Mastertop®1205

Two component solvent free high build epoxy floor coating

Description
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Mastertop 1205 is a pigmented, solvent-free, high- • Food and beverage production areas.
build epoxy floor coating system designed to offer • Vehicle movement areas.
seamless, durable floor protection at applied
thicknesses between 0.2 to 0.50mm. Advantages
• Excellent wear and abrasion resistance.
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With the addition of Mastertop SRA No3 (slip • Superior chemical resistance.
resistant aggregates) between coats, anti-slip • Smooth high gloss finish for hygienic
resistant applications can be achieved in system applications.
build-up thicknesses between 0.50 to 2.0mm. • Slip resistant finish in trafficable applications.
• Easy application by brush, roller or squeegee.
Available in SA as a 2 part component kit.
Packaging
Primary uses ®
Mastertop 1205 is supplied in 4 litre packs.
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Mastertop 1205 exhibits excellent wear, abrasion
and chemical resistance and is suitable for use in a Colours
wide variety of industrial and commercial Available in standard colours. Contact BASF
applications. It can be used to provide a surface Construction Chemicals SA.
coating with a high gloss hygienic finish or a slip
resistant coating system.
Typical properties∗
Laboratory tests carried out at 25°C
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Mastertop 1205 provides impermeable protection Pot Life Approx. 35 mins
against common oils, greases, lubricants, aviation Initial Cure 24 hours
fuels and hydraulic oils such as Skydrol. As in all Max. overcoating time 36 hours
Final cure 7 days
corrosive situations, a full analysis of operating and
Full chemical 7 days
exposure conditions is required, followed by resistance
reference to chemical resistance data to ensure Mixed density 1.6 approx.
product suitability. Max. service temp. 60°C
Flexural strength 40 N/mm²
® Tensile strength 20 N/mm²
Mastertop 1205 can be used extensively in, but is
Bond strength Greater than cohesive strength of
not limited to the following areas of application: quality concrete
• Chemical manufacturing plants. ∗
Properties listed are only for guidance and are not a guarantee
• Pharmaceutical and other medical facilities. of performance

• Car production and showroom facilities.

• Aircraft hangers and maintenance areas.
• Warehouses with high density traffic.
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Application procedure
Remove all surface laitance, oil, grease or any For slip resistant finishes, apply the base coat first.
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defective concrete that will reduce the bond of the This coat can then be scattered with Mastertop
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Mastertop 1205. Aggregate SRA 3 aggregate by completely blinding
at approximately 0.5-1.0kg/m². Apply aggregate to
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The surface to which the Mastertop 1205 is to be wet base coat. After initial cure (12 hours at 40°C)
applied must be flat. Surface irregularities must be the excess aggregate should be removed by
ground down or filled out with Concresive 2200 or brushing or vacuuming.
repair materials from Emaco range.
Alternative textures can be obtained by varying the
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A light etch giving the profile of medium grit amount of Mastertop Aggregate SRA 3 broadcast
sandpaper is the ideal surface for the application of on to the base/sealer coat.
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Mastertop 1205, this can be achieved by light grit
blasting, captive blasting or surface grinding. The top coat can now be applied. Depending on the
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surface profile, type and density of the Mastertop
After all preparation has been completed, ensure Aggregate SRA used, the top coat may consume
dust is removed from the surface. This is best more material than the base coat to achieve a fully
achieved using an industrial vacuum. sealed surface. The top coat must be applied within
the maximum over coating time period i.e. 36 hours
Priming/Sealing at 25°C or 24 hours at 40°C.
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Mastertop 1205 does not require a priming coat.
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Prior to application, Mastertop 1205 should be
Mixing stored undercover and protected from extremes of
Add the entire contents of the reactor container into temperature in an air-conditioned environment
the base container and mix the two components for immediately prior to application.
2 minutes using a slow speed drill fitted with a
special mixing head until all striations have Expansion Joints
disappeared and a uniform colour is obtained. Expansion joints in the existing substrate floor must
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continue through the Mastertop 1205 coating.
Application Contact your local BASF Construction Chemicals
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Mastertop 1205 is a versatile product and can be SA representative for advice on BASF Construction
applied in various application thicknesses from 200 Chemicals SA sealants.
microns to 300 microns per coat giving DFT
thickness of 0.4 to 0.6mm when applied as a two
coat system. To achieve a smooth finish at
application between 200 microns to 300 microns
per coat, a short hair roller or brush is suitable.
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Chemical resistance Storage
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Fully cured Mastertop 1205 samples have been Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
tested for chemical resistance to the following from extremes of temperatures.
chemicals for 7 days @ 25°C:
Failure to comply with the recommended storage
Lactic Acid 10% Resistant (colour change) conditions may result in premature deterioration of
Citric Acid 10% Resistant the product or packaging. For specific storage
Acetic Acid 10% Resistant
advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
Hydrochloric Acid 18% Resistant (colour change)
Sulphuric Acid 50% Resistant (colour change)
Technical Services Department.
Nitric Acid 20% Resistant (colour change)
Sodium Hydroxide 50% Resistant Safety precautions
Ammonia (0.880) 10% Resistant
As with all chemical products, care should be taken
Petrol Resistant
Mineral Oil Resistant during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes
Butanol Resistant mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be
Skydrol Resistant tainted with vapour until product is fully cured or
Saturated Sugar Solution Resistant dried). Treat splashes to eyes and skin
Saturated Urea Solution Resistant
immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek
immediate medical attention. Keep away from
Coverage
children and animals. Reseal containers after use.
Smooth finish
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4 litre pack of Mastertop 1205 covers 20m² @ a dft
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of 200 microns (two coats required).
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
Slip-resistant finish
® information contact your local BASF Construction
4 litre pack of Mastertop 1205 covers 16m² at a dft
® Chemicals SA representative. BASF Construction
of 250 microns (2 coats required). Mastertop
Chemicals SA. reserves the right to have the true
aggregate SRA No3 approx. 0.5-1.0kg/m².
cause of any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods
Equipment care
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Remove uncured Mastertop 1205 from tools and
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equipment using Solvent No2. If Mastertop 1205 Quality and care
has cured then it can only be removed by All products originating from BASF Construction
mechanical means. Chemicals’ SA facility are manufactured under a
management system independently certified to
conform to the requirements of the quality,
environmental and occupational health & safety
standards ISO 9001:2000.

Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or
implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any
labour involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals So uth Africa (Pty) Ltd
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