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
abe®flo granular SL: apple green abe®flo granular SL: north sea
abe®flo granular SL: peach abe®flo granular SL: cinnamon
abe®flo granular SL: beach sand abe®flo granular SL: desert
abe®flo granular SL: light blue abe®flo granular SL: hierro contrast
abe.®flo granular SLCOLOUR CHART
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