RJ4.08   PERMEABLE MATT EMULSION

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

DESCRIPTION:

A high quality non-vinyl emulsion paint especially formulated for opacity and permeability. Artists quality earth and traditional powder pigments provide matchless purity and quality of colour and subtle variations of colour and tone. A permeable paint suitable for use in older buildings, and suitable for use on newly plastered surfaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Contains no added lead.
Water-based. VOC EU limit value (2010): 30g/litre. This product contains max 1g/litre VOC

USAGE/PURPOSE

To be used for the decoration of walls and ceilings. For interior use only. Very porous surfaces may need priming with a 'mist-coat' of emulsion thinned with up to 10% water (by volume), prior to the application of further coats.
Permeable Matt Emulsion is not as wipeable as modern vinyl emulsion paints.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

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

Sensible Precautions:
Keep out of reach of children. Protect from frost, extremes of temperature, and direct sunlight.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapours. Use in good natural ventilation and wear protective clothing.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

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 5"C and avoid using during periods of high humidity.
Do not use on surfaces previously painted with oil-based paints, limewshes or distempers.

Storage
Store in secure dry conditions inaccessible to children and animals, and away from sources of ignition. Containers should be kept closed during storage. Avoid spillage.
DO NOT empty into drains or water courses or access routes to septic tanks.

PREPARATION:

All surfaces should be sound, clean, dry, and free from dirt, oil, grease or other contamination.
Permeable Matt Emulsion can be applied to lining paper and previously emulsion painted surfaces. Porous surfaces should be primed with a mist coat of paint diluted with up to 10% water.
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:

Stir well before use. Apply by brush, roller or spray.
Final coat normally applied by brush. Two full coats recommended.

Thinning.
Primed or previously painted surfaces should require no thinning.

Coverage.
12-14 m2/litre/coat on smooth surface of average porosity.

Cleaning.
Brushes and equipment should be cleaned with warm, soapy water immediately after use.