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CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120

NSF - APPROVED
HYDROPHOBIC
POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is a two component,
100% solids polyurethane elastomer coating
containing no mocha or fillers such as clay or mica.
It was designed for protecting surfaces subject to
abrasion in aqueous solutions or environments,
including water, salt water, various slurry systems,
and numerous acid and base solutions. It is
equally effective under dry abrasive and/or
corrosive environments.
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is a highly cross-linked
polymer coating, yielding a dense, tight finish. Its
non-porous surface and excellent hydrolytic
stability, make it an excellent barrier to corrosion.
The high tensile strength of CEMTEC ELASTUFF
120 contributes to its resistance to abrasion and
tearing. This toughness, combined with its
elongation properties, also results in outstanding
flexibility and impact resistance. CEMTEC
ELASTUFF 120 is a solventless system enabling
fast, high-build coats without solvent entrapment.
It is available in fast-cure or Roller-Grade
versions.
BASIC USES
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is used over a wide
variety of vertical and horizontal primed concrete,
steel, iron, wood, fibreglass and polyurethane foam
surfaces.
Typical applications include interior tank lining,
waste water containment, sewer manholes,
flumes, reservoirs, valves, interior pipe and other
areas subjected to aqueous chemical
environments.
The vertical hold attained by CEMTEC
ELASTUFF120 gives it the ability to uniformly
cover coarse or pitted concrete as well as weld
seams, bolts, angles, edges and other irregular
surfaces. Film builds from 10 to 250 mils and
beyond can be achieved in one coat using multiple
pass spray technique. For surfaces exhibiting
rough texture or minor spalling as well as surfaces
exposed to seismic activity, settling or other
movement, CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is available
in an expanded version. CEMTEC ELASTUFF
120X3 rises and cures to a thickness approx. 3
times its liquid applied thickness. For applications
requiring additional hardness, CEMTEC
ELASTUFF 120 is available in a high durometer
version, CEMTEC ELASTUFF 125 which has a
hardness of 55 - 65 Shore D at 75 Deg.F.

COLOURS
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is manufactured in
standard Flint Gray.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces shall be dry and clean, free from any
dirt, grease, oil, pollution fallout, smoke, wax, form
release agents, surface chemicals, or other foreign
contaminants which could interfere with proper
adhesion. Surfaces shall be free of sharp
projections, ridges and loose aggregate.
The actual surface preparation procedures which
are to be followed on a specific project will vary
depending upon service conditions, condition of
the substrate, and the presence of existing paints,
coatings or other contaminants. The following
surface preparation procedures and
recommendations are provided for guideline use
only.
STEEL SURFACES
Steel must be free of excessive, rust scale,
pollution fallout, dirt, grease, surface chemicals
or other foreign contaminants prior to blast cleaning.
A careful examination must be made to ensure
that these contaminants along with any
accumulated oil, smoke, wax or any other material
which could interfere with adhesion has been
removed. This should be accomplished by use of
a solvent wash as defined in SSPC - SPI Solvent
Cleaning. All sharp edges, welds, weld spatter,
burrs and any other sharp prominence shall be
ground smooth. Excessive rust scale shall be
removed by mechanical means prior to blast
cleaning. On steel tank applications, all seams
and joint must have a continuous, smooth interior
weld.
Steel surfaces subject to immersion conditions
must be blast cleaned to White Metal ( SSPCSP5) with a minimum anchor profile of 2+mils.
Steel subject to non-immersion conditions shall
be cleaned to Near White (SSPC-SP10) with a
minimum anchor profile of 2.0 mils. The proper
profile is required to assure optimum adhesion of
the CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 coating system.
Abrasive blast cleaning shall not be performed
when surface temperature of the steel is less than
5 Deg.F. (3 Deg.C.) above the dew point of the
ambient air or where there is a possibility that the
blasted surface will become wet before the primer

