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PRODUCT CODE 0079

TruCare Wall Putty

Asian Paints Asian Wall Putty is a white cement based product with redispersible polymer and
functional additives for application on interior and exterior rough plasters to give a smooth finish.

PRODUCT BENEFITS
1. Provides smooth and uniform finish to rough 6. Controlled water vapour permeability
plasters 7. Excellent abrasion resistance
2. Good Workability 8. Resists growth of algae and fungi on wall
3. Does not require curing with water 9. Good intercoat adhesion to emulsion paints
4. Good water resistance
5. Good Tensile Adhesion Strength, * All Asian Paints products contain no added
Lead, Mercury, Arsenic or Chromium
Compressive Strength and Flexural Strength from April 2008.

PRODUCT FEATURES
AVAILABLE PACKS COLOURS AVAILABLE COVERAGE

White* On rough masonry surface by putty knife

2 COATS
1 - 1.5 sq.m/kg
1 kg 5 kg 20 kg 40 kg
for upto 1.5 mm
thickness in 2 coats
Shelf Life: 1 year from date of manufacture in original tightly *Please note: Asian Wall Putty is an undercoat
sealed sacks away from direct sunlight and excessive heat

DRYING TIME TO RECOAT RECOMMENDED USAGE

6-8
0

45 15

30
HOURS
It can be used on all types of exterior cement plasters/interior walls, asbestos sheets, concrete etc

HOW TO APPLY
PRE PAINTING STEPS APPLICATION PROCESS
PLASTER New masonry surfaces APPLICATION CODE THINNER DILUTION % APPLICATION RECOATING
must be allowed to cure VISCOSITY1 PERIOD
completely for best results. It is STEP 1
recommended to allow 28 days SANDING
as curing time for new masonry SAND THE SURFACE WITH EMERY PAPER 180 AND WIPE CLEAN
surfaces.

CLEANING Ensure that surface STEP 2

is completely free from all dirt, PRE WET THE
SURFACE PRE WET THE SURFACE BEFORE APPLICATION OF 1ST COAT OF ASIAN WALL PUTTY
loosely held plaster, powdery
residue, oil, grease or any other
contamination. Any previous
growth of fungus, algae or moss STEP 3
FIRST COAT
needs to be removed thoroughly ASIAN WALL PUTTY
by vigorous wire brushing KNIFE / TROWEL 0079 WATER 40% - 50% N/A 6 - 8 HRS
and cleaning with water. One
coat of SmartCare BioBlock is
recommended to prevent further STEP 4
growth of algae, fungus or moss. SECOND COAT
ASIAN WALL PUTTY
0079 WATER 40% - 50% N/A 6 - 8 HRS
FILLING FOR CRACKS For filling KNIFE / TROWEL
cracks upto 3mm use Asian Paints
Smart Care Crack Seal.
STEP 5
FILLING FOR HOLES & DENTS PRIMER AND
In case of dents and holes use a EMULSION COAT APPLY A COAT OF PRIMER FOLLOWED BY 2 - 3 COATS OF EMULSION
mixture of white cement and fine
sand in the ratio 1:3
PRE WETTING Pre wet the surface
with water before application of 1st
coat of Putty. Also, it is recommended 1. As measured through a Ford cup.
2. Recoat period is quoted for 25°C and 50% Relative Humidity, these may vary under different conditions.
to pre wet the surface before the
application of the 2nd coat of putty.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

POST PAINTING CARE PRECAUTIONS

It is important to apply a coat of Exterior Wall > Do not apply the material without pre - wetting the surface for the 1st coat
Primer or SmartCare Primero over Asian Wall > Pre wet the surface before application of the 2nd coat of putty
Putty before application of emulsion.
> Ensure the material is mixed homogeneously with water and allowed to stand for 5-10 mins
before application
> Do not sand the material vigorously with Emery Paper otherwise it will reduce the strength of
TECHNICAL DETAILS the material
> Do not apply the material to fill cracks
a. Drying time: Surface dry time 30 min > Though the material is non-toxic, care should be taken to avoid dust inhalation while mixing
b. Sheen levels: NA and handling
c. Flash point IS101/1987 Part 1, Sec 6: NA
d. Stability of thinned paint: To be used
within 45 minutes SAFETY FEATURES
> Kindly refer to the MSDS for Asian Paints Asian Wall Putty which gives detailed information on
safety measures while handling the paint.
> Keep out of reach of children and away from food, drink
> May be harmful if swallowed. In case of ingestion seek immediate medical attention.
> Wear eye protection during application. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
> In case of skin contact immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Get medical
attention if irritation develops or persists.
> It is recommended to wear suitable nose pad during sanding and surface preparation to avoid
dust inhalation
> Do not pour leftover paint down the drain or in water courses.
> In the event of spills, contain spillage using sand or earth.
> Safety Data Sheet available on request.
> No added Lead, Mercury or Chromium compounds

Version No. VN01/07/2013

Version No. VN01/07/2013. Please note that this datasheet supersedes all previous versions
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