Sashco Exact Color Tintable Caulk Instruction Manual (+ PDF)

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1 eXact Color Tintable Caulk

2 Product Information:

7 Clean up / Removal:

8 Product Usage Instructions:

9 Documents / Resources

9.1 References

eXact Color Tintable Caulk

Product Information:

The eXact Color Tintable Caulk is a versatile product that can
be used for various applications such as siding, cabinets,
countertops, stained woodwork, trim, and more. It offers several
features and benefits, including:

A seamless match every time, allowing you to match stains or
even metallics
No special tools required for application
Easy to use with water cleanup
Super elastic and permanently flexible
Powerful adhesion for long-lasting results
Dripless plunger for mess-free application
Suitable for both interior and exterior use
Nationally VOC compliant

Where to Use:

The eXact Color Tintable Caulk is excellent for use in a variety
of areas, including:

Siding
Metals
Cabinets
Plastics
Countertops
Walls & wallpaper
Stained woodwork
Windows & doors
Trim
Moulding
Backsplashes
Baseboards

Where NOT to Use:

Do not use the eXact Color Tintable Caulk in the following
areas:

Applications Basics

Dry Time:

Tack free: 30 minutes

Full cure: 4-5 days (depending on temperature and humidity)

Paintable:

You can paint over the eXact Color Tintable Caulk if desired,
even though it already contains paint.

Clean up / Removal:

Clean the caulk using soap and water.

Product Usage Instructions:

Before you start, wait for the paint to skin over for about 4
hours.
Cut off the tip of the cartridge above the threading and
discard.
Using the syringe, draw up 20-30 mL of paint (or 10 mL of
stain) and inject it into the top of the cartridge.
Screw on the cap and shake the cartridge vigorously for at
least 60 seconds. You can do this by hand or using a paint
shaker/mixer.
Open the thickener, remove the cap from the cartridge, and
squeeze the entire contents of the thickener into the
cartridge.
Replace the cap and vigorously shake the cartridge again for at
least 60 seconds.
Wait at least 30 minutes for the caulk to fully thicken.
Remove the cap, attach the nozzle, cut it to the desired bead
size, and apply.

For detailed application instructions and physical properties,
refer to the eXact Color technical data sheet located at
Sashco.com.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Joint Size: Maximum 1/2″
Tensile Properties: Recovery at 50% stretch – 100% in 3
minutes, Recovery at 100% stretch – 96% in 5 minutes
VOC: 36.1 g/L
Viscosity
Density of caulk base
Shelf Life

TEST DATA:

Durability
Hardness, Shore A
Slump
Solids
Extrusion Rate
Freeze-Thaw Stability
Low Temp. Flexibility
Tack-free Cured

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Tintable Caulk. Just Add Paint.

SIDING

CABINETS

COUNTERTOPS

STAINED WOODWORK

TRIM

eXact Color® is the easiest and fastest way to create a custom color caulk. This 100% water-based acrylic sealant requires no special tools. Simply mix in any waterbased paint or stain to get an exact match. Forget about needing to have 50+ colors on hand. You only need this one to match your job.
Features and Benefits
A seamless match, every time Match stains or even metallics! No special tools required Easy to use water cleanup Super elastic Permanently flexible Powerful adhesion Dripless plunger Interior or exterior Nationally VOC compliant

Where to Use

eXact Color is excellent for use in a variety of areas, including:

Siding

Metals

Cabinets

Plastics

Countertops

Walls & wallpaper

Stained woodwork

Windows & doors

Trim

Moulding

Backsplashes

Baseboards

Where NOT to Use
· Areas of water submersion or frequent, prolonged puddling
· Areas with high foot and/or vehicle traffic (driveways, sidewalks, decks, patios, etc.)
· Roofs exposed to prolonged dampness (use Sashco’s Through the Roof!® instead)
· Will not adhere to or is incompatible with Kynar®*, Polypropylene, Waxes, Polyethylene, and Silicone.
· May discolor copper
* Kynar® is a registered trademark of its respective owner.
Applications Basics

