Product description
This type of paints is top of the line based on a new breed of pure Acrylic water based resins with outstanding hardness, flexibility & exterior durability properties coupled with excellent colour retention and adhesion.
Special features
• Outstanding exterior durability , weather resistance and colour retention • Excellent adhesion to most substrates. (New adhesion technology) • Superior water & alkali resistance. • Very high resistance to scrubbing and washing. • Extremely tough flexible films. • Very low dirt pick-up. • Glossy types retain actual gloss for very long periods. • Non-Yellowing. • Excellent flow properties. • Environmentally friendly.
Where to use
As a decorative and protective coat over Exterior/Interior new as well as old surfaces i.e., • Concrete Structure Plastered Walls GRC Blocks • Stone Gypsum Boards GRG Blocks
Product data
FINISH : Glossy & Semi-Gloss . COLOUR : According to GTC COLOUR CARD, including White & Black. Special colours are available upon request . VOLUME SOLIDS : Gloss : 42% . Semi-Gloss : 41% . PRODUCT WEIGHT : Gloss : 1.22 Kg/Ltr. Semi-Gloss : 1.27 Kg/Ltr. REC. FILM THICKNESS : Gloss: Wet : 85 microns per coat (approx 3.4 mils) Dry : 35 microns per coat (approx 1.5 mils) Semi-Gloss Wet : 85 microns per coat (approx 3.4 mils) Dry : 35 microns per coat (approx 1.5 mils) THEO. COVERAGE : Gloss : 12 m2/ ltr. Semi-Gloss : 11.7 m2/ ltr. Practical coverage primarily depends upon nature/degree of surface porosity, method of application and site conditions. FLASH POINT : Non-flammable (water-borne product)
Drying times
SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE | TOUCH DRY | HARD DRY | OVERCOATING INTERVALS | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM 10 °C (50 °F) | 2 hrs. | 5 hrs. | 6 hrs. | IND. 25 °C (77 °F) | 1 hour | 3 hrs. | 5 hrs. | IND. 40 °C (104 °F) | 30 min. | 2 hrs. | 4 hrs. | IND.
Surface preparation
NEW SURFACES: Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean and contamination free prior to paint application. OLD/PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: 1. Degrease areas where grease, oil and other surface contamination exist in accordance with SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning. (Use GTC002 Thinner). 2. Remove all blistered, cracked and brittle paint. 3. Detached coats with inadequate adhesion must be properly scraped-off to a firm edge and repaired. 4. Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean and contamination free prior to paint application.
Application details
• USAGE OF ACRYLIC GUARD PAINT: Intended for a two finish coat application over suitably primed surfaces. Applied by brush, roller or spray.
Mixing and thinning
Material must be properly mixed and thinned with fresh water only. Minimum thinning required and preferably in prime coats.
Cleaning tools
For cleaning tools and equipment use fresh water only.
Application conditions
At a temperature ranging 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104 °F) . 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°C (41°F) to 40°C (104 °F).
Standards and approvals
Supportive information is available upon request to establish product compliance with a particular specification. Please consult with GTC Technical Service Dept.
Safety precautions
(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 The Final volume of colors produced will depend upon the content of each color.