Armstrong S-693 Premixed Grout Sandalwood 1 gallon bucket 0693408C3

Product ID: 5644

Availability: Typically Ships In 2 to 3 Business Days
Manufacturer: Armstrong
Category: Grout
 
S-693
Prepared 03/09
 
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604
Technical Services:
1-877-276-7876, Option 2,3,3
 
MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET
 
I.  Product Identification
Name:  Armstrong S-693 Premixed Sanded Acrylic Grout
Description:  Acrylic Grout, Paste
 
II.  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping name:  not classified.
Hazard Class:  N/A.
ID#:  N/A
EMERGENCY ONLY CONTACT:  CHEM-TEL 1-800-255-3924
 
III.  HMIS (0=minimal hazard; 4=severe hazard)
Health = 1
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 0
 
IV.  PRODUCT CONTENT
This product contains no hazardous ingredients as defined by US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.  All components are on TSCA Inventory.  This product does NOT contain asbestos.
 
V.  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Chemical Identity; Common Name

C.A.S. No.

%

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

None

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
 
VI.  PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE:  Beige paste.  ODOR:  Slight odor of latex.  BOILING POINT (degrees F):  >212° F.  VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg @ 20 degrees C): N/A.   VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1):  N/A.  PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT (30 min. @ 275 degrees F):  N/A.  EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):  Same as Water.  WT/GAL (Water = 8.3):  N/A.  SOLUBILITY IN WATER:  Dispersible.  SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H²0 = 1):  N/A.  VOC:  15 g/L  (calculated per SCAQMD Rule 1168).  pH:  N/A (paste).
 
VII.  FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method):  >212° F.  FLAMMABLE RANGE:  LEL:  N/A; UEL:  N/A.  EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Will not burn except under extreme conditions.  Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.  SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Protect fire fighters from breathing toxic products of combustion by wearing self-contained breathing apparatus.  UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Some decomposition products may be harmful.
 
VIII.  HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:  Skin, Inhalation.  TARGET ORGANS:  N/A.  HEALTH HAZARDS:  ACUTE:  Inhalation or contact can cause irritation to eyes, skin, nose or throat to sensitive people.  CHRONIC:  Repeated long-term inhalation of dust may result in silicosis.  CARCINOGENICITY:  NTP:  Yes; IARC Monographs:  Yes; OSHA Regulated:  No.  (Crystalline Silica, respirable)  MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:  This product may cause skin, eye or respiratory irritation to individuals who have multiple chemical allergies.  FIRST AID PROCEDURES:  EYES:  Flush with cool water for 15 minutes while holding eyelid open.  If irritation persists, seek medical attention.  SKIN:  Avoid contact with skin.  Wash affected area with soap and water.  INHALATION:  Remove to fresh air.  Refer to physician if irritation or symptoms persist.
 
IX.  REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:  Stable.  INCOMPATIBILITY:  Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.  HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, and other unidentified organic compounds.  HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.  Conditions to Avoid:  None known.
 
X.  SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:  Wear protective equipment, contain spill, preventing it from entering sewer lines or waterways.  Use absorbent materials to assist with the pick-up of material.  Scrape up product and place into container.  WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Dispose of container and any unused contents in accordance with Federal, State and Local Waste Disposal Regulations.  Do not flush unused contents or residue down drains.  Do not reuse container.
 
XI.  SPECIAL HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
VENTILATION:  Normal, ambient ventilation should be sufficient.  RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Should not be required.  SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION:  It is always a good safety practice to avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin.  Use spectacle-type glasses and impervious latex or rubber gloves to avoid contact.  PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING USE:  Material is designed to be used as a premixed grout.  Product should not be sanded when dry or otherwise handled in a way to generate dust.  Dry dust contains crystalline silica.
 
