Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA    
PROFESSIONAL DTM ALKYD ENAMEL GALLONS 
  Rust-Oleum Corporation                                                                                        Form: CS2309 
   11 Hawthorn Parkway  Phone: 877•385•8155                                 Rev.:  032913 
  Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061  www.rustoleum.com 
  An RPM Company 
 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES                                                                                                                 . 
450 VOC FINISHES 
400 VOC FINISHES 
100 VOC FINISHES 
Resin Type 
Modified Alkyd 
Modified Alkyd 
Oil Modified Alkyd 
Pigment Type 
Varies with color 
Varies with color 
Varies with color 
Solvents 
Aliphatic hydrocarbons 
Aliphatic hydrocarbons 
Exempt halogenated and 
hydrocarbon solvents 
Weight 
Per Gallon 
7.6-8.9 lbs. 
7.6-8.9 lbs. 
9.0-10.4 lbs. 
Per Liter 
0.9-1.1 kg 
0.9-1.1 kg 
1.1-1.2 kg 
Solids 
By Weight 
51-59% 
56.1-62.8% 
46.0-54.8% 
By Volume 
42-43% 
48.3-48.5% 
46.6-48.0% 
Volatile Organic Compounds 
<450 g/l (3.75 lbs./gal.) 
<400 g/l (3.33 lbs./gal.) 
<100 g/l (0.83 lbs./gal.) 
Recommended Dry Film 
Thickness (DFT) Per Coat 
1.5-2.5 mils 
(37.5-62.5µ) 
1.5-2.5 mils 
(37.5-62.5µ) 
1.5-2.5 mils 
(37.5-62.5µ) 
Wet Film to Achieve DFT 
(unthinned material) 
3.5-6.0 mils 
(87.5-150µ) 
3.0-5.0 mils 
(75-125µ) 
3.5-5.5 mils 
(87.5-137.5µ) 
Theoretical Coverage at 1 mil 
DFT (25µ) 
675-690 sq.ft./gal. 
(16.6-17.0 m
2
/l) 
775-780 sq.ft./gal. 
(19.1-19.2 m
2
/l) 
750-770 sq.ft./gal. 
(18.5-18.9 m
2
/l) 
Practical Coverage at 
Recommended DFT 
(assumes 15% material loss) 
230-390 sq.ft./gal. 
(5.7-9.6 m
2
/l) 
265-440 sq.ft./gal. 
(6.5-10.8 m
2
/l) 
255-435 sq.ft./gal. 
(6.3-10.7 m
2
/l) 
Dry Times at 
70°F (21°C) 
and 50% 
Relative 
Humidity 
Tack-free 
2-4 hours 
2-4 hours 
4-6 hours 
Handle 
5-9 hours 
8-12 hours 
8-12 hours 
Recoat 
24 hours (allow more time at cooler temperatures) 
Dry Heat Resistance 
212°F (100°C) 
200°F (93°C) 
212°F (100°C) 
Shelf Life 
5 years 
5 years 
5 years 
Flash Point 
104°F (40°C) 
Safety Information 
For additional information, see MSDS. 
The technical data and suggestions for use contained herein are correct to the best of our knowledge, and offered in good faith. The statements of this literature 
do not constitute a warranty, express, or implied, as to the performance of these products. As conditions and use of our materials are beyond our control, we 
can guarantee these products only to conform to our standards of quality, and our liability, if any, will be limited to replacement of defective materials. All 
technical information is subject to change without notice.



