Cromar Alpha Chem Hand Held Expanding Foam 750ml
£4.97 inc. VAT
£4.14 ex. VAT
- Product ID: X5FHH/750
- Suitable For: sealing gaps, insulating, and providing structural support
- Area of use: INT & EXT
- Time to full cure: 15 - 30 mins
- Volume: 750ml
- Container Type: canister
- Type: foam
- Colour: light yellow
- Brand: Cromar
- Manufactuer: Cromar
- Box Size: 1
Alpha Chem Hand Held Expanding Foam is commonly used in construction and home improvement projects for sealing gaps, insulating, and providing structural support.
This foam is user-friendly and comes with a straw adapter for easy dispensing. Some key features of this product include:
- Higher Yield: This foam provides good coverage due to its high expansion rate.
- Easy Application: The product is designed to be easy to apply, making it suitable for various DIY and construction projects.
- Reusability: The foam can be reused if not completely dispensed, reducing waste.
- Adhesion and Filling Capabilities: The foam adheres well to various surfaces and can effectively fill gaps and voids.
- Thermal and Acoustical Insulation: The foam offers insulation properties, both for temperature and sound.
- Mould Proof and Waterproof: The foam is resistant to mold growth and can withstand exposure to water.
- Overpaintable: It can be painted over once it has cured, allowing for a seamless finish.
- Ozone-Friendly: The product does not contain harmful propellant gases that could harm the ozone layer.
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Alpha Chem Hand Held Expanding Foam seems like an excellent choice for a variety of applications in construction and home improvement. Here’s how it can be effectively utilized:
- Filling Large, Irregular, or Awkward Gaps: The foam’s expansive properties make it well-suited for filling gaps of varying sizes and shapes. It can expand to completely fill irregular or awkward cavities, ensuring a secure and thorough seal.
- Fixing and Insulating Window and Door Frames: The foam can be used to secure and insulate window and door frames, helping to prevent drafts and improve energy efficiency.
- Fixing Boards: It can provide a strong bond when fixing boards in place, ensuring stability and durability.
- Insulating Between Brickwork and Cladding: The foam’s insulation properties make it suitable for insulating gaps between brickwork and cladding, helping to maintain a consistent indoor temperature.
- Around Ductwork and Through Cavities: The foam can be used to seal and insulate around ductwork and within cavities carrying pipes and cables, enhancing thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Joint Backing Material: The foam can serve as a backing material for low-expanding joints, providing structural support and preventing material wastage.
APPLICATION
- Shake the Can: Before using the foam, shake the can well to ensure proper mixing of the contents.
- Moisten Surfaces: Moistening the surfaces and the foam can improve adhesion and shorten the cure time of the foam.
- Attach Straw Adapter: Screw the straw adapter onto the valve of the foam can.
- Activate the Foam: Turn the can upside down and press the valve to activate the foam. Always keep the can upside down during application.
- Filling Holes: Fill the hole halfway with foam. The foam will expand after application, so filling it halfway ensures that the hole is completely filled after expansion.
- Fixing Door and Window Frames: If you’re using the foam to fix door and window frames, use wedges to hold the frame in place until the foam is fully cured. This typically takes approximately 24 hours.
- Cleaning Fresh Foam: If you need to clean fresh foam, you can use Alpha Chem Foam Cleaner.
- Cleaning Cured Foam: For cured foam, mechanical cleaning methods should be used.
- Disposal: It’s your responsibility to dispose of all packaging correctly.
LIMITATIONS
- Store and transport the product in an upright position.
- Avoid storing the can in temperatures exceeding +25°C or dropping below +5°C, as this may reduce its shelf life.
- Allow the foam can to equilibrate to room temperature for a minimum of 12 hours before applying.
- When exposed to ultraviolet light, the cured foam may experience discoloration.
- To achieve optimal outcomes for outdoor applications, consider painting or coating the cured foam.
- Lower temperatures can lead to reduced foam expansion and longer curing times.
- The user bears the responsibility of confirming the product’s appropriateness for the intended use.
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| Hard PVC (white) | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Hard PVC and PMMA (dark) (colour extruded) |
15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| Hard PUR integral foam | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Wood-aluminium-window | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Aluminium-plastic sandwich frame (bright) |
10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Aluminium-plastic sandwich frame (dark) |
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