Technical Specifications

CONGOLEUM
AS-01 LATEX ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION:
Congoleum AS-01 is a high solids, quick-grabbing, premium adhesive designed for the installation of
Congoleum Airstep resilient flooring that provides a high initial tack and exceptional bond strength.
AS-01 is solvent free, has a low odor and is moisture and alkali resistance. It is not recommended for
use with solid vinyl tile, rubber tile or resilient sheet products.
SUBFLOORS:
AS-01 adhesive is for use with Congoleum Airstep flooring over all approved subfloors including dry
concrete on all grade levels, wood underlayment and smooth noncushioned resilient flooring that is
fully adhered and securely bonded.
Uses:
Allow adhesive to dry to a wet-tacky state on porous subfloors and to a tacky state on non-porous
subfloors. Wait approximately 5 to 30 minutes depending on humidity and subfloor porosity.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Working Time: Porous Subfloors 5 minutes
Non-porous Subfloors 15 – 30 minutes
Spread Rate: Fully Adhered 200 to 250 square feet per gallon
Loose Lay Seams 4” band – 750 linear feet per gallon
Freeze/Thaw Stable: Yes 5 cycles to 0º F
Flammability: Non-flammable
Shelf Life: One year if unopened
Anti Microbial Protection: Yes
Brookfield Viscosity: 150,000 to 180,000 CPS
Trowel: 1/16" wide x 1/32" deep x 1/32" apart, all substrates
Cleanup: Wet: soap and water
Dry: clean cloth dampened with mineral spirits
Sizes: 1 gallon (4/carton), 4 gallon
Shipping Description: Not regulated
Identification Tracers: Navy Blue
Color: Wet: White, Dry: Semi Clear, Translucent
VOC: 6 g / L (Calculated per Rule 1168 SCAQMD - California)
AS-01 Adhesive – WARNING: Eye irritant
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