NO ON-SITE MIXING/

PREPARATION REQUIRED

Skim
CAN BE APPLIED TO
WALLS THAT ARE

Plaster
STILL DAMP
BREATHABLE

20kg GOOD FLEXIBILITY AND

TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING
TAKE CARE WHEN STORING BAGS TO AVOID TEARING OR PUNCTURE

READY MIXED
USE WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF PURCHASE
FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO THE DATA SHEET

ABILITY TO SELF-HEAL
HEMP
READYLIME ECOPLASTER
MIXED ECO PLASTER
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET CONTRIBUTES TO
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hemp plant and

Hempire Building Products,
Burdautien, Clones,
Northern Ireland Office

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Road, Drenagh, with lime
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Co.Monaghan, Ireland
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has been specifically designed to float

EYE HAZARD CONTACT WITH LIME MAY CAUSE SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE, EVEN BLINDNESS. WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES.
LOW RISK OF
over Hempire Building Plaster to give a
CRACKING AND
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAN WATER OR EYEWASH AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

IRRITANT AVOID CONTACT WITH OPEN CUTS AND SORES. CAN CAUSE LIME BURNS.
WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND/OR BARRIER CREAM. WASH OFF LIME WITH CLEAN WATER.

perfectly smooth finish but Hempire Skim

can also be applied on other substrates. SHRINKAGE
Performance
Studies have shown that for a typical house, for each square metre of walling constructed, up to 200kgs of CO2 are
emitted implying that up to 40 tonnes of CO2 can be released just in the construction of the walls of a typical UK home.
The builder using HEMPIRE™ Building Plaster, finished with Hempire Skim plaster instead of conventional materials to finish
internal and external walls would make a significant contribution to combating global warming by reducing the amount of
CO2` released into the atmosphere. Furthermore, the additional thermal insulation of the plaster makes the building more
energy efficient and hence reduces operating/utility expenses. In summer the plaster’s unique properties help keep the
building cool and comfortable reducing the need for air conditioning.

Characteristics
Application The plaster is suitable for finish coats of plaster internally and externally
Shelf life Product should ideally be used within 3 months of purchase
Coverage 20kg covers approximately 16m2 if applied at a thickness of 1mm
20kg covers approximately 5.3m2 if applied at a thickness of 3mm.
Containers 20kg bags and 1000kg dumpy bags with plastic liners

Handling, Storage & Disposal of Waste

This product has high pH of 12.4 so avoid contact with skin and eyes and use barrier cream if necessary. In case of contact
with eyes or skin wash affected area with plenty of clean running water and seek medical advice if any discomfort persists.
The packaging is sufficient to protect the product but once opened the product should be protected from getting wet or
from starting to dry. Empty packaging and residues of the plaster must be disposed of in accordance with current local and
national legislation at licensed waste facilities
PROVISIONAL RESULTS Our results are to be confirmed by independent testing at the Building Research Establishment (BRE)
and the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Kingston in Surrey, results due late 2008

Working Characteristics
Hempire™ Skim Plaster has been formulated for ease of application, but we are aware that different plasterers appreciate
different levels of workability, so we have given it a consistency that may be a little bit dryer than some plasterers would like
(on the basis that it is easier to add some water than to take it out). If a wetter consistency is preferred additional water can
be added and mixed into the plaster, but care should be taken not to make the plaster too wet as this could lead to cracking or
dusting as the plaster dries out. In dry, warm weather dampen the walls to avoid the plaster drying too quickly and cracking.
The plaster incorporates natural hemp fibres there is a limited but intrinsic variability in working characteristics. HEMPIRE™ Skim
Plaster is manufactured to a high quality standard aimed at ensuring products are as consistent as possible. Minor variations in
working characteristics are normal, and should not be the cause of concern.

Drying Time
Dependent on the substrate, thickness of application and ambient conditions, drying time of the plaster is typically less than
4 hours.

Porosity
Once fully dried, the porosity is typically in the range of 55-60% depending on drying conditions and thickness. This imparts
an improved insulation & acoustic isolation properties! It also allows the plastered finish to absorb atmospheric moisture when
humitiy is high, and release it when the air is dry. Hempire Building Plaster helps regulate ambient air quality, and imparts a nice
warm feel to the plaster.

Fire Resistance
Tests indicate that plaster surfaces exposed to direct flame will char but will not sustain the flames once the direct source is
removed. Formal fire testing is planned at the BRE.

Water Resistance
Hardening takes place through accelerated carbonation of the lime component of the plaster and as a result the plaster will
remain hard even when wet.
Compatibility
In addition to its normal use with Hempire Building Plaster it can be used as finishing coat to a range of plasters, giving a
smooth finish with the assurance of interlocking hemp fibres giving a durable attractive finish. However the insulating properties
and breathability will depend on the qualities of the substrate plaster used.

NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND OFFICE

Hempire Building Products Hempire Building Products
89 Dowland Road Burdautien, Clones
Drenagh Limavady Co. Monaghan
N. Ireland BT49 0HR Ireland

Tel +44 (0) 28 7776 9794 Tel + 353 (0) 47 52049

Fax +44 (0) 28 7776 5637 Fax + 353 (0) 47 52295

Skim
Plaster
info@hempirebuilding.co.uk www.hempirebuilding.co.uk

20kg
TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING
TAKE CARE WHEN STORING BAGS TO AVOID TEARING OR PUNCTURE
USE WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF PURCHASE
FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO THE DATA SHEET