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Shell-Guard RTU
Ready-to-Use Borate Wood Preservative
Shell-Guard RTU is a ready-to-use borate-based formulation that contains the same active ingredient and glycol carriers that have proven so successful in Shell-Guard. Like Shell-Guard, Shell-Guard RTU is colorless, odorless, has a very low level of toxicity to people and pets and is just as effective for preventing wood decay and insect damage to interior and exterior wood members. But since it is ready-to-use, you can pour it right out of the container into your sprayer without the fuss of measuring, mixing and stirring.
• Contains no ethylene glycol
• EPA-registered
• No measuring or mixing required
(Shell-Guard RTU is not available in California or Canada) |
Shell-Guard RTU Specifications
Shelf Life |
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Application Temperature |
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Application Methods |
- Low-Pressure Sprayer
- Brush
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Surface Preparation |
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Frequency |
- Permanent in wood that is kept sealed
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Drying Time |
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Special Instructions |
- One coat application inside and outside
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| Coverage Rate per Gallon |
One Coat |
150-250 sq. ft. |
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Shell-Guard RTU Application Instructions
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A Penetrating Broad Spectrum Wood Preservative for the Protection and
Treatment of Wood Against Decay, Termites, Carpenter Ants and Wood Boring
Beetles.
• Use Shell-Guard RTU to prevent wood decay and insect damage to all interior
and exterior wood.
• Use Shell-Guard RTU to eliminate wood destroying insects and wood decay.
Shell-Guard® RTU is a formulation of boron compounds with additives that
allow the active ingredient to penetrate throughout the wood. Shell-Guard RTU
offers far greater wood protection than other preservatives that treat only the
surface.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
It is violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling.
Safe Handling Procedures
Spills and over-spray may be cleaned with a damp cloth or absorbed with
appropriate materials. When applying this product in confined spaces, it is
recommended that ventilation or an exhaust system be provided. If this is
impractical, the use of a NIOSH approved respirator designed for protection from
organic vapors is recommended.
Surface Preparation
Apply only to bare, dry wood. Remove any previous finishes or water
repellents before applying Shell-Guard RTU. Surfaces to be treated should be
clean and free of dirt and other contaminates. If the finished appearance is a
primary concern, mold and mildew should also be removed prior to application of
Shell-Guard RTU. If detergents or cleaners are used to prepare the surface,
rinse thoroughly and allow surface to dry prior to application of Shell-Guard
RTU.
Coverage
One (1) gallon of Shell-Guard RTU will treat between 150 to 250 square
feet of wood surface area (one coat). Actual coverage will vary, depending on
the surface texture and porosity of the wood being treated.
Application Instructions
Apply one (1) coat of Shell-Guard RTU to all exposed sides of lumber or
plywood. For lumber thicker than one (1) inch, apply a second coat after the
first has been absorbed. Wait at least 20 minutes between applications.
Shell-Guard RTU treated exterior wood should not be exposed to rain or snow for
at least 24 hours after treatment. If necessary, cover freshly treated exterior
wood with a tarp.
Maintenance of Treated Surfaces
Shell-Guard RTU should be applied annually to exterior unfinished bare
wood surfaces. For longer protection, exterior surfaces that have been treated
with Shell-Guard RTU may be subsequently coated with a water resistant finish
such as paint or exterior stain. Interior surfaces do not require coating except
in situations involving repeated moisture contact or high humidity, such as
shower stalls, bathhouses, saunas, etc. It is important to allow Shell-Guard RTU
to completely dry (at least 24 hours) before applying any protective finish. The
finish or topcoat should be applied within two (2) weeks of treatment. Although
a wide variety of paints and stains have been successfully used over Shell-Guard
RTU treated wood, it is always a good idea to coat a small section of treated
wood with the finish to be used and check for compatibility prior to complete
application.
Cleanup
Use soap and water to clean up tools.
EPA Reg. No. 59905-12
© Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. 04/2007
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