Clear Epoxy Resin Binder System, Solvent Free
flooring resin epoxy binder system is a solvent-free, clear, two-component, low viscosity epoxy resin system which is cycloaliphatic amine cured (clear light colour).
Uses
flooring resin is currently used as the preferred binder system in abecote® 400 hi-build; abeflo®; abescreed QC; abescreed SLC P epoxy primer (high mechanical shock areas for SL cementitios screeds).
Please refer to specific Technical data sheet for details.
Other uses include the following:
- Primer/pore sealer for suitably prepared cementitious substates for subsequent epoxy or PU coating/screed application.
- Clear sealed finish to diamond ground concrete.
- Fine sand bulked up for a scraper coat repair work prior to twin pack/two part decorative floor application finishes.
Advantages
- Proven system
- Universal formulation
- Solvent free
- Reduced moisture and carbon dioxide sensitivity
- Cures well down to +10 °C
- Easily applied
- Good chemical resistance
- Less sensitive against humidity
- Low viscosity
Substrate Requirements
The concrete substrate must be sound and of sufficient compressive strength (minimum 25 N/mm2) with a minimum pull off strength of 1.5 N/mm2.
Must be free from rising damp. Dry to a moisture content below 75% RH as per BS 8203; 1987.
All contamination must be removed to give a clean, dry and open textured surface.
Surface Preparation
Concrete:
Laitance and contamination to be removed by totally enclosed shot blasting, light scarification or diamond grinding. All residues must be removed including vacuum cleaning to provide a dry, dust-free, open textured surface. Porous floors (high air cavities) will need two coats of primer.
Typical Physical Properties
| Colour | Clear |
| Pot life (5ℓ mixed) | approx. 30 min |
| Work life (after spreading) | 1 – 1.5 hrs |
| Touch dry | 8 hrs |
| Light foot traffic | 24 hrs |
| Full cure | 7 days |
| Min. over coating time | 12 hrs |
| Max. over coating time | 48 hrs |
| Density of resin (mixed) | 1.07 |
| Mix ratio (Base:Activator) | 2:1 v / v |
| VOC g/ℓ (EPA Method 24) | 35 |
| Application temperature range | >15 ºC & <35 ºC |
| Do not apply coating if humidity is in excess of 85% @21 ºC or 75% @ 10 ºC | |
| Do not apply coating if the substrate temperature is at least 3 ºC (5 ºC is better) above dew point. |
Mixing
Kit components are pre-weighed for optimum performance.
Do not mix by hand. Pour activator into base and drain container thoroughly. Ensure that the materials are thoroughly mixed using a slow-speed industrial hand drill, Helical spinner or Jiffy mixer.
Application
Refer to recommended specification.
Precautionary Note:
Prevailing weather conditionsmust be taken into account otherwise surface defects can occur (see under “typical physical properties”).
Coverage
2 m2/L per coat otherwise, refer to recommended specification.
Model Specification
flooring resin, a low viscosity epoxy resin binder, is supplied by a.b.e.®, installation to be carried out by a trained applicator.
Cleaning of Equipment
Use abe® super brush cleaner before setting. Rinse thoroughly under running water.
Temperature
flooring resin should be applied at temperatures between 15 ºC and 35 ºC. Temperatures should not fall below 5 ºC during the first 24 hours after application.
Packaging
Available in 1 ℓ, 5 ℓ, 6 ℓ and 15 ℓ kits.
Storage & Shelf Life
Stored unopened in dry conditions at 5 – 25 ºC, shelf life will be 12 months minimum. Do not expose to frost.
Health & Safety
Product safety information required for safe use is not included. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available from your local a.b.e.® sales representative.
Important Note
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation,
specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot accept any liability for application – because a.b.e.® has no direct or
continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® products are applied.
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.
a.b.e.® has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over the years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction
technology.