Product Data

SwiftVulc

Preparation and Application

Chlorinated Rubber

for Pools, Ponds and Industrial Use

SwiftVulc is a single-pack chlorinated rubber coating

specifically designed for immersion conditions in water

and aqueous chemicals.

SwiftVulc, and all Macleod

Industries products, are manufactured to the highest

standards.

SwiftVulc is and has always been

manufactured in Australia. Macleod Industries is a wholly

Australian-owned company.

Primary Uses:

SwiftVulc is used in swimming pools, water features, ponds,

horse troughs, for asbestos encapsulation, for recoat of cement

and terracotta roof tiles, in potable water-tanking, as a floor

coating, to repaint trampoline matting, for dairy floors and walls,

and for a variety of metal and mineral substrates. Can be used in

a wide range of areas to protect against water and aqueous

chemicals.

Advantages of SwiftVulc

•Wide range of colours available

•Versatile, can be used on a wide range of metals, mineral

substrates, and other materials

•Long shelf life (Over five years in unopened containers)

•Extremely water-resisting at low film builds

•Good corrosion-resisting properties when used on steel and

other metals prone to oxidisation

•High binder content compared to most commonly available

chlorinated rubber coatings

•Excellent adhesion

•Unlike vinyl chloride monomers, chlorinated rubber resin is

not classified as a carcinogen

•Excellent aqueous chemical resistance

•Effectively unlimited time between subsequent coats

•Single-pack product means no mixing, no wastage

•No special primer needed for many applications

•Excellent UV stability

•Dried film is effectively inert and does not release chemicals

which will alter chemical balance of water

Note: This publication is offered as a guide and an assistance

toward use of our product. The information is based on years of

experience and is offered in good faith. This guide and guides

of this type are not intended to replace or substitute for

knowledge of coatings, substrates, or preparation or application

techniques. The techniques and specifications are of a general

nature, and cannot possibly detail all possibilities for all

applications. If there is any doubt that this publication is suitable

for your application, please contact Macleod Industries directly.

Safe Use of This Product

Safe use of this product requires good work practices. MSD

Sheets are available on request. Please familiarise yourself

with these sheets before starting work. The aromatic solvents

in SwiftVulc evaporate as the paint dries. Good airflow is

necessary to remove these vapours. In enclosed areas, or

where airflow is not good, extraction fans and/or personal

protection gear may be required. Spray application will result

in much higher levels of fumes than brush or roller application

and this should be taken into account.

Product Data

Technical data is typical and representative of the product.

Form:

Thixotropic liquid

Density:

Approx. 1.2 kg/litre (varies

somewhat with colour.

Temp. Resistance Maximum, Permanent Conditions:

Approx.

50º C

immersed

Approx.

80º C

, dry, at 50% R.H.

Non-Volatile Volume:

35% ±3%

Coverage:

9

m

2

/ ltr, to produce

40

micron DFT.

Colours:

Consult current colour card

for full range.

Packaging:

1

and

4

ltr tins, all colours.

Some colours in

20

ltr pails.

Shelf Life:

Unopened containers will keep for a minimum

of 4 years when stored between 0

º

and 35

º

C. Properly resealed

partially used containers should keep as long.

Chemical Resistance:

SwiftVulc is resistant to

temporary exposure to, or spills of:

• Concentrated hydrochloric, sulphuric and acetic acids

•

10%

concentrations of nitric acid

• Concentrated sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution and

many other alkaline compounds

•

25%

Ammonia (Technical Grade)

• Dilute ethanol solution (including wine).

SwiftVulc is resistant to full

immersion in, or long term exposure to:

• Pure water

• Dilute hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, sulphuric, phosphoric,

tannic, cyanuric, and uric acid.

• Dilute sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) and many other

alkalis

• Seawater and solutions of many alkaline salts

• All chemicals commonly used in swimming pools, at

concentrations recommended by manufacturers and pool

maintenance professionals.

• Most mineral oils

• Wet chlorine and iodine gases

• NOTE: For best results in a swimming pool environment,

consultation with a pool maintenance professional, and

reference to the Langelier Index is recommended.

