Acrotel DTM
Acrylic-Based Direct-to-Metal Coating
Coverage

4.9 m²/L - 7.4 m²/L (200-300 ft²/gal) @ 2 - 3 mils DFT

NMS
09 96 53
Description

Acrotel DTM Water-Based Metal Coating is a single-component, high-performance, versatile water-based acrylic metal coating. It is formulated to meet the conditions and properties required for high adhesion to metals, primarily steel and aluminum.

Advantages
  • High-performance direct-to-metal (DTM) coating.
  • Water based, safe and easy to handle.
  • Very low odour and VOCs.
  • Very good durability.
  • Non-flammable.
  • Good leveling, flow and microform-free properties.
  • Outstanding adhesion to a variety of substrates. High-gloss latex.
  • Excellent exterior properties.
  • Excellent resistance to UV light.  
Uses

Acrotel DTM Water-Based Metal Coating is used for coating steel, aluminum and galvanized steel for exterior and interior applications.

Physical Properties
 
Colour

Please see Durex® Colour Selection Guide for available colour options.

Resin Type

Acrylic copolymer

Coverage

4.9 m²/L - 7.4 m²/L (200-300 ft²/gal) @ 2 - 3 mils DFT

Cure Time @ 23°C (75°F), 55% RH
  • To touch/recoat: 1 hour
  • Light traffic: 24 hours
  • Full cure: 7 days
pH Level

8.0-9.0

Reducer/Clean-up

Water



Performance Properties
Method Results
Percent Solids

ASTM D7232-06

35 ± 5% (vol.)

Sheen (60°)

ASTM D3679

  • Gloss: 75-85%
  • Semi-gloss: 40-50%
Viscosity (Brookfield) 23°C (75°F)

ASTM D2196

70-85 KU

V.O.C.

ASTM D3960

< 185g/L (< 1.54 lb/gal)

Cross Hatch Adhesion

ASTM D3359

5

Flexibility (Conical Mandrel) 4”

ASTM D522

Pass

Corrosion Resistance, Salt Spray 96 hours

ASTM B117

D#8, #6 at scribe, M#6, #4 on face, 5 mm undercut

Specific Gravity

ASTM D333

1.12 ± 0.1 g/L

QUV Weathering
  • ASTM G154 (cycle 7) - QUV 313B-20/60
  • ASTM G154 (cycle 7) - QUV 340A-20/60
  • Before = 39/74 After 1900 hrs = 9/47
  • Before = 39/74 After 1900 hrs = 9/45