NITOFLOR FC241 constructive solutions

High build and high solid epoxy resin floor coating

Uses New concrete floor
Nitoflor FC241 is used to provide smooth surface, Unless specially water-reduced, the floor should be at
easily clean, attractive and high performance floor least 28 days old and give a hygrometer reading not
coating. exceeding 75 % RH when tested in accordance with
BS 8203 Appendix A. Dry removal of laitance by light
Advantages grit-blasting is preferable, but where it is not feasible,
treat with Fosroc Acid Etch, follow by thorough rinsing
- High build, high solid content with water and complete drying. Dust and other debris
- Hard wearing and durable, low maintenance should then be removed by vacuum brush.
cost
- Glossy, attractive and easily cleaned surfaces Old concrete floor
- Available in wide range of colours
A sound, clean substrate is essential to achieve
Description maximum adhesion. Light grit blasting or acid etching
should be carried out as for new concrete floors. Oil
Nitolfor FC241 is high build and high solid epoxy and grease penetration should be removed by hot
coating system, specially designed for high duty compressed air treatment.
and high performance floor coating.
Nitoflor FC241 is available in wide range of Very porous surfaces or surface which are damp (RH
standard colours. Special colour is available on 75-85 %) should be primed with single coat of
request. Nitoprime 25DS.
Technical Support Epoxy screed
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high Nitoflor FC241 can be applied to Fosroc epoxy resin
performance, high quality flooring, jointing and screeds. High spots or trowel marks should be rubbed
repair products for both new and existing floor down and dust and other debris removed by vacuum
surface. In addition, the company offers a cleaning.
technical support package to specifiers, end users
and contractors, as well as on-site technical Mixing
assistance in locations all over the world.
The individual component of Nitoflor FC241 should
Properties thoroughly stirred before the two components are
mixed together. The entire contents of the hardener
Solid content 85 % container should be poured into the base container
Pot life 40 minutes and the two materials mixed thoroughly for at least 3
Tack free time 2 hours minutes. The use of heavy duty slow speed, flame
Time between 2 coats 6 - 24 hours proof or air driven drill fitted with a mixing paddle is
Initial hardness 24 hours desirable.
Full cure 7 days
Dry film thickness 300 microns (2 coats) Coating
Application instructions The mixed Nitoflor FC241 should be applied to the
prepared surface using a brush or lamb wool roller.
Surface preparation Ensure that the are is completely coated and that
'pounding' of the material does not occur.
It is essential that Nitoflor FC241 is applied to
sound, clean, dry substrates in order to achieve The second coat may be applied as soon as the first
maximum adhesion between the floor coating and coat has initially dried (typically 8-18 hours depending
substrate. on the type of surface and the ambient conditions).
Because Nitolfor FC241 is a relatively thin coating, Nitoflor FC241 can also be applied by spray
the substrate must be fine textured. Any surface application. It is recommended to do a trial for finding
irregularities may show through causing excessive best spray conditions.
wear on high spots and changing the perceived
colour of the coating.
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Cleaning Precautions
Nitoflor FC241 should be removed from tools and Health and safety
equipment with Fosroc Solvent 102 immediately after
use. Hardened material can only be removed Nitoflor FC241, Nitoprime 25DS and Fosroc Solvent
mechanically. 102 should not come into contact with skin and eyes or
be swallowed. Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid
Estimating inhalation of vapours. Some people are sensitive to
resins, hardeners or solvents. Wear suitable protective
Supply clothing, gloves and eye protection. If working in
Nitoflor FC241 5 kg packs confined areas, suitable respiratory protective
Fosroc Solvent 102 5 lt jerican equipment must be used. The use of barrier creams
Nitoprime 25DS 5 kg packs provide additional skin protection. In case of contact
with skin, rinse with plenty of clean water, then cleanse
Coverage with soap and water. Do not use solvent. In case of
Nitolfor FC241 5 - 6 m2 / kg per contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
coat clean water and seek medical advice. If swallowed,
Nitoprime 25DS 6 m2 /kg seek medical attention immediately - do not induce
vomiting.

Storage Fire

Shelf life Nitoflor FC241, Nitoprime 25DS and Fosroc Solvent

102 are flammable. Keep away from source of ignition.
Nitoflor FC241 and Fosroc Solvent 102 have a shelf life No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with CO2
of 12 months if kept in a dry store between 5 °C and 30 or foam. Do not use a water jet.
°C in the original, unopened packs.

Storage conditions

The product should be stored in accordance with the

highly flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gas
regulations.

PT. Fosroc
Indonesia
Jl. Akasia II Blok A8 No.1
Delta Silicon Industrial Park
Lippo Cikarang telephone: fax: email:
Bekasi 17550 + 62 21 897 2103 + 62 21 897 2107 indonesia@fosroc.com
Indonesia
Registered Office: Jl. Akasia II Blok A8 No.1, Delta Silicon Industrial Park, Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi 17550, Indonesia

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