Macleod Industries Australia Pty Ltd. 7/21 Malvern Street, Bayswater, Vic. 3153 'phone: 03 9729 7100 fax: 03 9729 7400

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Product Data

SwiftVulc

Preparation and Application

Chlorinated Rubber

for Pools, Ponds and Industrial Use

Surface Preparation

Important Note: The purpose of surface preparation, for

this coating or any other, is to produce a surface that is

clean and sound. Anything other than a clean and

structurally sound surface will detract from the life span of

any coating applied to it. This reduction in life span will

be even more pronounced in immersion conditions.

All substrates must be sound, free from grease, oil, and

fats, and free of soluble salts. If you are aware of serious

contamination of your substrate, contact a professional to

prepare the surface for you, or contact Macleod Industries

directly for more information.

Basic Techniques used in Preparing Surfaces

Degrease and Rinse

Degrease surfaces using a solution of EC101 (preferred) or

other degreaser at concentration specified on package.

Manually scrub using a stiff bristled broom or scrubbing brush

and rinse thoroughly when finished to remove all grease, fats,

and oils. Ensure all residues are thoroughly removed; rinse with

clean potable water with low dissolved mineral content. If

substrate is a swimming pool or spa, pay particular attention to

the waterline, and directly above and below, and to the shallow

areas and the steps.

Waterblast

Waterblast at 3000 p.s.i. or higher. Tip should be no further than

80 cm from the surface to ensure good pressure. This removes

solubles and unsound paint or substrate. If removal of unsound

paint is required, it is recommended that the surface be

waterblasted a second time, at least one hour after the first

blasting. The water used should be low in dissolved minerals.

Acid Etch and Rinse

Read all safety instructions on the container of acid before

beginning. Protective mask and clothing should be worn. Rinse

with a solution of spirits of salts (

33%

-

35%

hydrochloric acid) to

react and solubilize alkaline salts and remove them, and to etch

smooth surfaces. Spirits of salts should be diluted

1:3

(acid:

water). A plastic watering-can equipped with a rose is

recommended for mixing and application of acid. Always add

acid to water. Ensure that every part of the surface is exposed

to fresh, unreacted acid. Rinse immediately with water free of

soluble minerals; acid residues must not be allowed to dry on

the surface.

Abrasion

Abrasion is necessary to reduce the gloss of a previous epoxy

or urethane coating, or where loose rust on a metal surface is

present. Sandblasting, wet sandblasting, disc grinding with

angle grinder, or manual abrasion with grit paper are all

acceptable. Metal surfaces should be abraded to SA 2.5.

Remove grit and paint and substrate particles from area when

finished.

Preparing Mineral Substrates for Painting

Mineral Substrates include:

• Concrete and concrete formwork

• Cement render

• Cement sheeting and cement and terracotta tiles (unglazed).

• Marblesheen

™

,Quartzon

™

,and other coloured renders, not

including pebbled render surface.

• Note: Render or render patches which have been modified

with resins may be difficult to overcoat. If your render has

been modified with resin, please contact Macleod Industries

or the render manufacturer before proceeding.

Preparing New Mineral Substrate

• Make sure that the substrate has cured fully

• Acid Etch and Rinse. Ensure that the substrate is now rough.

Steel-trowelled finishes can be quite smooth, and may require

a second acid etch and rinse.

Preparing Aged Unpainted Mineral Substrate

• Degrease and Rinse

• Acid Etch and Rinse

• Waterblast

Preparing a Mineral Substrate Previously Painted with

SwiftVulc or other Chlorinated Rubber

• Degrease and Rinse

• Acid Etch and Rinse

• Waterblast, wait an hour. If paint is curling at edges,

waterblast again. Repeat, if necessary. If this continues, you

may need to sandblast to remove all paint.

Preparing a Mineral Substrate Previously Painted with a 2-Part

Epoxy, or 2-Part or Moisture-Cure Urethane

• Degrease and Rinse

• Acid Etch and Rinse

• Allow to dry. Examine gloss level of paint and abrade any

areas where gloss remains.

• Waterblast, wait an hour. If paint is curling at edges,

waterblast again. Repeat, if necessary. If this continues,

you may need to sandblast to remove all paint.

