Use the icon to view and print data sheets.
Download Acrobat Reader if not installed

DECORATIVE PRODUCTS

Properties,
Uses Etc.

EMULSION PAINTS

Water-borne vinyl

10.0-15.0

Water

Top quality emulsion paint for interior use.
Matt or sheen finish.

100-Line

104-Line

Water-borne
vinyl / acrylic

10.0-15.0

Water

Highest quality emulsion, outstanding exterior durability. Suitable for bathrooms, kitchens. Matt or satin finish.

Copol

110-Line

Water-borne vinyl

10.0-15.0

Water

Low cost, high opacity. Ideal for factory/office refurbishment. Interior use only. NOT suitable for damp or condensation conditions.

Acrylic Glaze

103-1

Water-borne acrylic

10.0-15.0

Water

For overcoating emulsion finishes to give a high-sheen finish.

GLOSS PAINTS AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS

Ferrodox Wood Primer White

95-5

Urethane oil

10.0-12.0

R1

Highly durable, exterior primer. Excellent flexibility to resist long-term embrittlement. Formulated as an alternative to traditional oil-based lead primers.

A C Universal

115-1

Water-borne acrylic

10.0-12.0

Water

Top quality water-borne primer for wood.

Acrylic Wood Primer

116-Line

Water-borne acrylic

10.0-12.0

Water

Water-borne primer for wood.

Aluminium Wood Primer

7-5

Alkyd

10.0-12.0

R1

Non-leafing, aluminium based primer for wood.

Oil-Based Wood Primer

96-Line

Alkyd

10.0-12.0

R1

General purpose wood primers.

Alkysil Undercoat

50-Line

Long-oil alkyd

10.0-12.0

R1

High quality, opaque undercoat.

Alkysil Gloss

1-Line

Long-oil alkyd

10.0-12.0

R1

High opacity decorative/industrial gloss paint. Lead free. Full BS:4800 colour range.

Microlac Undercoat & Gloss

27-Line

Microporous alkyd pigmented

8.0-10.0

R1

Microporous system to give outstanding durability. Water vapour permeable to prevent cracking, blistering, due to water ingress, etc. Lead free.

Dacrylux

101-Line

Acrylic resin

6.0-8.0

Water

Water-borne gloss finish. Non-toxic, low odour ‘microporous’ properties. Non-yellowing and highly durable.

PRIMERS FOR STEEL

Rapidac Primers

13-Line

Modified alkyd/zinc phosphate

40%

40 microns

10.0

R5

Low cost, fast drying primer for steel. Spray application. Range of colours ex-stock.

Rapidac HB Primers

13-90 Red Oxide

13-91 Grey

Modified alkyd/zinc phosphate

40%

75 microns

5.33

R5

Low cost, fast drying primer formulated to produce high builds (75 microns) by airless spray.

HB Zinc Phosphate Primers

35-Line

Modified alkyd/zinc phosphate

40%

75 microns

5.33

R5

High build primer for steel. Spray application. 75 microns in single coat. Range of colours ex-stock. Fast drying. 35-1 and 35-2 contain Micaceous Iron Oxide for extra protection.

QD Anti-Corrosive Primers

98-Line

Modified alkyd/zinc phosphate

40%

50 microns

8.0

R5

Fast drying, good overcoating properties with wide range of coatings, top quality primer for steel. Spray application. Range of colours ex-stock.

Metal Primers

40-Line

Modified alkyd

40%

40 microns

10.0

R1 Brush

R70 Spray

Economical primer for steel. Brush application. Available in Red Oxide and Grey.

HB Anti-Corrosive Primer

95-Line

Urethane oil/zinc phosphate

47%

40 microns

8.0

R1 Brush

R70 Spray

Top quality brushing primer for steel. Excellent durability/flexibility. Range of colours ex-stock.

ETCH PRIMERS (to enhance adhesion to steel and non-ferrous metals, i.e. aluminium, zinc, galvanised metal)

Single-Pack Etch Primer

78-Line

Reinforced poly vinyl butyral

17%

15 microns

11.3

R11

Fast drying, outstanding adhesion, range of colours ex-stock. Single-pack.

