Two component epoxy/non structural boat building adhesive and fairing compound.
Solvent free, filled, polyamide cured epoxy. This product does not contain asbestos.
Advantages
- Specifically designed for use in marine applications such as the bonding of deck timbers and as a fairing compound.
- Patching small blow holes on concrete floor surfaces
Advantages
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Sets to a non-brittle film within 72 hours.
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Retains flexibility – does not crack readily when in service.
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Easily shaped and sanded.
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Can be used on areas subjected to fresh and seawater.
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Resists certain fuels and dilutes APPLICATION acids and alkalis.
Surface Preparation
The surface to which epidermix 201 is to be applied must be thoroughly CLEAN, mechanically SOUND, and DRY.
Bonding / Priming
Self priming.
Mixing
Stir each component thoroughly, then add the contents of the activator tin to the contents of the base tin and mix thoroughly with a flat metal bar or by means of a slow speed electric drill, fitted with a suitable paddle.
Coverage
1 litre/m2/mm thick. Maximum thickness 25 mm.
Properties of Wet Material
Mixing ratio | 1:1 by volume |
Density (mixed) | 1.512 |
Colour | Base: Off white Activator: Fawn Mixed: Off white |
Flash point | Does not flash |
Dilution | Do not dilute |
Consistency | Thixotropic paste |
Toxicity | Uncured material is toxic |
Shelf life | 2 years from date of manufacture |
Storage conditions | Store undercover in cool conditions |
Packaging | 2 litre kit |
Fire resistance of wet film | Non-flammable |
Equipment clean-up | abe® super brush cleaner |
Properties During Application
Application by | Trowel or spatula |
Pot life @ 25 ºC | 3 – 4 hours/500 ml |
Application temp range | 10ºC to 40ºC |
Spreading rate thickness | 1 litre/m2/mm thick |
Recommended wet film thickness | 25 mm max per layer |
Volume solids | 100% |
Touch dry @ 25 ºC | 12 hours |
Practical cure @ 25 ºC | 72 hours |
Full cure @ 25 ºC | 7 days |
Fire resistance of wet material | Non-flammable |
Equipment clean-up | abe® super brush cleaner |
Properties of Cured Material
Toxicity | Non-toxic |
Maximum service temperature | Dry 70 ºC Immersion 60 ºC |
Shrinkage during cure | Negligible |
Water resistance | Excellent for fresh and sea water |
Solvent resistance | Resistant to aliphatic solvents, oils, petrol & diesel fuels |
Chemical resistance | Resistance to diluted alkalis and diluted inorganic acids |
Application
Apply to the prepared surface with a steel trowel to the desired thickness. When used as a fairing compound, the material can be stiffened by mixing in small amounts of fumed Silica or fillite beads.
Fairing may commence after 72 hours.
Cleaning
Clean tools with abe® super brush cleaner followed by rinsing with clean water. Tools must be cleaned immediately after use and before the material has been set.
Protection on Completion
Paint for UV protection after 7 days.
Temperature & Relative Humidity
See properties table.
Model Specifications
Two-component, slow curing epoxy paste used as a scraper or fairing compound.
The scraper/fairing compound shall be epidermix 201, a two component, solvent free, polyamide cured epoxy system applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations,
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals.
The compound shall remain flexible when fully cured.
Packaging
epidermix 201 is supplied in a 2 litre kit.
Code: 20103054
Handling & 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 & Safety
Uncured epidermix 201 is toxic and excessive skin contact and inhalation should be avoided. Work in well ventilated conditions. Hands should be protected with rubber gloves or suitable barrier cream.
Important Note
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.