ELASTOPOXY PRIMER HP TAQ N IA

Solvent Free Epoxy Primer

DESCRIPTION
DIRECTION FOR USE
ELASTOPOXY PRIMER HP is a 100 % reactive, solvent
free, two component, multipurpose, medium viscosity, SURFACE PREPARATION
epoxy primer NEW CONCRETE
New concrete should have cured until the shrinkage
BASIC USES and moisture movement is low and possess an
open, porous, and textured surface with all curing
Primer to concrete and epoxy substrates
compounds and sealers removed. Laitance should
Primer for Polyurea System and Polyurethane Coat- be removed by light sand blasting or grinding where
ings possible. Substrate should not give a hygrometer
reading that exceeds 75% R.H. when it is tested for
Construction substrates with low and medium its moisture content in accordance with BS 8203
absorption Appendix A. Acid etching can be utilized to remove
light laitance followed by thorough washing with
ADVANTAGES water. Ensure the complete removal of salt produced
by acid etching prior to application. Vacuum clean-
Excellent Bond Strength with concrete, steel and ing is recommended. Allow to dry.
wooden substrates
OLD CONCRETE FLOORS
Short Overcoat Interval for improved productivity
Old concrete must be clean and well textured. All oil,
Easy Application dirt, debris, paint, and unsound concrete must be
removed. The surface should be prepared mechani-
Medium viscosity cally using a scabbler, bush hammer, shotblast,
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES scarifier or similar equipment which will give surface
profile commensurate with the application.
Description Result ACID ETCHING
Acid Etching is acceptable only when mechanical
Chemical base Epoxy preparation is impractical. it is recommended that
only experience contractor in acid etching process
Part- A Clear liquid
Appearance use this means of surface preparation. The salt of the
Part -B Brown Liquid reaction must be thoroughly washed away. Allow the
concrete to completely dry.
Specific gravity at Part A-1.10 +/- 0.02
25°C Part B- 1.00 +/- 0.02 Note: Even with proper procedures, an acid etched
Solid Content by surface may not produce as strong a bond as
100% produced by other preparation methods.
Volume and Weight

Bond Strength REPAIRS

2 MPa
(ASTM D 4541) If repairs are necessary, used CEMTEC R44 for
small and medium cracks and EPOMORT 100 for
Cure Time (Touch Dry) 1 hour to 3 hours wide and spalling areas. See separate TDS.

Pot Life 40 Minutes @ 25°C MIXING

Add the Part B(hardener) into Part A (resin) and mix
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min. / +40°C max. thoroughly for 2-3 minutes using a slow speed heavy
duty drill fitted with a jiffy mixer (300-400 rpm). The
Beware of condensation. epoxy must be well mixed to ensure proper chemical
Dew Point
The substrate and uncured reaction.
applied floor material must
be at least +3°C above
dew point to reduce the risk
of condensation or bloom-
ing on the floor finish. Low
temperatures and high
humidityconditions increase
the probability of blooming.

PACKAGING ELASTOPOXY PRIMER HP is packed in 1 us Gallon Kit

2
ELASTOPOXY PRIMER HP will cover approximately 6.67 m per liter at 150 microns thickness
COVERAGE (DFT)
Note: The coverage rate of this product is dependent upon the concrete surface texture, the temperature of material and the
concrete.
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APPLICATION
This product can be applied by squeegee, roller, or indus- PRECAUTION & LIMITATION
trial sprayer. After application, it is suggested that the
coating be back rolled to reduce surface imperfections Discard any material over the pot life recommen-
and improve bond. Ensure a continuous, pore free coat dations.
covers the substrate. If necessary, apply two priming
Do not apply on substrates with rising moisture
coats. Confirm primer waiting /overcoating time has
been achieved before applying subsequent products For external applications, apply on a falling
temperature. If applied during rising tempera-
The surface that has been primed with ELASTOPOXY tures “pin holing” may occur from rising air.
PRIMER HP should be coated after 1 – 3 hours and not These pinholes can be closed after light grinding
to exceed 6 hours. by applying a scratch coat of ELASTOPOXY
PRIMER HP mixed with ≈3 % of XYLENE or
If for some reason the primer is allowed to totally CEMTEC SOLVENT.
cure to a hard glass-like finish, the surface should be
sanded, cleaned and re-primed with another coat of
ELASTOPOXY PRIMER HP before coating over with
a polyurethane / polyurea coating

CLEANING
Clean all tools and application equipment with POLYAC-
TIVATOR immediately after use. Hardened material can
only be removed mechanically.

STORAGE
ELASTOPOXY PRIMER HP has a shelf life of 12 months
from date of manufacture.

Storage conditions

Containers of this product should be kept properly

closed and stored indoors in a well-ventilated area
under normally factory conditions, at temperatures of
20-30°C.

Storage at temperatures above 50°C is not recom-

mended since this can increases the rate of viscosity
increase on extended storage.

TSS/TD/031621/A
Quality Statement
CMCI manufactures its products at their manufacturing facility in
Saudi Arabia as per the Quailty Procedures centified to conform
with quality Management System described in ISO 9000 series

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The Technical Specification infromation and recommendations given are based on the current technical knowledge and the user or his representative is
recommended to check the suitability of the product CMCI reserves the right to amend the technical characteristic of theproduct as part of ongoing research
and development. As the work execution is beyond the direct and continuous control of CMCI no guaranty and or responsibility is assumed on the
performance of work completion executed with use of our products.