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The blast cleaned surface shall be primed by the
end of the same work day, but in any event before
any visible rusting occurs. If rusting occurs after
blast cleaning, the surfaces shall be reblasted
before priming.
Steel surfaces shall be primed with Cemtec
Primer 302 to a thickness of 1.0 to 1.5 dry mils,
depending upon surface profile. Allow a minimum
of 30 minutes dry time at 75 Deg.F. (24 Deg.C.)
between application of and the application of
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120. Primed areas should
be topcoated within 48 hours. If contamination of
any kind occurs on the primed surface, it must be
removed prior to applying CEMTEC ELASTUFF
120. Spot priming or repriming may be required
depending upon the length of exposure.
CONCETE SURFACES
Concrete which will be subject to immersion
conditions must be blast cleaned. Concrete subject
to non-immersion conditions can either be cleaned
to roughen the surface or acid etched, so long as
the etching provides an even profile of 5 to 8 mils.
The surface preparation utilised must remove all
loose, weak or powdery concrete to expose all
voids and provide the necessary profile for
mechanical adhesion of the CEMTEC ELASTUFF
120.
Concrete surfaces which are contaminated with
oil, grease, dirt, chemicals etc. shall be cleaned
prior to blasting or acid etching with approved
biodegradable chemical cleaner and water.
Cleaning shall be accomplished using mechanical
scrubbers and/or high pressure power washing
equipment as necessary to remove strongly
adhering contaminants. Rinse thoroughly to
remove all traces of the cleaner.
When blasting, use an abrasive grit or sand of the
type and gradation required to provide a minimum
surface height profile of 5 to 8 mils. Blasting must
produce an even profile. After blasting, all grit,
dust, loose material, dirt and foreign objects shall
be removed by sweeping or vacuuming.
Acid etching shall be accomplished using a 10%
Muriatic Acid solution. The diluted acid solution
shall be sprinkled onto the concrete surface. After
the solution has stopped bubbling or foaming
normally 5 to 10 minutes, the area shall be
scrubbed thoroughly by hand or by using
mechanical scrubbers. After scrubbing all surfaces
thoroughly rinsed with liberal amounts of fresh
water to assure complete acid removal. Surfaces
may require additional rinsing or a high pressure
rinse to remove all traces of the acid solution.

Any resurfacing or repairs necessary to achieve

a sound, consistent surface, free of blowholes,
voids, cracks or spalling shall be completed prior
to priming. Use VERTICOAT SUPREME to fill
voids and blowholes and to resurface spalled areas. Blasting or acid etching is not necessary
over surfaces which have been repaired with
VERTICOAT SUPREME or EUCO #452 GEL
Use epoxy injection, urethane caulk or other appropriate patching material for repairing cracks
and/or large voids in the concrete surface. Patching and/or crack repair shall be completed in strict
accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
After repairs are completed and adequately
cured, concrete surfaces shall be primed with one
( 1) coat of ELASTOPOXY PRIMER. Sealer shall
be applied by airless spray or roller at the rate of
250 sq.ft. per gallon (6.1m2 /l). Allow a minimum
of 30 minutes drying time at 75 Deg.F. (24 Deg.C.)
between application of the sealer and the application of CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120. Colder temperatures will require additional drying time.
Sealer should be topcoated within 24 hours and
should under no circumstances be left exposed
longer than 48 hours.
COATING APPLICATION
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 Fast-Cure is applied
using 1:1 ratio plural component airless spray
equipment. CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 Roller
Grade can be applied using a roller, squeegee,
trowel, mitt or brush.
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 shall be applied to
concrete surfaces which have been previously
primed It can also be applied to Fibreglass or
wood surfaces previously primed or to
polyurethane foam or expanded polystyrene
surfaces with no primer required.
All preparation work including treatment of cracks,
surface repairs, etc. must have been completed
Do not apply the material when ambient temperature is below 40 Deg.F. ( 4 Deg.C.) or above 100
Deg.F. (39 Deg.C.) if rain is anticipated within 2
hours of application or if the relative humidity is
over 90%.
On horizontal surfaces, apply CEMTEC
ELASTUFF 120 Roller Grade by pouring an S
pattern across a 3 to 6 section of the substrate,

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then spread evenly to the desired thickness using a roller, squeegee or trowel. On vertical surfaces, a long-nap roller or power roller are most
effective. A brush or mitt can be used for application to small or confined areas.
When utilising CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 FastCure, flush Methylene Chloride or M.E.K. solvent
through the pumps, hoses and spray gun prior to
introducing the material components. One of
these solvents should also be used to fill the
solvent flush system, which must be set so as to
achieve a minimum of 800 psi fluid pressure. Set
transfer pumps at the minimum pressure required
to completely fill the proportioning cylinders as
they cycle so that no cavitation occurs. This will
typically require 200 to 300 psi fluid pressure. Set
main proportioning pump at 2100 to 2800 psi fluid
pressure to achieve an acceptable spray pattern,
depending upon tip size, material temperature and
ambient conditions.
Plural component equipment must be equipped
with in-line high pressure heaters as well as heated
insulated high pressure hose capable of developing
and maintaining a minimum of 120 Deg.F. (49
Deg.C.) material temperature at the spray gun. In
cooler ambient conditions, where the material in
the drum cannot be maintained at 60 Deg.F. ( 16
Deg.C.) or higher, it is recommended that drum
heaters be utilised to facilitate easier pumping of
the liquid components by the transfer pumps.
Utilise an approved plural component gun equipped
with a static mixer, or a single component gun
with a static mixer in conjunction with a manifold
and upto a 20 ft. whip to assure proper mixing and
cure of the liquid components. A spray tip between
.025 and .041 with a 40 deg to 50 deg. Fan pattern
is recommended.