Single-Pack Red Oxide

78-11

Reinforced poly vinyl butyral

12%

15 microns

8.0

R11

Primarily a ‘holding’ primer for steel with welding and health certificate.

Two-Pack Yellow Etch Primer

78-60

Reinforced poly vinyl butyral

22%

10 microns

22.0

R11

Primarily for non-ferrous metals, i.e. zinc, to give outstanding adhesion. Zinc chromate free. High flash version available, ref:78-63, Thinner R106.

Two-Pack Zinc Chromate Etch Primer

78-74

Reinforced poly vinyl butyral

9%

10 microns

9.0

R11

Formulated specifically for aluminium, also outstanding adhesion to other non-ferrous metals.

INDUSTRIAL FINISHES

QD1 Hammer Finish

5H-Line

Modified alkyd

35%

30 microns

11.6

R11

Fast drying finish with ‘hammer’ pattern. Range of colours in stock.

QD2 Finish

6-Line

Modified alkyd

30%

30 microns

10.0

R70

Fast drying gloss finish, spray application. Mild solvents. Rapid overcoating of 13, 98 or 35-line primers. Wide range of colours in stock. Touch dry: 30-40 minutes.

QD3 Finish

10-Line

Modified alkyd

32%

30 microns

10.7

R5

Fast drying gloss finish. Spray application. Use primers 13, 98 or 35-line. Touch dry: 15-20 minutes. (Note: ‘Small order’ tinting scheme available). Limited colour range ex-stock.

Vehicle & Machinery Enamel

97-Line

Modified alkyd

40%

40 microns

10.0

R1 Brush

R70 Spray

Brushing/spraying gloss finish. Mild solvents. Rapid overcoating of 13, 98 or 35-line primers. Wide range of colours ex-stock. Touch dry: 1-1¹/₂ hours. (Note: ‘Small order’ tinting scheme available).

Dac Thane Enamel

99-Line

Urethane alkyd

54%

40 microns

13.5

R1 Brush

R70 Spray

Brushing/spraying vehicle finish. Mild solvents. Touch dry: 4 hours.

Dac Sil Undercoat & Gloss

17-Line

Silicone alkyd

53%

40 microns

13.3

R1

Exterior undercoat and gloss. Outstanding gloss and colour retention. Hard, durable coating.

Dac Shield

34-Line

Alkyd

40%

50 microns

8.0

R1

High build gloss finish. Recommended for use over Vinadac systems.

Rapidac HB MIO

48-60

Alkyd

40%

75 microns

5.3

R5

High build, fast drying/intermediate coat, with micaceous iron oxide.

Ferrodac 1

48-Line

Oleo resinous

58%

50 microns

11.6

R1 Brush

R70 Spray

Tung phenolic, MIO finish/intermediate coat. Excellent durability, water resistance and chemical resistance.

Rapidac Matt Black

13-3

Alkyd

40%

40 microns

10.0

R5

Fast drying MATT finish Black.

Rapidac High Sheen Black

13-71

Alkyd

40%

40 microns

10.0

R5

Fast drying SHEEN finish Black.

Rapidac Aluminium

7-3

Alkyd

25%

20 microns

12.5

R5

Fast drying ALUMINIUM finish.

Alkyd MIO

48-Line

Alkyd

50%

75 microns

6.7

R1

Exterior MIO coating. Available as Light or Dark Grey.

STOVING FINISHES

Primer

White Primer

12-40

Alkyd amino

45%

50 microns

9.0

R7

High opacity, tough primer with good adhesion.

Finishes

QB Stoving
Enamel

12-Line

Alkyd amino

45%

40 microns

11.3

R7

Quality stoving enamel, high gloss, tough, durable. Excellent chip/abrasion resistance. Good solvent/chemical resistance. Limited colour range ex-stock. (Note: ‘Small order’ tinting scheme available).

QB Stoving
Hammer Finish

12H-Line

Alkyd amino

40%

40 microns

10.0

R7

Tough, durable stoving hammer finish.

Episil Black

17-14

Silicone epoxy ester

40%

40 microns

10.0

R5

Black primer/finish - up to 200^oC.

H.R. Black

17-57

Silicone resin

35%

25 microns

14.0

R5

Black finish - up to 400^oC.

