| Characteristics | BIOFA
exterior / interior Gloss Paints are weatherproof, with a well-covering,
breathing, dirt and water- repellent, elastic, silky-matt and fairly hard
finish. Once hardened, they are approved for children's toys (standard
EN 71, part 3, as well as DIN 53160). They adhere well to wood and are
sweat and saliva proof. |
| Ingredients | Castor oil, colophony
resin ester, pine oil fatty acid ester, wood oil, feldspar, aluminium
silicate, aliphatic hydrocarbons, citrus peel oil, zinc oxide, cobalt
and zirconium-octoate driers, clay, ethanol. Added pigments as per colour:
titanium-dioxide, spinel yellow (= nickel-titanium yellow), chrome oxide
green, ferric oxide red, paliogen red, spinel blue, spinel green, ferric
oxide brown, ferric oxide black. |
| Colours | White, yellow, ochre,
red, blue, green, brown, black. All shades can be mixed together. |
| Application | Suitable for all
timber, e.g. windows, doors, stair banisters, panelling, furniture, toys,
etc. Also suitable for metal. |
| Preliminary treatment | Surface
must be smooth, dry (max. moisture: 14%) and free from grease. If necessary,
clean with Thinner. Remove flaking old paint, otherwise clean and
sand carefully. Prime timber with Undercoat. Prime interior metal
prone to rust, as well as zinc and galvanized surfaces with Rust Primer.
Timber containing tannic acid (oak) or tropical woods (e.g. framire) for
exterior fittings like windows, doors, etc., should be thoroughly cleaned
with turpentine substitute, treated with 1% caustic soda and then neutralized
with vinegar water and thoroughly cleaned with clean water. |
| Directions for use | Stir
thoroughly before using and if necessary, thin with Herbal Wood Primer.
Can be brushed, rolled or sprayed (spraying specifications: firm after
25-30 seconds, nozzle 1.2-1.5 mm, pressure 3-4 bars). Do not apply below
12°C and in high air moisture, as it would slow down drying and cause
bad finish. A minimum of 2 coats is recommended (minimum thickness of
wet coat: 100µ per coat). Important: make sure to ventilate well when working with the product while it is drying! |
| Drying | Dry
after 16-20 hours (20 - 23°C: 50 - 55% relative air moisture). Can be
sanded and recoated after 24 hours. Fully hardened after 7 days. |
| Coverage |
One litre will cover 8-10 m². |
| Cleaning of implements |
Clean
with Thinner. Leave Thinner to stand, wait for paint to
settle, decant clean liquid and use again. |
| Storage |
Seal well and keep
in a cool dry place. Keep leftovers in smaller containers and close
well to prevent skin. |
| Safety Precautions |
Danger of spontaneous combustion! Keep rags soaked in Enamel Paint in water or allow to dry out completely by spreading on a non- combustible surface and dispose of with your household rubbish. Keep away from children. The raw materials used can cause a smell that is typical of the product. |
| Disposal | Ask advice about
quantities to prevent leftovers. Clean containers and take them to a recycling
centre. Do not dispose of solvent-based products carelessly. Dried-out
leftovers can be disposed of with your household rubbish. |
| Notes | The technical information
on this data sheet was provided by Biofa. If the situation requires you
to deviate from it, please contact Mike Wye & Associates (01409 281644).
This data sheet supersedes all previous technical information. Last amendment 02/12/02 |