GacoFlex A-30

GacoFlex A-30 Series water-borne, single component waterproofing elastomeric coatings are silicone modified and have excellent hardness, tensile strength, water resistance, cleanability and exterior weatherability.

USAGE

Intended for the following applications:

• A protective coating system for exterior polyurethane foam insulation, concrete, and plywood roofs. Metal roofs require our GacoFlex E-5388 primer before application.
• A protective and decorative coating system for exterior or interior walls and fascias.

LIMITATIONS

• DO NOT apply to interior polyurethane foam.
• Do not apply on surfaces subject to prolonged water soak.
• Use GacoFlex A-38 Series when a water-reducible floor coating is desired.

COLOR

• A-3000 White top coat
• A-3011 Gray base coat
• Special colors available

APPLIED PRODUCT DATA

WEATHERABILITY

• Excellent

TENSILE

• ASTM D-412
• 225 ± 10 psi min. (1.55 ± .07MPa )
• Elongation: 200% ± 10 min.
• Permanent Set at Break: 8% ± 2

HARDNESS

• ASTM D-2240 Shore A
• 65 ± 2

TEAR RESISTANCE

• ASTM D-624 DIE C
• Lb./In.
• 65 ± 5 (11.6 ± 2.5 kg(f) / cm)

WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY

• ASTM E-96 Procedure B
• 100% R.H. Difference R.T.
• 0.06 Perm Inches

REFLECTANCE

• ASTM C-1549
• A-3000 White
• 0.82

EMITTANCE

• ASTM C-1371
• A-3000 White
• 0.89

TOXICITY

Not for use in contact with edible substances or potable water.

ADHESION

Good adhesion to polyurethane foam, masonry, concrete and wood. GacoFlex A-30 Series coatings have excellent adhesion to all GacoFlex elastomers except LM-60H/V. A primer must be used on ferrous metals to prevent corrosion. Contact Gaco Western for specific recommendations.

PACKAGED PRODUCT DATA

COVERAGE

• Sq. Ft./Gal./Mil.
• 951 (23.36 m² / L / 0.02 mm)

SOLIDS

• Weight: Method 4041, Fed. Std. 141, 73.0%
• Volume: 59.3%

V.O.C.

Contains less than 50 Grams/Liter

FLASH POINT

• ASTM D-1310
• Above 200°F (93°C). T.O.C.

STORAGE STABILITY

Twelve months. Protect from freezing. Freezing temperature 29oF (-2°C). Some separation can occur after storage of several months. Stir thoroughly before using to make homogeneous.

THINNING

Thinning is not recommended under normal conditions. When desired, GacoFlex A-30 Series coatings may be thinned up to 5% with water with subsequent reduction in film build and vertical hold properties.

APPLICATION

Apply by spray, roller or brush. A wide range of spray equipment can be used including airless spray or conventional spray. Refer to Gaco Western General Instructions Spray Guide: Acrylic for spraying instructions.

When applying GacoFlex A-30 by spray in hot weather, coating may thicken in idle spray hoses due to the resulting high temperatures. It is recommended that hoses be flushed with water at the end of each day to avoid potential problems such as coating build-up in hoses, poor spray pattern, or plugging.

Clean up with water supplemented with liquid detergent. Spray equipment should be given a final cleaning with GacoFlex T-5130 thinner or lacquer thinner to remove moisture, and prevent possible corrosion.

GacoFlex A-30 products are water-borne and require the complete evaporation of the water to achieve cure. DO NOT apply to surfaces that are, or will be lower than, 50°F (10°C). within 12 hours.