SURFACE PREPARATION:
All surface preparation should be carried out in accordance with good painting practices. Remove all loose, peeling or powdery paint from the surface. All dirt, grease, oil, wax and other foreign material must be removed with a suitable cleaner and allowed to thoroughly dry. Repair all cracks, holes and surface imperfections. All smooth or glossy surfaces should be dulled with sandpaper. New wood surfaces which will be exposed should be coated with a suitable sealer such as SAFECOAT 725 ® to prevent tannin staining of the SAFECOAT LATEX ® topcoat. This is particularly recommended when coating Oriented Strand Board ( OSB ).
APPLICATION:
SAFECOAT LATEX ® Fire Retardant Coating can be applied by brush, roller or airless spray. Airless equipment is most desirable. Use Graco Model 450 or larger or other long-stroke piston type units. Alternatives include gravity fed "Hero" or other diaphragm units. Use a 16 to 21 thousand aperture, with a 12" fan for optimum results. Apply uniformly to entire surface. If thinning is required use clean water only and do not exceed 200 mL per gallon. Surface and ambient temperature must be maintained at greater than 50°F (10°C) during application and must remain so for at least 48 hours following the application. SAFECOAT LATEX ® is intended for interior use only. If the coated substrate will be subject to repeated washing or prolonged contact with moisture a finish coat of SAFECOAT 725 ® is recommended. Please note that the addition of any finishing coat will affect the flame spread rating and smoke developed classification. Before applying any finishing coat consult the manufacturer or their representative. A wet film thickness gauge can be used at the start of the application to check that sufficient SAFECOAT LATEX ® has been applied. At an application rate of 150 sf \ USG the wet film thickness should be 10.7 mil and will yield a dry film thickness of 5.0 mil. The application of SAFECOAT LATEX ® should be uniform and leave no exposed uncoated surfaces or edges. If the lumber is precoated it should be checked after installation to ensure that construction procedures have not created any exposed uncoated areas.
Technical Data:
| Coating Type: | Latex |
| Finish: | White, flat finish |
| Color: | Standard White, Optional Black |
| Tinting: | May be tinted. Use standard latex or universal colorants. Do not exceed 26 mL of tint per liter of Safecoat Latex. |
| Specific Gravity: | 10.9 Ibs/US Gallon or 1.30 g/mL |
| Solids by Weight: | 58% |
| Solids by Volume: | 47% |
| VOC: | 42 g/l 0.14 lbs/USG |
| Dry Time Touch: | 30 min. to 1 hour (varies with temperature and humidity) |
| Re-coat: | 1 to 2 hours |
| Full cure: | 48 hours |
| Film Thickness: | Wet 10.7 mils, Dry 5.0 mils A wet mil gauge is strongly recommended |
| Flash Point: | No Flash |
| Storage Limits: | Keep from freezing (above 50°F recommended) |
| Shelf Life: | 24 months |
| Packaging: | Available in one, five and fifty US gallon quantities. |
CLEAN UP:
All application tools can be easily cleaned with water. If product has dried on use hot soapy water to soften and remove it.
PRECAUTIONS:
SAFECOAT LATEX ® is not "WHMIS" regulated nor is it subject to the 'Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations". See MSDS for detailed precautions.