Heavy Abrasion - Dry or Immersion

80 to 120 + mils (2032 to 3048 + microns)
The applicator must periodically check the
number of gallons used compared to sq.ft.
coated. If adequate gallonage has not been used,
adjust accordingly and apply additional material
to previously coated areas.
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 Fast-Cure is capable
of rapid, high film build utilising multiple pass
application technique. Most required film builds
can be achieved in one or two applications using
this method. Ultra-high film builds may require
three or more separate coats.
ELASTUFF 120 Roller-Grade will require more
coats than the Spray-Grade to achieve the same
millage. Number of coats required to achieve the
specified film thickness will vary depending on
application method, job site and ambient
conditions. Allow each of CEMTEC ELASTUFF
120 to dry tack free prior to applying an additional
coat. This will require a minimum of hour for
the Fast Cure and 6 hours for the Roller-Grade
at 75 Deg.F. ( 24 Deg.C.).
All surfaces must be uniformly coated and free of
voids, pinholes or blisters. When spray applying
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 Fast-Cure over rough
concrete or other highly textured surfaces, it is
often helpful to trowel or backroll the material
immediately after applying it to the substrate. A
void free monolithic film can be achieved with less
material by using this technique. A polyester or
Fiberglas mesh may also be embedded into the
first coat of CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 to help cover
and reinforce large cracks, seams or voids. Open
time for the Fast-Cure material for troweling,
backrolling or embedding fabric is thirty to ninety
seconds depending upon job site conditions.

Coverage rates and dry mils are determined by

specific project requirements. The versatility of
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 allows the specifying
engineer to solve a multitude of protection
problems utilising one coating system at a wide
range of dry mill thickness.

An optional method for resurfacing rough

substrates, voids, minor spalling or other surface
imperfections, or for achieving higher film build is
to utilise CEMTEC ELASTOTUFF 120X3.

CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 applied at the coverage

rate of one gallon per 100 sq.ft. (.41 / m2) of the
combined part A and part B will theoretically yield
16.0 dry mils (406 dry microns). The following dry
mil thicknesses are provided for guideline use only
for typical applications:

CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is self-flashing at

natural termination points such as expansion
joints, corners, edges, counter-flashings, tank wall
caps, etc. Coated areas that do not tie into a natural
termination must be saw cut around the perimeter
to a minimum of inch. The coating shall then
be applied so as to flow into and terminate at the
saw cut.

Light Abrasion - Dry or Immersion

32 to 40 mils ( 813 to 1016 microns)
Medium Abrasion - Dry or Immersion
45 to 60 mils ( 1143 to 1524 microns)

CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 coating must be

inspected as soon as practical to ensure that all
surfaces have been uniformly coated and are free
of holidays.

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When coating over rough concrete or other highly
textured surfaces, the use of CEMTEC
ELASTOTUFF 120X3 is an effective method of
obtaining a monolithic pinhole free film. Because
it expands and cures to approx. three times its
wet film thickness, CEMTEC ELASTOTUFF
120X3 is able to fill and cover rough textured
substrates. It can also be used for bridging cracks
upto and for building film thickness at corners
and edges, control joints, vertical / horizontal
seams, transitions between dissimilar substrates
and any applications requiring a high film build.
CEMTEC ELASTOTUFF 120X3 is only available
in the Fast Cure formulation, however, it is applied
using standard plural component equipment. It is
for use as a basecoat only and must always be
topcoated with a minimum of 30 mils of standard
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120. More severe service
conditions will require additional CEMTEC
ELASTUFF 120. Allow CEMTEC ELASTOTUFF
120X3 to cure 10 to 15 hours prior to topcoating,
however, do not exceed 48 hours.
TOPCOAT APPLICATION
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is designed as a
functional coating system for providing a durable,
abrasion and chemical resistant, waterproof
membrane on a wide variety of surfaces and
service conditions. It will lose its sheen and may
chalk slightly after extended exterior exposure. For
this reason, it is recommended that CEMTEC
ELASTUFF 120 be topcoated in areas where
aesthetics are of prime importance or when a
colour other than standard flint gray is desired.
PACKING & MIXING
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 is a two component
material available in 20 litre pails and 210 litre
drums. The part A component is black, the part B
component is white. Mix each container with a
power mixer until the material is of uniform
consistency. Blend equal parts of the part A and
Part B Roller Grade components in a separate
container. The Fast Cure components are blended
when pumped under high pressure through the
plural component equipment equipped with a static
mixer. When properly metered and mixed, both
formulations will yield the standard flint gray
colour.

