Product description
A solvent borne physically drying modified acrylic primer/sealer extremely alkali resistant designed to penetrate, bind chalky weak surfaces thus ensuring good adhesion and performance for subsequent coats.
Special features
• Excellent penetration properties on chalky friable surfaces. • Superior alkali resistance. • Resistant to fungal attack. • May be over coated with solvent and waterborne coatings.
Where to use
As a Primer/Sealer for Exterior /Interior systems of masonry, concrete, plaster, gypsum, sand lime bricks etc...
Product data
FINISH : MATT COLOUR : White. VOLUME SOLID : 29 % PRODUCT WEIGHT : 1.13 Kg/ltr. Approx. Wet : 120 microns per coat (approx 4.8 mils) REC. FILM THICKNESS : Dry : 35 microns per coat (approx 1.4 mils) THEO. COVERAGE : 8.3 m2/ltr. Practical coverage primarily depends on nature/degree of surface porosity, method of application and site conditions. FLASH POINT : Above 24 0.
Drying times
SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE | TOUCH DRY | HARD DRY | OVERCOATING INTERVALS MINIMUM | MAXIMUM 10 1C (50 1F) | 4 hrs. | 24 hrs. | 18 hrs. | IND. 25 1C (77 1F) | 2 hrs. | 18 hrs. | 12 hrs. | IND. 40 1C (104 1F) | 1 hr. | 12 hrs. | 10 hrs. | IND.
Surface preparation
1. Degrease areas where grease, oil and other surfaces contamination exist in accordance with SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning. (Use GTC002 Thinner). 2. Wire Brush/Mechanical Power Tool Clean areas where laitance, surface porosity and loosely adhering foreign material exist in accordance with SSPC-SP2 and/or SSPC-SP3 Standards. 3. Millscale should be removed by appropriate blasting procedures and overcoated after a max. of 6 hrs. i.e., Sand blasting Grit blasting, Shot blasting, Sweep blasting.....ect. depending upon individual situations. 4. Surface to be coated must be dry, clean and contamination free prior to paint application process.
Where to use
• Intended for a single coat application over well prepared External/Internal porous surfaces.
Mixing and thinning
Material must be properly mixed and is recommended for thinning with GTC002 Thinner as per below table:- APPLICATION METHOD | BRUSH/ROLLER | CONV. SPRAY | AIRLESS SPRAY Thinning by volume (% Max.): | 10% | 20% | 5%
Application conditions
At a temperature ranging 5 0C (41 0F) to 40 0C (104 1F) . Relative humidity is below 75%.
Storage and handling
Product must be stored as per local regulations and should be kept in dry well ventilated location far from heat and direct sunlight. Can should be tightly closed after use. Mix well before use. Storage temperature range between 5 0C (41 0F) to 40 0C (104 1F).
Standards and approvals
GTC Synthetic Sealer is formulated to Kuwait Standard Specification modified KSS 14/94 & 513/94 and has been passed as suitable for use in Kuwait by Government Laboratories and Testing Station .
Safety precautions
The following notes should be considered when using/applying painting material:- (a) Take precautions to prevent material entering the eyes (goggles should be worn, irrigate the eyes with water when become contaminated and obtain medical care at once). (b) Take precautions to avoid skin contact (gloves should be worn, barrier cream should be used). (c) Ensure that repeated contact of paint with skin is avoided. (d) Provide adequate ventilation. (Face masks must be worn). (e) Keep away from sparks and open flames (for solvent-based materials).
Pack sizes
Gallon : 18 Ltr. Drum