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ULTRA SPEC 500

INTERIOR FLAT FINISH
N536
Features General Description
 Zero VOC  Washable A professional-quality interior waterborne flat finish based on
 Excellent hiding  Quick dry a proprietary cross-linking acrylic resin that tints on the
Gennex® zero VOC colorant system. This waterborne
 Low odor  Easy application
interior flat provides a decorative flat finish that qualifies for
 Great touch up  Soap and water clean up LEED® v4 credit and passes the most stringent
 Spatter resistant  Superior flow and leveling environmental standards in any color. Because they tint on
 Decorative and uniform flat  Qualifies for LEED® v4 our Gennex® waterborne colorant system all Ultra Spec®
finish credit 500 finishes are available in any color without an increase in
VOC.
Recommended For Limitations
Low abuse interior wall and ceiling surfaces in commercial and  Do not apply when air and surface temperatures are below
institutional environments where flat finish is desired. For new or 50 °F (10 °C)
previously painted interior wallboard, masonry, and primed or
previously painted plaster, wood or metal.

Product Information
Colors — Standard: Technical Data White
White (01)
Vehicle Type Acrylic Copolymer
— Tint Bases: Pigment Type Titanium Dioxide
Benjamin Moore® Gennex® Bases 1X, 2X, 3X, & 4X
Volume Solids 41 ± 2%
— Special Colors: Coverage per Gallon at
350 – 400 sq. ft.
Contact your Benjamin Moore representative Recommended Film Thickness

Certifications & Qualifications: – Wet 4.3 mils

Recommended Film Thickness
– Dry 1.8 mils
VOC compliant in all regulated areas
Depending on surface texture and porosity. Be sure to
Zero VOC estimate the right amount of paint for the job. This will ensure
Class A (0-25) over non-combustible surfaces when tested in accordance with color uniformity and minimize the disposal of excess paint
ASTM E-84
Dry Time @ 77 °F – To Touch 1 Hour
Master Painters Institute MPI # 53, 53 X-GreenTM, 143, 143 X-GreenTM (25 °C) @ 50% RH – To Recoat 2-3 Hours
Anti-microbial - This product contains antimicrobial additives that inhibit the
growth of mold and mildew on the surface of the paint film. Painted surfaces can be washed after two weeks. High
humidity and cool temperatures will result in longer dry, recoat
and service times
Cradle to Cradle Dries By Coalescence
Certified™ Silver
Viscosity 93 ± 3 KU
Flash Point N/A
Benjamin Moore's Green Promise® designation is our
Gloss / Sheen Flat (1.5 – 3.5 @ 85°)
company’s assurance that this product meets – and
often exceeds – rigorous environmental and Surface Temperature at – Min. 50 °F
performance criteria regarding VOCs, emissions, Application – Max 90 °F
application, washability, scrubbability and packaging, Thin With See Chart
while also delivering the premium levels of
performance you expect from Benjamin Moore. Clean Up Thinner Clean Water

Qualifies for CHPS

Weight Per Gallon 11.64 lbs
Qualifies for CDPH v1 low emitting credit – Min. 40 °F
VOC (in any color) Storage Temperature
LEED v4 Credit Emission Certified (Collaborative for High – Max. 90 °F
Performance Schools)
YES YES YES 0 g/L
This Benjamin Moore product has been tested by independent third parties and meets or
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
exceeds the published chemical restriction and performance criteria of the
Green Seal™ GS-11 2015 standard
0 Grams/Liter 0 Lbs./Gallon
Technical Assistance
Available through your local authorized independent Benjamin Moore retailer. Zero VOC post tint (any base and any color)
For the location of the retailer nearest you, call 1-866-708-9180 or visit
www.benjaminmoore.com

◊Reported values are for White. Contact Benjamin Moore

for values of other bases or color.