H.R. Aluminium

7-7

Silicone alkyd

25%

20 microns

12.5

R1 Brush

R70 Spray

Aluminium finish - up to 400^oC.

H.R. Aluminium

17-23

Silicone alkyd

20%

20 microns

10.0

R5

Aluminium finish - up to 600^oC.

CHLORINATED RUBBER

Dac Chlor Primer

62-1

Modified C.R./zinc phosphate

41%

50 microns

8.2

R5

Durable, chemical resistant primer for steel. Dry film thickness: Up to 75 microns per coat. Brush, airless, conventional spray.

Dac Chlor HB MIO

61-18

C.R./micaceous iron oxide

35%

75 microns

4.7

R5

High build intermediate/finish coat with MIO barrier pigment. Dry film thickness: Up to 125 microns per coat. Brush or airless spray.

Dac Chlor HB

61-Line

C.R.

40%

75 microns

5.3

R5

High build coating for long term protection of steelwork, excellent chemical resistance. Sheen finish. Dry film thickness: Up to 100 microns per coat. Brush or airless spray.

Dac Chlor AA Finish

60-Line

C.R.

40%

30 microns

13.3

R5

Gloss finish for Chlorinated Rubber system. Excellent chemical resistance. Dry film thickness: Up to 40 microns per coat. Brush application.

VINYL COATINGS

Vinyl Primer/Sealer

41-Line

Vinyl/zinc phosphate

27%

40 microns

6.8

R5

Durable chemical resistant primer for steel. Sealer for zinc and aluminium metal spray. Grey and Sage Green, brushing and spraying versions ex-stock. Dry film thickness: Up to 50 microns per coat.

Vinaprime HB Primer

41-120

Vinyl/zinc phosphate

38%

50 microns

7.6

R5 Spray

R64 Brush

High build primer for steel. Damp tolerant during application. Rapid overcoating. Dry film thickness: Up to 75 microns per coat. Brush or spray.

Vinadac HB MIO

41-170 Series

Vinyl/micaceous iron oxide zinc phosphate

40%

75 microns

5.3

R5 Spray

R64 Brush

High build barrier coating for long term protection of steel in aggressive and/or wet environments. Outstanding adhesion to galvanised steel. Damp tolerant during application. Dry film thickness: Up to 125 microns per coat. Brush or spray.

Vinadac HB

41-200 Series

Vinyl

40%

75 microns

5.3

R5 Spray

R64 Brush

High build. Properties as MIO version above.

Vinadac High Solids

45-Line

Vinyl

55%

75 microns

7.3

R5 Spray

R64 Brush

High solids version of Vinadac HB, 41-line, 20% increase in coverage rate. Compliant to EPA Regs. Available in MIO or Sheen finish

EPOXY & POLYURETHANE COATINGS

Epidac 2 Blast Primer

79-397

Two-pack epoxy

25%

20 microns

12.5

R66

Weldable blast primer.

Epidac 2 Zinc Phosphate Primer

Epidac 2 High Solids Zinc Phosphate Primer

79-Line

79-458

Two-pack epoxy/zinc phosphate

Two-pack epoxy/zinc phosphate

40%

55%

50 microns

75 microns

8.0

8.0

R9

R9

Chemical resistant, durable primers for steel. Buff, Grey, Red Oxide, White ex-stock. Dry film thickness: Up to 75 microns.

High Solids / EPA Compliant. Grey.

Epidac 2 Zinc Rich Primer

79-62

Two-pack epoxy zinc rich

56%

50 microns

11.2

R9

Outstanding sacrificial protection of steel. Conforms to BS:4652, Part 3. Dry film thickness: Up to 75 microns.

Epidac 2 MIO

79-82a

Two-pack epoxy MIO

50%

75 microns

6.7

R9

Outstanding ‘barrier’ coating as intermediate or finish coat. Dry film thickness: Up to 125 microns.

Epidac Gloss Finish

79-Line

Two-pack epoxy

55%

50 microns

11.0

R9

Chemical and solvent abrasion resistant. Gloss finishing coat for Epoxy system. Dry film thickness: Up to 50 microns. Limited colour range ex-stock.

