abecote 340

Epoxy resin floor coating

DESCRIPTION (a practical overnight “plastic sheet

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES test” is also advisable approx. 1m²
abecote 340 is a two-component masked down on surface)
Pot life 3 hrs @ 25 oC
solvent based, decorative epoxy resin
floor coating. Tack-free time 4 hrs @ 25 oC PRIMING

USES 8 - 24 hrs Substrate must be dry and moisture

Overcoating time
@ 25 C content less than 5%.
abecote 340 provides a protective, Full cure 7 days
hardwearing, decorative and oil- CONCRETE FLOORS - Ensure that all
resistant finish to cementitious 2 coats applied dust and loose particles are removed
masonry and metal surfaces. @ 8 m²/lt/coat by means of vacuum.
Dry film thickness It is not usual to apply a primer under
The coating is also used in a variety of will give
areas such as workshops and 100 µm Dft. abecote 340 but very porous surfaces
assembly plants, and wet production should be primed with abecote 386.
areas such as food and bottling plants, Coverage ±40 m² / 5 kg
and dairies. STEEL - Ensure steel is clean and free
Flash point + 23o C
As a seamless floor coating abecote of rust, oils, grease, dirt or any flaking
340 is also suitable for use in hygienic material. Prime with abecote 384.
areas such as kitchens, hospitals and Scabbling might create rough
pharmaceutical production. surfaces, which cannot be covered by MIXING
abecote 340 can also be used as a a thin film coating.
decorative sealer coat for abescreed. Oil and grease contamination needs to Pre-stir base and activator separately.
be removed by means of degreasing Add the entire activator component to
FEATURES & BENEFITS or hot compressed air depending on the base component and stir for at
the depth of penetration. least 5 minutes using a flat paddle.
ƒ Increases the durability of a floor. Small holes should be filled with an Mechanical mixing gives better
ƒ Reduces maintenance costs. epoxy such as epidermix 372 mixed dispersion than manual mixing and the
ƒ Improves housekeeping and removal 1 to 1 by volume with abe No.2 silica mixing time can be reduced to
of dust – easy to clean. sand. Larger holes can either be filled 3 minutes. A suitable mixing method
ƒ Tough protective and decorative in the same way or with an epoxy would be a heavy-duty slow-speed
coating. mortar such as abescreed. electric drill (approximately 200 r/min)
ƒ Resistant to most commonly used A cementitious mortar such as aberep fitted with a paddle.
chemicals and oils. 710 can be used or a sand/cement The use of flameproof equipment is
ƒ Economical. gauged with duralatex and laid into a advised.
ƒ Easy to apply. duralatex/cement/sand slush. Unlike
ƒ Excellent adhesion to concrete, sand the waterborne epoxy coatings these COVERAGE
and cement screeds, and most metal substrates need to be dry before
surfaces. applying abecote 340. abecote 340 will cover ±40 m² per
ƒ Cures to a hard and semi-gloss 5 kg kit depending on the profile of the
finish. STEEL - Steel surfaces to be surface being covered.
ƒ Available in a range of colours. overcoated need to be grit blasted to
SA 2,5.
APPLICATION
Surface preparation:
SURFACE PREPARATION The substrate must be dry before
Do not apply if substrate or ambient
application
CONCRETE – Surfaces must be clean temperature is less than -5o C or above
Electronic moisture content tests must
and mechanically sound and free of +35o C.
be conducted prior to application of the
laitance, nibs, dust, grease and oil. Mixed abecote 340 may be applied to
priming system. Maximum moisture 4-
Light grit blasting or grinding is the the substrate by brush, or short-fibre
5% max. (eg Protimeter Survey Master
preferred method of surface roller.
or equivalent)
preparation. Wet abrasive, or acid or
etching are other methods which can Ideally the first coat should be applied
Dynamic Calcium Chloride moisture
be used but these being wet methods by brush. Ensure that no ponding
“weight gain” over 24 hours
time delays can occur waiting for the occurs. Allow to cure 8 – 24 hours @
or
surface to dry. 25o C before application of subsequent
coats. For increased chemical
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resistance or additional lifespan a products, whether or not in accordance
further coat/s is advised. with any advice, specification,
Drying time will depend upon recommendation, or information given
temperature, humidity and ventilation. by the company.
If working indoors or in confined
spaces, always ensure adequate FURTHER INFORMATION
ventilation.
Where other products are to be used
Adhere to the pot life as indicated on in conjunction with this material, the
the table supplied. While unused relevant technical data sheets should
material may still appear workable be consulted to determine total
after this time, it must under no requirements. abe Construction
circumstances be used. Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
MODEL SPECIFICATION years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
Two-component solvent based technology.
epoxy resin floor coating.

The coating will be abecote 340; a

two-component epoxy resin coating
system applied in accordance with the
recommendations of abe
Construction Chemicals.

PACKAGING

abecote 340 is supplied in 5 kg kits.

HANDLING & STORAGE

abecote 340 epoxy resin coating has

a shelf life of 12 months 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

Uncured abecote 340 can cause skin

irritation. Gloves and eye protection
should always be worn. Always ensure
good through ventilation when working
indoors. Splashes into eyes should be
washed immediately with plenty of
clean water and medical advice
sought.
Cured abecote 340 is non-toxic, inert
and harmless.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This data sheet is issued as a guide to

the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe

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