Product description
A water-borne quality Emulsion Paint Material based on Acrylic Copolymer and characterized with Thixotropic Properties; intentionally formulated to expand the scope of Emulsion range and fulfill, anticipated and specified requirements in the Architectural Field.
Special features
☐ High flexibility. ☐ Superior decorative and protective properties. ☐ Special thixotropic properties. ☐ Excellent colour retention. ☐ Excellent adhesion and weather resistant properties. ☐ Excellent resistant to wet scrubbing. ☐ Very good flow and drying properties. ☐ Excellent washability and purposely suited for painting alkaline surface.
Where to use
As an Interior/Exterior decorative and protective coat over new as well as old building substrates i.e. ☐ Concrete Structure ☐ Fairface Concrete ☐ Bricks ☐ Plastered Walls ☐ Gypsum Boards ☐ Block Works ☐ Areas exposed to damp conditions.
Product data
FINISH : EGGSHELL COLOUR : According to GTC MATT COLOUR CARD RANGE, Special colour available upon request. VOLUME SOLIDS : 39 % PRODUCT WEIGHT : 1.40 Kg/ltr. REC. FILM THICKNESS : Wet : 90 microns per coat (approx 3.6 mils) Dry : 35 microns per coat (approx 1.4 mils) THEO. COVERAGE : 11.2 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 | TOUCH | HARD | OVERCOATING INTERVALS TEMPERATURE | DRY | DRY | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM ------------|---------|---------|----------|-------- 10 ºC (50 ºF) | 1 hour | 4 hrs. | 6 hrs. | IND. 25 ºC (77 ºF) | 30 min. | 3 hrs. | 5 hrs. | IND. 40 ºC (104 ºF) | 20 min.| 2 hrs. | 4 hrs. | IND.
Surface preparation
NEW SURFACES: 1. Degrease areas where grease, oil, soil and other surface 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. Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean and contamination free prior to paint application process. 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 coats off the surface. 3. Detached coats with inadequate adhesion must be properly scraped-on Firm edge. 4. Glossy paint coatings must be sanded/roughened to ensure proper intercoat adhesion characteristics with successive paint coatings. 5. Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean and contamination free prior to paint application process
Where to use
Intended for a two or three finish coat applications over suitably sealed/primed and puttied surfaces.
Mixing and thinning
Material must be properly mixed and thinned with fresh water only. Low percentage of thinning will result in a fine textured effect upon brush/roll application. To obtain a smooth finish refer to table below:- APPLICATION METHOD | BRUSH/ ROLLER | CONV. SPRAY | AIRLESS SPRAY -------------------|--------------|-------------|-------------- Thinning by volume (% Max.) | 20% | 30% | 5%
Important restrictions
1. For external usage it is not recommended to apply Interior Putty material. 2. Excessive thinning will cause the paint to loose its Non-Drip Nature. 3. Use GTC Base Coat under N.Drip Finish Coat.
Cleaning tools
For cleaning tools and equipments use fresh water only.
Application conditions
At a temperature ranging 5ºC (41ºF) to 40ºC (104 ºF). 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 5ºC (41ºF) to 40ºC (104 ºF). STANDARD & APPROVALS: GTC Acrylic Latex Eggshell is formulated to KUWAIT STANDARD SPECIFICATION modified KSS 19 & 262/1987 and has been passed as suitable for use in Kuwait by GOVERNMENT LABORATORIES AND TESTING STATIONS.
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 material).
Pack sizes
• Gallon • 18 Ltr. Drum