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EVODE LIMITED,
COMMON ROAD, STAFFORD, ST16 3EH
TEL: 01785 257755 FAX: 01785 241818
Performance
Adhesion:
Excellent to cut timber and steel.
Shrinkage:
Negligible.
Drying Time:
24 to 48 hours under good drying conditions.
Movement Accommodation:
None.
Life Expectancy:
Indefinite provided it remains intact and is not exposed to water.
Certification
Assessed to BS476 : Part 8 : 1972 in assemblies, giving half
hour or one hour fire resistance as appropriate.
Method of Use
IMPORTANT
Before embarking on any work involving Evo-Stik Intugard, the
section headed
‘
Precautions in Use
’
and the separate Safety Data
Sheet must be carefully studied by those carrying out the work.
Surface Preparation
Evo-Stik Intugard should be applied to clean, dry freshly cut
grooves in the timber. Metal components, e.g. door furniture,
should be wiped with a clean absorbent cloth to remove any
residual grease or dust.
Application
Prepare 10 mm wide x 3 mm deep grooves in the frame
or edge of the door.
Ensure that Evo-Stik Intugard has been stored within the
temperature range stated, so that it will be easy to extrude
and apply.
Cut the cartridge nozzle at the point required to provide a
suitable diameter of bead of paste. Cut off the dome at the
top of the cartridge without damaging the thread and screw
the nozzle onto it.
Fit the cartridge into the caulking gun and extrude the sealant
into the groove. Ensure that Evo-Stik Intugard is forced into the
groove so that the surfaces are completely wetted and no voids
or gaps are left.
An excess of Evo-Stik Intugard should be left proud of the timber
surface, about 2-3 mm, to allow for shrinkage on drying.
Produce the correct shape by forcing the bead into the groove
with a profiled scraper.
When dry, (after approx. 24 hours) sand the surface of Evo-Stik
Intugard flush with the timber. Any small defects can be made
good by brush applying Evo-Stik Intugard to which some water
has been added. This can normally be sanded after about
90 minutes drying.
The filled groove and door edge may be painted with a two coat
alkyd decorative system or varnished with a clear alkyd-based
varnish without impairing the performance of the seal in a fire
situation.
Limitations of Use
Evo-Stik Intugard will not accommodate joint movement
nor is it suitable for external use.
Protect with paint if exposed to condensation.
Precautions in Use
Evo-Stik Intugard does not present any particular hazard during
use. Nevertheless, should skin contact occur wash thoroughly
with soap and water before the material dries. If the material has
dried, use a hand cleanser. Do not use solvent.
Should the material be swallowed, seek medical advice. In the
event of contact with eyes, irrigate with water and seek medical
advice.
Storage
Store in a dry place within the temperature range 10
o
C-30
o
C.
Protect from frost.
Spillage and Disposal
Scrape up spilt sealant and reserve for disposal.
Emptied cartridges and waste sealant are not classified as
‘
Special Waste
’
as defined by the Special Waste Regulations
1996 and may be disposed of as general waste.
Services
This Product Data Sheet covers just one of a large range of
products manufactured by Evode Limited. Full information on
these products and advice on application is freely available
from our fully trained staff throughout the country.
In addition, specialist technical advice is available from our
Technical Services Department.
This Product Data Sheet supersedes all previous technical
information on this product, and users of it are cautioned
to ensure that it is the current issue. Destroy all previous
Product Data Sheets, and if any doubt, contact Evode Limited,
quoting the number in the top right hand corner on the front
of this document.
This leaflet is for general guidance only and may contain
inappropriate information under particular conditions of use.