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Tikkurila PRODUCT DATA SHEET
06.05.2009

Fontex AC 45

DESCRIPTION A waterborne, one-component semimatt acrylic based topcoat.
PRODUCT FEATURES Suitable for concrete, plaster and brick surfaces, e.g. wall and ceiling surfaces in industrial facilities. Suitable to be used as a topcoat on intumescent paint systems.
RECOMMENDED USES Walls and ceilings.

TECHNICAL DATA
Features Good resistance against humidity, washing and abrasion, and e.g. against white spirit and denature spirits.
Colour Range For request.
Colour Cards TEMASPEED FONTE tinting.
Gloss groups Semi-matt
Coverage

Recommended film thicknesses

Theoretical coverage

dry

wet

 

40 µm

100 µm

10.0 m2/l

60 µm

150 µm

6.7 m2/l


Practical coverage depends on the application method, painting conditions and the shape and roughness of the surface to be coated.
Thinner Water
Application method By spray, brush or roller.
Drying times

DFT 50 µm

+ 15 ºC

+ 23 ºC

+ 35 ºC

Dust dry, after

40 min

20 min

10 min

Touch dry, after

4 h

2 h

25 min

Recoatable, after

12 h

4 h

2 h


Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.
Solids volume 40 ± 2 % volume (ISO 3233)
52 ± 2 % weight
Density 1.2 kg / l
Product code 144-series

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions All surfaces must be dry. The temperature of the ambient air, surface or paint should not fall below + 5 ºC during application or drying. Relative humidity should be below 80 %. The surface temperature of the steel should remain at least 3 ºC above the dew point.
Preparation Remove all dirt and dust from unpainted surfaces. Fill holes and cracks with a suitable filler e.g. Presto LV and sand the dried surface. Remove sanding dust carefully.

Primed surfaces: Wash previously painted surfaces carefully with suitable cleaning agent and rinse with water. Fill holes and cracks with a suitable filler e.g. Presto LV and sand the dried surface. Remove sanding dust carefully.
Priming Fontex AC 45 or Luja Primer.
Finishing Fontex AC 45.
Painting By spray, brush or roller. Depending on the application method the paint can be thinned 0 - 5 %. Airless spray nozzle tip 0.011" - 0.015" and nozzle pressure 120 - 160 bar. Spray angle shall be chosen according to the shape of the object.
Cleaning of tools Water or Fonteclean 1921. The equipment must be cleaned immediately after use before the paint dries.
EU VOC 2004/42/EC-limit value The Volatile Organic Compounds amount is 70 g/litre of paint.
VOC content of the paint (thinned 5 % by volume) is 70 g/l.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION
Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets. A health and safety data sheet is available on request from Tikkurila Oyj.
 
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The above information, based on laboratory tests and practical experience, has been proved valid at the date marked on the product data sheet. The quality of the product is ensured by our operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As a manufacturer we cannot be responsible for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes.

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