Preparing Mineral Substrates with another type of Coating

• Contact Macleod Industries directly for advice

specific to your application.

After Surface Preparation of Mineral Substrates

SwiftVulc is not a patching compound or render.

Damaged areas or blowholes should be patched after

cleaning and before painting. Straight render should be

allowed to cure fully, and be acid etched before painting.

2-component epoxy patching compounds should be

abraded to remove all gloss after curing. Paint applied to

epoxy surfaces should be unthinned. Please ensure the

patching compound you are using is recommended by the

manufacturer for your application. SwiftVulc is not a

membrane, and will not solve serious engineering

problems.

Macleod Industries Australia Pty Ltd. 7/21 Malvern Street, Bayswater, Vic. 3153 'phone: 03 9729 7100 fax: 03 9729 7400

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Product Data

SwiftVulc

Preparation and Application

Chlorinated Rubber

for Pools, Ponds and Industrial Use

Preparing Steel for Painting

• Degrease if any grease or oils are present. Dry surface as

quickly as possible after rinsing.

• Abrade to remove loose rust or mill scale if present. Mill

scale cannot be removed by hand sanding.

• Treat surface with a wash on/wash off rust convertor before

painting.

Preparing Aluminium for Painting

• Degrease and rinse if any grease or oils are present. Dry

surface as quickly as possible after rinsing

• Lightly abrade to remove white rust, if present, and to

roughen the surface to promote adhesion

Preparing Fibreglass

• The variables with fibreglass are too numerous to detail in

this publication. Contact Macleod Industries directly for

additional information

Preparing Other Substrates

There is a wide range of substrates which can be overcoated

and protected by using SwiftVulc. Wood, plaster, plastics,

rubber, stone, bitumen, hessian, string, paper, and many more.

For technical advice on your specific application, contact

Macleod Industries directly. Preparation and painting of

asbestos should only be done by a fully licensed and trained

contractor.

After Preparation

Substrates must be completely dry before painting begins.

Coating damp substrate will lead to adhesion loss. If dampness

is a problem, contact Macleod Industries before painting.

Application Technique

• Roller: Use a 10-12 mm nap, quality synthetic (Rolana or

equivalent) or lambs wool roller. Do not re-roll over partially

dry paint, as cobwebbing and/or lifting of the coating may

occur.

• Brush: Use any solvent-resistant (epoxy set) brush. Paint

may be left to dry on brush and redissolved in SwiftVulc or

SVX Thinner for use at a later date.

• Thinning/Cleanup: Thin only with SVX Thinners, as directed

for your application. Thin only as instructed or to replace

volume lost from open container due to solvent evaporation.

• Stirring: All paint should be well stirred to a uniform

consistency before and during use.

Application Conditions

Temperature: At the substrate, temperature should be between

5º

and

25º C

. Painting of mineral substrates is best done after

peak temperature of the day, once the temperature of the

substrate is falling. Substrate temperatures generally begin to

fall two hours after the air temperature begins to drop.

Humidity: Any humidity level is acceptable, assuming the

substrate is completely dry and not wet from rain or

condensation (dew). Drying times will be increased in very

humid conditions.

Intercoat Times: Minimum

8

hrs at

25º C

and

50%

relative

humidity. No theoretical maximum, assuming surface remains

free of contamination. Best results are generally achieved

applying two coats at the same time of day (as substrate

temperature is static or falling), 24 hrs apart. Very humid

weather with minimal airflow will impede solvent evaporation,

allow 48 hrs between coats.

Spread Rate: Recommended spread rate is 9 m

2

/ltr per coat, to

produce a dry film build on a non-porous substrate of

approximately 40 microns per coat.

Cure Rate: SwiftVulc cures solely by solvent evaporation. Film

is touch dry within 1 hr, print free within 3 hrs at conditions of

20º

C and

50%

RH, assuming good airflow. Humid conditions or

poor airflow will increase cure times. SwiftVulc must be allowed

to fully dry before it is immersed in water. Solvent release from

coating is not possible once the coating is immersed in water.

