{"product_id":"actichem-instagloss-15-ltr","title":"Actichem Instagloss 15 ltr","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagloss is a high-gloss acrylic polymer floor polish. It blends durability and hardness for traffic, black heel mark resistance, and wet-look repairability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easy to apply and dries to an instant brilliant gloss, which suits institutions, medical facilities, offices, homes, retail outlets and similar. Its levelling properties are good enough that it can be used as a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-step finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, without a base sealer. The high solids content builds quickly, so fewer coats reach the required gloss and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack size do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e15 litre\u003c\/strong\u003e bulk pack — around 750 to 1,200 m² per coat, for contractors doing floor work at volume. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instagloss-5l\"\u003e5 litre\u003c\/a\u003e suits smaller jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant wet-look gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e from the first application of two or more coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent repairability\u003c\/strong\u003e — responds well to cleaning and buffing programs, and revives to a deep shine when buffed or burnished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — durability and resistance to traffic marks, black heel marks and scuffing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlip resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — conforms with the \u003cstrong\u003eAS\/NZS 4586:2004\u003c\/strong\u003e slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials, wet and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber floors\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides a durable protective coating that enhances the natural grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication areas and surface suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vinyl, linoleum, slate, terrazzo, terracotta, marble and granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn stone surfaces and polished concrete, apply a base coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instaseal-5l\"\u003eInstaseal\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous stone will drink polish, and sealing first is both cheaper and gives a better finish than trying to build gloss directly on an absorbent substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the safety data sheet before use\u003c\/strong\u003e — see the safety section below, which has changed substantially. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways pre-test in an inconspicuous location.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip off old polish and wax residues with a floor coatings remover. \u003cstrong\u003eRinse the floor thoroughly with clean water and let it dry completely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polish applied over residue or damp floor will cloud, and the only fix is to strip it and start again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDilution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to use. Do not dilute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the porosity of the surface and expected traffic. \u003cstrong\u003eIf Instaseal has been used as a base coat, 2 to 3 coats will do\u003c\/strong\u003e — and Instagloss can go on as soon as the Instaseal is touch dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply with a clean polish applicator, spreading a thin coat using slightly overlapping strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 40 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply each subsequent coat \u003cstrong\u003eat right angles to the previous coat.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is what gives even coverage — applying every coat in the same direction builds ridges you will see under lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow at least 12 hours before returning the floor to normal use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polish that is dry to touch is not yet cured; putting traffic on it early is the most common cause of early failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated thin, evenly spread coats beat one heavy application.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy coat skins over on top while still soft underneath, and that is what produces the soft, marking finish people blame on the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–80 m² per litre per coat, depending on porosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain the finish with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-proneutro-5-ltr\"\u003eProNeutro\u003c\/a\u003e neutral cleaner. \u003cstrong\u003eNeutral is the operative word\u003c\/strong\u003e — an alkaline cleaner will progressively soften and dull an acrylic polish, which is why floors maintained with general-purpose detergent stop responding to buffing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuff regularly with a white, grey or red pad using an electric or battery polishing machine capable of 150 to 1000 rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read this section before your next job. This listing previously recorded “Safety profile: Non-hazardous”. That was seriously wrong\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is one of the most significant corrections we have made across our whole range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem’s safety data sheet for AP422, version 2.4 issued 5 August 2025, classifies Instagloss as a \u003cstrong\u003ehazardous chemical\u003c\/strong\u003e with the signal word \u003cstrong\u003eDANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH360Df\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003emay damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.\u003c\/strong\u003e (Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH317\u003c\/strong\u003e — may cause an allergic skin reaction (Skin Sensitiser Category 1B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a dangerous good. No poisons schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ H360Df — reproductive toxicity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the most serious class of hazard statement in the GHS system, and it needs to be read properly rather than skimmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH360Df is not an irritation warning. It says the product \u003cstrong\u003emay damage an unborn child\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is \u003cstrong\u003esuspected of damaging fertility\u003c\/strong\u003e. The driver is \u003cstrong\u003edibutyl phthalate\u003c\/strong\u003e (CAS 84-74-2) at under 10% — a plasticiser that is restricted or being phased out in a number of product categories internationally for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this means practically:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who is pregnant, may become pregnant, or is trying to conceive should not apply this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e That applies to the applicator and to anyone else in the area while it is being applied and drying. This is a conversation worth having with your team rather than assuming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilate the area properly during application and drying.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are coating a whole floor, so the exposed surface area is large and the exposure period is hours, not minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the area clear of occupants during application and the drying period.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a medical facility, a childcare centre, an aged care home or a residence, plan the job around that requirement rather than working around people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not eat, drink or smoke while applying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash before breaks and at the end of the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are being direct about this because “non-hazardous” on this page may have led people to apply it without ventilation, with others present, or while pregnant.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are sorry. If that describes a job you have done, the sensible step is to speak to a doctor rather than worry about it privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ H317 — skin sensitisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitisation is cumulative and permanent. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce you are sensitised, you stay sensitised\u003c\/strong\u003e, and thereafter even brief contact can trigger dermatitis. Floor applicators who lay polish week after week are the exposure group this catches. Keep it off your skin as routine, not as a reaction to a rash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reacts with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid \u003cstrong\u003estrong acids, strong oxidisers, permanganates, nitrates, oxidising agents and chlorine bleaches.\u003c\/strong\u003e In practice: do not strip a floor with a chlorine product and then coat over it without a thorough rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove contaminated clothing and flush with water. \u003cstrong\u003eIf a rash develops, stop using the product\u003c\/strong\u003e and seek medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhalation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove to fresh air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwallowed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give water and contact a Poisons Information Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP422.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-gloss acrylic polymer floor polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpaque white liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–80 m² per litre per coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5, or 2–3 over an Instaseal base coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 minutes between coats; \u003cstrong\u003e12 hours before normal use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Actichem SDS). This listing previously stated 7.5; we have asked Actichem to confirm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthylene\/acrylic acid copolymer (CAS 9010-77-9) 30–60%; \u003cstrong\u003edibutyl phthalate (CAS 84-74-2) under 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e; tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (CAS 78-51-3) under 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConforms with AS\/NZS 4586:2004, wet and dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong acids, strong oxidisers, permanganates, nitrates, oxidising agents, chlorine bleaches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWHS classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazard statements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH360Df\u003c\/strong\u003e, H317\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerous goods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot regulated for transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.4, issued 5 August 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instagloss-5l\"\u003eActichem Instagloss 5 litre\u003c\/a\u003e — the same product in the smaller pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instaseal-5l\"\u003eActichem Instaseal\u003c\/a\u003e — the base sealer. Verified \u003cstrong\u003enon-hazardous\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using it reduces the number of Instagloss coats needed, which reduces both cost and exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-proneutro-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem ProNeutro\u003c\/a\u003e — the neutral cleaner for maintaining the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202508-Actichem-Instagloss-AP422.pdf\"\u003eActichem Instagloss safety data sheet (AP422, version 2.4, 5 August 2025)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP422.15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the reproductive toxicity classification is a problem for your team or your site — and in a childcare, medical or aged care setting it reasonably might be — talk to us. We would rather help you find an appropriate alternative than sell you something you should not be using.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"15LTR","offer_id":52320315375829,"sku":"AP422.15","price":365.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Instagloss-15-ltr.jpg?v=1780551756","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instagloss-15-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}