Flortex® Chemical Coat is an aliphatic solvent-based UV stable polyurethane coating with excellent abrasion and chemical resistance and has good weathering properties. It is available with a matt finish as standard (coloured options) & gloss finish for clear. Satin and gloss (coloured) finishes including water-based options are available on request
Particularly effective against Skydrol, it has been used extensively in the aviation industry for hangar floors and walls.
Slip resistant version available.
- Suitable for chemical bunds as well as general floor areas
- Applied over the appropriate primer
- A two-part 100% solids epoxy resin
- Available as smooth or slip resistant finish
- Matt finish as standard (gloss & satin available by request only)
As from 24th August 2023, adequate training is required before industrial or professional use of this product
Designed for areas of harsh or extended chemical attack,Flortex Chemical Coat is suitable for chemical bunds as well as general floor areas. It is ideal for industrial and commercial floors and chemical process industries.
Suitable substrates: Following application of the appropriate primer, Flortex Chemical Coat may be applied to concrete, render, brick, aluminium and steel.
Colour: Flortex Chemical Coat is available in a selection of 12 stock colours, or in a large range of BS4800 and RAL specifications (subject to minimum quantity). We can make it to your specification on any order over 30 units.
Packaging: Flortex Chemical Coat is supplied in pre-measured quantities as a two part 5.0kg unit, comprising an epoxy resin blend Part ‘A’ and hardener Part ‘B’.
Number of parts: 2
Application Temperature: +15°C and +20°C.
Pot Life @ 20°C: 20 – 30 minutes
Initial Cure: 12 hours (light pedestrian traffic), 24 hours (light wheeled traffic), 48 hours (heavy duty traffic)
Re-coat time: 16 hours (min). 36 hours (max)
Coverage: Approximately 4m²/kg per coat, up to 20m² per 5kg unit, will depend on the surface porosity and its texture.
Please consult the technical data sheet for full technical product data.
Surface Preparation
Thorough substrate preparation is essential.
Prior to application of Flortex® Chemical Coat, the surface should be primed with Polycote EP Primer or WD Primer, depending on the type of substrate. Please contact Polycote Technical Helpline and prepare the surface in accordance with the appropriate primer Data Sheet.
Should the time lapse between priming and top coat exceed 48 hours, abrade the primer to ensure intercoat adhesion.
Mixing
Prior to mixing, both components should be kept at a temperature between 15°C and 20°C.
Having fully prepared the substrate, stir the individual components before mixing together. As pigment may ‘sink’, ensure that the mixing is very thorough and from the bottom of the container.
Add the hardener to the coloured resin and thoroughly mix for at least 3 minutes. For best results use a heavy duty slow speed drill with a mixing paddle.
Application
Apply by brush, roller or squeegee, making sure that the surface is completely covered. Particular attention should be given to doorways and other areas of high traffic. Always ensure a constant wet edge and work within the pot life of the material.
Make sure the coating is not overlapped in any area and apply in one direction only.
Two coats are recommended in areas of high chemical aggression.
The ambient temperature of the areas should not fall below 10°C throughout the application and curing period.
Non-Slip Applications
For slip resistance, sprinkle Calcined Bauxite aggregate onto the WET primer coat. The normal sprinkling rate is 4-8m² per 1kg aggregate, but this rate may be varied between 0.5m²-10m² per 1kg, depending on slip resistance required. This method allows selective areas of non-slip treatment to be applied as required.
Spiked shoes should be worn to avoid disturbing the wet coating. Allow to cure before over coating to encapsulate the aggregate.
Application Temperature
Normal application temperature range is between +15°C and +20°C.
The maximum substrate and atmospheric relative humidity should be 75%.
