Use and Care Guide

PAINT-GUARD
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ADVANTAGES
• Protects painted surfaces from mold and mildew
• Does not change the color, texture, or nish of paint or coating
• Non-toxic mold protection - classied as minimum risk pesticide
by Environmental Protection Agency
• Neutralizes odor causing bacteria without the use ammonium
• Contains no harsh chemicals or volatile organic compounds
• Increase lifespan of paint - proven to reduce growth of mold on
walls and mold on ceilings
• Excellent for use in ood remediation or damp environments to
decrease the risk of ood induced indoor fungi
• Effective in interior and exterior applications
• Easily mixed into water based paints and coatings.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PAINT-GUARD MOLD PREVENTION ADDITIVE is a liquid
solution that is mixed into water-based paints and coatings
to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew, and odor-causing
bacteria. Paint-Guard provides an easy and long-lasting
solution to fungi growth on walls, ceilings, sot, fascia, and
siding. Paint-Guard is made from environmentally friendly
materials that are proven to neutralize mold, mildew, and
odor causing bacteria. Mix it into paint and coatings to keep
harmful microorganisms from propagating on painted
surfaces.
TYPICAL USES
Bathroom paint, exterior paint and coatings, basement
paint, concrete coatings, exterior coatings, beneath counter
coatings, commercial wash room coatings
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTIVENESS
Fungi
Passes severe ASTM D5590 paint lm fungal
defacement testing, even when subjected to
combined strains of mold and mildew spores.
Aspergillus niger - EFFECTIVE
Penicillium funiculosum - EFFECTIVE
Aureobasidium pullulans - EFFECTIVE
Odor Causing Bacteria
Passes ASTM E2180 standard test for evaluating
antimicrobial agents in polymeric materials.
Demonstrated effective against a wide strain of odor-
causing bacteria in laboratory conditions.
*Note: This material has not undergone testing by the US EPA required to make
claims regarding public health. As a minimum risk pesticide, exempt from
FIFRA under article 40 CFR 152.25(f), PAINT-GUARD is only claimed to be
eective against odor causing strains of bacteria. Bualo Technology Group,
LLC, and BTG Products make no claims that support otherwise.*
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight per Gallon: 9.8-10.1 lb.
Color: White-opaque liquid
Flash Point: Not ammable
VOC: 0.0 g/liter
Viscosity: 85-135 cP
Theoretical Dosage: 3.2 Fl Oz / gallon paint
Solids by Weight: 20% ± 2%
Recommended WFT: Per coating manufacturer specs
Boiling Point: 102°C ± 2°C
Freezing Point: 5°C ± 2°C
Color/Finish: Does not impact coating
Cure Time: May slightly increase cure time of coating
Recoatability: Does not impact coating
Compatibility: All water-based coatings
Application Temperature: Per coating manufacturer specs
Shelf Life: Indenite shelf life under sealed conditions
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Shake or agitate well before use. Pour one bottle (15 FL OZ) PAINT-GUARD into ve gallons of water-based paint (or 3.5 FL OZ
PAINT-GUARD or 3 pumps per gallon of paint). Mix thoroughly using a stir stick or paint mixer. It is ecient to mix PAINT-GUARD
into host coating during tinting process, but it is not necessary. Once adequately mixed, apply treated coating with brush, roller,
or conventional spray equipment. Follow the coating manufacturer guidelines on application process and required PPE.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Avoid ingestion, contact with skin or eyes. When brushing, rolling or spraying any type of paint or coating, appropriate NIOSH
approved respiratory protection is recommended. See Safety Data Sheet for complete safety data before use, available at
www.btgproducts.com. It is the applicatorʼs responsibility to understand these safety precautions and the work environment, to
protect themselves and/or others.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
All recommendations or suggestions relating to the use of the product, whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specic enquiry, or otherwise, are
based on data which to the best of our knowledge is reliable. The product and information is designed for users having the requisite knowledge and industrial skills,
and the end-user has the responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. Conditions of use are beyond our control, Bualo Technology
Group, LLC (the Company), disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of our products and information contained herein. No person is authorized or
empowered to make any statement or recommendation not contained herein, any such statement or recommendation so made shall not bind The Company.
Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conict with existing patents Bualo Technology Group, LLC
has no control over either the quality of condition of the substrate, or the many factors aecting the use and application of the product. Therefore, Bualo Technology
Group, LLC does not accept any liability arising from loss, injury, or damage resulting from such use or the contents of this data sheet. The information contained in
this data sheet is subject to modication. This data sheet replaces and annuls all previous issues. The user has the responsibility to ensure that this sheet is current
prior to product use.