Shelf Life of Part A and Part B components in

unopened containers is 6 months from date of
shipment from CMCI factory.
Material must be stored at temperatures between
50 Deg.F and 100 Deg.F. (10 Deg.C. and 38 Deg.C.)
Do not open containers until ready to use the
material.
LIMITATIONS & PRECAUTIONS
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 components are
affected y moisture prior to catalysation and must
be protected from moisture contamination. Keep
all containers tightly closed during storage. After
opening and if all components are not to be used,
Containers must be purged with nitrogen gas or
dry air and tightly sealed to protect the components
from moisture contamination.
Ambient temperature range for application is from
40 Deg.F. to 100 Deg.F. ( 4 Deg.C. to 43 Deg.C.).
CEMTEC ELASTUFF 120 may be applied in high
humidity conditions upto 90% R.H. In-service
temperature limits for dry heat exposure range from
210 deg.F. (99 Deg.C.) to a minimum of -60 Deg.F.
(- 51 Deg.C.).
The theoretical mil thickness given for coverage
per gallon is based on smooth, non-porous
surfaces. Actual gallons required in the field to
achieve the minimum dry mil film thickness will
depend upon the surface texture, ambient weather
conditions and spray technique of the applicator.
It is the responsibility of the applicator to apply
sufficient material to achieve the minimum dry mil
film thickness.
Use only well ventilated area. Avoid breathing of
vapour or spray mist. For exterior applications,
approved chemical catridge respirator must be
worn by applicator and personnel in vicinity of
application. If used indoors, provide mechanical
exhaust ventilation. During indoor spray
operations, air line masks or positive pressure
hose masks must be worn. Avoid contact with eyes
and contact with skin.

CLEAN UP
Clean equipment with Methylene Chloride or MEK.
Do not leave Methylene Chloride in fluid hoses or
pumps for prolonged periods. It can cause swelling
and deterioration of hoses and corrosion in the
pump.
SHELF LIFE & STORAGE

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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Mixing Ratio

1 Part A to 1 Part B by volume (1A:1B)

Mixed usable Pot Life

Fast-Cure
Roller-Grade

:
:

30 seconds. @ 74 o F (24 o C,), 50% R.H.

30 to 40 minutes. @ 74 o F (24 o C,), 50% R.H.

Dry Time to walk on

Fast-Cure
Roller-Grade

:
:

45 minutes at 75 Deg. F., 50% R.H.

6 hours at 75 Deg.F., 50% R.H.

Cure Time

80% after 24 hours @ 75 Deg.F., 50% R.H.

90% after 04 days @ 75 Deg.F. 50% R.H.
(ASTM D 1640)

Water Absorption

Less than 1% weight gain after 7 days. (ASTM D 570).

Tensile Strength

1,500 psi ( +/- 100) (ASTM D 412)

Elongation

150% ( +/- 20) ( ASTM D 412).

Tear Strength

200 lbs/in (+/-30) ASTM D 1004)

Hardness

85-90 Shore A @ 75 Deg.F. ( 24 Deg.C.)

30-40 Shore D @ 75 Deg.F. ( 24 Deg.C.)
40-50 Shore D @ 35 Deg.F. ( 2 Deg.C.)
(ASTM D 2240)

Abrasion Resistance

20-30 mg weight loss with CS-17 wheel.

50-70 mg weight loss with H-10 wheel.
Using 1000 gm weight at 1000 revolutions.
(ASTM D 2260).

Low Temperature Flexibility

Passes inch mandrel bend @ -4 Deg.F. (- 20 Deg.C.)

Low Temperature Impact

Resistance

Passes 160 inch pounds direct @ - 4 Deg.F. (- 20 Deg.C.).

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