F-00 Pigmented Epoxy Floor Coating
F-00 is our workhorse, pre-pigmented, 100% solids epoxy. It can be ordered with 2 different speed hardeners- Standard and Fast.
Overview
F-00 is our workhorse, pre-pigmented, 100% solids epoxy. It can be ordered with 2 different speed hardeners- Standard and Fast. This allows for easy transition between cold and warm weather applications and cure times. It also eliminates the mixing time and mess inherent in using a color pack system. High-hiding, good flow and leveling, toughness and flexibility are characteristics of this high quality epoxy. The cured material has good, broad-range, chemical resistance as well as good abrasion and impact resistance.
Uses and Benefits
F-00 is most often used as a pigmented primer, broadcast resin and topcoat for resinous concrete flooring projects. It can also be used as a patching or trowel material when combined with PN 1170 or PN 1324 aggregate.
Limitations
F-00 is designed to be applied at 8-12 mils as a primer, 12-20 mils as a body coat and 10-16 mils as a topcoat. Ideal application temperatures to be between 60 – 85°F. Cooler temperatures will increase cure times. Warmer temperatures will decrease working and cure times. Verify that substrate temperature is above 5 degrees of dewpoint during application and cure of material to avoid a potential amine blush.
Preparation
The preparation method for each project is determined by a full understanding of the substrate to be coated, the chemistry of the coating system being used, the coating system thickness, and numerous other factors. The coating installer should fully read and understand ICRI Guideline NO. 310.2R-2013 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 before starting preparatory work. The aim, of preparing a substrate for coating applications, is to roughen the surface, remove weak layers, contaminants, dirt, debris and present a solid, clean, dry substrate for the primer. If unsure as to the level of preparation needed contact Polymer Nation at Lab@polymerNation.com.
Key Benefits
- Stain Resistant
- Durable
- Easy Maintenance
- Low Odor/VOCs
- Abrasion Resistant
- Decorative
- Medium Duty
- Wear and Chemical Resistant
- Self Leveling
- Slip Resistant
Technical Data
At a glance — the specs most teams decide on.
- Shore Hardness @ 24 Hours
- 65/75Standard Set/Fast Set (Shore D)
- Shore Hardness @ 7 Days
- 75-80Standard and Fast Set (Shore D)
- Gloss @ 60° Angle
- 90+Applying material close to dew point will decrease gloss and may result in an amine blush
- VOCs of Mixed Material
- <50 g/lEPA Method 24
- Color Scale per ASTM D1500
- 0.5-1.0Clear to slightly amber before colorants are introduced
- Solids by Volume (Mixed)
- 100%
- Working Time
- 25-35/10-15 minutesStandard Set/Fast Set
- Gel Time
- 45/30/15 min.Warmer temperatures will decrease gel time and lower temperatures will increase gel time
- Dry to Touch
- 6-8/3-4 hoursWarmer temperatures will reduce time and colder temperatures will increase time
- Through Dry
- 8-10/4-5 hoursStandard Set/Fast Set
- Dry to Walk
- 12/8/6 HoursWarmer temperatures will reduce time and colder temperatures will increase time
- Dry to Lightly Use
- 16-24/4-8 hoursStandard Set/Fast Set
- Full Cure
- 7 daysWarmer temperatures will reduce time and colder temperatures will increase time
- Number of Components
- 2
- Mix Ratio (Liquids by Volume)
- 2:1It is always preferred to mix the entire kit, whenever possible, to avoid off-ratio mixtures
- Mixed Viscosity @ 25°C/77°F
- 500-600 cPWarmer temperatures will reduce viscosity and lower temperatures will increase viscosity
- Ideal Application Temperature
- 60 – 85°FVerify that substrate temperature is above 5 degrees of dewpoint during application and cure of material to avoid a potential amine blush
- Application Thickness
- 8-20 mils
- Coverage Per Mix
- 80-200 sq. ft./gal.
- Odor
- SubtleMeasuring odor offensiveness is difficult so experience with chemicals has been consulted here
- Storage Temperature
- 60-80 degrees FStore material between 60-90 degrees F in a protected dry location.
Colors & Packaging
Colors
Tap a color to enlarge. Swatches are a representative guide — request a physical sample for color-critical work.
Packaging
- Available sizes
- 3 Gallons15 Gallons165 Gallons
- Note
- Special packaging is available based on size of order and time constraints
Where It's Used
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Mixing & Application
It is always recommended to mix the entire kit, whenever possible, to avoid off-ratio mixtures. Mix ratio is 2 parts F-00 Resin (Part A) to 1 part F-00 Hardener (Part B). Combine all of part A and B into a single container, large enough to except the entire kit. Mix using a 350 RPM mixer using an appropriate mixing blade for 1.5 – 2.5 minutes making sure to not introduce excessive air into the material.
Disposal: Dispose of material, containers, solvents, etc., per Federal, State and local guideline, rules and laws
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