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ABAFLOOR-31 OP

Thixotropic-orange peel texture topcoat floor coating

DESCRIPTION

ABAFLOOR-31 OP is a two-component, epoxy based, thixotropic topcoat providing a textured or orange peel texture finish. Its excellent wear, abrasion and chemical resistance properties make it suitable for the protection of primed concrete floors in the food industry, industrial and commercial warehouses, power plants and other locations where a heavy duty, smooth and cleanable floor topcoat is required.

ABAFLOOR-31 OP resists splash and spillage of a wide range of industrial chemicals and cleaning agents. It can easily clean from dirt and grease, resisting normal cleaning procedures.

Method

SURFACE PREPARATION

ABAFLOOR-32 must be applied over approved primers of ABAPENODUR or ABAPRIME-11 or ABAPRIME-12 or intermediates of ABAFLOOR-21 or ABAFLOOR-22. ABAFLOOR-31 OP should be applied within the over coating intervals specified.

Concrete Surfaces: Concrete should be cured for a minimum of 28 days prior to coating. The moisture content of the concrete should be below 4% .All surfaces should be clean and dry.

SURFACE PREPERATION SHALL NOT TAKE PLACE IN FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

At temperature below 15 ºC
When the relative humidity is greater than 80%
When the surface temperature is less than 3 ºC above the dew point

APPLICATION METHOD

Material is supplied in two containers as a unit. Always mix a complete unit in the proportion supplied. Once the unit has been mixed it must be used within the working pot life specified.

1-Agitate part A with a power agitator.

2-Combine the entire contents of part B with Part A and mix thoroughly with power agitator. Mix thoroughly for at least three minutes, scraping the container bottom and side to assure complete mixing. There is no induction or waiting time required after mixing before application.

The exothermic nature of epoxy setting reactions may cause rapid temperature rise when the mixture is left massed in a bucket, resulting in high temperatures and loss of utility of the product.

Like all high performance coatings, this product must be applied as recommended to obtain the maximum protection for which this coating is formulated.

Pour ABAFLOOR-31 OP on the floor and spread using a flat trowel. After 10 minutes, roll the surface with a pin roller to remove air bubbles. Apply a minimum of 400-500 µm ABAFLOOR-31 OP normally provides a smooth, high gloss finish after application.

In hot climate, material temperature should be 20 to 25 ºC prior to mixing; otherwise pot life becomes very short.

Do not thin for any reason
Do not apply the paint when wind speed is in excess of 7 m/s
Do not apply the flooring material when ambient temperature is below 20ºC and more than 40 ºC.
Do not apply the flooring material when surface temperature is below 10ºC

PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY

Depending on the actual application of the flooring system, various primers and intermediates can be used in combination with this topcoat. Some examples are shown below.

Primers: ABAPRIME, ABAPENODUR

Intermediates: ABAFLOOR-21, ABAFLOOR-22

Properties

Parking and warehouses
Laboratories, hospitals and health centers
Aircraft hangars
Food, Beverage, Dairies and Drug Plants

Application

Excellent initial and final mechanical strengths
Thixotropic - orange peel texture
good self-leveling and flow ability
Easy to apply
Excellent adhesion to concrete surfaces
Excellent water and chemical resistance

Physical and Chemical Properties

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Values	Properties
Viscose liquid free flowing mix	Physical State at 20(°C)
98±2	Volume Solid
1.7±0.1	Density (g.cm^-3)
5:1	Mixing Ratio (A:B)
7	Drying Time @ 25 °C(day)
Aromatic solvents and thinners	Cleaner
1-2	Application Frequency Times (sets)
>2.5 (with concrete cohesive failure)	Bond Strength @7days (MPa)
~44	Compressive Strength @7days (MPa)
~11	Tensile Strength@7days(MPa)

Drying Time

Temperature(°C)	Touch dry (hrs.)	Over-coating (hrs.)		Full cure (days)
Temperature(°C)	Touch dry (hrs.)	Min.	Max.	Full cure (days)
+20	24	24	32	8
+30	14	14	24	6
+40	10	10	14	4

Pot life (When the material temperature is 25°C)

Ambient temperature(°C)	+20	+30	+40
Pot life(min)	~60	~50	~20

Considerations

PACKAGING

30 kg ready to mix units, in 2 parts (Part A: 25 kg bucket; Part B: 5kg bucket).

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

The shelf life is 6 months in the original packaging if unopened, stored free from frost, moisture and direct sunlight.

The best recommended storage temperature is +15 to +30 °C.

Protection and Safty

HEALTH & SAFETY

This product is Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with skin. If used in confined areas, observe the following precautions to prevent hazards of fire or explosion or damage to the health:

1-Circulate adequate fresh air continuously during application and drying.

2-Use fresh air masks and explosion proof equipment.

3- Prohibit all flames, sparks, welding and smoking.

MSDS is available at ABADGARAN website.

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