sashco eXact Color Tintable Caulk Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- sashco
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Tintable Caulk.
Just Add Paint.
eXact Color Tintable Caulk
world eXact Color ® is the easiest and fastest way to create a custom color caulk. This 100% water-based acrylic sealant requires no special tools. Simply mix in any waterbased paint or stain to get an exact match. Forget about needing to have 50+ colors on hand. You only need this one to match your job.
Features and Benefits
A seamless match, every time
Match stains or even metallics! †
No special tools required
Easy to use water cleanup
Super elastic
Permanently flexible
Powerful adhesion
Dripless plunger
Interior or exterior
Nationally VOC compliant 
Where to Use
eXact Color is excellent for use in a variety of areas, including:
| Siding | Metals + |
|---|---|
| Cabinets | Plastics |
| Countertops | Walls & wallpaper |
| Stained woodwork | Windows & doors |
| Trim | Moulding |
| Backsplashes | Baseboards |
Where NOT to Use
- Areas of water submersion or frequent, prolonged puddling
- Areas with high foot and/or vehicle traffic (driveways, sidewalks, decks, patios, etc.)
- Roofs exposed to prolonged dampness (use Sashco’s Through the Roof! ® instead)
- Will not adhere to or is incompatible with Kynar ® *, Polypropylene, Waxes, Polyethylene, and Silicone. †
- May discolor copper * Kynar ® Applications Basics is a registered trademark of its respective owner.
Applications Basics
Dry Time
Tack free: 30 minutes. Full cure: 4-5 days (depending on temperature and
humidity)
Paintable:
Um? Feels like you’re missing something here.
You mix the paint in, so you shouldn’t need to paint it! But, like all Sashco
products, you can paint over it.
Clean up / Removal
Soap and water
Application Range
40° to 120°F (4° to 49°C)
Service Range
-30° to 250°F (-34° to 93°C)
How to Use
Before you start:
- Ensure surface is clean
- Application range: 40°F to 120°F
- Protect from water for 48 hours after application eXact Color will match paint once it has skinned over in about 4 hours
- Cure time: 4-5 days Step 1: Cut off the tip of the cartridge above the threading and discard.
Step 2: Using the syringe, draw up 20-30 mL of paint (or 10 mL of stain) and inject into the top of the cartridge.
Step 3: Screw on cap and shake the cartridge for at least 60 seconds — by hand or in a paint shaker/mixer.
Step 4: Open the thickener, remove the cap from the cartridge, and squeeze the entire contents of the thickener into the cartridge.
Step 5: Replace the cap and vigorously shake the cartridge for at least 60 seconds.
Step 6: Wait at least 30 minutes for the caulk to fully thicken.
Step 7: Remove cap, attach the nozzle, cut it to desired bead size, and apply.
For detailed application instructions and for physical properties, check the eXact Color technical data sheet located at Sashco.com.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
| PROPERTY | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Joint Size | Maximum 1/2” |
| Tensile Properties | Recovery at 50% stretch: 100% in 3 minutes |
Recovery at 100% stretch: 96% in 5 minutes
VOC| 36.1 g/L, <1.6% by weight (once the thickener is added to the caulk base)
Viscosity| < 50,000 cps. (caulk base before thickened)
Density of caulk base| 8.6 lbs./gal.
Shelf Life| 3 years (1 year after mixed)
TEST DATA:
| PROPERTY | RESULTS | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 12.5% movement | |
| (10 cycles @ -15°F (-26°C)) | ASTM C719 | |
| Hardness, Shore A | 33 (21-day cure) | ASTM C661 |
| Slump | < 1/8” | ASTM D2202 |
| Solids | 56.4% by weight |
(of caulk base)
54.6% by volume| ASTM C1250
Extrusion Rate| 750 g/min
(1/8” orifice at 40 psi)| ASTM C603
Freeze-Thaw Stability| 3 cycles max at 0°F.
No freeze/thaw
stability at -15°F.
Keep from freezing| ASTM C731
Low Temp. Flexibility| Pass (not artificially weathered)| ASTM C734
Tack-free| Less than 30 minutes| ASTM C679
Cured| 4-5 days
(dependent on temperature, humidity and bead size)| ASTM C717
Adhesion-in-peel Passing Substrates| Most building materials, including:
Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Anodized windows, ABS, Lexan ® , Acrylic Sheet,
Plexiglass, PVC, Fiberglass, Urethane, Vinyl, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene,
Nylon, Drywall, Tile, Cinder Block, Corian ® , Wood, Formica ® *, Glass,
Mortar, Fiber Cement, Stucco, Brick, Concrete, Stone| ASTM C794
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Meets FHA requirements.
- Meets the performance requirements of ASTM C834
- Meets or exceeds Federal Specification TT-S-00230 C
The data reported here are believed to be reliable. No warranty is madeconcerning the accuracy of or the results obtained from their use.
CAUTION: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not swallow. In case of eye
or skin contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists contact a
physician. If swallowed administer two glasses of water and contact a
physician immediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: Sashco warrants this product will substantially
meet published specifications on the date of sale. If it fails to do so,
return unused portion with original sales receipt for replacement or refund,
at Sashco’s sole option. These are purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies for
any breach of warranty. Purchaser must determine suitability of product for
purchaser’s specific needs and assumes all risk associated with its use.
Sashco will not be liable for direct or indirect damages.
For a detailed description of the warranty & exclusions, visit
www.sashco.com.
| Description | Item # |
|---|---|
| Contractor Pack | 12005 |
| DIY Kit | 12030 |
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