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FGI – 8000 COOL PAVE COATING Heat Island Reduction Coating Unique Coatings –
Extreme Results One of the Zero
Maintenance Performance Group Coatings Description
FGI- 8000 Cool Pave Coat (CPC) is
a ceramic based extremely unique ultimate performance Heat Island Effect Reduction
coating. The FGI- 8000 will remove
the Heat Island Effect found in urban parking lots, parking garages, city
streets and roads. FGI- 8000 is an
epoxy based coating that is impervious to heat and water. Can be applied
directly over asphalt and concrete in one coat thus saving labor cost of
typical multi-coat systems. The FGI- 8000
offers unmatched protection against heat and cold extremes, alkali, UV, oils
and grease. The coating maintains remarkable flexibility thus preventing cracking.
Very easy to use with long pot life, high reflectivity, encapsulates
friability of virtually all parking lot, pavement and concrete substrates.
It’s chemically inert finish, withstands acids, alkalis, animal fats, grease
and oils and particularly heavy auto traffic. Stops Thermal shock and the freeze thaw
cycle thus extending asphalt, concrete life with extreme adhesion and
abrasion resistance. Features & Benefits
Ø
Very High Reflectivity to lower temperature and
extend substrate life. Ø
Can be applied directly to Asphalt or Concrete
substrate in ONE coat Ø
Very Little Prep Work over Asphalt or Concrete Ø
UV, Weather, Chemical, Salt and Abrasion Resistant Ø
Extreme Adhesion to Substrate Ø
Extremely Durable Wear Surface Ø
No Top-Coat necessary Ø
Reduces surface and air temperature Ø
Reduces ozone formation, air pollution, energy use Ø
Reduces heat related deaths Ø
Increases nighttime illumination and noise
reduction Ø
Contains No Zinc, Lead or Chromates Ø
Typical Applications: Asphalt or Concrete Parking
Lots, Parking Garages, Streets and Roads, drive ways, side walks, asphalt
roofs What Are Urban Heat Islands? On hot
summer days, cities can be up to 8 degrees F hotter than their suburban and
rural surroundings. This phenomenon occurs because urban development results
in large amounts of paved and dark colored surfaces like roofs, roads, and
parking lots that absorb, rather than reflect, the sun's heat, causing the
surface and ambient air temperatures to rise. The good news is that there are simple ways to reduce heat
gain in cities, many of which also help solve other urban problems. The performance
of a thin paint coating on the surface of the conventional dark asphalt
pavement or concrete can reduce
the surface temperature, from highs of 175 to 200 degrees F, down to the ambient
temperature. This results in having a dark colored pavement surface while still
achieving much higher albedo. The unique ceramic particles included in the
coating have additional effect on reducing thermal conduction and heating of
the coating
Why Should Cities and Counties Care About Urban Heat Islands? The Urban
Heat Island (UHI) Effect can adversely impact a city's public health, air
quality, energy demand, and infrastructure costs. Ø Poor
Air Quality: Hotter
air in cities increases both the frequency and intensity of ground-level
ozone (the main ingredient in smog) and can push metropolitan areas out of
compliance with federal air quality standards. Ø Risks
To Public Health: The
UHI Effect prolongs and intensifies heat waves in cities, making residents
and workers uncomfortable and putting them at increased risk for heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. In addition, high concentrations of ground level
ozone aggravate re ratory problems such as asthma, putting children and the
elderly at particular risk. Ø High
Energy Use: Hotter
temperatures increase demand for air conditioning, increasing energy use when
demand is already high. This in turn contributes to power shortages and
raises energy expenditures at a time when energy costs are at their highest. Ø Global
Warming: Global
warming is in large part caused by the burning of fossil fuels to produce
electricity for heating and cooling buildings. Urban Heat Islands contribute
to global warming by increasing the demand for electricity to cool our
buildings. Depending on the fuel mix used in producing electricity in your
region, each kilowatt hour of electricity consumed can produce up to 2.3
pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas contributing to
global warming. Mitigating Urban Heat Islands is a simple way to
decrease the risk to public health during heat waves, while also reducing
energy use, the emissions that contribute to global warming, and the
conditions that cause smog. Application Methods FGI-8000 may be applied by brush, texture sprayer
or hopper gun. Surfaces
should be free of loose paint, and dirt and any other film-forming foreign
material and other contaminates. Applied
properly, one 16 mil wet coat dries to 13 mils making it impervious to water
and heat thus removing the Heat Island Effect, providing for flexibility and unsurpassed
protection of the asphalt or concrete substrate. No primer
is needed thereby reducing total job cost. Texture sprayer is the most
efficient application method for larger projects. Brushes and rollers may be
used for detail work such as edge termination, filling of voids, pinholes,
and small cracks. MIXING: Thoroughly mix (4 to 1 ratio) 4
Parts Base(part "B") with 1 Part Activator (part "A") for
5 minutes with a power mixer until all streaks and/or lumps disappear and the
mixture has uniform color and consistency. Be sure to allow mixing blade to
rub on sides and bottom of container to recombine any settling. Allow to stand
(or ingest) for 10 minutes before adding thinner or beginning application. Use
of thinner reduces dry film thickness. Thinner also retards cure time. If
thinner is used, use only “laquer” thinner. For best results, use just as it
comes from the pail. Any overspray and equipment must be cleaned immediately
with acetone, toluene, xylene, or MEK. FGI-8000 is 82% solids. Approx. Pot Life:
4 hours at 80 F. Drying time approx 24 hours to drive on depending upon
ambient temperature. The cooler the ambient temperature the longer the cure
will take. Apply 16 mils (.016 inches or 0.41 mm) wet to achieve a final dry
mil thickness of 13 mils (0.013 inches or 0.33 mm). FGI-8000 will cover approximately 100 square feet (9.3 sq meters)
per gallon at 13 dry mils (0.33 mm) thickness. FGI-8000 is also available in a Quick Dry formula applied with a plural
component spray system enabling driving on the product in 30 minutes. Contact FGI representatives
for specific applications. Remove all filters from gun and hose,
including bung hose. Use pump such as a Graco texture sprayer. Use in well
ventilated area; if not possible, use a NIOSH approved self contained
breathing apparatus or vapor filters on a mask. Protective gloves
and safety glasses must be worn at all times. Only very high abrasion will remove the coating.
Caution: With the extreme adhesion characteristics of this product all safety
procedures must be followed. Storage Stability & Shelf Life
The shelf
life of FGI - 8000 is one year
when stored in original, unopened container. Store cans in a well ventilated
and covered area away from extreme heat and moisture. Please contact your FGI
representative if you have any questions about product usability. Additional information is available at www.fginternational.net Health, safety and environmental
information are provided for this product in the Materials Safety Data
Sheet. This gives details of potential
hazards, precautions and First Aid measures, together with environmental
effects and disposal of used products.
Before using the product other than directed, please contact FGI for
consultation.
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