Description
The product has various applications due to its excellent mechanical, chemical, electrical and adhesion properties to most substrates. Catalyst Epoxy Hardener is a high amine content curing agent to be added to existing hardener to reduce dry times. It can easily be added to your normal Curing Agent (Premium Tinted Epoxy – Part B), at various ratios to provide you with various curing time.
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener has been developed specifically for Australian conditions using the latest epoxy technology. It provides excellent protection against weathering conditions and the splash and spillage of a wide range of chemicals.
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener provides a highly durable, chalk resistant,
wear and chemical resistance surface for concrete floors.
Features
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener is supplied as single pack to be used in two pack kit. It should be used with Premium Tinted Epoxy (Part A) or Clear Epoxy (Part A). Some selected features of Catalyst Tinted Epoxy:
§ Modern, Hygiene, Functional and Economical.
§ Heavy duty clear or pigmented coating for concrete and polished
concrete floors.
§ Highly resistant to chemical attack and pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
§ Can be used in conjunction with graded aggregates to produce durable
decorative floor finishes.
§ Long lasting and easily maintained with good resistance to a wide
range of domestic and commercial chemicals.
§ Solvent free when used as a clear un-pigmented coating or binder.
§ Outstanding water resistance.
§ Seamless, easy to clean and maintain.
§ Suitable for Flake Flooring systems, see SHIMI FLAKE flooring
system.
§ Superior Chemical Resistant Finished surface
§ Hard wearing & long lasting
§ Solvent Free (Unless you apply Diluent for thickness control)
§ Engineered formulation for trafficable area with high mechanical
strength
§ DIY Friendly, easy to apply and curable over a wide range of
temperature
§ Available with a wide range of Flakes for decorative concrete
§ Ideally compatible for Non-Slip Flooring System.
Coverage
Using neat for Fast Cure Floor:
1Lt is added to 6Lt of Premium Tinted
Epoxy to cover over 30sqm
Or:
1Lt is added to 4Lt of Clear Epoxy to
cover over 15sqm
Applications
Roller, Brush or Squeegee.
Dry Time at 25°C
|
Parameters |
Measures |
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Pot
Life |
15
minutes at 25°C |
|
Tack
Free |
Half
hours |
|
Thin
Film Set |
1
Hours (Min, depending on temperature and humidity) |
|
Dry
Cured |
2-4
hours – Foot Traffic (depending on temperature and humidity) |
|
Fully
Cured |
7 days
(Vehicle Traffic) |
|
Re-Coat |
4
Hours Intervals |
Clean Up
Thinner & Diluent (Blend of Solvents)
Preparations
Clean and dry surface. Ensure surface to be coated is free of all dirt, grease, oil, paint,
curing agents and other contaminants. Removal of Oil
Contamination by degreaser and alkaline cleaning pressure wash
Acid-wash to enhanced surface porosity and etch the surface
Ensure moisture free surface. Allow to completely dry, run Dry Test. Place a piece of plastic over a small area, tape the edges and leave for 1 hour. Remove plastic, if there is no moisture on either surface, concrete is sufficiently dry.
Ideally, always consider surface grinding and removal of loose materials. Grinding is always advisable prior to application of all Shimicoat Epoxy products, to maximize adhesion.
For further information, please refer to
SHIMICOAT Instruction for “Surface Preparations”
Specifications
Physical & Chemical properties of Tinted Epoxy Premium
105TP.
|
Pot Life
@25°C |
15min |
|
Colour of
Blend |
Available in
All Australian Standard AS 2700 Colours |
|
Specific
Gravity (SG) of Blend |
1.4 |
|
Low Profile
Coverage (Kg/sqm) |
Roller
Application (200micron) - 0.2Kg of Blend per sqm |
|
Mix Ratio |
6A:1B By Volume |
|
Maximum
Temperature Surface Exposure (°C) |
140 |
|
Initial Cure
Time (Hours) |
3-4Hours |
|
Ultimate Cure
Time (Days) |
7 Days |
Specific resistance properties of Catalyst Tinted Epoxy
FC110, in harsh chemicals.
