi, TR
Erdemir Ereğli Demir Ve Çelik Fab., TR
Gemini Denta Gemi Inşaa Nak.Tic.A.Ş, TR
Rmk Marine Gemi Yapim San.Ve Den.Ta, TR
Alaybeyoğlu Metal San. Ve Tic. A.Ş., TR
Corus Ltd, UK
Ojsc Damen Shipyards Okean, UA
61 Communards Shipyard, UA
Kherson ShipYayd; UA
Avgust Ltd Mariupol, UA
Dneprmetalservis, UA
Sevmorzavod, UA
Nam Trieu Ship Building Industry Company (Nasico), VN
Pha Rung Shipyard Company, VN
Bason Shipyard-Ho Chi Minh City, VN
Saigon Shipbuilding Industry Company, VN

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06/2008