OlyBond 500 Green Insulation Adhesive

Data Sheet
Updated: 10/09

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OlyBond500 Green is a two component
polyurethane adhesive system based on renewable
resources. OlyBond500 Green is VOC (Volatile
Organic Content) Free. By minimizing the use of
fossil fuels and utilizing plant based resources,
OlyBond500 Green contributes toward various
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) credits. OlyBond500 Green is available in
two sizes:
The OlyBond500 Green new, easy to use bag in
box package for use with the PaceCart 2 mixing/
delivery system.
The OlyBond500 Green SpotShot (28oz tubes)
which are sold as a set (part 1 & part 2), for use
with the SpotShot Application Gun.
Basic Use: OlyBond500 Green is used to adhere a
variety of board stocks to a variety of roof substrates
in both new and re-roof applications. It can also be
used to adhere insulation board. OlyBond500 Green
is dispensed in a semi-liquid bead that spreads
to several inches before rising 3/4"-1" above the
substrate. The board stock is placed into the adhesive
and walked into place. A chemical cure takes place
in approximately 4 to 8 minutes after application,
depending on temperature and weather conditions.
Compatible Roof Decks and Substrates:
Lightweight structural concrete
Poured in place structural concrete
Pre-cast concrete
Treated plywood (5/8" min. thickness)
Various smooth BUR and modified bitumens
Steel-22 gauge or lower with approved cross section
Existing sprayed in place polyurethane foam
Cementitious wood fiber plank
Base Sheets
Insulation concrete
Gypsum
Compatible Roof Insulations:
Expanded polystyrene
Polyisocyanurate
HD Wood Fiber
Dens-Deck
Perlite

Potentially Non-compatible substrates:

(These and any other substrates not listed above
must be review and approved by the roofing
Membrane Manufacturer.)
Coal tar pitch BUR
Gravel surfaced BUR
Application Features:
No thermal shorts caused by fasteners
Chemical cure results in faster set-up time
No pre-drilling into concrete
Rapid application
Strengthens system
Reduces re-roof and construction noise
Post-application features:
Board stock is securely adhered to substrate
Lowers potential for building contamination
Wind uplift resistance is maximized
Composition and Materials:
OlyBond500 Green is a dual component, reaction
cure polyurethane adhesive. The blowing agent is
water (no HCFC). OlyBond500 Green is available
in bag or Box sets of diisocyanate (Part 1) and resin
(Part 2) or in a dual tube set (Part 1 and Part 2).
Limitations:
Do NOT use OlyBond500 Green:
With isocyanurate board stock larger than 4' x 4'.
When ambient or substrate temperatures are below
45F or above 120F.
During inclement weather.
On wet surfaces.
On any roof deck that shows signs of deterioration or
loss of structural integrity.
On dirty or grease-laden surfaces
After the expiration date. Contact Olympic at
1-800-633-3800 for options and instructions.
TECHNICAL DATA
OlyBond500 Green is packaged in Bag or Box
Sets consisting of Part 1 (diisocyanate) and Part
2 (resin) or in dual tube sets (Part 1 and Part 2).
OlyBond500 Green is approved by most Roof
System Manufacturers and is approved by FM.

Temperatures:
Store containers between 45F and 95F. At these
temperatures, the shelf life is 12 months from the
date of manufacture.
Check each product temperature with a clean
thermometer. The minimum product temperature
use of the OlyBond500 Green dispenser must be
72F. The minimum ambient and surface temperatures must be 45F or above and rising.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Lightweight Concrete, Structural Concrete, and Plywood:
These surfaces must be free of any debris, dirt,
oil, grease, and standing water before applying
OlyBond500 Green.
Built Up (BUR) and Modified: Surfaces must be free
of any debris, dirt, oil, grease, and standing water.
Contact the roofing membrane manufacturer for
details.
Steel: The upper flange of the steel deck (bonding
surface) must be free of debris, dirt, grease, oil, and
standing water. On new steel, the hop coating must
be removed. The bonding surface must be free of any
cleaner before applying OlyBond500 Green.
Insulation: Review the roofing insulation plan.
Isocyanurate insulation boards to be attached must
be no larger than 4' x 4'. When installing multiple
layers of boards, apply the boards using staggered
joints.
Existing Polyurethane Foam: Remove the surface of
the polyurethane roof, including the coating, with a
scarifier (minimum 1/2"). The bonding surface should
be blown clean before applying OlyBond500 Green.
Metal: OlyBond500 Green has excellent adhesion to
clean metal. Prime all non-ferrous metals (aluminum,
copper, stainless, etc.) to further increase adhesion.
Acceptable primers include epoxy, chlorinated rubber,
and wash primer.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION
Pace Cart 2: Place the bag in box set in the tray of the
Pace Cart 2. Attach the hose coupling to the bag in
box system. Move the flow valve on the dispenser to
the open position, allowing the material to be pumped
at a ration of 1:1 through the static mixing tip and out
onto the substrate.
SpotShot: Remove stopper from cartridge and attach
mixing tip. Insert cartridge into the appropriate 1:1
ratio caulking gun. Using a steady trigger motion,
apply OlyBond500 Green to the substrate.

Application: Apply the fluid mixture in rows spaced 12"

on center that spread to several inches wide before
rising 3/4" to 1" long. Lay the insulation board into
position and walk into place to assure complete
adhesion. Continue walking on boards until adhesive sets (4-8 minutes). Typical coverage rates are
between .75 and 1.25 gallons per 100 square feet,
resulting in the board achieving 60 to 75% adhesion.
The application rate must be increased for rougher
surfaces and will vary depending on roughness.
Typical Handling Characteristics
(Tack Free and Set Up Time, minutes)
TEMPERATURE COMPONENT B
FORMULA

TACK FREE

SET UP

45 - 60F

12

60 - 80F

12

80 + F

12

Important: When applying OlyBond500 Green, board

stock must be placed into the adhesive while it is still
wet and tacky (before it reaches its tack free state).
Place insulation boards into the adhesive shortly after
it has reached its maximum rise. This typically occurs
within 2 minutes.
AVAILABILITY AND COST
OlyBond500 Green is available throughout the
USA by contacting your GAF sales representative.
Deliveries directly to job sites and to specific locations
are available.
Cost: OlyBond500 Green pricing information can
be obtained by contacting your GAF sales
representative.
LIMITED WARRANTY
When the OlyBond500 Green adhesive is installed
in accordance with these specifications, Olympic
Manufacturing Group issues a 10-year limited material
warranty on the adhesive. The OlyBond500 Green
adhesive may also be included in various system
warranties issued by the roofing system manufacturer; contact the roofing system manufacturer directly
for more information. To obtain a roofing System
Warranty, the installer must contact the roofing
System Manufacturer prior to the start of the project
to review and determine the adhesion requirements
of the substrate and to ascertain the Manufacturers
procedures and requirements for obtaining a system
warranty.

2009 GAF Materials Corporation 10/09 #478

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