Dulux AcraTex 955 AcraShield AUDA0432

Part A 194 line Approvals APAS-0117/3, APAS-C- 0118/3 (system

approval)CONFORMS TO AS4548.1, AS4548.2 : Long Life
Coatings for Masonry

Product Overview

Previously known as DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield

DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield is a high build, pigmented, water based 100% acrylic coating available in matt, low gloss and gloss finishes. It is designed to
overcoat DULUX AcraTex textured coatings.

Features And Benefits

7 year warranty Guaranteed long term exterior durability & water resistance.
Water based Easy, safe and economical clean-up.
Tintable Extensive, deep colour range.
Durable acrylic Resists pollution, chemical attack and dirt pick-up.
Flexible Crack bridging 5 times average film bulid.
AntiCarbonation Properties Resitance of Diffusion of Carbon Dioxide.

Uses And Typical Specifications

Uses DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield is used as a protective topcoat over DULUX AcraTex texture coatings. It substantially upgrades the overall
coating system durability & ensures greater colour consistancy, especially over large areas. It significantly improves washability, reduces dirt
accumulation, pollution and chemical attack especially on high profile textured coatings.

Typical Typical System AUSA1132 Dulux AcraTex 955 AcraShield on Painted Masonry Surfaces
Systems Preparation Guide REFER TO FULL SPECIFICATION AUSA1132 for PREARATION GUIDE
Premium System for Previously Painted Masonry Surface.
Incorporating AcraTex AcraPrime 501/2 Deep Penetrating Solvent based sealer and AcraTex 955 AcraShield ® is a mid
build water borne, highly flexible
100% acrylic elastomeric membrane weatherproofing coating with excellent water impermeability, carbonation
resistance, chloride ion resistance, and resistance to mould and mildew.
That can be applied by roller - conventional nap or low profile texture sleeves or airless spray to provide maximum
crack bridging and anti-carbonation performance.
Not for immersion. Independent test certification is available on request.
Coat Product Spread Rate (m2/L) WFT (micron) DFT (micron)
1st Coat Acraprime Solvent Based 10 107 15
2nd Coat 955 AcraShield 6.0 167 75
3rd Coat 955 AcraShield 6.0 167 75
Minimum System DFT 165

System Performance Testing Data

Test Result Name Test Method Unit of Measure Result Comments

Carbon Dioxide Diffusion AS 4548.5 Appendix D cm2 per sec 5.6 x 10 -08 Diffusion resistance coefficient (u) = 2650000
Equivalent thickness of Concrete (Sc) = 93cm
Equivalent air layer thickness (R) = 371m
Chloride Ion Diffusion AS 4548.5 Appendix E cm2 per sec 9.7 x 10 -14
Water Vapour AS 4548.5 Appendix C g/m2/24hr 51.9 Vapour Diffusion coefficient of film
= 2.5x10-04cm2sec
Vapour resistance coefficient (u) = 1040
Permeance of film = 4.0x10-07g/Pasm2
Equivalent air layer thickness (Sd) = 1m
Water Transmission AS 4548.5 Appendix C g/m2/24hr/kPa <1
g/m2
Crack Bridging Ability "B" AS 4548.5 Appendix F x x Film Build 5 Static Test
Test Speed of 0.5mm/min
Test Temp =23+/-3 degress
Tensile Strength AS1145 MPa 2.3
Elongation AS 4548.1 % 310 Specimen type 2
Test speed 50mm/min
Early Fire Hazard AS 1530.3 0 (best) - 10/20 see comments Ignitability 0
Spread of flame 0
Heat evolved 0
Smoke developed 2
Cyclone Testing ASTM E514 Class A-E Class E (Highest) No Water Penetration

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 Performance Guide
Weather Excellent resistance to cracking, flaking and chalking as Salt Resists salt spray.
topcoat of a full system.

Heat Up to 90C (dry). Water Contributes to outstanding moisture barrier properties of full
Resistance texture systems.

Solvent Resists alcohol and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Sensitive to Abrasion Very good resistance to abrasion.
other stronger solvents.

Acid Resists dilute acids. Alkali Resists dilute alkali.

