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Sigma Coltura EP Flooring trowel floor composition

a four page issue

10 May 2004

DESCRIPTION

four component, solvent free epoxy floor coating

PRINCIPAL
CHARACTERISTICS

intermediate or final coat for Sigma Coltura floorcoat systems

suitable for heavy exposed floor (indoors and outdoors), such as gallery-,
storeroom-, balcony- and bridge floors
excellent resistance to mechanical stress and impact
excellent abrasion resistance
easy cleaning
excellent anti-skid properties
good chemical resistance (see Sigma Coltura resistance list)

COLOURS AND GLOSS

from stock
made to order

Note:

The final colour is depended on the type of anti-slip aggregate chosen.

BASIC DATA AT 20C

(1 g/cm = 8.25 lb/US gal; 1 m/l = 40.7 ft/US gal)

(data for mixed product)

Mass density
Solids content
VOC (supplied)
Recommended dry film
thickness
Theoretical spreading rate

approx. 1.64 g/cm

approx. 100% by volume
max. 0 lb/gal - 0 g/l

RAL 7001, RAL 7032

RAL 1001, RAL 5024,

resistant to tread
Full cure after

2000 m (excl. anti-slip aggregate)

0.5 m/l (0.3 m/kg) for 2000 m,
depending on the roughness of the substrate
24 hours*
7 days*

Shelf life (cool and dry place)

Flash point

(data for components)

12 months
base and hardener: n.a.

RECOMMENDED
SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS
AND TEMPERATURES

* see additional data

previous coating (e.g. Sigma Coltura EP Impregnating Primer), sound, dry

and free from any contamination
substrate and ambient temperature should be between 10 and 30C
during application and curing
relative humidity should not exceed 85%
substrate temperature should be at least 5C above the dew point

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

mixing ratio by weight:

base : hardener : filler : Sigma Coltura Thixmiddel
14.0 : 3.1
: 7.9 : 1
Material temperature should be between 10C and 30C
mix base and hardener with a variable speed mechanical mixer
thoroughly for 1 minutes
add the filler while stirring
add Sigma Coltura Thixmiddel while stirring immediately after the filler
stir with a mechanical mixer for 2 minutes
fill the mixture into another can and stir for 1 minute until it is
homogeneous
the speed of the mixer should not exceed 800 rpm to avoid air
entrapment

Induction time

none

Pot life at 20C

25 minutes

APPLICATION
Tools
Recommended thinner

trowel, Swedish knife, spiked roller

no thinner to be added
Measure out an area. Pour an appropriate amount of the
mixture on the suitably prepared subfloor and spread it evenly to the
intended film thickness by a steel trowel or Swedish knife.
Use a spiked roller to avoid air entrapment.
Sprinkle in the mineral anti-slip aggregate immediately.
Apply Sigma Coltura EP flooring in trowel floor composition to the
connecting area.
At the same time give a full sprinkle of anti-slip aggregate to the
previous area.
Follow this procedure for all areas.
Remove surplus of anti-slip aggregate after curing.

Note 1:

The mineral anti-slip aggregate should be dry, clean and free from any
organic contamination.
Depending on the intended anti-slip properties, different grades of

aggregate
may be used.
Note 2:

In conjunction with the cleaning properties it may be intended to apply a

final coat to the sprinkles floor coating.
The aggregate has to be embedded in the floor coat by a minimum of of
its particle size.

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CLEANING SOLVENT

Sigma thinner 90-53

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

for paint and recommended thinners see safety sheets 1430, 1431 and
relevant material safety data sheets
although this is a solvent free paint, care should be taken to avoid
inhalation of mist or vapour as well as contact between the wet paint
and exposed skin or eyes

ADDITIONAL DATA
Curing table

substrate
temperature
10C
15C
20C
25C

resistant
to tread

resistant
to traffic

full cure

36 hours
30 hours
24 hours
16 hours

3 days
2.5 days
2 days
1.5 days

14 days
10 days
7 days
5 days

adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing

(please refer to sheet 1433 and 1434)

Pot life

10C
15C
20C
25C

35 minutes
30 minutes
25 minutes
15 minutes

PHYSICAL DATA OF CURED MATERIAL

Compressive strength (DIN 53453)
Flexural strength (DIN 53452)
Tensile Strength (DIN 53455-3)
E-modulus (DIN 53457)
Elongation at break
Elongation at break
Linear co-efficient of expansion
Hardness (DIN 53505)

82 MPa
33 MPa
25 MPa
6500 MPa
0.8 % (tension)
1.0 % (bending)
6.7 x 10-5 K-1
ca. 81 Shore D

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Worldwide availability

Whilst it is always the aim of Sigma Coatings to supply the same product
on a worldwide basis, slight modification of the product is sometimes
necessary to comply with local or national rules/circumstances.
Under these circumstances an alternative product data sheet is used.

REFERENCES
Explanation to product data sheets
Safety indications
Safety in confined spaces and health safety, explosion hazard - toxic hazard
Safe working in confined spaces
Directives for ventilation practice
Floor coating systems for heavy interior exposure
Limitation of Liability - The information in this data sheet is based upon laboratory tests we believe to be accurate and is
intended for guidance only. All recommendations or suggestions relating to the use of the products made by Sigma Coatings,
whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specific enquiry, or otherwise, are based on data which to the best of our
knowledge are reliable. The products and information are designed for users having the requisite knowledge and industrial skills
and it is the end-user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use.
Sigma Coatings has no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many factors affecting the use and
application of the product. Sigma Coatings does therefore not accept any liability arising from loss, injury or damage resulting
from such use or the contents of this data sheet (unless there are written agreements stating otherwise).
The data contained herein are liable to modification as a result of practical experience and continuous product development.
This data sheet replaces and annuls all previous issues and it is therefore the users responsibility to ensure that this sheet is
current prior to using the product.

DS

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