Epidac 2PE

79-59a

Epoxy-pitch coating

55%

100 microns

5.5

R6

Outstanding water and chemical resistant coating.

Coal Tar Free Epoxy

90-92

"Coal-tar free" epoxy

60%

125 microns

4.8

R9

Similar properties to Epidac 2 PE but free of coal-tar pitch.

Epidac 2 HB

79-Line

Two-pack epoxy

43%

75 microns

5.7

R9

High build epoxy intermediate or top coat.

WATER-BASED EPOXY COATINGS

Epidac 2W

79-line

Two-pack epoxy (water miscible)

52%

50 microns

11.4

Water

Low odour product, ideal for food factories, breweries, etc. Resists steam cleaning, etc. Also floor paint/sealer for bitumen or pitch coatings.

EPOXY ESTER COATINGS

Epidac 1 Zinc Rich Primer

79-6

Epoxy ester/zinc rich

44%

50 microns

8.8

R5

Excellent ‘sacrificial’ primer for steel. Conforms to BS:4652, Part 1. Often used as ‘repair coating’ for galvanised steel.

Epidac 1 Cloud Grey Primer

79-114

Epoxy ester/zinc phosphate

40%

40 microns

10.0

R5

Excellent anti-corrosion primer for steel. Normally overcoated with single-pack industrial finishes.

POLYURETHANES

Dac Pol V8

9-7

Clear moisture cured polyurethane

35%

30 microns

3.8

R6

Excellent water/chemical resistance. Extremely tough. Used as lacquer for bar furniture. Ideal for wooden floors or as sealer for concrete. INTERIOR USE ONLY. (Can be mixed with ‘tinter pack’ to give a coloured floor finish).

Two-Pack Polyurethane

Two-Pack High Solids Polyurethane

80P-Line

85-Line

Acrylic modified polyurethane

Acrylic modified polyurethane

50%

57%

50 microns

50 microns

10.0

11.4

R6

R6

Outstanding durability, gloss and colour retention. Normally used over epoxy primer system. Limited colour range ex-stock.

High solids version giving greater speading rate. EPA Compliant. Better curing at low temperatures (ie "winter-cure"). Conforms to Highways Agency Specification Item No168.

Two-Pack Acrylic

81-Line

Acrylic resin

50%

50 microns

10.0

R9

Similar properties to 80-line above, but ISOCYANATE FREE.

SEALERS

Clear Masonry Sealer

150-50

Modified acrylic emulsion

3-10

Water

Sealer for porous substrate prior to application of water-based masonry system.

Acrylic Sealer For Masonry

59-10

Solvent-borne acrylic

4-10

R8

Sealer for porous substrate prior to application of solvent-based masonry system.

Dac Crete Sealer 49SB

49-1

Solvent-borne acrylic

4-10

R8

Sealer for concrete prior to application of Dac Crete 49SB Anti-Carbonation system.

INTERMEDIATE COATS & FINISHES

Dacrylate Acrylic Undercoat

59-Line

Solvent-borne acrylic microporous.

40%

40 microns

10.0

R8

Undercoat for sealed masonry prior to application of Acrylic Finish. (Also used as primer/sealer for PVC cladded steel).

Dacrylate Acrylic Finish

59-Line

Solvent-borne acrylic microporous

40%

40 microns

10.0

R8

Acrylic finish coat for masonry. Microporous, excellent durability, gloss and colour retention. Outstanding flexibility. Water-vapour permeable.

Dac Crete 49SB

49-Line

Solvent-borne acrylic

40%

70 microns

5.7

R8

Anti-carbonation coating for concrete structures, certified by Taylor Woodrow Laboratories.

Dac Crete 49WB

49-Line

Water-borne acrylic

40%

60 microns

6.7

Water

Water-borne acrylic system for masonry. Microporous, excellent durability, gloss and colour retention, outstanding flexibility. Certified by Taylor Woodrow - Anti-Carbonation coating.

Dac Roc

117-Line

Water-borne acrylic co-polymer

-

-

8-10

Water

Outstanding exterior finish for concrete masonry. Range of colours ex-stock.