Typical Properties

V.O.C <50g/L Clean Up Clean up water

Content Clean all equipment with water after use.

Application
Method
Air Spray Airless Spray Brush Roller

Application Solids By Volume 45

Conditions
Min Max Recommended
Wet Film Per Coat (microns) 167 222 167
Dry Film Per Coat (microns) 75 100 75
Recoat Time (min) 2 Hours NA
Theoretical Spread Rate (m2/L) 6 4.5 6

Dulux BLACK, BLUE BASE, BOLD YELLOW, DEEP, EXTRA BRIGHT, ORANGE, TRUE RED, ULTRA DEEP, VIVID WHITE
Colour
Base

Application Guide

Surface Ensure the texture coating is completely dry, especially during winter.
Preparation The textured surface should be clean and of uniform texture and appearance.
Ensure adequate masking is used to protect adjacent surfaces.

Application Brush, roller and airless spray

Procedure Brush and roll at the same time to avoid picture framing.
And Product should be thoroughly mixed before use. Refer to the DULUX AcraTex Application Manual for detailed instructions.
Equipment DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield may be applied by brush, roller or airless spray.
A 10-20mm nap roller is used depending on the type of texture being overcoated.
Typical Airless Spray set up is: Graco Ultra 500 using 0.019-0.021 spray tip at approx. 1000 psi.

Health And Safety

MSDS 40163 Using When spraying, inhalation of mists may produce respiratory
Number Safety irritation.
Precautions

Health For detailed information refer to the current Material Safety Protective Wear eye protection and when spraying wear a dust mask
Effects Data sheet available through Dulux Sales and Customer Equipment
Service Offices 132377 AUS. Health Effects: Splashes to
the eye may cause eye irritation. For detailed information
refer to the current Material Safety Data sheet available
through Dulux Sales and Customer Service Offices 132377
AUS. Health Effects: Splashes to the eye may cause eye
irritation.

Storage 0

In the case of emergency, please call 1800 033 111

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 Precautions And Limitations
A DULUX warranty will be provided confirming protection against flaking & peeling for a period of seven years when the full DULUX AcraTex system is
applied by a DULUX AcraTex trained applicator, according to specification, & at the specified spreading rates, & to the surface preparation details described
in the DULUX AcraTex Specification Manual.
Practical spreading rates will vary from quoted theoretical figures depending on substrate porosity, surface roughness, overspray losses, application
methods and environmental conditions (eg wind). Protect from rain and frost for 48 hours when apply at the recommended spread rate.

Dry times apply to a single coat at recommended spread rate and at 25oC and 50% Relative Humidity
Allow longer times under cool, moist, or still conditions and or when applied at high film builds.
Do not apply paint if Relative Humidity is above 85% or temperature is within 3°C of Dew Point.
Do not apply if the surface temperature is greater than 40°C or below 10°C, or likely to fall below 10°C during the application or drying period.
When using Bright Reds, Oranges, Blues and Yellows or where very light colours are applied over highly contrasting colours an extra coat maybe required.
Apply at recommended spreading rate to ensure optimum performance.
Application techniques should be adjusted to achieve the recommended DFT and finishing standard.
To avoid "Picture Framing" of texture topcoats "wet on wet" cutting in & coating technique is recommended or apply multiple coats thinning the first coat.

NOTE: ANTI-CARBONISATION TEST RESULTS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE AVAILABLE FROM DULUX CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICES.

Ensure adequate batch tint lots to achieve coverage over single elevations to ensure colour consistency. It is recommended to hold a volume of finish material
for future maintenance touch-ups

CEMENT RENDERS PRODUCE FINE CRACKS DURING DRYING AND CONTINUE TO CRACK & MOVE WITH VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE.
FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE USE A HIGH BUILD ELASTOMERIC (FLEXIBLE) COATING. DULUX RECOMMENDS THE USE OF DULUX ACRASHIELD 955.

Transport And Storage

Pack A 194 line Shipment Not dangerous goods.; No special transport requirements.
Name

Size Weight
15 Litre 20.5 Kg

Flash Point NA UN NA
Number

Dangerous NA Package NA
Goods Group
Class

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