QCM INDUSTRIAL

ECS-11 FLOOR COAT AND DECORATIVE EPOXY

ECS-11 EPOXY IS A MEDIUM TO LONG POT LIFE TWO PART EPOXY THAT HAS BEEN FORMULATED SPECIFICALLY TO FILL TWO MARKET NICHES.

* DECORATIVE AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS : (DECOUPAGE) FOR ORNATE WOOD OBJECTS - CLOCKS, PICTURES, TABLES, ETC. GOOD LEVELING, HIGH GLOSS AND LIGHT COLOR COMBINE WITH A LONGER POT LIFE TO MAKE ECS-11 AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR THE WOOD BOAT INDUSTRY AS WELL.

* FLOOR COATINGS : GLOSS, LIGHT COLOR, VERY LOW TENDENCY FOR BLUSH (CARBAMATION), GOOD LIGHT STABILITY AND VERY GOOD CHEMICAL RESISTANCE COMBINE TO MAKE ECS-11 AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR LIGHT COLORED TERRAZZO, CLEAR COAT-ADHESIVES, AND AGGREGATE BINDERS USED AROUND AND IN POOLS, ON DECKS AND DRIVEWAYS.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

COLOR BOTH GARDENER SCALE OF "1".

PART A LIGHT HONEY

PART B LIGHT SYRUP

WEIGHT PER GALLON:    PART A:       9.4          PART B      8.6

VISCOSITY (CONSISTENCY)

PART A              600 cps (LIGHT HONEY)          PART B 400 cps (SYRUP)

MIX RATIO (A TO B):   

BY VOLUME: 2 to 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BY WEIGHT 100 TO 46

POT LIFE (150 GRAMS):         AT 72 DEGREES F 35-40 MINUTES

MINIMUM CURE TEMP:          50 DEGREES F *

CURE CHARACTERISTICS (3/16" THICK COATING)    AT 72 DEGREES F:

(SLOWER WHEN COLDER)

4 HOURS SOFT SEMI SOLID

8 HOURS SOFT SOLID (DUST FREE)

12 HOURS FIRM-RUBBERY

24 HOURS HARD SOLID (SHORE D62)

2 DAYS SHORE D77

3 DAYS SHORE D 81 (FULL CURE)

5 DAYS SHORE D 81

7 DAYS SHORE D81

IMPACT STRENGTH (FALLING BALL)        4-5 FT. LBS.

(3/16" x 2" SUPPORTED DISC)

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE:

WATER EXCELLENT (1)

DETERGENT SOLN. EXCELLENT (1)

10% SODIUM HYDROXIDE EXCELLENT (1)

10% SULFURIC ACID EXCELLENT (1)

10% HYDROCHLORIC ACID EXCELLENT (1)

20% NITRIC ACID FAIR (4)

10% ACETIC ACID FAIR (4)

GASOLINE EXCELLENT (1)

OILS EXCELLENT (1)

XYLENE VERY GOOD (2)

ETHYL ALCOHOL FAIR (4)

METHYL ETHYL KETONE POOR (5)

APPLICATION OF ECS-11 AS A FLOOR COATING: Surfaces should be clean, solid and free from alkalinity (cured for minimum of 2 weeks; pH of 5 to 7 approx.). Best results will be obtained at surface and material temperatures above 54 degrees F.

A) PREPARE THE CONCRETE: (see separate brochure).

B) MIX (2) PARTS OF PART A TO (1) PART OF PART B BY VOLUME with drill motor or stirrer until thoroughly mixed. Mix only enough materials as to be able to use within the pot life. It is advisable to transfer the original mix pot of Part A/Part B to a second mix container and then give this a second mix - this ensures proper mixing. CAUTION! Do not scrape sides of original mix container directly onto the floor - this could be unmixed Part A or unmixed Part B and could cause non-cured wet spots on the finished floor.

Then mix in the sand or non-skid aggregate if desired . Typically use 6 parts of sand to 1 part of epoxy mix to get a grouting paste consistency.

C) Pour the mixed epoxy onto the floor area to be covered AS SOON AS IT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY MIXED - it gives more working time when spread in a thin layer.

REMEMBER, pot life is greatly reduced with increased temperature; half as long at 90 degrees F, as at 72 degrees F. Larger mixes also have much shorter pot life.

Trowel the epoxy paste to a smooth level coating of the desired thickness - OR if using straight epoxy (no aggregate) spread the epoxy liquids evenly to a level covering using a notched squeegee of the desired thickness rating.

(Colored sand or aggregate can also be broadcast evenly over the epoxy while it is still wet to give a non-skid finish. Excess sand is later vacuumed away.)

D) Leave the epoxy to cure for 24 hours (@ 70 deg. F ) , before putting on a second coat (If required). This epoxy is self priming, but a thin, initial coat of straight epoxy can be used as a prime coat/sealer.

APPLICATION OF ECS-11 AS METAL OR WOOD COATING: Metals should be cleaned or blasted to "bright" metal. Wood should be sanded or have a clean finish. Mix only enough epoxy as can be spread out or brushed within the pot life ( 35 to 40 minutes). If coating wood, a second coat may be required to give a high-gloss finish.

CLEAN-UP: (tools and equipment) TOLUENE, MEK OR BLENDED "EPOXY CLEANING SOLVENTS".

PRECAUTIONS: AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IN EVENT OF CONTACT, WASH OFF SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

WASH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. PRODUCT CONTAINS EPOXY RESINS AND ORGANIC AMINES. SEE MSDS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

SHELF LIFE: ONE YEAR GUARANTEED IN UNOPEN CONTAINERS. PART A MAY CRYSTALLIZE IF STORED COLD.

PACKAGING: QUARTS, (1) GALLON PAILS, (5) GALLON PAILS AND DRUMS.

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