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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
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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 respiratory 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 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: Prior to combining
Part A and Part B, mechanically mix Part A pail and Part B pail for 2
minutes, then thoroughly
mechanically combine and mix (4 to 1 ratio) 4 Parts Base (part "B")
with 1 Part Activator (part "A") for 5 minutes in the 5 gallon pail
(or for 1 minute in one gallon pail), 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 45 minutes to one hour before adding
thinner or beginning application. Use of thinner increases possibility of sag
and reduces dry film thickness. Thinner also retards cure time. For best
results, use just as it comes from the pail. However, thinner (use new lacquer thinner) can be
added to the product with no harm to the coating. Thinning will necessitate
applying more coats to achieve the desired mil thickness. 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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