Painting Mineral Substrates

• You will need to prime unpainted mineral substrate with one

coat minimum of SwiftSeal. Marblesheen

™

, Quartzon

™

,or

other coloured or very porous substrates may require two

coats. If SwiftSeal is not available, you may use SwiftVulc

thinned

1:1

with SVX thinners.

• After priming/sealing, or over previously existing paint, apply

two coats of unthinned SwiftVulc at standard spread rate.

Painting Uncoated Steel

• You may apply one coat of SwiftVulc Aluminium High Build, if

desired, as a combination sacrificial/barrier coat. This is not

required, but will assist in corrosion protection should a

simple barrier coat be insufficient.

• Apply two coats of SwiftVulc, unthinned.

Painting Uncoated Aluminium

• Apply two coats of SwiftVulc, unthinned.

Painting Fibreglass

• Apply two coats of SwiftVulc, unthinned.

Painting Other Substrates

• Contact Macleod Industries directly for application advice.

Macleod Industries Australia Pty Ltd. 7/21 Malvern Street, Bayswater, Vic. 3153 'phone: 03 9729 7100 fax: 03 9729 7400

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Product Data

SwiftVulc

Preparation and Application

Chlorinated Rubber

for Pools, Ponds and Industrial Use

Important Notes:

• Tins from different batches should be mixed together before

application, please check the batch numbers on the product

you have purchased.

• This product is thermoplastic, and as such is not resistant to

solvents or animal or vegetable oils or fats. If you require

solvent and/or oil/fat resistance for your application, please

consult Macleod Industries for a more appropriate product.

• For swimming pool applications, where no tiles exist at the

waterline, consult Macleod Industries. If fats/oils are likely

to build up at an untiled waterline, you may need a different

or additional product for this area.

• Many coloured render swimming pool finishes were never

intended to be painted. As adhesion of paint was not

engineered for, overcoating is sometimes difficult. Coloured

or uncoloured render surfaces with no topcoat may degrade

to the point of being unsound in fully immersed conditions.

Painting will not solve serious structural problems.

Experience shows, however, that use of SwifVulc can

produce good results on these finishes.

• Painting at higher than recommended film builds, or in

temperatures above recommendations, or on surfaces with

rising temperatures, may lead to solvent entrapment

blistering. Darker colours are more prone to solvent

entrapment blistering.

• Allow film to fully cure before immersing in water. For

swimming pools, the standard is 7 days for an external pool,

and 14 days for an internal pool. These are guides only.

The pool, fish pond, water feature, water tank, etc. cannot be

filled with water until all solvent has left the coating.

• Macleod Industries is not associated with the manufacturers

or installers of Marblesheen™ or Quartzon™. Macleod

Industries neither promotes nor disparages these products,

and the names of these products are merely used as an

example of coloured render finishes in common use in

Australia.

• Ensure that water you use to fill fish ponds or water features

which will contain fish is suitable for the purpose. A large

percentage of council and bore water contains chlorine and

fluorine compounds, or other minerals, at levels which are

injurious to aquatic animal and plant life. Contact pet and

plant shops in your area which specialise in fish and aquatic

plants.

• Follow the advice of a qualified pool maintenance

professional on proper chemical levels for your pool. The

Langelier Index is the Best Guide You Can Use To

Determine Whether Your Pool Is Balanced.

Safe Use and Handling:

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapour.

• Wear protective gloves and clothing when using SwiftVulc

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons

Information Centre in your area.

• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.

• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and

wash skin thoroughly.

• If in eyes, hold eyes open and flood with water for a minimum

of 15 minutes and contact a doctor.

Environmental Protection:

•

Do not spill this product or its thinner in or near

waterways.

•

Spilled paint, drop cloths with paint spills, used rollers,

soiled clothing may be safely disposed of as household

rubbish only when the paint is entirely cured and free

of all solvent.

•

SwiftVulc has an indefinite pot life. Unused paint

should preferably be stored for future use, reducing

wastage and cost to the environment. Resealed

correctly, this product should last nearly as long as an

unopened container.

