No More Graffiti

Product Name: NO MORE GRAFFITI

Description:

No more graffiti is a water-based sacrificial anti-graffiti coating based on aqueous wax and polymer emulsions. Once applied to a surface, No more graffiti forms a thin film between the surface to be protected and graffiti paint or other staining materials. The graffiti can be easily removed by simply cleaning the surface with hot, high-pressure water. The removal process strips the film of No more graffiti together with the graffiti resulting in a clean, stain-free surface. The non-stick water repellent nature of surfaces treated with No more graffiti may also discourage the adhesion of glue-on advertising posters.

Recommended Uses:

No more graffiti is used as a low cost sacrificial anti-graffiti coating specifically designed for the application on all types of masonry surfaces such as brick, concrete, natural stone and blockwork. It may also be applied to non-masonry substrates such as timber, metal, painted surfaces or surfaces coated with textured coating or polymer render. However, a small test is strongly recommended prior to application to determine product suitability for a particular substrate.

Some of the outstanding features of No more graffiti include:

• Excellent resistance to graffiti and other staining compounds.
• Durable UV stable formulation, hence no yellowing or peeling.
• The product and method of removal are environmentally friendly, that is, no organic solvents such as paint strippers are required.
• Easy application by brush, roller or airless sprayer.
• Non-corrosive, non-flammable formulation allows easy clean up in water.

As building materials vary, this product may not be suitable for some masonry surfaces.  It is strongly recommended that a small test be carried out prior to application to ascertain the suitability of this product for the required purpose.

Use Instructions:

Application

• The surface to be treated should be dry, firm, and clean, free from dirt, oil and other stains. Otherwise, the surface should be washed and allowed to dry before product application.
• If the substrate surface is very porous, it is strongly recommended to pre-seal the surface before using this product by using an appropriate sealer.
• Do not apply if rain is expected or if conditions are damp and the temperature is below 10oC or if under excessively hot and/or windy conditions.
• The product can be applied via brush, roller or airless spray. Drying time depends on climatic conditions. Typical drying times are in the order of 2 hours for touch dry and up to 24 hours or more for the maximum effectiveness.
•  The consumption of coats depends on the porosity of the surface being coated. We recommended two coats with a consumption rate of approximately 10m2/litre per coat. For rough surfaces and porous substrates may require more coats for maximum effectiveness.
• The product is water-based therefore all equipment can be cleaned in water.

Removal instructions:

The graffiti is removed by hot high-pressure water jet. The removal process strips the film of No more graffiti together with the graffiti. The hot water should exit the pressure nozzle in the form of a fan at a pressure of 500-1000 psi (subject to the surface conditions). The water temperature is recommended to be above 90oC.

For removing a small graffiti area, apply a kettle of boiling water to the surface while brushing the surface with a nylon brush until the graffiti is removed.  Alternatively, remove the graffiti with Tech-Dry Biodegradable Graffiti Remover (Please contact Tech-Dry for further details about Biodegradable Graffiti Remover).

Re-application of No more graffiti should be carried out once the surface is dry.

Please note in situations where No more graffiti has been applied to a painted surface, all care must be exercised when removing graffiti using high pressure water as this process may remove some of the original base paint.

Typical Data:

• Appearance: Yellowish viscose emulsion with slight odour
• Solids content: <50% by weight
• Specific gravity: 1.0
• pH value: 7-9
• Solubility in water: Miscible
• Flash point: >100oC

Important Note:

As surfaces and the conditions of use vary, it is strongly recommended that a pilot trial be carried out prior to using No more graffiti to determine the suitability of this product for a particular purpose.

Handling & Storage:

No more graffiti is a non-flammable, non-corrosive and non-toxic water-based product. However, as with all chemical products, good industrial hygiene procedures should be used when using this product. Skin and eye contact should be avoided by using suitable protective measures such as chemically resistant gloves and goggles. Wash all spills with plenty of water. Refer to the material safety data sheet if accidentally swallowed or splashed into eyes.

Keep out of reach of children.

No more graffiti can be stored in closed plastic containers for 12 months.
The product should be protected from freezing.
Prolonged temperatures greater than 35oC must be avoided.

This product should not be used passed its use-by date printed on the label. However, if the product is passed its use-by-date, it is not necessarily unusable. A quality control should be performed on the properties relevant to the application or otherwise contact the manufacturer for further advice.

Packaging:

No more graffiti is available in 5, 20 & 200 litre plastic drums, and 1000 litre IBC. Other size containers are available on request.