Fosroc Nitocote EN901 constructive solutions

High chemical resistant protective lining Properties

Solid content : 100%

Uses
Finish : Gloss
Nitocote EN901 is an Epoxy Novolac lining designed to pro- Colour : Grey
vide protection to concrete and steel structures in aggressive Specific gravity : 1.35
chemical conditions. The material is particularly suitable in Pot life : 45 min. @ 23°C
wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, food pro- 20 min. @ 35°C
cessing plants, pump and paper mills, electric power plants, Tack-free time : 4 hours @ 23°C
chemical manufacturing plants, fertiliser and insecticide 2 hours @ 35°C
plants and petroleum refineries. Overcoating time : <16 hours @ 23°C
<10 hours @ 35°C
Nitocote EN901 may be used with or without Fosroc Anti-slip
Full cure : 7 days @ 23°C
grains as a heavy-duty floor coating in applications such as
5 days@ 35°C
chemical processing and drum storage areas, loading docks
Tensile strength : 30 N/mm2
and ramps. It may also be used in conjunction with glass
(ASTM D638)
fibre cloth to increase the thickness of the system or to rein-
Flexural strength : 30 N/mm2
force structures subjected to aggressive chemicals.
(ASTM C580)
Compressive strength : 85 N/mm
Advantages
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 Nitocote EN901 is 100% solids, no solvents
(ASTM C579)
 Nitocote EN901 exhibits excellent chemical resistance in
Hardness : >70 Shore D
pH ranging from 1-14 at 25°C
(ASTM D2240)
 Nitocote EN901 has excellent adhesion to properly pre- Abrasion resistance : <0.10 mg/cycle
pared concrete, mild steel, and other substrates (1 kg, CS10 Wheels)
 Nitocote EN901 has excellent abrasion resistance (ASTM D4060)
Service temperature : <60°C
Description Reaction to fire
(ASTM E84/UL 723) : ‘Class A’( For flame spread
Nitocote EN901 is a solvent free, highly crosslinked, high
Index (FSI) and Smoke
build epoxy-novolac-based coating. Nitocote EN901 is a
development Index (SDI))
two-part material and can be applied by brush or roller. Nito-
VOC : 9.63 g/l
cote EN901 is grey in colour. It is formulated to be applied in
one or two coats to achieve a minimum total-dry-film thick-
Chemical resistance
ness of 500 microns. Higher thickness can be specified.
The fully cured coating is resistant to the splash/spillage of
Specification the following chemicals

Chemical and abrasion resistant lining Acetic Acid 25% Hydrochloric acid 35%
Ammonium Hydroxide * Hydrofluric acid 25%
Benzene Jet fuel
The chemical and abrasion resistant coating shall be Ni- Benzoyl chloride Isopropanol
tocote EN901, a high build, two-pack epoxy-novolac system Benzyl alcohol Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite) Kerosene
specially designed to provide a tough and impermeable high Boric Acid * Lactic acid 20%
chemical resistant film. Brake Fluid Methyl isobutyl ketone
Brine 10% Mineral spirit
Car oil Nicotinic acid *
Carbon tetrachloride Nitric acid 30%
Castor Oil Phenol 50% in IPA
Deionised water Phosphoric acid 85%
Diesel fuel Potassium hydroxide *
Diethanolamine 88% Propylene glycol
Ethylene glycol Sea water
Hydrogen peroxide 20% sol Skydrol
Nitocote EN901

Fatty acids Sodium hydroxide *

Formaldehyde 37% Sulphuric acid *
Gasoline Tartaric acid 50%
Sewage Citric acid 50%
Hexamine 25% Toulene
Hexane Vegetable oils
Hydraoine 35% Xylene

* Any concentration in water. The local Fosroc office should be consulted for resistance to
specific chemicals and conditions or when long term exposure is required.
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Instructions for use Use of glass fibre reinforcement

Preparation of concrete surfaces Nitocote EN901 may be used in conjunction with glass fibre
cloth to increase the thickness of the system or, where neces-
All surfaces, which are to receive the lining, must be at least
sary, bridge fine cracks in the substrate. The cloth should be
28 days old and have a moisture content of less than 5%.
laid directly on the first coat whilst wet and should be pressed
These surfaces shall be dry, sound and free form debris and
in and smoothed out with a split washer roller. A second coat
loose material. The substrate must be free from contamina-
should then be applied within the specified over-coating time.
tion such as oil, grease, wax, dirt or any other form of foreign
matter which might affect adhesion. Use of Fosroc Anti-slip grains

