A990

PREMIUM ACRYLIC
SUPERIOR QUALITY PHTHALATE FREE ACRYLIC SEALANT

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

BENEFITS
- Phthalate free
- Excellent price/quality relation
- Paintable with water based- and synthetic
paints
- Perfect adhesion without the use of a primer,
even slightly on
- damp substrates
- Easy to apply and clean
- Non corrosive towards metals

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bostik A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC is a superior
quality phthalate free acrylic sealant which is
paintable with most water based and synthetic
paints. Bostik A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC fulfil TECHNICAL DATA
Application +5°C to + 40°C
BREEAM specifications mentioned in chapter temperature
‘Health and Wellbeing’, Hea 02 Indoor Air Quality, Base Acrylic dispersion
regarding volatile organic compound (VOC) Curing time @ + 23°C/50% RH 2 mm/24 hours
emission levels (products). Density ISO 1183-1 1,71 g/ml
Frost resistance Up to - 15°C
during
APPLICATIONS transportation
Bostik A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC is specifically Shore A hardness DIN 53505 / ISO 868 30
developed for sealing connection joints between Skin formation DBTM 16 7 minutes @
+23°C/50% RH
stairs, walls, ceilings, skirtings, windowsills, Temperature -20°C to + 75°C
wooden and metal window frames, concrete and resistance
brick work and or filling cracks, screw- and nail Tensile Strength DIN 53504 S2 0,40 N/mm²
holes in walls and ceilings of wood, plaster,
These values are typical properties and may vary +/-3%
gypsum, brickwork, concrete etc.
LIMITATIONS
DIRECTIONS OF USE
- Not suitable for continuous exposure to water
A joint with the correct dimensions is able to
- Not suitable for PE, PP, PC, PMMA, PTFE, soft
absorb movements between building materials.
plastics, neoprene and bituminous substrates
The joint depth should always be in the correct
- *Exterior applications only in good, dry
relationship of the joint width. A general rule is the
weather, and it must stay dry for at least 5
ratio of. joint depth to the width of the joint with a
hours after application
joint width up to 10 mm is 1:1, with a minimum of 5
mm in width and depth. For joints wider than 10
mm, the depth is the width divided by 3 plus 6 mm.
SURFACE PREPARATIONS AND FINISHING CERTIFICATIONS
Application temperature + 5°C to + 40°C (applies to - EN 15651-1: F-EXT-INT 12.5P
environment and substrates). All substrates must - Emicode EC1 Plus
be solid, clean, dry, and free of grease and dust. - Finnish M1
Substrates to be cleared of all loose particles, - TÜV Rheinland
absorbent substrates do not need to be absolutely - Blauer Engel
dry. Very porous substrates like: gypsum, aerated - A+ French VOC Regulation
concrete, limestone, etc, need to be primed with a
mixture of 1 part Bostik A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC BREEAM
and 2 parts water. Always test adhesion prior to BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability
application. Finish and smooth with water. assessment method for master planning projects,
infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and
PAINTABILITY reflects the value in higher performing assets
Bostik A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC is paintable when across the built environment lifecycle, from new
fully dry. Fully paintable with water based and construction to in-use and refurbishment.
synthetic paints. We recommend testing
compatibility with paint prior to application. Bostik is able to support the BREEAM international
scheme to provide independent third party
CLEANING certificates, as we can do for this product the
Tools should be cleaned after use with water. Bostik A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC. Due to the EC1
Hands can be cleaned with Bostik Wipes and/or Plus, Bostik can provide the required ‘proof’
water and soap. accordingly the Hea 02 Indoor Air Quality,
regarding volatile organic compound (VOC)
COLOUR(S) emission levels.
- White

PACKAGING
- 310 ml Cartridge, 12 per box

For product specifications, please refer to the Online Product

SHELF LIFE
In unopened original packaging between + 5°C and
+ 25°C, shelf life is up to 18 months from
production date, stored in a dry place.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Bostik Sealing & Bonding Technical Data Sheet A990 PREMIUM ACRYLIC Feb-2019
request and via the websites.

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