Use and Care Manual

Alistagen Corporation -Ten Park Avenue - New York, New York 10016 - www.caliwel.com
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CALIWEL
TM
with BNA
TM
Antimicrobial* Interior Latex Covering
Caliwel is an interior surface treatment that employs a natural antimicrobial agent - Calcium hydroxide - to
protect the coating from odor and stain causing microorganisms for years after it is applied. Formulated with
calcium hydroxide that has a long history of safe antimicrobial use, Caliwel incorporates proprietary Bi-
Neutralizing Agent (BNA

) to prolong its antimicrobial potency. When applied to walls and other interior
surfaces, Caliwel provides a long-lasting and durable coating that protects the surface coating from common
microorganisms.
Key Benefits
 Protects surface coating from microorganisms such as odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew algae and
fungi for years after application
 Eliminates existing mold infestations
 Reduces staining from algae and fungi
 Contains no volatile organic compounds (VOC) – a “green” product
TECHNICAL DATA
Recommended Applications:
 Healthcare Facilities
 Eldercare Facilities
 Educational Facilities
 Residential Interiors
 Manufacturing Facilities
 Warehouse Facilities
Suitable Substrates:
 Gypsum Drywall
 Masonry/Concrete
 Plaster
 Wood
 Ceiling Materials
Colors: 10 standard; customs
Coverage: 250 sq ft/gallon @ 2
mills dry (2 coats recommended)
Dry Time @ 70
o
F, 50% RH:
Touch: 15 minutes
Recoat: 4 hours
Flash Point (F): Zero Flame
Spread
Finish: Flat
Vehicle Type: Latex
VOC: 0 gms/L
Weight/Gallon: 11.25 lbs
Storage Temperature:
Minimum: 45
o
F
Maximum: 120
o
F (45 days max)
SPECIFICATIONS
Gypsum Drywall
1 coat – 100% acrylic primer
2 coats – Caliwel
Cured Masonry
1 coat – Suitable masonry primer
2 coats – Caliwel
Cured Concrete Block
1 coat – Suitable block filler
2 coats – Caliwel
Plaster
1 coat – 100% acrylic primer
2 coats – Caliwel
Wood/Fiberboard
1 coat – Suitable stain blocking
primer
2 coats – Caliwel
Ceiling Materials
1 coat – Suitable sealing primer
2 coats – Caliwel
SURFACE PREPARATION
Mold/Mildew On Surface –
scrape/remove all loose material.
New Drywall - repair
holes/cracks by patching with
joint compound and sanding.
Sweep and wipe with a clean
damp rag to remove sanding dust.
Masonry/Concrete –must cure
for 30 days before coating.
Remove form-release agents.
Plaster – bare plaster must be
cured and hard. Textured, soft,
porous or powdery plaster should
be treated with 1 pint household
vinegar to 1 gallon of distilled
water. Repeat until surface is
hard. Rinse and allow to dry.
Wood – sand exposed areas to a
fresh surface. Fill nail holes and
other surface damage with wood
filler or putty. Sand smooth.
Previously Painted Surfaces –
remove all loose paint, dirt, chalk
and damaged substrate. Clean
thoroughly to remove wax, grease
and/or oil residue. Scuff-sand
glossy surfaces. Wipe with a
clean damp rag to remove
sanding dust. Stains from water,
smoke, grease, ink, etc. must be
sealed with a suitable stain-
blocking primer.
Ceiling Materials – seal
absorbent materials with suitable
primer.
* Caliwel contains an antimicrobial active ingredient – Calcium hydroxide – that protects both the liquid coating and the dried coating’s surface.