One coat: 7m2/L (280ft2/gal)
Two coats: 3.5 m2/L (160 ft2/gal)
Dur-X-Cel Acrylic Latex Primer is a flat 100% acrylic-based primer.
- Exceptional exterior durability.
- Excellent water repellency – protects wall from moisture penetration.
- Breathable coating – allows water vapour within the wall system to evaporate.
- Excellent adhesion to substrate.
- Abrasion resistant.
- Colourfast – no colour change under UV rays.
Dur-X-Cel Acrylic Latex Primer is used as a premium quality primer for exterior masonry and concrete surfaces. It can be pigmented to match almost any colour. This product is used as a primer for all Durex® Architectural Finish Coatings.
| Product Type | Water-based acrylic coating | |
| Appearance | Dense paint-like consistency | |
| Viscosity | 100 - 150 cps - ASTM D2196 | |
| pH Level | 9.0 - 9.5 | |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic | |
| Density | 1.18-1.30 Kgs/lt | |
| Coverage |
Coverage will vary according to the porosity of the substrate, colour of original substrate and colour of the Durex® Dur-X-Cel Primer to be applied. A test sample should be applied to establish practical coverage on the actual substrate. |
| Method | Results | |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency | ASTM D562 | 105 KU |
| Fineness of Grind | ASTM D210 | 3 Hegman, 58 Microns |
| Alkali Resistance | ASTM D1308 | Pass |
| Water Vapour Permeance | ASTM E96 | 1460 ng/Pa.s.m2 (25.5 Perms) |
| V.O.C. | 40 CFR 59.406 | < 50 g/lt (<0.42 lbs/gal) |
| Freeze-Thaw Stability | ASTM C67 | Pass 50 cycles |
| Flexibility | ASTM D522 | Pass |
| % Solids | 58% +/- 2% | |
| UV Exposure | No cracking | |
| Mildew Resistance | ASTM D3273 | No growth |
