GacoFlex A-38

GacoFlex A-38 Series acrylic water-borne, single component coatings have excellent hardness, strength, adhesion and water resistance.

USAGE

A protective coating and membrane for mechanical room floors, non-ponding walking decks, metal roofs with positive drainage and applications where odor and fumes of solvent based coatings are not desirable or could be hazardous.

STANDARD COLORS:

• A-3801 Oyster
• A-3802 Pewter
• A-3816 Shale
• A-3818 Adobe

METAL ROOF COLORS:

• A-3840 Classic White
• A-3841 Old Town Gray
• A-3842 Weathered Copper
• A-3843 Evergreen
• A-3844 Colonial Red
• A-3845 Tahoe Blue

APPLIED PRODUCT DATA

WEATHERABILITY

• Excellent color stability, gloss retention and chalk resistance.

TENSILE

• ASTM D-412
• Strength: 2500 psi min. (17.24 MPa)
• Elongation: 300% min.
• Permanent Set at Break:  15% max.

HARDNESS

• ASTM D-2240
• 90 Shore A

TEAR RESISTANCE

• ASTM D-624 DIE C
• Lb./In. 300 min. (53.6 min. kg(f)/cm)

WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY

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

TOXICITY

• We believe cured coating to be non-toxic. However, confirming tests have not been conducted.

REFLECTIVITY (A-3800 WHITE)

• ASTM C 1549
• 89.3%

ADHESION

• Adheres well to most surfaces.

PACKAGED PRODUCT DATA

COVERAGE

• Sq. Ft./Gal./Mil. 654 (60.8 m² / L / 0.02 mm)

SOLIDS

• Weight: Method 4041, Fed. Std. 141 - 49.4%
• Volume: 40.8%  

V.O.C.

• 45 grams per liter. GacoFlex A-38 meets SCAQMD V.O.C. requirements.

FLASH POINT

Above 200°F (93°C). Tag Open Cup.

STORAGE

Two years. Protect from freezing. Freezing temperature 32°F (0°C). If frozen, thaw at 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C). If melted to a smooth, homogeneous condition, it is equal to original material. Do not allow material or surface of container to exceed 100°F (38°C). Gelling may occur.

THINNING

Thinning is not recommended under normal conditions. When necessary, A-38 Series coatings may be thinned up to 10% with water, with subsequent reduction in film build and vertical hold.

APPLICATION

Apply by spray, roller or brush. A wide range of spray equipment can be used including airless spray or conventional air atomizing spray. Refer to Gaco Western General Instructions SG-ACRYLIC for spraying instructions.

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

GacoFlex A-38 products are water based systems and require the complete evaporation of water to achieve cure. DO NOT apply to surfaces that are, or will be lower than, 50°F (10°C) within 12 hours.