Dac Flex

125-Line

Water-borne acrylic

55%

275 microns

2.0

Water

High build, highly flexible coating for masonry, etc. Also used for refurbishment of wooden portable buildings. Ideal for use where extreme flexibility is required to cover substrate ‘movement’ Certified as Anti-Carbonation coating by Taylor Woodrow Laboratories.

Dac Crete

18-Line

Urethane alkyd

50%

8.0

R1

General purpose floor paint. Single-pack.

Epidac 2S

79-Line

Two-Pack epoxy

55%

8.0

R9

Hard wearing epoxy finish with additive to improve adhesion to concrete. Clean, sound abraded surface ESSENTIAL.

Dac Pol V8

9-7

Moisture cured urethane

35%

3.0 - 8.0

R6

Single-pack clear finish. Ideal to prevent ‘dusting’ on concrete. Also used for bar furniture, laboratory benches, wooden floors, etc. Not suitable for exterior use. ‘Tinting packs’ available to give a coloured finish.

Epidac 2W

79-Line

Water-miscible epoxy

52%

8.0

Water

Low odour, hard wearing, sheen finish. Also used as sealer for bitumen and asphalt floors.

MARGARD ANTI-GRAFFITI SYSTEMS

BRITISH BOARD OF AGREMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 95/3154

Margard Pigmented Sealer

79-176

Water-borne epoxy

52%

50 microns

10.4

Water

Base coat for Margard Coloured system to seal and obliterate existing graffiti.

Margard Coloured Finish

85-Line

Two-pack polyurethane

57%

50 microns

11.4

R102

Coloured finish coat for Margard Coloured system.

Margard SP Clear Gloss

9-95

Moisture cured urethane

45%

30 microns

15.0

R8/R6

Clear gloss top coat for Margard Clear and Coloured systems.

Margard SP Clear Semi-Gloss

9-106

Moisture cured urethane

45%

30 microns

15.0

R8/R6

Clear semi-gloss top coat for Margard Clear and Coloured systems.

Margard SP Clear Matt

9-105

Moisture cured urethane

40%

30 microns

13.3

R8/R6

Clear matt top coat for Margard Clear and Coloured systems.

Marclean GP

150-198

Solvent blend in gel form.

-

-

-

-

General purpose ‘gel’ blend to remove graffiti from Margard protected surfaces. Based on non-toxic solvents, can be used to remove graffiti from aged paint films, some plastics, etc. Water rinseable. Also available in aerosol form.

Marclean Extra

150-355

Solvent blend in gel form

-

-

-

-

‘Stronger’ version of above - not for use on aged paint and sensitive substrates.

Marclean PC

150-223

Solvent-borne

-

-

-

-

To remove graffiti from polycarbonate surfaces.

WATER-BORNE COLOURED MARGARD

Water-borne Margard

140-Line

Polyurethane

50%

50 microns

10.0

Water

Water-borne anti-graffiti system.

WATER-BORNE WOOD PRIMERS

Acrylacote Wood Primer

107-8

Water-borne acrylic

10-12

Water

Economical water-borne primer for application by automatic timber coater or dipping.

Acrylacote Wood Primer

107-30

Water-borne acrylic

10-12

Water

Water-borne primer for application by spray, timber coater or dipping. Good durability.

Acrylacote Wood Primer

107-33

Water-borne acrylic

10-12

Water

Fast drying, top quality primer for application by spray, timber coater or dipping. Conforms to BS:5082.

Acrylic Wood Primer

107-40

Water-borne acrylic

10-12

Water

As 107-33 but formulated for use with infra-red drying.

SOLVENT-BORNE WOOD PRIMERS

Oil-Based Wood Primer

96-line

Long-oil alkyd

8-15

R1

Full range of durable wood primers for application by automatic timber coater, spray, brush or dipping.

DUAL PRIMERS

Dual Primer Solvent-Borne

52-Line

Alkyd

-

R1

Wood colouring and priming base coat. May be overcoated with conventional paints or wood stains.

Dual Primer Water-Borne

150-Line

Acrylic/alkyd

-

Water

Water-based version of above. Microporous properties.

WOOD STAINS

Wood Stains Solvent-Borne

150-Line

Alkyd resin

-

R1

To produce transparent colours on wood. Based on light fast dyes and transparent pigments. Made to special order.

