PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikagard®-406 W
SINGLE COMPONENT, WATERBORNE ACRYLIC RESIN WALL COATING

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Sikagard®-406 W is a single component white, water- ▪ Exova Warrington fire, test report No. 363981 &
borne acrylic resin based surface coating containing an 363982, behaviour to fire according to BS 476, April
organic in film preservative with a mat finish. 27, 2016
▪ Eurofins, test report No. 392-2015-00386902, de-
USES termination of VOC and SVOC content according to
ISO 11890-2/ ASTM D6886, December 10, 2015
Sikagard®-406 W may only be used by experienced ▪ PRA, test report No. 77564-049, gloss, fineness, grind
professionals. wet scrub resistance and contrast ratio according to
EN 13300, November 21, 2015.
▪ Top coat or standalone coating for internal walls and ▪ IMSL, test report 2015/02/004.1A, determination of
ceilings antibacterial activity according to ISO 22196, May 12,
▪ For concrete, bricks, cement based and gypsum sub- 2015
strates, metallic surfaces, timber, tiles and plastic ▪ Campden BRI Group, test report No.
▪ Suitable for pharmaceutical, medical engineering, S/REP/138532/2, Sensory Evaluation of the Taint Po-
food and beverage industry, hospitals, healthcare fa- tential, Triangle Test Method TES-S-002 according to
cilities, kitchens and prisons and leisure facilities EN ISO 4120:2007, Odour Transfer Method, February
8, 2016
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES ▪ TÜV Rheinland, test report 21246824001, determina-
tion of VOC emission according to French Regula-
▪ Easy to apply tions Decret DEVL 1101903D and Decret DEVL
▪ Good resistance to repeated cleaning regimes using 11034675A, November 18, 2015
mild detergents and cleaning solutions ▪ 4wardtesting, test report No. C 2906, water vapour
▪ Tough and highly durable permeability according to ISO 7783-1:2000, January
▪ Good covering and hiding power (opacity) 5, 2016
▪ Permeable to water vapour
▪ Ultra-low emission
▪ More flexible in comparison to standard paints, im-
proved resistance to cracking and flaking
▪ Mat finish
▪ Seamless, easy to clean finish
▪ Low odour

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
LEED Rating
Sikagard®-406 W conforms to the requirements of
LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low –Emitting Materials: Paints &
Coatings SCAQMD Method 304-91 VOC Content < 100
g/l

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Waterborne acrylic copolymer dispersion
Packaging 5.0 l (= 6.60kg) drums
15.0 l (= 19.80 kg) containers
Appearance / Colour Available colours BS08B15, BS12B21, BS14C31, BS18E49, BS18E50,
RAL1013, RAL3015, RAL7035, RAL9001, White
Shelf Life 12 month from date of production
Storage Conditions From date of production if stored properly in closed, sealed undamaged
packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and +30°C. Pro-
tect from direct sunlight and frost.
Density ~1.24 kg/l (DIN EN ISO 2811-1)

Solid content by weight ~52 %

Solid content by volume ~40 %

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tensile Strength ~10 N/mm² unreinforced (EN ISO 527-3)

Elongation at Break ~70 % unreinforced (EN ISO 527-3)

Tensile adhesion strength > 1.5N/mm² to concrete using Sika (ISO 4624)
Bonding Primer
Chemical Resistance Good short-term resistance to weak acids, alkalis and cleaning products.
Please contact Sika technical service for specific information.
Disinfection with Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour:
▪ Resistant when using Steris VHP technology
▪ Resistant to PEA vaporisation technology, when a system build up with
glass fibre reinforcement is used
▪ Resistant when using Oxypharm vaporiser type Nocospray under follow-
ing conditions:
Disinfectant Concentration Setting at vapor- Contact time
iser
NOCOLYSE Mint 1 ml/m³ 20 m³ 30 min
(6 %) (1.5 minutes va-
porisation)
NOCOLYSE One 3 ml/m³ (2 cycles) 45m³ 30 min
Shot (12 %) (5 minutes vapor-
isation)
NOCOLYSE Food 1 ml/m³ 20 m³ 30 min
(7.9 %) (1.5 minutes va-
porisation)
NOCOLYSE Food 5 ml/m³ (2 cycles) 75m³ 60 min
(7.9 %) (5 minutes vapor-
isation)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption ~0.23kg/m² per layer
~0.18 l/m² per layer
Ambient Air Temperature +8°C min. / +35°C max.
Relative Air Humidity < 80%
Dew Point Beware of condensation!
The substrate must be at least 3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of