All blow holes and imperfections should be filled with Nitomor- Nitocote EN901 can be used in conjunction with Fosroc An-
tar FC*†. tislip Grains*† to provide a heavy-duty slip-resistant flooring
system.
Preparation of steel surfaces
The first coat will be applied as described above with a min-
All surfaces should be grit blasted to meet the requirements of
imum film thickness of 200 microns. The base coat should
BS4232, First Quality.
now be dressed with the chosen Fosroc Antislip Grains.
The lining work should be programmed so that newly cleaned
The recommended procedure is to completely blind the base
steel is coated as soon as possible before the formation of
coat i.e. apply excess dressing aggregate to completely oblit-
rust or scale.
erate the base coat.
Priming
When the base coat has reached initial cure, the excess Anti-
Nitocote EN901 is designed to be used without primer. slip Grains should be vacuum-cleaned from the surface.
However, if the condition of the concrete substrate requires
The top coat can then be applied. Care should be taken to
priming, Nitoprime 25* can be used.
ensure that a continuous film is achieved and the surface is
Mixing completely sealed.

It is imperative that the resin be thoroughly mixed with the Cleaning

hardener in the exact ratios to ensure optimum performance.
Nitocote EN901 should be removed from tools and equipment
Therefore, the entire contents of the hardener can should be
with Fosroc Solvent 102* immediately after use. Cured mate-
added to the base container and mixed until a uniform colour
rial can only be removed mechanically.
and consistency are obtained, taking particular care to scrape
the sides and bottom of the container. It is recommended that
Limitations
mechanical mixing be employed using a Jiffy mixer on a slow
speed electric drill. - Substrate, ambient and product temperature must remain
above 15°C during application and curing. Minimum ma-
Application
terial/container temperature for spray application is 20°C.
Once mixed, Nitocote EN901 should be immediately applied Avoid moisture contamination.
to the prepared surface ensuring a continuous coating of
- Nitoflor EN901should not be applied on to surfaces known
uniform thickness is obtained.
to, or likely to suffer from, rising dampness, potential
Stiff nylon brush or short nap roller is recommended for such osmosis problems or have a relative humidity greater than
application. Faster rate of application is possible using airless 75% as measured in accordance with BS 8203 Appendix
spray equipment. A, or by a Hammond concrete/mortar moisture tester type
COCO.
Re-coating
- Application should not be undertaken if the temperature is
To re-coat, it is imperative that the second coat be applied
below 5°C, or is 5°C and falling, nor when the prevailing
within the specified over-coating time.
relative humidity exceeds 90%.

- Nitocote EN901 may not be colour stable when in con-

tact with some chemicals or direct sunlight. The colour
change will not affect the performance of the protective
system either on concrete or steel.

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Technical support Precautions

Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to Health and safety

specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer on-
Nitocote EN901 and Fosroc Solvent 102 should not come in
site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated
contact with skin and eyes, or be swallowed. Ensure ade-
specification assistance in locations all over the world.
quate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapour. If working
in confined areas, then suitable respiratory equipment must
Estimating
be worn. Some people are sensitive to resins and solvents.
Supply Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protec-
Nitocote EN901 : 4 litre packs tion. Barrier creams provide additional skin protection. Should
Nitoprime 25 : 1 & 4 litre packs accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately with a res-
Fosroc Solvent 102 : 4 litre cans in-removing cream, followed by soap and water. Do not use
Coverage solvent. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical advice. If swallowed,
Nitocote EN901 : 0.5 litre /m2 @ 500 microns
seek medical attention immediately - do not induce vomiting.
Nitoprime 25 : 4.0 - 5.0 m2 per litre
Fire
Note: The coverage figure is theoretical - due to wastage fac-
tors and the variety and nature of substrates, practical Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. Keep away from sources of
coverage figures may be substantially reduced. ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with CO2
or foam. Do not use a water jet.
Storage
Flash points
When stored in dry air conditioned stores at temperatures be- Fosroc Solvent 102 : 33°C
tween 15-30°C, in the original, unopened containers Nitocote
For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety
EN901 will have a shelf life of 12 months.
Data Sheet.
If stored at high temperatures the shelf life will be reduced. Air
conditioned storage at high ambient temperatures is recom-
mended.

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Additional Information

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary prod-

ucts which include :

 waterproofing membranes & waterstops

 joint sealants & filler boards

 cementitious & epoxy grouts

 specialised flooring materials

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of prod-

ucts specifically designed for the repair and refurbishment
of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic Approach’ to
concrete repair features the following :

 hand-placed repair mortars

 spray grade repair mortars

 fluid micro-concretes

 chemically resistant epoxy mortars

 anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

 chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult

your local Fosroc office - as below.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

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