Araldite ® Epoxycoat H.D.


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HEAVY DUTY EPOXY COATING FOR FLOORS
 
 
USES
Provides a durable, easily cleaned chemical resistant coloured coating for floors. Suitable for foot traffic and light weight trolleys. Ideal for dairies kitchens, computer rooms and any area requiring an attractive hygienic floor coating

SPECIAL FEATURES
* SOLVENT FREE - LOW ODOUR
* CHEMICAL RESISTANT
* HARD WEARING
* DECORATIVE AND HYGIENIC
o RANGE OF COLOURS AVAILABLE

DESCRIPTION
Araldite Epoxycoat H.D. is a solvent free, two component coating system. Intended for heavy duty applications. Each component is factory weighed and packaged ready for on site mixing. No priming is required

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
 Time at
 10° C20° C30° C
Pot life
Initial hardness

Re-coating interval
Full cure		90 min.
30 hours

25-35 hours
7 days		50 min.
15 hours

12-18 hours
7 days		25 min.
8 hours

7-11 hours
7 days

CLEANING DOWN
Use Huntsman Cleaning Fluid.

COVERAGE
Araldite Epoxycoat H.D.
5 kg covers approximately 16-17 m2 (single coat).

STORAGE
Shelf life of 12 months minimum if stored below 25° C.

CAUTION
Keep uncured epoxy materials away from the mouth, food or drink.
Do not use empty tins to store food even if they appear to have been cleaned.
Always wear gloves or barrier cream when handling uncured epoxy materials. Clean any splashes or smears from the skin immediately
using warm water and soap.
Avoid inhaling vapour.
Do not use below 52 C.

NOTICE
The information in this publication, given in good faith, is based on the present state of our knowledge but all recommendations are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Buyers and users should make their own assessment of our products under their own conditions and for their own requirements.

 

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Araldite Epoxycoat H.D. gave the following result
after 12-month submersionr

Water, de-ionized
Javel Water
Sulphiric acid
Nitric acid
Acetic acid
Caustic soda
Gasoline, leaded (petrol)
Toluene
Xylene
111-trichlorethane
Skydrol 500 A (Hydraulic fluid)
Octanol
Fruit juices
Sugar solution
Styrene
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% 14 +
% 10 +% 30 +
% 30 +
% 10 O
% 20 +
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Key: + Unaffected o Yellowing

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PREPARATION
New concrete or cementitious substrates should be at least 28 days old when the moisture content of the substrate should be less than 5 % All laitence and loose materials must be removed from the concrete surface. If the concrete is strong and sound with light laitence, this may be achieved by acid etching followed by thorough washing with water. The floor must then be left to dry. Cracked or damaged concrete or heavy laitence should be prepared by grit blasting or scrabbling until a solid surface is reached showing exposed aggregate. If this leads to large variations in surface levels these should be repaired before coating. A flat smooth surface free of laitence is required or the appearance of the coating will be impaired. All dust and debris should then be removed. Surfaces contaminated with oil or grease should be flame cleaned or thoroughly washed with a good detergent.

MIXING
Mechanical mixing of resin based materials is preferred whenever possible. In order to avoid trapping air in the material, mixers running at less than 400 R.P.M. are recommended.

COATING
Araldite Epoxycoat H.D. is supplied as two pre weighed packs in exact proportions. No other materials should be added.
STIR CONTENTS OF EACH TIN THOROUGHLY
Pour the entire contents of the hardener into the resin and mix until uniform. Spread the coating evenly over the floor surface using a trowel, brush or roller. Apply in two layers each approx. 0.2 mm. thick. Ensure that the second coat is applied within the stated recoating interval. If not then intercoat adhesion may be impaired JOINTS
Any movement joints should be continued through the coating and properly sealed.

CURING
The new floor will withstand foot traffic after reaching initial hardness Heavy traffic and chemicals should not be allowed until after 7 days.