RJ4.02   CASEIN DISTEMPERe

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

DESCRIPTION

A high quality traditional decorative paint based on natural gelatin and lactic acid casein. Artists quality earth and natural powder pigments provide matchless purity and quality of colour. A permeable paint suitable for use in older buildings. Much of the charm of a distemper is its lack of uniformity with subtle variations of colour and tone.

ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS

 Casein Distempere is an environmentally friendly product made with natural sustainable ingredients. It contains no VOCs, no petrochemical based ingredients, and no lead. Water-based.

USAGE/PURPOSE

 To be used for the decoration of walls and ceilings. For interior use only. Casein Distemper applied to appropriate surfaces will not readily rub-off on clothes. It is more wipeable than Soft Distemper but not as wipeable as modern vinyl emulsion paint.

FINISH

 Matt

COLOURS

Casein Distempere is available in all colours.

SHELF LIFE

Limited (12 weeks). Store in cool environment. Best used within 4 weeks of purchase.

AVAILABILITY

 2.5 and 5 litre cans. Direct from Rose of Jericho. Casein Distempere is made to order.

FIRE RATING

Non-flammable.

HEALTH & SAFETY
INFORMATION

Detailed information is provided in Safety Data sheet RJ 5.04C.

NOTE: Those engaged in the usage and application of this product should ensure they obtain and read this Safety Data sheet.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

 Composition
Mineral fillers and lactic acid casein in gelatin dispersion.
Solvent
Water
Performance
Drying: In good drying conditions - Touch dry in 4 hours. Allow 12 hours between coats.
Limitations
DO NOT apply in temperatures below 5ºC.
DO NOT use on surfaces previously painted with oil-based paints.

PREPARATION

Ensure Distemper is within shelf-life period.

All surfaces should be sound and free from dirt, oil, grease or other contamination.
Previously distempered surfaces should be wiped/washed free of any powdery surface material.

Casein Distempere can be applied to lining paper and prepared previously emulsion painted surfaces. Unpainted porous surfaces should be primed with a diluted first coat. Any algae or mould must be treated with a fungicide and making good and filling should be carried out with a material appropriate to the substrate. It is recommended that trials are carried out to ensure that the surface is suitable for application.

 

APPLICATION

 Method
Best applied by brush. Cannot be spray applied. Brushes and equipment should be cleaned with warm, soapy water immediately after use.

Thinning
Thinning should not be necessary on previously painted surfaces. On previously unpainted porous surfaces such as lime plaster it is normal to apply a thinned first coat first diluted with c. 10% clean water.

Casein Distempere is temperature sensitive and will thicken in cold conditions. If paint has thickened, it is preferable to stand the can in a bucket of hot water rather than dilute. Only if absolutely necessary dilute by no more than 10% with clean water. Two coats normally recommended.

Coverage
10 - 12 m2/litre/coat coat on smooth surface of average porosity.

 

Rose of Jericho Website

For paint colours, refer to Paints colour chart
For full product specifications, refer to our Product listing page
TECH. ADVICE: From our Technical Department on 01935 83676. Email: info@rose-of-jericho.demon.co.uk