a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals

EPOXY RESIN, GRANULAR COLOURED QUARTZ, DECORATIVE SELF-LEVELLING 2 MM FLOORING SYSTEM

abe.®flo granular SLEpoxy Self-levelling Flooring System

DESCRIPTION

abe.®flo granular SL is a solvent free, self-levelling epoxy system incorporating decorative granular coloured quartz, nominally applied at 2 mm thickness.

USES

abe.®flo granular SL granular coloured quartz system provides a decorative, slip and chemical resistant, highly hygienic and hard wearing floor finish.

Typical end-use locations are:

Hospitals, schools, kitchens, factories, showrooms, laboratories, canteens, supermarkets and garages.

abe.®flo granular SL is not recommended for use in areas that are subject to heavy mechanical impact and abrasion. For such applications, refer to a.b.e.®’s Technical Sales division.

ADVANTAGES

• Seamless and hygienic finish when sealed, no crevices where dirt and bacteria can collect.

• Clean and sterile, low maintenance required.

• Non-slip finish.

• Self-levelling.

• Hard wearing.

• Colour retention.

• Chemical resistant.

• Optional colour variations.

• Decorative and aesthetical finishes.

• Solvent free system; low odour.

GRANULAR COLOURS

See the standard colour range chart attached.

PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL

Density

abe.®cote flooring resin clear: 1.089 kg/L abe.®cote PUD clear gloss: 1.0513 kg/L

Flash pointEpoxy systems: > 100 °C abe.®cote PUD clear gloss: none

Dilution Do not dilute any of the components

Shelf life2 years from date of manufacture and in sealed containers stored @ 25 °C

Pot life

abe.®cote flooring resin clear: approximately 40 minutes (5 L mixed @ 25 °C) abe.®cote PUD clear gloss: 6 hours

Work life (epoxy)Approximately 60 minutes (after spreading @ 25 °C)

Volume solidsabe.®cote flooring resin clear: 100%

Curing time @ 25 °C (in general)

Touch dry: 8 hours Light foot traffic: 24 hours Full cure: 7 days

Over coating time @ 25 °C

Minimum: 12 hours Maximum: 36 hours

Application temp range > 15 °C & < 35 °C

Do not apply the system if the humidity is in excess of 85% @ 21 ºC or 75% @ 10 ºC.

Do not apply the coating if the substrate temperature is at least 3 ºC (5 ºC is better) above dew point.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED FILM

Recommended thickness

Maximum service temperature

60 °C

Shrinkage after cure Negligible

ChemicalsGood resistance to water, oil, fats, greases, diesel, dilute acids and alkalis

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surfaces must be clean, dry, mechanically sound, free of laitance, nibs, dust, grease and oil. The concrete surface should be lightly vacuum blast cleaned leaving an open uniform textured surface (with exposed aggregate).

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PRECAUTIONARY NOTES ON:

1. Surface preparation, mixing and application

Note: See “METHODOLOGY - Application of abe.®flo granular SL for the details of the system regarding the process.

APPROXIMATE COVERAGESComponents 2 mm system

abe.®cote primer (SF epoxy) abe.®cote flooring resin clear

0.18 L/m²

(5.5 m²/L)

Mix Ratio: Mixed flooring resin (1.089 kg/m3) + coloured granular quartz (1.6 kg/m3)

6.9 L (7.5 kg) + 12 kg (7.5 L)

Mixed flooring resin coloured granular quartz @ 2mm thick

0.958 L/m2 (1.04 kg/m2) + 1.042 L/m2 (1.667 kg/m2)2.0 L/m2 (2.71 kg/m2)

Total mix (resin + granular quartz) for a 2 mm thickness

2.71 kg/m²

abe.®cote PUD clear gloss top coating (two coats required)

First coat: (squeegee applied)

0.06 L/m² per coat (16 m²/L per coat)

Second coat: (squeegee applied)

0.06 L/m² per coat (16 m²/L per coat)

Slip resistant finish may be incorporated, see the method statement “abe.®flo granular SL” for details

Note: See “METHODOLOGY – Application of abe.®flo granular SL” for the details of the system regarding the process and application rates for:

• Surface preparation.

• Priming.

• Flooring resin mix incorporating coloured granules.

• Top coating.

• Cleaning of equipment.

• Protection/maintenance on completion.

MODEL SPECIFICATION

The epoxy floor system will be abe.®flo granular SL a 2 mm self-levelling, decorative granular coloured system, comprising of abe.®cote flooring resin clear; coloured granular aggregate blend; abe.®cote PUD clear gloss top coat all applied in accordance with a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ recommendations.

PACKAGINGProduct Pack size Code

abe.®cote flooring resin clear kit

6.9 L 40002-689

abe.®cote PUD clear gloss kit

5 L 43903-005

apple green 12.0 kg 39810-012

peach 12.0 kg 39808-012

beach sand 12.0 kg 39806-012

light blue 12.0 kg 39804-012

classic 12.0 kg 39802-012

north sea 12.0 kg 39809-012

cinnamon 12.0 kg 39807-012

desert 12.0 kg 39805-012

contrast 12.0 kg 39803-012

hierro 12.0 kg 39801-012

HANDLING & STORAGE

abe.®flo granular SL granular coloured quartz system has a shelf life of 2 years if kept in a dry, cool store in the original, unopened packs.

If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity conditions, the shelf life may be reduced.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Product safety information required for safe use is not included. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available from your local a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals sales representative.

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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DATE UPDATED: 21/06/2017

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abe.®flo granular SLCOLOUR CHART