Anti Bacterial Paint

Data Sheet no 6-2016

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

 

A high performance satin/mid sheen flexible wall / ceiling anti bacterial paint

 

USES:

 

• Ideal for interior and exterior high traffic areas that need a highly washable and durable coating – plaster, hardboard and fiber cement.
• Protection Hospital wall surfaces which need protection from bacterial attack.

 

FEATURES:

 

• Water based: Low odor and easy cleaning.
• Highly durable and UV resistant for South African harsh climate.
• Quick drying.
• Excellent wear resistance properties.
• Washable: Meets the requirements of the SABS and ASTMS scrubs resistant test methods.
• Mar and scratch resistant.
• Good color stability.
• Non Yellowing: Unlike alkyd based paints whites and colors will not yellow.
• Water and steam resistant.
• Excellent resistance to spatter.
• Excellent adhesion, good flow and excellent opacity.
• If correctly applied to a properly prepared substrate the product has a life expectancy of 7-10 years, possibly longer.
• Very low levels of VOC. 16g / Lt.

 

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

 

• Type: Pure Acrylic.
• Appearance: Sheen.
• Colors: Available in a range of popular ready mixed colors.
• Solids: 50% – 52% volume.
• Density: 1.2 – 1.4.
• Viscosity at 25ºC:  95 – 100 Krebs µ.
• Flash Point: Non-flammable.

 

APPLICATION DETAILS:

 

• Mixing: Stir well before use.
• Method: Short nap roller, brush or airless spray.
• Thinning: Not recommended. Thinning reduces the opacity. For spraying you can thin up to 10% with clean water.
• Clean up: Tap water
• Spreading rate: 8-10 m ²/l depending on surface porosity and profile.
• Conditions: Avoid painting in wet or cold weather. Minimum temp 8º C
• Drying time: Touch dry ½ – 1 hour. Hard dry 3 hours at 25 degrees.
• Recoating time: 4-6 hours.
• Requirements: 2 coats.

 

SURFACE PREPARATION:

 

• New Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry before painting.
• Concrete and cement should be filled with Versus Versafill.
• Gypsum Plaster should be primed with Versus Plaster Primer.
• Fibre Cement ceiling boards: the bare metal areas (nail heads) should be primed with Versus Steel Primer.
• Wooden surfaces should be primed with Versus Pink Wood primer.
• Previously Painted Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry before painting.

 

After all surfaces are sound, clean and dry apply one coat of Versus Universal Undercoat as a tie coat. Other areas that have chalked and are powdery should be well sanded and sealed with Versus Plaster Primer.

 

STORAGE:

 

• Keep containers properly sealed.
• Store away from direct heat, sun and severe cold.

 

PACKAGING:

 

• 5 litres and 20 litres

 

PRECAUTIONS:

• Detailed safety information: refers to the material safety data sheet for this product.
• Do not apply directly to bare metal surfaces.
• Drying times will be extended during wet or cold weather conditions.
• Do not apply direct to chalky or friable surfaces.
• Do not apply before 9am and after 4pm in the winter.
• Do not apply exterior if it looks like rain will occur within 4-6 hours of application. Do not apply direct to chalky or friable surfaces.