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High performance epoxy resin floor coatings Properties
Uses The values given below are average figures achieved in
laboratory tests at 20°C. Actual values obtained on site may
Nitoflor FC150 is used to provide a hard wearing, easily show minor variations from those quoted.
cleaned, attractive floor coating in industrial areas where high
resistance to chemical attack and an abrasion resistant floor Physical properties
finish is required. It is suitable for use in production assembly
Pot life*: 50 minutes
areas, workshops, dairies, soft drinks production and bottling
plants, breweries, kitchens, showrooms and internal car parks. Tack-free time: 1.5 - 2 hours
It is particularly suitable in wet working areas and where Time between coats: 6 - 18 hours
chemical spillage is likely, e.g. plating shops, processing Full cure: 7 days
plants and dye works.
Dry film thickness - each coat: 250 microns (approximate)
2 coats: 500 microns (approximate)
Advantages
Light traffic use after: 24 hours
Hard wearing — durable, low maintenance costs Full traffic use after: 48 hours
High resistance to a wide range of industrial chemicals Colour: silver grey, dark grey, light
Hygienic — impervious finish provides easily cleaned grey, buff, sage green, brick
surface red, powder blue
Solvent free – no odour during application * Note that after the pot life has expired, the material, although
Attractive — available in a range of colours to improve not hardened, increases in viscosity and the characteristics
the working environment of the product change. Excess material should be discarded
Slip resistant - different textures available to suit conditions after this point.
Description Chemical properties
Fully cured Nitoflor FC150 samples have been tested in a wide
Nitoflor FC150 is a solvent free, epoxy resin coating system range of aggressive chemicals commonly found in industrial
supplied in pre-weighed packs ready for onsite mixing and environments. Tests were performed in accordance to EN
use. The system consists of a Nitoflor FC150 base, hardener 1504 standards over 168 hours ( 7 days at 23°C).
and colour pot. A slip resistant finish can be obtained by use
of one of our range of Nitoflor Antislip Grains which have been Acids
carefully graded to ensure an even texture.
Acetic acid 10% Resistant
For large application areas the system can be purchased
as a two component pack, where the colour paste has been Lactic acid 20% Resistant
pre-dispersed in the base component Sulphuric acid 20% Resistant
Nitric acid 20% Resistant
Standards compliance Ascorbic acid 20% Resistant
Nitoflor FC150 has been tested according to BS EN Alkalis
13813:2002.
Sodium hydroxide 20% Resistant
Chemical resistance tests have been conducted according to
EN1504 standards (Class I). Sodium Chloride 20% Resistant
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Butanol Resistant
EN 13813 SR-B2,0-AR1-IR4 Industrial Methylated Spirits Resistant
Synthetic resin screed material for use internally in buildings
Reaction to fire: NPD Amines
Compressive strength: C80 Triethanolamine 35% Resistant
Flexural strength: F50 N-butylamine 30% Resistant
Wear resistance: AR0,5 Dimethylanaline 35% Resistant
Bond strength: B2,0 Good housekeeping is essential in areas where chemical
spillage is likely to occur. It is especially important that
Impact resistance: IR10
such spillage should not be allowed to dry since higher
Chemical resistance: CR1-14 (class I) concentrations of chemicals will then result.
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Nitoflor FC150
Application instructions Coating
The mixed Nitoflor FC150 coating should be applied to the
All coating work to be carried out in accordance with the prepared surface using a trowel or rubber squeegee then back
relevant sections of BS6150:2006, Painting of Buildings - rolled using a short pile roller to achieve an even thickness of
Code of Practice. 250 microns. An acrylic woven roller is recommended. Ensure
that the area is completely coated and that ‘ponding’ of the
Surface preparation material does not occur.
It is essential that Nitoflor FC150 is applied to sound, clean, The second coat may be applied as soon as the first coat
dry substrates in order to achieve maximum adhesion between has initially dried (typically 6 to 18 hours). The time will be
the floor coating and substrate. dependent on the type of surface and the ambient conditions.
New concrete floors Anti-slip application
Unless specially water-reduced, the floor must be at least 28 If a slip resistant texture is required, the base coat shall be
days old and have a moisture content of less than 5%. Where applied as per the standard application with a minimum film
these conditions are not met it may be possible to use Nitoflor thickness of 250 microns. The base coat should then be
DPM as a primer. Refer to the Nitoflor DPM data sheet or dressed with the chosen Nitoflor Anti-slip Grain. This should
consult your local Fosroc office for advice. Dry removal of be done as soon as possible after laying. The recommended
laitance by light grit-blasting is preferable. Dust and other procedure is to completely blind the base coat i.e. apply
debris should then be removed by vacuum brush. excess dressing aggregate to completely obliterate the base
coating.