•

If storage of unused paint is not possible, you may

return residuals to Macleod Industries for safe

disposal, contact a disposal company in your area

specialising in the safe disposal of solvent-containing

paints, or allow the paint in the tin to cure through

solvent evaporation. Fully cured SwiftVulc is inert and

may be disposed of with household rubbish.

•

Please contact Macleod Industries directly if you or

your organisation have questions or advice about the

environmental impact of Macleod products.

Conditions of Sale:

This product is manufactured to the highest standard and is

sold primarily for commercial and industrial use.

All

recommendations as to the suitability and methods of

application provided by the company and its agents are based

on extensive research and testing. However, the actual use of

the product may be affected by conditions which the company

cannot forsee or control (i.e. Application techniques or

conditions other than those specified in this publication,

application on substrate which is unspecified, unsound or

contaminated, inadequate curing of the coating, or exposure to

chemicals or concentrations of chemicals the coating is not

specified as being chemicalls resistant to). The liability of the

Company is limited to the replacement of the product, entirely at

its discretion. The Company shall not be liable in a situation

where its recommendation as to suitability and application has

not been complied with.

Macleod Industries Australia Pty Ltd. 7/21 Malvern Street, Bayswater, Vic. 3153 'phone: 03 9729 7100 fax: 03 9729 7400

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Product Data

SwiftVulc

Preparation and Application

Chlorinated Rubber

for Pools, Ponds and Industrial Use

ADDENDUM TO STANDARD APPLICATION SHEETS

SPRAY APPLICATION OF SWIFTVULC

T

he following application specifications have been

tested and produced by Wagner Spraytech.

Alternative equipment or methods may not produce

the same result.

•

Wagner Electric Diaphragm Airless Spray System,

with 20 litre Hopper Feed System (gravity fed).

•

¼” diameter Airless Hose

•

Spray Pressure: 2800 – 3000 psi

•

Recommended Nozzle: 0.019

o

– 0.021

o

If desired, SwiftVulc may be thinned 5% to assist flow.

Use of SVX Retarder Thinner in place of standard SVX

may be recommended.

Please keep in mind that solvent vapours are present in

much higher levels when spraying than when rolling or

brushing and make appropriate occupational health and

safety decisions with this in mind.

BROKEN COLOUR EFFECTS

Broken colour effects can be achieved in a number of

ways. Sponging (on or off), dragging and ragging, can

create interesting and unique patterns and combinations.

Paint two coats of the solid base colour onto the surface

first. Use a glaze of a complimentary or contrasting colour

to create the broken colour effect.

A colour glaze can be made up of the following formulae:

1 part SwiftVulc CR

1 part SVX Retarder Thinner

1 part SwiftSeal Clear

When creating a broken colour effect, please ensure that

you follow all safety instructions and that any materials

you use to produce the effects are sufficiently resistant to

the aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.

Please keep in mind that a broken colour finish may need

recoating sooner than a solid colour finish would due to

the lower DFT (Dry Film Thickness).

ADDENDUM TO STANDARD APPLICATION SHEETS

SWIFTVULC FOR TRAMPOLINES

Trampolines should be well cleaned and fully dry before

painting.

Trampoline mats may be painted with a brush or roller and

can be painted without removing from their bases/frames.

Black polymer mats should always be painted on both

sides, with two coats per side and a delay of a minimum of

4 days before regular use.

String mats may be painted on one side only, if desired.

Wait at least 2 days after painting before regular use.

BOXING

SwiftVulc cannot and shouldn't be tinted using commonly

available tinters, but colours can be mixed together to

create custom colours.

All SwiftVulc colours, except Silver, can be mixed with

other colours.

Please keep in mind that some pigments are more stable

than others and that certain pigments, primarily those in

Signal Red, Mobile Yellow and Light Orange, will fade

faster than others. This means that the tone of a mixed

colour may alter over the life of the coating.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please always read Material Safety Data Sheets and plan

your work to eliminate or minimize risk to yourself and

those around you.

Please call Macleod Industries if there are any questions

about your application.

Macleod Industries Australia Pty Ltd. 7/21 Malvern Street, Bayswater, Vic. 3153 'phone: 03 9729 7100 fax: 03 9729 7400