Product description
An economical water-borne paint , based on Acrylic Copolymer, developed for Internal application only.
Special features
Easy to apply; offering an economical matt appearance. Unsaponifiable and suitable for painting internal alkaline surfaces. Good colour retention. Good hiding power and covering capacity. Not recommended for external application or to areas continuously exposed to damp conditions (i.e. bathrooms).
Where to use
As a decorative base over Internal Walls and Ceilings, not subjected to condensation and aggressive environmental conditions i.e., Concrete False Ceiling Gypsum Board Brick Plastered Walls
Product data
FINISH : MATT COLOUR : WHITE Special Colours are available upon request. VOLUME SOLIDS : 32% PRODUCT WEIGHT : 1.40 Kg/ltr. REC. FILM THICKNESS : Wet : 95 microns per coat (approx 3.8 mils) Dry : 30 microns per coat (approx 1.2 mil) THEO. COVERAGE : 10.6 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) | 1 hour | 4 hrs. | 6 hrs. | IND. 25 C (77 F) | 30 min. | 3 hrs. | 5 hrs. | IND. 40 C (104 F) | 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-off to a 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.
Application details
USAGE: Intended for two or three finish coats application over well prepared, primed/sealed and puttied surfaces (Internally).
Mixing and thinning
Material must be properly mixed and is recommended for thinning with fresh water only as per below table:- APPLICATION METHOD | BRUSH/ROLLER | CONV. SPRAY | AIRLESS SPRAY Thinning by volume (% Max.) | 20% | 30 % | 5 %
Cleaning tools
For cleaning tools and equipments 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 an assessment to be acquired as with regards to product's compliance with/to a particular authority's queries /specifications. 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 Sovent-based material).
Pack sizes
Gallon : 18 Ltr. Drum