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 condensation or blooming on the wall finish.
Substrate Temperature +8 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate Moisture Content Visible damp free, < 6 % pbw moisture content test method: Sika®-Tramex
meter
Curing Time Before applying Sikagard®-406 W to Sikagard®-406 W allow:
Substrate temperature Minimum Maximum
+10 °C 4 hours 7 days
+20 °C 2 hours 7 days
+30 °C 1 hour 7 days
Before applying Sikagard®-406 W to Sikagard®-403 W allow:
Substrate temperature Minimum Maximum
+10 °C 4 hours 7 days
+20 °C 1 hour 7 days
+30 °C 1 hour 7 days

Applied Product Ready for Use Temperature Tack free Full cure
+10 °C/ 50 % r.h. ~ 8 hours ~ 7days
+20 °C/ 50 % r.h. ~ 4 hours ~ 7days
+30 °C/ 50 % r.h. ~ 3 hours ~ 7days

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS other fossil fuel heaters, these produce large quantit-
ies of both CO2 and H2O water vapour, which may
APPLICATION adversely affect the finish. For heating use only elec-
tric powered warm air blower systems.
Stir product until a uniform liquid is achieved. Use low ▪ New concrete should be allowed to cure/hydrate for
speed stirrer (300-400 rpm) to avoid air entrapment. a minimum of 10 days and preferably 28 days.
For Roller application use short piled roller. ▪ Do not apply near foodstuffs in unventilated condi-
For airless application use tip size from 0.38 to tions, always ensure adequate ventilation.
0.53mm and angle from 40° to 60°. ▪ Do no thin or brush out like conventional paints.
▪ Acoustic insulation boards may lose some acoustic
CLEANING OF TOOLS absorption after coating.

Clean all tools and application tolls with water imme- VALUE BASE
diately after use. Hardened and/ or cured material can
only be removed mechanically or with proprietary All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
paint stripper. based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
LIMITATIONS
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
▪ Each method of application will leave a different sur-
face finish. If surface finish is important do not mix Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
methods within single areas. the performance of this product may vary from coun-
▪ Each type of roller will give a slightly different sur- try to country. Please consult the local Product Data
face finish - always use same roller type in same Sheet for the exact description of the application
areas. fields.
▪ Ensure entire surface is fully dried before proceed-
ing. Crazing may occur over coating un-dried surfaces ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
or when applying excessively thick material.
▪ Do not apply over silicone sealants. For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
▪ Always ensure good ventilation when application age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
takes place in a confined space to ensure drying and refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con-
full curing. taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other
▪ The gloss of the applied material is influenced by hu-
safety-related data.
midity, temperature and absorbency of the sub-
strate. DIRECTIVE 2004/42/CE - LIMITATION OF EMISSIONS
▪ The incorrect assessment and treatment of cracks OF VOC
may lead to a reduced service life and reflective
cracking. According to the EU-Directive 2004/42, the maximum
▪ For spray application the use of protective health & allowed content of VOC (Product category IIA / j type
safety equipment is mandatory! wb) is 140 g/l (Limits 2010) for the ready to use
▪ If heating is required do not use gas, oil, paraffin or

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product.
The maximum content of Sikagard®-406 W W is
<140 g/l VOC for the ready to use product.

LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.

SIKA LIMITED SIKA IRELAND LIMITED

Watchmead Ballymun Industrial Estate
Welwyn Garden City Ballymun
Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ Dublin 11, Ireland
Tel: 01707 394444 Tel: +353 1 862 0709
Web: www.sika.co.uk Web: www.sika.ie
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