Ecoatex Plus - Paint/Coating/Graffiti Remover
Ecoatex Plus is Hazard Symbol Free
Safe, biodegradable, viscous stripper, developed as an alternative for strippers based on methylene chloride, pyrrolidones, methanol, caustic soda or highly inflammable products.
General description
Ecoatex Plus is a powerful stripper, formulated from biodegradable constituents. Specially developed to remove paints, varnishes, coatings and graffiti in a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible manner. Thanks to its sophisticated balance of base materials, this unique product can strip several layers of paint at once and is effective on several paint systems. Its thickened composition means it can work into the paint for a long time.
Problem
Wherever paint, coatings and graffiti have to be removed, often aggressive, harmful and environmentally damaging products are used. These products are often based on substances such as methylene chloride, methanol, lye, highly inflammable hydrocarbons, etc. These substances are extremely harmful to people and the environment.
The solution
Ecoatex Plus B has a pleasant sweet smell and is free of methylene chloride, methanol, aromatic hydrocarbons and pyrrolidones and consists of biodegradable constituents. Ecoatex Plus B works fast and is safe to use, has a high flash point and thus evaporates very little. It has also been thickened, making it easy to apply on vertical surfaces and allowing it to penetrate for longer periods.
Special advantages
- Ecoatex Plus can be used on interior and exterior objects.
- Ecoatex Plus has a mild, sweet smell and is thus pleasant to use.
- Ecoatex Plus is viscous and is easily processed using a brush, roller or cloth, particularly also on vertical surfaces.
- Ecoatex Plus is safe to use.
- Ecoatex Plus is biodegradable.
- Ecoatex Plus contains absolutely no chlorinated hydrocarbons, no methanol, no pyrrolidones and does not have to be classified as hazardous.
- Ecoatex Plus B contains no silicon and paraffin, is washable, and the substrate can be painted again after use.
The application
Ecoatex Plus can be used to remove synthetic and water-based alkyd resin systems, chlorinated rubber paints, hybrid systems, dispersion paints, polyurethane alkyds, varnishes and ornamental plasters and certain types of glue.
Ecoatex Plus has been tested by a reputable paint brand and came out as the best alternative for methylene chloride stripper:
On alkyd paint (stair paint): apply once; Ecoatex Plus can strip away up to 6 layers overnight.
Alkyd-urethane varnish (parquet varnish): under the same conditions, also 6 layers.
Dispersion paint (concrete paint): under the same conditions, up to 5 layers of paint.
The repaintability is also described as perfect.
Sanding before use and covering after applying Ecoatex Plus B will increase efficiency.
Test board for stripping alkyd paint:
Test wall for stripping dispersion paint:
Remarks
Although Ecoatex Plus is a safe and non-labeled product, it is advisable to avoid lengthy contact with skin, in connection with the powerful degreasing properties. For plastics, first try a section.
For washing applications, the use of Ecoatex B is recommended.
Working method
Ecoatex Plus can be applied using a spatula, cloth, brush or roller. For the best effect, cover the object with PE foil. Use a spatula or other tool to remove parts that have soaked off. If desired, clean afterwards. Can be rinsed with water.
The time it takes to have an effect can be from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the thickness of layers, type of paint and environmental conditions.
Used tools can be cleaned with water and E.P. Power.