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|
Reagent |
Rating |
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Acids |
Hydrochloric Acid |
B |
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Sulphuric Acid |
C |
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Acetic Acid |
B |
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Nitric Acid (10% max) |
C |
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Phosphoric Acid (25%
max) |
B |
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Alkalis |
Sodium Hydroxide |
B |
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Ammonium Hydroxide |
A |
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Potassium Hydroxide |
B |
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Sodium Hypochlorite
(Bleach) |
A |
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Solvents |
Xylene |
A |
||
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone
(MEK) |
C |
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Diesel |
A |
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Ethanol |
A |
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Acetone |
B |
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Kerosene |
A |
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Petrol |
A |
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Wine & Beer |
A |
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Code |
Resistance
|
Description |
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A |
Excellent |
Suitable for Long term immersion |
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B |
Good |
Suitable for Short-term immersion (Max 3 days) |
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C |
Caution |
Very short contact time is OK, spill and splash |
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D |
Danger |
Not Recommended |
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Indicative reference only. Tested in laboratory conditions at
25°C. |
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Resistance properties of Tinted
Epoxy Premium 105TP:
|
Heat Resistant |
140°C |
Alkalis |
Resist Short term immersion in all alkalis. |
|
Weather Proofing |
All Epoxy Coatings may yellow with time. Weatherproof top coat may be used if
required. |
Salts & Brines |
Resist continuous or long-term immersion in all
Salts & Brine systems. |
|
Solvents |
Resistant to most hydrocarbon solvents and alcohols. |
Water |
Excellent resist to continuous or long term
immersion in fresh & Salt Water. |
|
Acids |
Resist splash and spills in all acids. |
Abrasion |
Excellent when fully cured (7 Days) |
Direction
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener provides installers with a great flexibility of deciding on their best curing time that’s most suitable for their project. Feel free to add any dosage according to below table and graph, to obtain your ideal curing time:
|
Cure time 25°C |
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener - 6A:1B by Vol |
Premium Tinted Epoxy Part B (105B) - 3A:1B by Vol |
|
8 Hours |
0% |
100% |
|
4 Hours |
50% |
50% |
|
2 Hours |
100% |
0% |
When using with Premium Tinted
Epoxy:
|
Cure time 25°C |
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener - 6A:1B by Vol |
Premium Tinted Epoxy Part B (105B) - 3A:1B by Vol |
|
8 Hours |
0% |
100% |
|
4 Hours / Total Vol = 7 + 4 = 11Lt |
50% = 1Lt Catalyst Epoxy Hardener + 6Lt of Premium Tinted Epoxy Part
A |
50% = 1Lt Catalyst Epoxy Hardener + 3Lt of Premium Tinted Epoxy Part
A |
|
2 Hours |
100% |
0% |
Important NOTES:
§
Add the correct quantity of Epoxy Resin (Part A) into each hardener
respectfully, 6A:1B into Catalyst Epoxy Hardener, and 3A:1B into Tinted Epoxy
Hardener (105B).
§
You can use Catalyst Epoxy Hardener with clear epoxy; however, we do not
recommend due to yellowing. If you wish
to use Catalyst Epoxy Hardener with clear epoxy; add the correct quantity of
resin (Part A) respectfully.
§ Equivalent Stochiometric ratio of Premium Tinted Epoxy Part B/Curing Agent to Catalyst Epoxy Hardener is 2:1. Meaning, to replace 1Lt of normal curing agent (e.g. PT105B) you need to add 0.5Lt of Catalyst Epoxy Hardener.
