Description
Description:
Nitoflor FC140 is a two-component solvent based, epoxy resin coating system supplied in pre-weighed packs ready for onsite mixing and use. The cured film forms a hard but flexible coating with excellent adhesion to clean concrete, sand/cement and granolithic screeds, and certain metal surfaces. It cures to a semi-gloss, impervious finish which is easily cleaned. Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 are available in a range of standard colors and are also available in a clear grade.
Uses:
To provide a hard wearing, easily cleaned, attractive floor coating in industrial areas were high resistance to chemical
attack is required. It is suitable for use in production assembly areas, workshops, dairies, soft drinks production and bottling plants, breweries, kitchens, showrooms, etc. It is particularly suitable in wet working areas and where chemical spillage is likely, e.g. plating shops, processing plants, dye works, etc. Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 can also be used as a coating and sealer for Cemtop industrial and commercial cementitious flooring systems. Refer to Cemtop data sheet
for details.
Advantages:
- Hard wearing — durable, low maintenance costs
- High resistance to a wide range of industrial chemicals
- Hygienic — impervious finish provides easily cleaned surface
- Attractive — available in a range of colours to improve the
working environment
Standards compliance
Nitoflor FC140 has been tested according to BS 4247, Part 1 — Nuclear Decontamination parts A and B. In both
instances a ‘good’ classification was obtained.
Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 comply with BS 476, Part 7:1971 — Class 1 spread of flame.
Properties:
The values given below are average figures achieved in laboratory tests at 20°C and 35°C. Actual values obtained on site may show minor variations from those quoted.
Chemical properties:
Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 are resistant to a wide range of chemicals. Specific data is available on request.
Good housekeeping is essential in areas where chemical spillage is likely to occur. It is especially important that such
spillage should not be allowed to dry since very much higher concentrations of chemicals will then result.
Application instructions:
All coating work to be carried out in accordance with the relevant sections of BS6150:2006, Painting of Buildings – Code of Practice.
Surface preparation
It is essential that Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 are applied to sound, clean, dry substrates in order to achieve
maximum adhesion between the floor coating and substrate. Because Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 are relatively thin
coatings, the substrate must be fine textured. Any surface irregularities may show through causing excessive wear on high spots and changing the perceived colour of the coating.
New concrete floors
Unless specially water-reduced, the floor should be at least 28 days old and give a hygrometer reading not exceeding 80%
RH for Nitoflor FC 130 or 75% RH for Nitoflor FC140 when tested in accordance with BS 8203 Appendix A. Dry removal
of laitance by light grit-blasting is preferable but, where this is not feasible, treat with Fosroc Acid Etch, followed by thorough rinsing with water and complete drying. Dust and other debris should then be removed by vacuum brush.
Old concrete floors
A sound, clean substrate is essential to achieve maximum adhesion. Light grit-blasting or acid etching should be carried
out as for new concrete floors. Oil and grease penetration should be removed using a water miscible chemical cleaner.
When using Nitoflor FC140 on very porous surfaces or surfaces which are damp prime with a single coat of Nitoprime 25.
Asphalt floors
Nitoflor FC130 can be applied to asphalt floors provided they are at least 6 months old. Nitoflor FC140 should not be applied to asphalt floors, PVC tiles or sheet.
Mixing
The individual components of the Nitoflor FC coatings should be thoroughly stirred before the two are mixed together. The
entire contents of the small container should be poured into the large container and the two materials mixed thoroughly
for at least 3 minutes. The use of a heavy-duty slow speed, flameproof or air driven drill fitted with a mixing paddle is
desirable.
Coating
The mixed Nitoflor FC130 and Nitoflor FC140 should be applied to the prepared surface using a brush or lambswool roller.
Ensure that the area is completely coated and that ‘ponding’ of the material does not occur. The second coat may be applied as soon as the first coat has initially dried (typically 12 to 18 hours). The time will be dependent on the type of surface and the ambient conditions. Good drying conditions are required to allow complete evaporation of the water as the resin cures. Adequate ventilation and air movement is necessary.
Disposal
Spillages of component products should be absorbed onto earth, sand or other inert material and transferred to a suitable
vessel. Disposal of such spillages or empty packaging should be in accordance with local waste disposal authority regulations. For further information, refer to the Product Safety Data Sheet
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