TDS

Technical Data Sheet
Safe-T-Deck® Granulated
White, Tan & Grey
Ames Research Laboratories, Inc.
1891 16
th
St SE | Salem, OR 97302
888-345-0809 | [e-mail]
8.2-TSGW 4/20/21
Stock Code
SD Series
Packaging Information
• 1 Gallon Pail
• 5 Gallon Pail
Characteristics
A single component watertight acrylic coating designed to
restore older deck surfaces. For use on decks, fences, rails,
walkways, and ramps. Suitable for use on properly prepared
exterior wood, and concrete/masonry surfaces.
VOLUME SOLIDS 34% ± 2%
WEIGHT SOLIDS 42% ± 2%
WEIGHT PER
GALLON
9.5-10 lbs
COLORS White, Tan & Grey
CURE TIME 7-10 days
DRY TIME 24 hours between coats
COVERAGE
1 gallon per 100 sq. ft. per coat
(2 coats recommended)
DRY FILM
THICKNESS
(@ 1 GAL/100 SQ. FEET)
15 mils wet per coat
5.5 mils dry per coat
FINISH Texture Finish
FLASH POINT > 200° F
PH AS SHIPPED ASTM E70 8.50 – 9.5
SHELF LIFE 24 Months Unopened
V.O.C CONTENT < 50 g/l
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.128
VEHICLE TYPE Acrylic
VISCOSITY
ASTM D2196 Brookfield Spindle #6
@100 rpm 7000-8500
Compliance
OTC Yes
OTC PHASE II Yes
Surface Preparation
• Surface must be cleaned to remove all contaminants,
mildew, chalk, loose paint, and other foreign matter that
can impede adhesion
• If cleaning with any detergent/deck cleaning product the
area must be thoroughly rinsed and dry before coating
application
• Sand surface with medium grit sandpaper to achieve a
sound stable natural surface
• Concrete surfaces must have the appearance of 80 grit
sandpaper before coating
Application Instructions
Review product Application Guide before proceeding.
Contact Ames Research Laboratories Technical Service
Department for questions pertaining to the coating system
application and required coating film thickness. Conduct a
test patch to ensure proper adhesion.
Safe-T-Deck® is not to be used over Elasto-Barrier®
Primer
Apply between 50° - 90° F on a warm dry surface. Surface
temperature must be 5 degrees F higher than the dew
point and rising. Do not apply if rain is likely with 24 hours
or if the air or surface temperature will drop below 50° F
Apply two coats by brush or roller. Coverage will be
approximately 100 square foot per gallon. If spraying back
rolling is recommended. Use 3/8” roller cover for smooth
surfaces. For rougher textured surfaces use a 1/2” to 1 1/4”
roller cover depending on surface texture. Be sure and back
brush or roll the wet material into the cracks of the wood to
ensure a uniform appearance.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications set forth in this
Technical Data Sheet are based on tests conducted by or
on behalf of Ames Research Laboratories, Inc. All
information is subject to change and pertains to the
product available at time of publication. Please contact
Ames Research Laboratories to receive the most recent
Technical Data Sheet.
Clean-up, Storage & Disposal
• Clean up application equipment, tools, spills, hands
immediately after use with water
• Store unused product in the original container tightly
sealed
• Dispose of this product in accordance with local, state, or
federal requirements
• Protect from freezing
Cautions
• Do not take internally
• Keep out of reach of children
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes
• Use hand and eye protection when using this product
• Wash with soap and water after contact with skin
• If eye-contact occurs rinse with clean water and seek
medical advice if symptoms continue