Polypoxy FC

Solvent free epoxy resin coating

High performance, durable, easy to clean floor and wall coating

DUBAI GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS

Certificate No. CL17020460

CHARACTERISTICS
► Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals
► Hygienic. Provides an impervious and seamless surface
which is easy to clean
► Durable and hardwearing
► Easy to apply
► Available in a wide range of colors

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► Solvent free, therefore odorless and can be applied in
confined spaces
► Complies with class 2 of surface spread of flame as per
BS 476

durable abrasion
resistant

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DESCRIPTION
Polypoxy FC is a versatile, two component solvent free
epoxy resin based floor and wall coating that provides a old floors must be done with a suitable repair mortar, in
durable and impervious coating which is easy to clean and order to ensure that the bond between the old substrate
have excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals. and the new flooring system is very good. Surface
irregularities and blow holes shall be repaired with Polypoxy
FIELDS OF APPLICATION BF (Epoxy resin based blow hole filler and skimming
– warehouses and factory floors mortar) or Polycrete ST (cementitious repair mortar).
– internal lining of storage tanks Alternatively an epoxy resin based scratch coat can be used
– pump & generator rooms when repairing larger areas (> 0.5m2). The surface should
– showrooms be vacuumed after carrying out the necessary cleaning
for removing the dust debris left over after the cleaning
– food and pharmaceutical industries
process.
– parking decks, garages and car wash areas
– workshops and fabrication units. Priming
On most new concrete floors priming may not be required.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS However for best adhesion, prime the prepared surface
with Polyprime EP @ 4-5m2/L. The coating is applied when
Surface preparation the primer is dry. However, in all circumstances, the coating
Surface preparation plays a vital role in determining the shall be applied within 24 hours of application of the
durability of any floor coating. Therefore proper care primer. If the primer surface is left open for more than 24
should be taken while executing it. The surface should be hours, then a fresh coat of primer has to be re-applied.
dry, free of any cement laitance, oil and grease, curing
compound and any other contaminants, which may affect Mixing
the bonding. Light mechanical scabbling, grit/captive Mix part A (resin) and part B (hardener) separately for 1
blasting or grinding is recommended for cleaning the minute using a slow speed drill fitted with a paddle. Then
surface of such contaminants. New concrete surfaces add Part B into Part A and mix thoroughly for 2 - 3 minutes
should be 28 days old and the moisture content on the to achieve uniform consistency. Apply immediately after
surface must be less than 5%. Refurbishment of existing or mixing.
 Application SUPPLY
Polypoxy FC can be applied using a brush/roller/air Polypoxy FC 5L & 15L kit
less spray/squeegee the product can also be poured
Polypoxy BF 3kg kit
and spread evenly on the floor with a squeegee. The
Polycrete ST 25 kg bag
coating will then be finished by rolling the surface with a
roller. When the first coat achieves initial cure (i.e. after Polyprime EP 5L & 15L kit
24hours) apply second coat at right angles to the first. Polysolvent 5L & 20L pail
After application the coating must be back rolled to reduce Aggregate No. 3 25kg bag
surface irregularities and improve bonding. Care should be
taken to ensure that a continuous film is achieved. For a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
non slip finish, broadcast non slip Aggregate No 3 into the PROPERTIES VALUES Test standards
primer coat or first coat of Polypoxy FC @ 0.3kg/m² and Colour grey (other
remove excess prior to application of next coat. colours available
upon request -
CLEANING Density, [g/cc] 1.5±0.05 ASTM D 1475
Clean all tools & equiptments with Polysolvent immediately Solid content, [%] 100 ASTM D 2369
after use. Hardened materials can be removed Pot life @ 30°C, [minutes] 30 ASTM D 2471
mechanically only. Touch dry, [hours] 6 -
COVERAGE Over coating time, [hours] 24 -
4 m /L per coat for 250 microns Dry Film Thickness on
2 Compressive strength
@7 days, [N/mm²] > 65 ASTM C 579
smooth surface. Number of coats shall be determined as
per the required final thickness. Flexural strength
@7 days, [N/mm²] > 19 ASTM C 580
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE Tensile strength
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@7 days, [N/mm²] > 15 ASTM C 307

Store all material in a cool, covered dry place. Do not
expose the pails to direct sunlight and keep away from all Bond strength
@7 days, [N/mm²] > 2.5 ASTM D 4541
sources of heat. In tropical climatic conditions, the product
has to be stored in an airconditioned environment and Abrasion resistance,
[100cycles] [mg] <50 ASTM D 4060
protected from high humidity. The shelf life of the product
is 12 months in unopened condition if stored as per the Initial cure, [hours] 24 -
recommendations. Exposure to high temperature and Full cure, [days] 7 -
humidity will result in considerable deterioration of the Shore D Hardness 80±5 -
2 product and reduce its shelf life. Application temperature, [°C] 5 to 35 -

HEALTH & SAFETY All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance
As with all construction chemical products, caution should
Apart from the information given here it is also important to observe the relevant
always be exercised. Protective clothing such as gloves guidelines and regulations of various organisations and trade associations as
and goggles should be worn. Treat any splashes to the well as the respective standards. The aforementioned characteristics are based
skin or eyes with fresh water immediately. Should any of on practical experience and applied testing. Warranted properties and possible
uses which go beyond those warranted in this information sheet require our
the products be accidentally swallowed, do not induce written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material
vomiting, but call for medical assistance immediately. temperature of +23°C and 50 % relative air humidity at laboratory conditions
unless specified otherwise. Please note that under other climatic conditions
hardening can be accelerated or delayed.
The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the
handling and use of our products, is based on our professional experience.
As materials and conditions may vary with each intended application, and
thus are beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each
case sufficient tests are conducted to check the suitability of our products
for their intended use. Legal liability cannot be accepted on the basis of the
contents of this data sheet or any verbal advice given, unless there is a case
of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on our part. This technical data sheet
supersedes all previous editions relevant to this product.

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