XII.  SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:  Keep from freezing.  Recommended storage temperature is below 90° F.  OTHER PRECAUTIONS:  None.  WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT:  Initially there may be a potential adverse impact on indoor air quality within the general work area during the installation process.  Therefore you should advise the building manager or other appropriate person that: 
  • It will be necessary to establish and maintain adequate ventilation of the work area, without causing the entry of contaminants to other parts of building; and
  • Persons who are sensitive to odors and/or chemicals should be advised to avoid the work area during this process.
The information presented herein is supplied as a guide to those who handle or use this product.  Safe work practices must be employed when working with any materials.  It is important that the end user makes a determination regarding the adequacy of the safety procedures employed during the use of this product.
 
N/A - not applicable or not available
N/K - none known or not known
 
Armstrong S-693 Premixed Sanded Acrylic Grout
 
Installation Information
 
Important Technical Notes:  Use at temperatures between 65° F (18º C) and 90º F (32º C).  For interior use only.  Recommended for grout joints 1/16" - 1/4" wide.  Not recommended for underwater areas.
 
Surface Preparation:  Before grouting, make sure tiles are firmly bonded and clean.  All grout joints must be clean and dry.
 
Application:
1.  Work only a small area at a time, [6 - 10 ft.², (0.5 - 1.0 m²)].
2.  Using a rigid float, fully pack the premixed grout into the open joints between tiles.
3.  Avoid spreading grout over the entire tile surface.  Rather, try to apply it only in the immediate area of the open joints.
4.  Make sure all joints are free of gaps and voids.
5.  Remove excess grout from the tile, moving the float on the edge diagonally across the tile surfaces while the premixed grout is still fresh.
6.  The grout surface should be flush with the tile edge.
 
Cleaning:
1.  Allow the grout to firm-up prior to clean-up.  The set time (3 - 8 min.) may vary depending on the temperature and the humidity condition.
2.  Apply a very light film of water over the grouted tile surface using a spray bottle.
3.  Allow the water to sit on the tile surface for 20 - 30 seconds.
4.  Using a clean, damp, white 3M pad, very gently rub diagonally across the grout joints to loosen the grout haze.
5.  Then take a clean damp flat square sponge and slowly wipe diagonally across the tile to remove the remaining grout and water.  Repeat until the surface is clean.  Use two buckets of water; one for rinsing most of the grout residue and the other for moistening the sponge for the following clean-up.
 
Final Clean-Up:
1.  Allow the grout to dry for 24 hours prior to final clean-up.  Use a clean damp flat square sponge to wipe off the remaining grout haze.  Armstrong Once 'n Done and a white 3M pad may also be used to remove grout residue.  Rinse with clean water.
2.  Grout sealers are not recommended for Armstrong premixed Sanded Acrylic Grout.
3.  Armstrong Once ' n Done is recommended for continued routine maintenance.
4.  If the grout becomes damaged or there is a void or low spot in the grout joint, premixed grout may be re-applied on top of existing grout.
 
Protection:  Ready for light traffic in 24 hours.  Wait at least 72 hours prior to moving any furniture on the floor.
 
  • Protect from freezing.
  • Shelf life is one year if not opened.
  • VOC content:  15 g/L
Do not use Armstrong New Beginning or other floor strippers for cleaning the grout or maintaining the grouted installation as they are too harsh and will degrade premixed acrylic grout.
 
Coverage Rate:
  • For 16" x 16" tile, 1/8" (3 mm) joint:  325 sq.ft./gal (31 sq. m)
  • For 16" x 16" tile, 3/16" (4.76 mm) joint:  275 sq.ft./gal (26 sq. m)
  • For 16" x 16" tile, 1/4" (6.35 mm) joint:  225 sq.ft./gal (21 sq. m)
 
S-693 Premixed Sanded Acrylic Grout
 
Effective as of April 22, 2009
 
Warranty Information
 
Armstrong warrants that this product will be free from manufacturing defects and will not break down or deteriorate under normal usage when used in accordance with our Product Specification Sheet and our installation and maintenance instructions, applicable building codes and regulations, and standard industry practices.