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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Characteristics
The surface finish is dependent on the application method. Avoid using a combination of application methods whenever possible. A superior esthetic appearance will be obtained with airless spray application.
If overcoating Si-COAT AG after prolonged weathering or aging, ensure the coating is fully cleaned to remove all surface contamination such as dust, grease, oil, salt crystals, traffic fumes, etc. before application of a further coat of Si-COAT AG.
Do not apply to substrate temperatures below 41°F (5°C). When applying Si-COAT AG in confined spaces ensure adequate ventilation and/or respiratory equipment is available. Consult the Si-COAT 530AG SDS for further details.
Si-COAT AG has excellent tolerance to airborne chemical exposure. When severe chemical or solvent splashing/pooling is likely to occur please contact CSL Silicones Inc. for information regarding suitability.
- Benefits
- Easy application – single coat application with minimal site preparation.
- Cost-effective – less labor and application costs due to simplicity of use.
- Versatility – Use on metal, concrete, brick, stone, wood, fiberglass and pre-existing coatings.
- Superior Performance – antistick properties that require no detergents.
- Non-sacrificial – long-lasting, durable.
- Esthetically pleasing – will not damage pre-existing coverings nor peel.
- Quick Dry Time.
- Environmentally Responsible – VOC compliant, no harsh chemicals needed for cleaning, long useful life.
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Cure Method
- Approximate Theoretical Coverage
DFT 5 mils (127 μ) 9 mils (229 μ) sq. ft/US gal 231 128 sq. m/L 5.7 3.1
Allow appropriate loss factor
- Practical Coverage = Theoretical Coverage x [100% - Loss%].
- Coverage will vary with the substrate and porosity of surface.
- Method of Application
Specialized spray equipment, brush or roller.
- Drying Time
Skin-over Time 20-30 minutes* Tack-free Time 60 minutes* Cure Through 4 to 6 hours* Full Physical Characteristics 7 days*
*At standard conditions [77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity – 10 mils wet film thickness]
- Surface Preparation & Cleanliness
All surfaces to be coated should be free of dirt, dust, chalking paint, mortar spatter, all loose rust, all loose mill scale, old caulking, grease, oil, release agents, curing compounds, laitance and other foreign matter including frost.
- Coating Application
Mixing
Si-COAT AG is supplied as a one-part coating (no component mixing necessary). However, since the coating is a thixotropic gel it is necessary to mix by an air-powered agitator (300 – 400 rpm) for a minimum of 5 minutes, to ensure even consistency of coating is obtained without air in suspension.
Application
All surfaces should be clean and dry before application. The coating should be applied in a manner that prevents runs, sags, drips, spills, etc., and that completely covers surfaces without holidays (gaps). The temperature of the surface to be coated should be between 41 and 140°F (5 and 60°C) and environmental & substrate temperature should be at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point before and during application. When working with Si-COAT AG in high humidity and/or high-temperature environments, it is recommended to use a pail lid adapter fitted with an agitator. This will prevent the product from skinning over and curing in the pail during application. Ideally, apply using a brush or roller; may also be applied using an airless sprayer, but it is not recommended, as it will leave a milky appearance. Apply at a rate that will achieve a minimum of 5 mils (127 μ) DFT. Roller and brush application will require multiple coats to achieve desired DFT.
Graffiti Removal
For best results, graffiti tagging should be removed from the Si-COAT® 530AGTM coating as soon as possible using a cold water pressure washer at 1200 psi. In the instance that graffiti has been left on for a longer period (greater than 10 days) and is stubborn to remove with cold water then a warm water pressure wash may be necessary. In the extremely rare instance that stubborn graffiti media (specialty paints with adhesion primers that have been left to cure for extended periods) is not removed 100% with warm water then apply a biodegradable surfactant (dish soap) with a cleaning pad and rinse off immediately. Note: Before applying cleaner to the coating, test a small patch in an inconspicuous area. Contact CSL Silicones Inc. for information and/ or recommendations on which cleaners are most suitable for specific problems.
Thinner
Not recommended.
Equipment Cleaner
CSL901 Equipment Cleaner, Naphtha or Odorless Mineral Spirits.
Work Stoppages & Restarts
Work stoppages are not recommended with only partial utilization of a container of Si-COAT AG. If work must stop after only a portion of a container of Si-COAT AG is used, seal to minimize air and moisture contact with the coating by covering the surface of the coating with a sheet of polyethylene film, then reseal the container to be airtight. Upon reopening the container to restart work, peel back the polyethylene film. If curing of the coating has occurred, use a utility knife to cut the cured coating away from the wall of the container. Peel away the cured layer of coating to expose fresh coating underneath.
Clean-up
Do not allow material to remain in hoses, guns or spray equipment. Thoroughly flush all equipment with Si-COAT equipment cleaner, naphtha or mineral spirits. A fully cured coating is environmentally benign (will not harm) and is suitable for landfill disposal. However, always check local environmental regulations before disposal.
- Systems Compatibility
Although no primer is needed prior to applying Si-COAT AG to most common substrates, it is recommended to do a quick field adhesion test prior to application.
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Thick Paint
- Physical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Conditions
*At standard conditions 77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity | 3000 - 7000 | cP | - |
| Sag | min. 20 | - | Leneta Anti-Sag Meter |
| Cure System | Neutral, Moisture Cure | - | - |
| Hardness (Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 35.0 | Shore A | ASTM D2240 (Durometer) |
| Tensile Strength (Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 2000.0 | psi | ASTM D412 |
| Elongation at Break (Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 230.0 | % | ASTM D412 |
| Temperature Stability | -76 to 392 | °F | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gloss Level | Semi-Gloss | - | - |
| Volume Solids | 72.0 | % | - |
| Typical Thickness (Dry Film Thickness) | 127 - 229 | micron | - |
| Application Rate (Wet Film Thickness) | 176 - 318 | micron | - |
| Application Temperature Range (Ambient) | 41 - 140 | °F | - |
| Flash Point | min. 104 | °F | - |
| VOC | 219.0 | g/l | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Safety Precautions
This product is intended for use only by professional applicators in industrial situations in accordance with the advice given in this document.
All work involving the application and use of this product should be performed in compliance with all relevant national, Health, Safety & Environmental standards & regulations.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Size (unit) Product Volume Net Weight Shipping Weight 1 US gal 1.0 US gal (3.8l) 7.9lb (3.6kg) 8.8lb (4.0kg) 5 US gal 5.0 US gal (18.9l) 39.7lb (18.0kg) 43.7lb (19.8kg)
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Shelf Life - 12 months from date of manufacture in the original unopened container when stored below 90°F (32°C). Subject to re-inspection thereafter. Store in dry, shaded conditions away from sources of heat or ignition.