Franklin 720 Franklin 720

Franklin 720 is an environmentally safe, latex flooring adhesive with fast tack and lower permanent bond strength. It may be used with conventional carpets, tiles and resilient sheet goods over standard construction surfaces. This product is designed for carpet installations, which are scheduled for easy removal, and for use with thin sheet goods. It is not recommended for use with extra thick sheet goods.

Franklin 720 contains no volatile solvents, no hazardous materials and no carcinogens. There is no unpleasant odor. It is guaranteed against discoloration of resilient sheet goods. It is freeze/thaw stable, nonflammable, water-resistant and nontoxic.
MSDS
9204 - 4 Gallon
9206 - Gallon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Physical Properties (Typical)
Type Latex Calculated VOC :15.6 g/L
Color Beige Flashpoint >200 °F.(Pensky-Martin Closed Cup)
Solids 61% Freeze/thaw stability Stable (5 cycles at 20 °F.)
Viscosity Trowel grade Storage life12 months in tightly closed containers
Weight/gallon 10.2 lbs.
Application Guidelines
Uses
Light to moderate traffic areas for residential,commercial and institutional installations.
   Carpets: Woven polypropylene, jute, latex, foam, rubber and soft unitary backings.
   Tiles: Vinyl composition, asphalt and cork.
   Resilient Sheet Goods: Mineral, felt, paper and rubber backings.
   Substrates: Plywood, hardboard, association grade particleboard underlayments, felt lining, moisture and alkali free concrete and asphalt.

Floor must be clean and dry.Subfloor and materials are to be at least 65 °F., prior to and after installation. Cracks and uneven areas are to be filled and sanded smooth.

Carpet:
Use a 3/32" V-notch trowel for smooth and 1/8" U-notch trowel for deep textured backings, or very porous substrates. Open time is between 15 and 60 minutes to promote adhesive transfer. Employ a lightweight roller within one hour of installation.

Tile:
Use a 1/16" square notch trowel. Open time is between 30 minutes and two hours. Adhesive must transfer to tile backing to bond. Employ a 100 pound roller within one hour of installation.

Resilient Sheet Goods:
Use a 1/16" square notch trowel. Open time is 10-45 minutes. Adhesive must transfer to backing in order to bond. Employ a linoleum roller immediately after installation.

Cleanup:
Allow adhesive to dry well before exposing installations to cleaning water. Use water to remove adhesive spots and clean tools.

Floor Type Trowel Size Coverage
  • Carpet
  • 3/32" x 3/32" x 3/32" V-notch

    15 Sq.Yds./gallon

    1/8" x 1/8" x 1/8" U-notch

    11 Sq.Yds./gallon

  • Tile & Sheet Goods
  • 1/16" x 1/16" x 1/16" Square-notch

    150 Sq.Ft./gallon

    CLEAN TROWEL WITH WATER OFTEN TO PREVENT ADHESIVE BUILD-UP.


    Product Features
  • Lower permanent bond strength
  • Freeze/thaw stable
  • Water-resistant
  • Fast tack
  • Nonflammable
  • Non-toxic
  • Limitations Use in well ventilated area. Do not use over high alkaline concrete (over 9.0 pH) or over subfloor with excessive moisture (over 6% weight by calcium chloride test). Do not use directly over or under solid vinyl tile or sheet goods. KEEP FROM FREEZING.
    Caution Statement CAUTION: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Do not swallow. Do not allow eye contact or prolonged skin contact. First Aid: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, contact physician. If eye contact occurs, flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Wash skin contact areas with soap and water. If irritation from eye or skin contact areas persist, contact physician. For additional information, refer to Material Safety Data Sheet.
    KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
    Ordering Information
    Cat. No. Size Units per
    Package
    Weight Packages
    per Pallet
    9204 4 Gallon 1 44 36
    9206 Gallon 4 44 30
    Important Notice: Our recommendations, if any, for the use of this product are based on tests believed to be reliable. Since the use of this product is beyond the control of the manufacturer, no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to such use or effects incidental to such use, handling or possession or the results to be obtained, whether in accordance with the directions or claimed so to be. The manufacturer expressly disclaims responsibility therefore. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing laws and/or patents covering any material or use.


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