Surface Sealant
One-pack acrylic porous surface conditioner. Solvent carried acrylic resin.
Uses
- abe.® cote 222 bonds loose, friable surfaces and reduces surface absorption.
- abe.® cote 222 is used to seal mineral substrates such as concrete, masonry, brick and unglazed tiles and provides a sound surface for an acrylic waterbased finishing coat.
Features and Benefits
- Stabilised substrate for coating.
- Resistant to aging and dirt repellent prior to coating.
- UV stable whilst awaiting coating.
- Substrate sealed against CO2 and SO2.
- Exceptionally easy to install.
Surface Preparation
The substrate must be clean, sound and dry. Concrete laitance, dust, dirt and loosely adhering existing emulsion paint should be
removed mechanically.
New concrete must be at least 21 days old prior to coating. See data sheet ‘Preparation of Surfaces’ for the elimination of fungi
and algae, use bleach and rinse with water.
Mixing
Ready to use.
Coverage
Applicationh
By brush, spray, or roller.
Properties of Wet Material
| Density (typical) | 0,85 g/cm3 |
| Colour | Transparent |
| Flash Point | 27 ºC |
| Dilution | Ready to use. If thinning is required, use only mineral turpentine |
| Toxicity | Solvents toxic, ventilate working area well |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from date of manufacture in unopened tin |
| Fire Risk | Flammable |
| abe.® cote 222 has excellent wetting and penetrating properties and adheres well to absorbent substrates. |
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Properties During Application
| Volume solids | Approximately 18% |
| Overcoating time @ 25 ºC | 18 hours (overnight) |
| Number of coats | One |
| Drying time @ 25 ºC | Touch dry – 3 hours Hard dry – 18 hours |
| Fire risk | Flammable |
| PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL | |
| The dried films are light fast, dirt repellent and resistant to aging. By virtue of their high resistance to CO2, the substrate is effectively protected against the effects of CO2 and SO2. The substrates ability to breathe is barely affected. | |
Cleaning
abe super brush cleaner.
Protection on Completion
Not required.
Temperature and Relative Humidity
See properties wet/application.
Model Specification
Packaging
Handling and Storage
This product has a shelf life of 24 months if kept in a dry cool place in the original packaging. In more extreme conditions this period might be shortened.
Health and Safety
Wet abe.® cote 222 is toxic and flammable. Always ventilate the working area well during application and drying. Avoid flames in the vicinity. Always wear gloves and eye protection when working with the material and avoid excessive inhalation and skin contact.
If material is splashed in the eye, wash with copious quantities of clean water and seek medical attention. CURED it IS INERT AND
HARMLESS.
Liquids and powders require eye protection. When transporting liquids and semi liquids by aircraft, ask for material safety data
sheet.
Important Information
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals endeavors to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification, or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation, or information given by the company.
Further Information
Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to
determine total requirements.