silvakote

Bitumen-based aluminium paint

DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

OF WET MATERIAL COVERAGE
silvakote is a one-pack, aluminium-
pigmented bitumen solution. Density (typical) 0,985 g/cm³ Steel and galvanised steel:
14 m²/1 l @ 60 µm wft
USES Colour Bright aluminium Resulting dft: 20 µm
Bituminous surfaces: 6 - 8 m²/1 l
A general purpose reflective aluminium Flash point
o
38 C
paint for metallic, most bituminous and Note: Due to the viscosity and
concrete surfaces. aluminium pigments contained in
Dilution Not recommended silvakote this product exhibits both
FEATUES & BENEFITS high spread and hiding characteristics.
Consistency Low viscous liquid Low film build should, however, be
• UV resistant. avoided in the interests of longevity
Drying time Touch dry: 1 hour with due care during installation to
• Highly reflective. o
@ 25 C Hard dry: 2 hours
• Easy to apply. apply the specified coating thickness.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES APPLICATION

SURFACE PREPARATION
DURING APPLICATION
Any surfaces to be coated with silvakote may be applied by
Volume solids 33% conventional spray or by brush or
silvakote should be clean,
mechanically sound and dry. Overcoating time roller. On large applications it is often
Steel – should be free of rust and o Minimum: 2 hours applied by soft broom or roofing mop.
@ 25 C
loose material as well as oil, grease Coverage is very dependent on the
Fire resistance of porosity of the surface.
and loose paint. Inflammable
wet film
Galvanised steel – should be free of
loose paint, grease and in the case of Recommend no. of CLEANING
Two
new material, free of anti-white rust coats
treatment. Tools, brushes and mixing equipment
Bituminous surfaces and sheet TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES should be cleaned immediately after
waterproofing membranes – should be OF DRY FILM use and before material has set with
free of dust, chalking and any other abe super brush cleaner followed by
loose material. New bituminous Max. service temp Dry 70º C washing with soap and water.
surfaces should weather for 8 weeks
Weather Weathers well but PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
before coating.
resistance dulls with age
BONDING / PRIMING Toxicity Non-toxic It may be necessary to apply a further
coat of silvakote after three years.
silvakote is normally applied directly Not recommended
to the surface but the following priming Water resistance for immersion TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE
systems may be used where conditions HUMIDITY
conditions so dictate. Will not withstand
solvent spillage Application temperature range:
Solvent resistance o o
Steel – etch primer. due to attack on +5 C - +50 C. Do not apply if surface
o
Galvanised steel – no priming needed. bitumen is less than 2 C above dew point.
Bituminous surfaces – no priming Film (aluminium)
Chemical
needed except on ‘hungry’ sheet attacked by both MODEL SPECIFICATION
resistance
waterproofing membranes where a acids and alkalis
coat of abe bituprime may be applied. Bituminous aluminium paint for
metallic, concrete and waterproofed
MIXING before use, using a flat paddle. All surfaces.
settled material must be thoroughly
As the aluminium pigment settles very dispersed. Keep silvakote well stirred The aluminium paint will be silvakote,
easily silvakote must be stirred well during use. a one-component, aluminium reflective
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coating applied in accordance with the
recommendations of abe
Construction Chemicals, including
bituprime where necessary.

PACKAGING

1 l, 5 l, 25 l, 200 l containers.

HANDLING & STORAGE

This product has a shelf life of

12 months if kept in a dry cool place in
the original packaging. In more
extreme conditions this period might
be shortened.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Wet silvakote is flammable and naked

flames should not be allowed in the
vicinity of the work area. Adequate
ventilation must be provided when
working in confined areas.
Always wear gloves when working with
the material and avoid excessive
inhalation and skin contact.
If material is splashed into the eye,
wash with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention.

Cured silvakote is inert and harmless.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This data sheet is issued as a guide to

the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Where other products are to be used

in conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.

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