Benjamin Moore & Co., 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645 Tel: 866-708-9180 Fax: 201-573-9046 www.benjaminmoore.com M72 N536 US 020419
Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish N536
Surface Preparation Application
Surfaces to be painted must be clean, dry, and free of dirt, dust, grease, oil, Stir thoroughly before use. Apply one or two coats. For best results, use
soap, wax, scaling paint, water-soluble materials, and mildew. Remove any a Benjamin Moore® Professional custom-blended nylon/polyester brush,
peeling or scaling paint and sand these areas to feather edges smooth with Benjamin Moore® Professional roller, or a similar product. This product
adjacent surfaces. Glossy areas should be dulled. Drywall surfaces must be can also be sprayed.
free of sanding dust.
New plaster or masonry surfaces must be allowed to cure 30 days before Conditioning with Benjamin Moore® 518 Extender may be necessary
applying base coat. Cured plaster should be hard, have a slight sheen and under certain conditions to adjust open time or spray
characteristics. The chart below is for general guidance
maximum PH of 10; soft, porous or powdery plaster indicates improper cure.
Never sand a plaster surface; knife off any protrusions and prime plaster Mild conditions Severe conditions
before and after applying patching compound. Poured or pre-cast concrete Humid (RH> 50%) with no Dry (RH<50%), in
with a very smooth surface should be etched or abraded to promote direct sunlight & with little direct sunlight, or
adhesion, after removing all form release agents and curing compounds. to no wind windy conditions
Remove any powder or loose particles before priming. Wood substrates
Brush:
must be thoroughly dry. Add 518 Extender
Nylon / Polyester
Difficult Substrates: Benjamin Moore offers a variety of specialty primers or water:
Roller:
for use over difficult substrates such as bleeding woods, grease stains, Premium Quality
crayon markings, hard glossy surfaces or other substrates where paint No thinning Max of 8 fl. oz. to a
3/8" roller cover
adhesion or stain suppression is a particular problem. Your Benjamin necessary gallon of paint
Moore® retailer can recommend the right problem-solving primer for your Spray: Airless
special needs. Pressure: Never add other
1500-2500 psi paints or solvents.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. Tip: 0.015-0.017
LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-
approved respirator to control lead exposure. Carefully clean up with a HEPA Thinning/Clean Up
vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your Thinning is unnecessary, but if required to obtain desired
family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or application properties, a small amount of clean water may be added.
log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
Never add other paints or solvents.
Primer/Finish Systems Clean up: Use soap and water. Spray equipment should be given a final
New surfaces should be fully primed, and previously painted surfaces may rinse with mineral spirits to prevent corrosion.
be primed or spot primed as necessary. For best hiding results, tint the USE COMPLETELY OR DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Dry empty
primer to the approximate shade of the finish coat, especially when a containers may be recycled in a can recycling program. Local disposal
significant color change is desired. Special Note: Certain custom colors requirements vary; consult your sanitation department or state-
require a Deep Color Base Primer tinted to a special prescription formula to designated environmental agency on disposal options.
achieve the desired color. Consult your retailer.
Wood, and engineered wood products: Environmental Health & Safety Information
Primer: Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Latex Primer (N534) or Fresh Start® Multi- Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe spray mist or
Purpose Oil Based Primer (024) sanding dust. Ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536) Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated contact with
Drywall: skin. Avoid exposure to dust and spray mist by wearing a NIOSH
Primer: Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Latex Primer (N534) or this product. approved respirator during application, sanding and clean up.
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536) Follow respirator manufacturer’s directions for respirator use. Close
Plaster (Cured): container after each use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Primer: Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Latex Primer (N534) or Fresh Start® Multi-
Purpose Latex Primer (N023)
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536)
WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm–
Rough or Pitted Masonry:
Primer: Ultra Spec® Masonry Interior/Exterior Hi-Build Block Filler (571) www.P65warnings.ca.gov
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536)
Smooth Poured or Precast Concrete: FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of
Primer: Ultra Spec® Masonry Interior / Exterior 100% Acrylic Masonry water for at least 15 minutes; for skin, wash thoroughly with soap
Sealer (608) and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If you
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536) experience difficulty breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If
Ferrous Metal (Steel and Iron): continued difficulty is experienced, get medical attention
Primer: Ultra Spec® HP Acrylic Metal Primer (HP04) or Super Spec HP® immediately.
Alkyd Metal Primer (P06)
IN CASE OF SPILL – Absorb with inert material and dispose of as
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536)
specified under “Clean Up”.
Non-Ferrous Metal (Galvanized & Aluminum): All new metal surfaces
must be thoroughly cleaned with an Oil & Grease Emulsifier Corotech® V600
to remove contaminants. New shiny non-ferrous metal surfaces that will be KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
subject to abrasion should be dulled with very fine sandpaper or a synthetic
steel wool pad to promote adhesion. PROTECT FROM FREEZING
Primer: Ultra Spec® HP Acrylic Metal Primer (HP04)
Finish: 1 or 2 coats Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Flat Finish (N536)
Repaint, All Substrates: Prime bare areas with the primer recommended
Refer to Safety Data Sheet for additional
for the substrate above. health and safety information.

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