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DESCRIPTION If humidity in
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL Do NOT apply
excess of 85%
abecote 436 is a two-component, 4 base to
solvent-borne, polyamine-cured epoxy. Mixing ration 1 activator by If surface is less
volume Do NOT apply than 2º C above
USES 3 dew point
Density (typical) 0,96 g/cm
abecote 436 is a sealer for porous Flash point 26º C
cementitious substrates. Also, as a clear PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM
seal coat for abescreed, abeflo and Low viscosity
Consistency
abecote 400 Hi - build. liquid - Dry 120º C
Maximum service
- Immersion
FEATURES & BENEFITS temperature
PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION 70º C
• Good sealing characteristics.
Pot life 8 hrs / 5 l
• Easy to apply. MIXING
@ 25º C
• Non-toxic when cured.
Allow to stand for
Stir the contents of each container. Add
SURFACE PREPARATION Induction period 20 minutes in
activator to base and stir together for at
shade after mixing
least five minutes using a flat paddle. It
Cementitious substrates only. Volume solids has been found that mechanical mixing
Surface preparation: 32% gives better dispersion than manual
(typical)
The substrate must be dry before mixing. A suitable mixing method would
application Recommended be a slow-speed electric drill
Electronic moisture content tests must average dft per 25 µm (approximately 200 r/min) fitted with a
be conducted prior to application of the coat paddle.
priming system. Maximum moisture 4- 2 The mixed material must be left to stand
5% max. (eg Protimeter Survey Master Theoretical cover 12 m / l on
for 20 minutes prior toapplication.
or equivalent) for above dft smooth surface
or Approx. cover for If only part of a kit is to be used add one
Dynamic Calcium Chloride moisture estimating
2
10 m / l volume of activator to 4 volumes of
“weight gain” over 24 hours purposes base. Measuring must be accurate and
or separate stirrers and containers used
(a practical overnight “plastic sheet test” Primer – 1 or 2 for proportioning each component.
is also advisable approx. 1m² masked Sealer – typically
down on surface) Recommended one (more will APPLICATION
number of coats render system
BONDING / PRIMING glossy and abecote 436 may be applied by brush,
slippery) short-fibre roller or airless spray.
Not required. Spraying would be through a tip of
Drying time @ 25º
Touch dry – 2 hrs approximately 250 µm.
C
COVERAGE abecote 436 should not be applied if
Hard dry – 12 hrs the ambient temperature is below
2
10 to 12 m / l on smooth surfaces. 10° C. The curing reaction will not
Full cure - 7 days proceed at low temperature.
Minimum – If surfaces are not at least 2° C above
Overcoating time 12 hrs the dew point a film of condensed
@ 25º C Maximum - moisture may be present. This will
48 hrs undermine adhesion of the coating.
Application CLEANING
temperature +10ºC to +40ºC
range abe super brush cleaner before
curing.
Revision 9203
Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
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endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
Protect surface against traffic and accept any liability either directly or
spillage until cured. Most epoxies chalk indirectly arising from the use of abe
and degrade in extensive sunlight. products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS recommendation, or information given
by the company.
Two-component solvent based
epoxy resin floor coating. FURTHER INFORMATION
The coating will be abecote 436; a two- Where other products are to be used in
component epoxy resin coating system conjunction with this material, the
applied in accordance with abe relevant technical data sheets should be
Construction Chemicals' consulted to determine total
recommendations. requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
PACKAGING and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
abecote 436 is supplied in 1 l and 5 l excellence in building and construction
yield metal containers. technology.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384