2 X Normal Curing Agent (PT105B) = 1 X
Catalyst Hardener
|
Products |
Mix Ratio |
|
Premium Tinted Epoxy PT105K
(Normal Hardener/Normal Curing Agent) |
3A:1B |
|
Catalyst Tinted Epoxy FT110 (Catalyst
Epoxy Hardener/Fast Curing Agent) |
6A:1B |
Catalyst Epoxy Hardener can be mixed at
above various ratios with Part B of Premium Tinted Epoxy (Premium Curing
Agent/Hardener) to be applied in many floors:
§ Commercial Floors (Rapid back to service)
§ Mechanical Workshops
§ Factories
§ Warehouses
§ Food processing plants
§ Chemical/pharmaceutical industry
§ Power stations
§ Plastics industry
§ Laboratories
§ Wash rooms
§ Cool rooms and freezer rooms
§ Exhibition halls and showrooms
§ Demonstration floors and training facilities
§ Loading bays and ramps
§ All floors “Epoxy mortars and crack repair
All Epoxy products yellow overtime, especially under direct sunshine. Catalyst Epoxy Hardener increases the yellowing effect of the finished surface when compared to Premium Curing Agent.
Mixing:
Mix
thoroughly for a minimum 3 minutes manual or with mechanical mixer at low speed
(750rmp Max).
If mixing smaller portions mix at a ratio of 6A:1B by volume. For example, to prepare 3.5Lt mix, add 500mL of Part B into 3Lt of Part A.
§ Ensure surface to be coated is dry, moisture can cause blooming and
delamination.
§ Pot life is very short and approximately 15 minutes, work within
15min to ensure easy flow application.
§ SHIMI COLOURS, SHIMI METALLIC or SHIMI GLITTERS should be first added
to Part A (Resin). Mix slowly using
drill mixer on low speed. Mix for a few
minutes to ensure completely homogenized without lump. Pour the bend into your tray and apply
directly on the surface using the roller.
§ Use steady long strokes and avoid overworking the roller or pushing
your roller too quickly as this may trap air bubbles in the coating.
§ Do not apply if the rain is expected within 24 hours of application.
§ New concrete should be allowed to cure fully (at least 28days)
before application.
§ Keep the pail sealed when not in use. Avoid application on hot surfaces.
Drying Times
Catalyst Tinted Epoxy FC110 cures in 3-4 hours at 25°C. High temperatures and windy conditions may speed the curing time.
Keep foot traffic off the final coat for
at least 16 hours and vehicles for at least 7 days. Full hardness is achieved
after 7 days.
|
Temperature °C |
Pot Life (min) |
Surface Dry (Hours) |
Initial Cure (Hours) |
Recoat Time (Hours) |
Fully Cured (Days) |
|
10°C |
15 |
1.5 |
4 |
4 |
7
Days |
|
20°C |
13 |
1.0 |
3.5 |
4 |
7
Days |
|
30°C |
12 |
45 |
3 |
4 |
7
Days |
WARNING
§
Heavy vehicles with hot tires
may cause damage on driveway. Avoid driving over the new coated floors till
completely cured (7 Days). For parking
the car, place a mat under each tire during the first few weeks to ensure
longevity of your new floor.
§
Do not apply Catalyst Tinted
Epoxy FC110, if the concrete has a patchy appearance as moisture may be present.
Dry Test prior to application.
§
Direct sunlight and UV radiation my result in chalking, colour
variations and yellowing effect over time.
UV resistance topcoat shall be used.
Storage
The
products shall be stored out of direct sunlight and heat at all times. The shelf life of the product is 24 months,
mix uniformly for 3 minutes prior to use.
DISCLAIMER Material
Safety Data Sheet, Technical and Environmental Data Sheet can be provided
upon request. The information provided in this document is
guidance only and considering the uses of this product are beyond the
seller's control, the product is sold without guarantees or
warranties. Warranties and
guarantees shall be governed by SHIMICOAT Standard Terms of Sale. The purchaser shall make its own tests to
determine the suitability for their specific application, and Shimicoat Pty
Ltd is taking no responsibility for misuse of the product. The purchaser
assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product will be
happily replaced or credited back if defective. Beyond this, Shimicoat Pty Ltd is not
liable for any damages caused by this product or its use. This information and all further
technical advice are based on our present knowledge and experience. The customer is not released from
the obligation to conduct careful inspection and testing of supplied goods.