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abe.®cote 337
Tough Epoxy Paint

WATER-DISPERSED EPOXY EMULSION PAINT SMOOTH FINISH

DESCRIPTION COLOUR
abe. cote 337 is a two-component, solvent-free, water-
®
CAUTIONARY NOTE:
dispersed, polyamide-cured epoxy.
In order to limit minor colour variations from batch to batch,
USES it is advisable to use product from the same batch on large
open areas. Batches may be factory blended on request.
abe.®cote 337 is a protective, decorative and oil-resistant
coating for: cementitious, masonry and asphaltic surfaces, PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL
floor coatings, as a concrete curing membrane, and an
Mixing ratio 1:1 by volume
economical primer for Hi-build/abe.®flo.
Relative Density
1.17 g/cm³
AREAS OF APPLICATION (typical)
Areas where abe.®cote 337 may be used on both floors and Base: Coloured
walls are: Activator: Translucent yellow
Mixed: Chestnut Brown, Chocolate Brown,
• Factories and warehouses. Colour
Lime Stone, Havanna Beige, Sahara Beige,
• Parking facilities. Vanilla Cream, Soft Grey, Sea Grey, Ivory
• Shopping areas. Silk, Green Ivy and Burnt Red
• Dairies and milking parlors. Finish Semi-matt

• Nuclear decontaminable areas. Flash point None

Dilution Up to 10 - 15% water in first coat
Non-skid surfaces:
Consistency Low viscosity liquid
A 50 g container of fine aggregate is available on request.
Mix well into 5 liters of mixed base and activator and apply
PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
as the final coat.
Pot life
ADVANTAGES @ 20 ºC 90 min/5 L
• May be applied to damp surfaces. @ 30 ºC 45 min/5 L
40% - varies slightly according
• Easily over coated at any time for maintenance. Volume solids (typical)
to colour
• Tough protective and decorative coating.
Coverage for above dft 8 - 10 m²/L on smooth surface
• Oil resistant.
Wet film thickness at above 100 µm
• Petrol resistant. Recommended no. of coats Two minimum
• Economical. Touch dry: 4 - 6 hrs
Drying time @ 25 ºC Hard dry: 24 hrs
Full cure: 3 days
Minimum: 4 - 6 hrs
Over coating time @ 25 ºC
Maximum: None
Application temp range 5 ºC to 35 ºC
Fire resistance of wet film Non-flammable
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in confined spaces, ensure adequate ventilation. Outdoors, the

PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM
wet film is liable to wash off in rain or be damaged by frost.
Maximum service
Dry ±60 ºC abe.®cote 337 may be over coated at any time. Ensure that
temperature
the surface is clean and free of contamination and chalking.
Minimum service
Suitable for cold room use Over coating, without intercoat adhesion problems, may be
temperature
carried out with abe.®cote 337 itself or solvent-borne or
Concrete substrate failed 3.7 MPa
Adhesion solvent-free epoxies or other compatible coatings.
under tensile stress
Passes cross hatch test – USE AS A CONCRETE MEMBRANE
Bond strength
2 mm wide cuts abe.®cote 337 can be applied to green concrete as a
Impact resistance Five impacts of 1 kg dropped 2 m curing membrane, after which it becomes a protective and
Weathering Chalks on exposure to ultra-violet decorative coating. In this application it acts as protection
resistance light or sunlight during subsequent construction, this also applies to floors.
When final decoration and protection of the surface is due
39 000 cycles under 1.5 kg load
for application, the surface need only be suitably cleaned
over 2 500 mm2 area using a 2.5%
Scrub resistance and repaired to take whatever final treatment may be
synthetic detergent solution at
specified. Consult a.b.e.®’s Technical Division for advice.
ambient temperature – no failure
Nuclear CLEANING
Details available on request
decontamination
During brief interruptions of work, equipment should be
VOC (g/ℓ) 5.372 immersed in clean water. At major stoppages it must be
washed with soap and water or with abe® super brush
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM cleaner. Cured abe.®cote 337 is almost impossible to remove.
No change after 21 days in 1% by PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
Sulphur resistance
mass sodium sulphate
Protect against traffic and spillage until cured. Most epoxies
Withstands 18 months immersion
chalk and degrade in extensive sunlight.
Water resistance test but is not recommended for
continuous immersion service MODEL SPECIFICATION
Withstands petrol, mineral and Two component solvent-free water dispersed epoxy coating.
crude oils, 50% ethyl alcohol –
Solvent resistance 12 months immersion test but is The coating will be abe.®cote 337, a two-component
not recommended for continuous solvent-free water dispersed epoxy coating applied in
immersion service accordance with a.b.e.® Construction
Chemicals’ recommendations.
Withstands 40% caustic soda, 5%
lactic acid, 5% acetic acid, vegetable PACKAGING
Chemical resistance
and animal fats. Not recommended
abe.®cote 337 is supplied in 5 litre plastic containers.
for continuous conditions
HANDLING & STORAGE
SURFACE PREPARATION
All abe.®cote 337 related products have a shelf life of
CONCRETE – Surfaces must be clean and mechanically sound 24 months if kept in a dry, cool store in the original,
and free of laitance, nibs, dust, grease and oil. Wet abrasive unopened packs. If stored at high temperatures and/or high
grinding is generally used on concrete floors. Any holes humidity conditions, the shelf life may be reduced.
should be filled with an adequate mortar, e.g. sand/cement
gauged with dura.®latex and laid into a dura.®latex/ BONDING/PRIMING
cement/sand slush. Surfaces do not need to be dry as long It is not usual to apply a primer under abe.®cote 337. On
as they are free of standing water. Bone-dry surfaces must porous surfaces dilute the primer coat with up to 10 - 15%
in fact be lightly dampened with water to prevent too rapid clean water and pre-dampen the surface to obviate suction.
suction of water from the coating.
MIXING
POT LIFE
Pre-stir base and activator. Add the entire base to the
Mixed abe.®cote 337 has a pot life of some 90 minutes at activator and stir for at least 5 minutes using a flat paddle.
20 ºC. While unused material may still appear workable after It has been found that mechanical mixing gives better
this time, it must under no circumstances be used. dispersion than manual mixing. A suitable mixing method
would be a slow-speed electric drill (approximately 200 r/min)
COVERAGE
fitted with a paddle.
8 - 10 m²/litre on smooth surface.
HEALTH & SAFETY
APPLICATION
When wet abe.®cote 337 is toxic. Ensure working area
Mixed abe.®cote 337 may be applied to the dampened is well ventilated during application and drying. Avoid
substrate by water pre-moistened brush or roller or by inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Suitable
airless spray using a ±500 µm tip. Ideally any first coat protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and respiratory
should be applied by brush. As soon as a coat is touch dry, protective equipment should be worn. The use of barrier
a subsequent coat may be applied. Unless the treatment is creams provides additional skin protection. If contact with
required to provide chemical resistance, an additional two skin occurs, wash with water and soap. Splashes into eyes
coats are normally sufficient. Chemical resistant work or floors should be washed immediately with plenty of clean water
always requires three coats. Drying time will depend upon and medical advice sought. When cured abe.®cote 337 is
temperature, humidity and ventilation. If working indoors or inert and harmless.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the
product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® Construction
Chemicals endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or information is accurate
and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® has no
direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.®
products are applied – accept any liability either directly
or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given by the company.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Where other products are to be used in conjunction with
this material, the relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total requirements. a.b.e.®
Construction Chemicals has a wealth of technical and
practical experience built up over years in the company’s
pursuit of excellence in building and construction technology.
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abe.®cote tough epoxy paint

COLOUR CHART
These colours are provided as a guidance only and exact colour matches will be dependent on the surface condition.

vanilla cream green ivy

ivory silk sahara beige

lime stone chestnut brown

havanna beige chocolate brown

sea grey burnt red

soft grey

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DATE UPDATED: 19/06/15