Wood Stains Water-Borne

150-Line

Water-borne acrylic

-

Water

Water-borne equivalent to the above.

WOOD FINISHES

Nordac System

52-Line

Long oil alkyd

8-12

R1

Extremely durable, light fast system for interior and exterior woodwork. Microporous, flexible based on non-leaching pigments. Full colour range in sheen finish. Clear, gloss top coat available.

G.P. Varnish

8-1

Long oil alkyd

12-14

R1

General purpose varnish for wood. Interior/exterior use.

Yacht Varnish

8-5

Oleo-resinous

12-14

R1

Hard wearing, durable wood varnish. Outstanding durability and water resistance.

Dac Pol 9

9-Line

Urethane alkyd

12-14

R1

Interior varnish for wood. Also available in eggshell gloss. Hard wearing, durable.

Dac Pol V8

9-7

Moisture-cured urethane

4-8

R6

Interior varnish suitable for wooden floors, bar-tops, tables etc., good water and alcohol resistance.

WATER-BORNE INDUSTRIAL COATINGS

Dacquacote Primer/Sealer

120-Line

Water-borne acrylic

36%

40 microns

9.0

Water

Excellent rust-inhibitive primer for steel and galvanised steel. Also used as sealer for aluminium zinc metal spray. Extremely versatile, may be overcoated with a wide range of industrial and decorative solvent and water-borne coatings.

Dacquacote MIO

120-35

Water-borne acrylic

40%

75 microns

5.3

Water

High build coating with excellent ‘barrier’ protection provided by the Micaceous Iron Oxide. Ideal for steel and galvanised steel.

Epidac 2W

79-Line

Water miscible epoxy

52%

50 microns

10.4

Water

Low odour, hard wearing, sheen finish. Also used as floor paint, or sealer for bitumen and asphalt floors.

Water-Borne Primers/Finishes

131-Line

Water-borne resins

36%

40 microns

9.0

Water

Range of water-borne primers and gloss finishes fully compliant with existing environmental legislation. Good compatability with other systems. Made to special order only.

Water-Borne Primers

145-Line

Water-borne resins

45%

70 microns

6.4

Water

Primers specially formulated to confirm to the rigorous salt-spray requirements of the transport and car industries.

MISCELLANEOUS

Black Bitumen

150-396

Bitumen

50%

50 microns

10.0

R1

Black bitumen Paint

HB Bitumen

90-14

Bitumen

40%

200 microns

2.0

R1

High build for spray/brush application (D.T.p. Item No.141).

Mordant Solution

150-23

Copper carbonate phosphoric acid based solution

-

-

-

-

Pre-treatment for galvanised steel. (British Rail ‘T’ Wash formulation).

Waymark Line-Marking Paint

150-Line

Spirit-borne resin

50%

50 microns

10.0

R19

Fast drying line paint for floors. Available in white and yellow.

Glodac Basecoat

95-96

Alkyd

47%

50 microns

9.4

R1

White-basecoat for use with Glodac.

Glodac Fluorescent Paint

97-Line

Alkyd based with fluorescent pigment

-

-

10.0

R1

Range of fluorescent colours available.

Glodac Overlacquer

97-107

Modified alkyd

-

-

8.0-10.0

R1

Overlacquer to give gloss finish to Glodac paint and extend life of the Glodac system.

Anti-Vandal Paint

39-Line

Non-drying oil based

-

-

8.0-12.0

R70

Soft, non-drying coating to deter climbing on walls, pylons etc.

Tennis Court Dressing

103-Line

Acrylic emulsion

-

-

10.0

Water

Coating for tennis courts.

Clear Lacquer

8-15

Modified chlorinated rubber

27%

20 microns

13.5

R5

Clear anti-tarnish coating for non-ferrous metals, wood sealer, etc.

Clear Lacquer

8-39

Acrylic resin

30%

30 microns

10.0

R5

Clear anti-tarnish coating for non-ferrous metals.

Shellac Knotting

150-388

Shellac

-

-

-

R19

Clear shellac for treatment of knots in timber.

Rich Gold Finish

150-226

Acrylic

-

-

-

R5

Gold finish for ornamental iron work, etc.