Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsDAP ManualsPaintALEX Fast Dry 10.1 oz. Acrylic Latex Plus Silicone Caulk (1,296 Unit/Pallet)

• Painted surfaces

• Concrete/stone

• Glass

• Plaster

• Most common building materials

Performance Characteristics:

• Paintable in 40 minutes.

• Exceeds ASTM C834.

• Contains silicone to improve adhesion and flexibility.

• Resists cracking and chalking.

• Tack-free in 15 minutes.

Surface Preparation & Application:

1. Surface must be clean, dry and free of old caulk, dirt, dust, debris and grease.

2. Cut nozzle at a 45° angle to desired bead size.

3. Load cartridge into caulking gun.

4. Fill gap with caulk, pushing caulk ahead of nozzle.

5. If necessary, smooth bead with finishing tool.

6. Clean up excess uncured caulk with a damp sponge before it skins over. Cured caulk must be cut or

scraped away.

7. Allow 40 minutes for skin to form prior to painting with latex or oil-based paints. Allow additional dry

time in high humidity or cool temperatures. All >24 hours for caulk to dry completely.

8. Reseal cartridge for storage and reuse.

For Best Results:

• Apply in temperature above 40°F.

• Do not apply when rain or freezing temperatures are forecasted before full cure can occur.

• Do not use below waterline or for marine or automotive applications.

• Do not use for filling butt joints, surface defects, for tuck-pointing or expansion joints.

• Joint size should not exceed 3/8” wide x 3/8” deep. If joint depth exceeds 3/8”, use backer rod material.

• Store away from extreme heat or cold.

Physical & Chemical Characteristics:

Vehicle: Acrylic Copolymer

Tooling Time: 5 minutes

Tack-Free Time: 15 minutes

Paintable: Yes

Service Temperature Range (cured caulk): -20ºF to 180ºF

Application Temperature Range: 40ºF to 100ºF

Coverage: 10.1 fl. oz. = 52 linear ft. at a 3/16" diameter bead

(three average size doors or four average size windows)

Dynamic Joint Movement: ± 12.5%

Odor: Very Mild

Consistency: Smooth and Creamy

Volatile: Water

Filler: Calcium Carbonate

Flash Point: None

Specific Gravity: 1.65 ± 0.02

Solids: 82% ± 1% by weight

Weight per Gallon: 13.80± 0.2 lbs./gal.

Freeze Thaw Stability: Passes 5 Cycles @ 0°F

Shelf Life: 12 months