Dry Time Tack free: 30 minutes. Full cure: 4-5 days (depending on temperature and humidity)
Paintable: Um? Feels like you’re missing something here. You mix the paint in, so you shouldn’t need to paint it! But, like all Sashco products, you can paint over it.
Clean up / Removal Soap and water
Application Range 40° to 120°F (4° to 49°C)
Service Range -30° to 250°F (-34° to 93°C)

How to Use
Before you start:
· Ensure surface is clean
· Application range: 40°F to 120°F
· Protect from water for 48 hours after application
eXact Color will match paint once it has skinned over in about 4 hours
· Cure time: 4-5 days
Step 1: Cut off the tip of the cartridge above the threading and discard.
Step 2: Using the syringe, draw up 20-30 mL of paint (or 10 mL of stain) and inject into the top of the cartridge.
Step 3: Screw on cap and shake the cartridge for at least 60 seconds — by hand or in a paint shaker/mixer.
Step 4: Open the thickener, remove the cap from the cartridge, and squeeze the entire contents of the thickener into the cartridge.
Step 5: Replace the cap and vigorously shake the cartridge for at least 60 seconds.
Step 6: Wait at least 30 minutes for the caulk to fully thicken.
Step 7: Remove cap, attach the nozzle, cut it to desired bead size, and apply.
For detailed application instructions and for physical properties, check the eXact Color technical data sheet located at Sashco.com.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES: PROPERTY Joint Size Tensile Properties
VOC
Viscosity Density of caulk base Shelf Life TEST DATA: PROPERTY Durability Hardness, Shore A Slump Solids
Extrusion Rate
Freeze-Thaw Stability
Low Temp. Flexibility Tack-f ree Cured

VALUE Maximum 1/2″
Recovery at 50% stretch: 100% in 3 minutes Recovery at 100% stretch: 96% in 5 minutes
36.1 g/L, <1.6% by weight (once the thickener is added to the caulk base)
< 50,000 cps. (caulk base before thickened)
8.6 lbs. /gal.
3 years (1 year after mixed)

RESULTS

TEST METHOD

12.5% movement

ASTM C719

(10 cycles @ -15°F (-26°C))

33 (21-day cure)

ASTM C661

< 1/8″

ASTM D2202

56.4% by weight (of caulk base) 54.6% by volume

ASTM C1250

750 g/min (1/8″ orifice at 40 psi)

ASTM C603

3 cycles max at 0°F. No freeze/thaw stability at -15°F. Keep from freezing

ASTM C731

Pass (not artificially weathered) ASTM C734

Less than 30 minutes ASTM C679

4-5 days (dependent on temperature, humidity and bead size)
ASTM C717

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Adhesion-in-peel Passing Substrates

Most building materials, including:

Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Anodized

windows, ABS, Lexan®*, Acrylic Sheet,

Plexiglass, PVC, Fiberglass, Urethane,

Vinyl, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene,

Nylon, Drywall, Tile, Cinder Block,

Corian®*, Wood, Formica®*, Glass,

Mortar, Fiber Cement, Stucco, Brick,

Concrete, Stone

ASTM C794

SPECIFICATIONS: · Meets FHA requirements. · Meets the performance requirements of ASTM C834 · Meets or exceeds Federal Specification TT-S-00230 C
The data reported here are believed to be reliable. No warranty is made concerning the accuracy of or the results obtained from their use.

CAUTION: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not swallow. In case of eye or skin contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists contact a physician. If swallowed administer two glasses of water and contact a physician immediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: Sashco

warrants this product will substantially

meet published specifications on the

date of sale. If it fails to do so, return

unused portion with original sales receipt

for replacement or refund, at Sashco’s

sole option. These are purchaser’s sole

and exclusive remedies for any breach

of warranty. Purchaser must determine

suitability of product for purchaser’s

specific needs and assumes all risk

associated with its use. Sashco will not