Dura-Flo is a 100% solids, self-leveling, epoxy resin based floor topping designed to provide an attractive, joint-less, maintenance free surface that is highly resistant to most acids, alkalis and certain solvents. It is specially developed for application in areas where hardwearing protection is required for floors subject to either heavy foot or heavy vehicle traffic.
Features and Benefits:
Dura-Flo has been specially formulated from selected epoxy resins and curing agents to produce a finish of very high strength and durability which is able to withstand heavy factory traffic conditions.
It is a self-priming floor topping, which primes and finishes the floors in one step operation.
The seamless, 100% impervious surface of Dura-Flo does not hold dirt and easy to clean.
Unaffected by extreme heat, cold or humidity and is both durable and waterproof.
Excellent resistance to dilute acids, alkalis, oils and fats, salts, solvents, household chemicals, detergents etc.
Has very high compressive and flexural strengths.
It cures relatively very fast and with almost negligible shrinkage.
Adheres durably to a variety of substrates such as concrete, metal, stone, asphalt and wood.
Can be cured in conditions of high humidity and low temperatures.
Eliminates solvent hazards and ventilation problems.
Very high adhesive strength and mechanical properties.
Has excellent adhesion, toughness, abrasion resistance and overall chemical resistance.
Maintenance-free floor topping that results in fewer labour stops, less downtime and lower application costs.
Provides long-term protection and is cost-effective.
Recommended uses :
DURA-FLO can be used in almost any industrial application where there are floors that need replacing, repairing, protecting, dust-proofing, water-proofing, damp-proofing, making anti-slip, chemical resistant, easy to clean and hygienic.
Recommended for use where concrete, steel etc. is being degraded by mechanical wear and chemical attacks.
Chemical Plants
Plating shops
Machines shops
Breweries
Laboratories
Dairies
Battery Charging Rooms
Tea Fermentation Floors
Factory Floors
Car Parking Zones
Packing Rooms at Factories
Warehouses
Surface Preparation :
Concrete:Concrete surfaces should be structurally sound and free of all contaminants. Lack of adequate surface preparation causes premature failure. Concrete surfaces should be grey or grey-white color and free from pits, pockets and holes. Prepare the surface with abrasive blasting or power tools. Surface imperfections should be filled in with DURAPATCH. No cement dust or sand should be dislodged. In absence of blasting, etch the surface with 10-15% muriatic acid diluted in water. Allow this acid solution to remain on the surface for 10-15 minutes or until the bubbling stops. Thoroughly rinse the floor with water to remove all traces of acid. Allow the floor to dry completely before painting.
New or poured concrete initially contains a considerable amount of surplus water. Therefore, new or poured concrete surfaces should be allowed to cure for at least 28 days prior to surface preparation and coating application that will help assure maximum performance of the floor system and satisfactory adhesion. A thin layer of weak material termed Laitance is common on the surface of new concrete. New concrete surfaces should also be abrasive blast cleaned or acid etched as described above.
Note : Dura-Flo can be used as a floor topping on wood, brick and metal surfaces. Contact Anupam for details.
TECHNICAL DATA
Name/Description
Dura-Flo
Type
Three pack cold cured
Composition
Epoxy Resin, special curing agent and silica aggregates.
Colour
Range of selected colors.
Finish
Smooth and Glossy
Solids by volume and weight (mixed)
100%
Pot Life @ 30° C
30 minutes
Dry film thickness per coat
1.5 to 2 mm
Coverage-(theoretical-no loss)
300 to 320 grams/sq. foot @ 1.5 mm dft
Serviceability @ 30° C
Dry to touch
Foot Traffic
Full Traffic Load
Full Cure
3 to 5 hours
24 hours
48 hours
7 days
Flammability
(ASTM - D 635)
Self-extinguishing
Fungus and bacteria resistance
Does not support growth of fungus and bacteria
Tensile Strength
(ASTM - C 307)
2000 to 2300 psi
Compressive Strength
(ASTM - C 579)
8500 to 9500 psi
Flexural Strength
(ASTM - C 580)
4000 to 4500 psi
Water Absorption
(ASTM - D 570)
0.04%
Bond Strength to concrete
Concrete fails before loss of bond
Electrical Conductivity
Electrically non-conductive
Toxicity
Non-toxic when cured
Shore Hardness
(ASTM - D 2240)
80 to 85
Relative Humidity
95% maximum
Application Temperature
-minimum
-maximum
5° C
35° C
Solvent/Thinner
Anusol - ETP Thinner
Flash Point
Above 80° C
Packing
10 Kgs
Shelf Life
12 months
Application Procedure :-
Dura-Flo consists of 3 components. These three components comprising Dura-Flo are supplied in pre-weighed quantities and are ready for mixing by hand, mechanical mixer or stirrer. Thoroughly mix the three components until the mixture becomes homogenous and pour on the prepared floor and spread with a serrated trowel to the required thickness following which it levels out to produce a smooth glossy surface.
Clean - Up :-
Clean-up hands, tools, gloves etc. immediately with ANUSOL - ETP Epoxy Thinner.
Caution :-
The job sites should be ventilated. The liquids may cause skin or eye irritation. Avoid direct contact with skin. Rub hands and face with a protective skin ointment. Before longer break periods and after completion of work, give the body careful washing. Rinse splashes from the eyes with plenty of water and borax solution. Wear protective clothing such as gloves, safety goggles and apron when mixing and applying DURA-FLO. Keep away from reach of children and persons not trained in its use and not aware of the potential hazards involved. All components of this system are intended for use by professionals only.
Disclaimer :-
Information provided herein is based upon tests believed to be reliable. It does not guarantee the results to be obtained. Nor does it make any express and implied warranty or merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose concerning the effects or results of such case. It does not release you from the obligation to test the products supplied by us as to their suitability for the intended uses. The application, surface preparation and use of the products are beyond our control and, therefore, entirely your own responsibility.
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