Product description
A specialized functional water based coating formulated to protect susceptible surfaces against fungi, algae and bacteria. Bio-Guard is available in an eggshell finish which is very durable (among other sheens). Bio-Guard is a low Voc product and is decorative as well as being functional and protective.
Special features
• For exterior / interior use. • Excellent dry film protection against fungi, algae and bacteria. • Outstanding decorative properties. • Superior colour retention. • Very good wash ability. • High flexibility. • Excellent adhesion properties. • Excellent weather resistance. • Very resistant to humidity.
Where to use
As a decorative and protective coat over interior new as well as old surfaces. Excellent for areas where sanitation is important i.e.; Hospitals (Not in operating theatres) stores, hotels, restaurants, bathrooms showers and any other humid area requiring dry film protection.
Product data
Finish : Eggshell sheen (Other sheens upon request). Colour : As per GTC colour range (Special colours upon request). Volume Solids : 36 %. Product Weight : 1.4 kg./ltr. Rec. Film Thickness : Wet: : 85 microns per coat (approx 3.4 mils) Dry : 30 microns per coat (approx 1.2 mils). Theoretical Coverage : 12 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 OF BIO-GUARD : 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 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).
Dry-film protection and limitations
Bio-Guard is an efficient broad-spectrum Anti-fungal / Anti-Algae / Antibacterial coating. It is active against the following main organisms among many others. This is by no means a guarantee of absolute efficacy as the species are too many to be covered by a single preparation. Bio-Guard is active against many strains of the following species (Among many others). • BACTERIA - Bacillus subtilis - Escherichia coli - Pseudomonas aeruginosa • YEAST - Candida albican - Saccharomyces cerevisiae • MOULDS - Altemaria consortiale. - Aspergillus flavus - Aspergillus niger - Aureobasidium pullulans - Chaetomium globosum - Geotrichum candidum - Penicillium funiculosum - Penicillium notatum - Sclerophoma pityophila - Trichoderma viride • ALGAE - Anabaena cylindrica - Chlorella fusc
Important restrictions
This product is in no way designed to be used in operating theaters in hospitals.
Registration
The active ingredient in Bio Guard meets the Swiss Office of Health, BAG T No. 058874, Poison Class 5 and active ingredients are registered for fungicidal coatings used in the food industry.
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
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