Old concrete floors
A sound, clean substrate is essential to achieve maximum Alternatively, the Nitoflor Anti-slip Grains can be broadcast in
adhesion. Light grit-blasting or acid etching should be carried a light random dressing to provide a less dense finish.
out as for new concrete floors. Oil and grease penetration
should be removed using a water miscible chemical cleaner. When the base coat has reached initial cure, the excess
aggregate should be vacuum cleaned from the surface.
Priming
Priming is not normally required provided the concrete The top coat can now be applied by medium haired roller,
substrate is sound, untreated, good quality and non-porous. at a rate of 4.5m2/litre. Care should be taken to ensure that
If the concrete is damp or has a high moisture content Nitoflor a continous film is achieved. This top coat must be applied
DPM can be considered. Refer to the Nitoflor DPM data sheet. within 36 hours @ 20oC of the application of the first coat.
If the concrete is porous it should be primed with Nitoprime
25. Contact your local Fosroc office for advice. Expansion joints
Expansion joints in the existing substrate must be retained
Nitoprime 25 should be mixed in the proportions supplied. Add and continued through the Nitoflor FC150 topping. Fosroc
the entire contents of the hardener can to the base can and have a range of joint sealants specifically designed for
mix thoroughly, preferably with a slow speed drill and paddle. flooring; contact your local Fosroc office for advice.
The primer should be applied in a think continuous film using
rollers or stiff brushes. Work the primer well into the surface of
the concrete taking care to avoid ponding or over application. Cleaning
The primer should be left to achieve a tack-free condition Nitoflor FC150 should be removed from tools and equipment
before applying the top coat. A second coat of primer may be with Fosroc Solvent 102 immediately after use. Hardened
required if the substrate is excessively porous. material can only be removed mechanically.
Mixing Maintenance
Nitoflor FC150 three component system: Scrape the entire The service life of a floor can be considerably extended by
contents of the colour pot into the neutral base and mix the good housekeeping practices. Regular cleaning of Nitoflor
two materials using a heavy duty slow speed drill and paddle* FC150 may be carried out using a rotary scrubbing ma-
until a uniform colour is obtained. Stop mixing and scrape the chine with a water miscible cleaning agent or by hot water
sides and bottom of the base can. Empty the entire contents washing at temperatures up to 50oC.
of the hardener tin into the base and machine mix the two
materials thoroughly for 2 minutes. Stop mixing and re-scrape
the sides and bottom of the base can. Continue mixing for at
least a further 1 minute.
*use Thioflex mixing paddle
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Nitoflor FC150
Estimating Storage
Supply Nitoflor FC150 should be stored in dry conditions between
Nitoflor FC150: 4.5 litre packs 10°C and 30°C, in the original unopened packs. Material from
Nitoprime 25: 5 kg packs different batches shall be stored separately.
Fosroc Solvent 102: 5 and 25 litre tins
Nitoflor FC150 has a shelf life of 18 months if kept in the
Nitoflor anti-slip grains: 25 kg above conditions. If stored at high temperatures the shelf
life may be reduced.
Coverage
Nitoflor FC150: 18 m²/pack (per coat) Precautions
Nitoprime 25: 26 m²/pack Health and safety
For further information refer to appropriate Product Safety
The coverage figures given are theoretical — due to wastage Data Sheet.
factors and the variety and nature of possible substrates,
practical coverage figures will be reduced.
Fire
Limitations Nitoflor FC150 is not flammable.
Nitoflor coatings should not be applied onto surfaces known Flash points
to or are likely to suffer from rising damp, potential osmosis
problems or have a relative humidity greater than 75% as Fosroc Solvent 102 33°C
measured in accordance with BS 8203 Appendix A or by a
Vaisala thermohygrometer type HMI 31. Disposal
Fosroc does not recommend acid etching as a method of floor Spillages of component products should be absorbed onto
preparation. If used, the method should be approved by the earth, sand or other inert material and transferred to a suitable
project consultant. vessel. Disposal of such spillages or empty packaging
should be in accordance with local waste disposal authority
In common with all epoxy materials, some slight shade regulations.
changes may be experienced over the long term when placed
in adverse exposure conditions. Any such change in shade is For further information, refer to the Product Safety Data Sheet.
not regarded as being detrimental to performance.
The manufacture of Nitoflor FC150 coatings is a batch process
and despite close manufacturing tolerances variation may
occur between batches. Fosroc recommends using material
from one batch only as the finish topcoat.
Fosroc and Nitoflor are trademarks of Fosroc International
Limited.
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, recom-
mendation, 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.
Fosroc Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, telephone: fax: email:
Staffordshire B78 3TL. UK +44 0 (1827) 262222 +44 0 (1827) 262444 [email protected]
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