Technical Submittal: Product Name Nitoflor EPU100
Technical Submittal: Product Name Nitoflor EPU100
Technical Submittal: Product Name Nitoflor EPU100
Technical Datasheet
Nitoflor EPU100
(Formerly known as Nitoflor EU100) constructive solutions
Uses Properties
Provides chemical and abrasion resistance to prevent Specific gravity 1.48 g/cm³ at 23°C
corrosion of concrete surfaces for applications such as: (ASTM D1475)
Pot life 3 hours @ 23°C
■ Wall and floor coating for concrete protection. (ASTM D2471) 1.5 hours @ 35°C
■ Car parks and as a traffic deck protection system. Tack free time : 6 hours @ 23°C
(ASTM D1640) 3 hours @ 35°C
■ Warehouses, factory floors and walls, workshops, clean 1-2 hours @ 45°C
rooms. Min. Over coating time 8 hours @ 23°C
(ASTM D1640) 4 hours @ 35°C
■ Foundations and sub-structures waterproofing.
2 hours @ 45°C
Full cure 7 days @ 23°C
Advantages (ASTM D1640) 4 days @ 35°C
Adhesion Strength
■ Flexible coating. (ASTM D4541) 1.5 - 2.5 N/mm²*
■ Environment friendly - Totally free of carcinogenic Water Absorption
materials like coal tar, pitch and aromatic hydrocarbons. (ASTM C570) 0.2%
Tensile Strength
■ Cost saving - primerless system, easy brush roller or (BS2782) 10N/mm²
spray application. Elongation at break
■ Added value system - acts as an impermeable (BS2782) Approx 25%
waterproof * Depending on the type of concrete substrate
■ coating and excellent resistance to underground
Chemical resistance
environment..
■ Excellent chemical resistance, UV resistance, and Tests were carried out in accordance with ASTM D1308, at
room temperature of 23°C and specimens were soaked in
■ resistance to bacterial growth. the solution for a period of 7 days.
Acids (m/v)
Description Hydrochloric acid 10% : Resistant
Sulphuric acid 25% : Resistant
Nitoflor EPU100 is based on hybrid combination of epoxy Nitric acid 10% : Resistant
polyurethane resins. It is supplied as a two pack material in Phosphoric acid 15% : Resistant
pre-weighed quantities ready for on-site mixing and use.
Nitoflor EPU100 is applied as a two coat application. It is Aqueous solutions
generally applied at a wet film thickness of 200 micron per Tap water : Resistant
coat. Nitoflor EPU100 is available in a standard Grey color, Sea water : Resistant
other colors are available subject to minimum order
Ground water : Resistant
quantities.
Sewage : Resistant
Specification
Consult the local Fosroc office for specific
recommendations to meet each operating condition.
The corrosion resistant coating shall be Nitoflor EPU100, a
tar free, a flexible epoxy-polyurethane coating. It shall
posses excellent bond to the concrete substrate. The Instructions for use
coating shall be resistant to underground conditions, alkalis,
salt solutions and acidic solutions. Preparation
All surfaces to be treated with Nitoflor EPU100 must be
Technical support clean and free from dust or loose material.
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Nitoflor EPU100
(Formerly known as Nitoflor EU100)
Note: Coverage figures quoted are theoretical, and based Additional Information
upon application to a properly prepared substrate of nominal
C30 concrete. Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary
products which include:
Since application conditions vary greatly due to substrate
porosity, quality of surface preparation, application ■ waterproofing membranes & waterstops
thickness and wastage factors, the on-site figures may vary
from those shown above.
■ joint sealants & filler boards
■ cementitious & epoxy grouts
Storage ■ specialized flooring materials
Nitoflor EPU100 supplied in 10 litre packs have a shelf life
of 12 months, when stored in warehouse conditions below Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
35°C. products specifically designed for the repair and
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
Precautions Approach’ to concrete repair features the following:
Fire
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
Technical Datasheet
Nitomortar TC2000 constructive solutions
Uses
As a two part filled epoxy resin used to seal over cracks in Hole depth of anchoring system is derived from equation 48
structural materials such as concrete in aggressive in BS8110:1985; The design anchorage bond stress is
environments. A pore sealer on horizontal and vertical assumed to be constant over the anchorage length,
surfaces eliminating minor irregularities prior to the
application of Nitocote and Nitoflor Epoxy and Urethane fb = Fs / π Øe l
coatings. Fixing and bedding of tiles, dowel bars and anchor fb is the (permitted) bond stress;
bolts.
Fs is the (pull out) force in the bar or group of bars;
Advantages Fs = Steel shear resistance (VRd,s) = 0.6 Cross
sectional area (As) x Characteristic yield stress of
■ Non-slump, can be applied to vertical surfaces and steel, fuk or Y, 425 N/mm2.
trowelled into blow holes. Øe is the effective bar size;
■ Smooth paste consistency, easy to apply and finish. Further rearrangement of above formula will end up to the
following formula;
■ Good chemical resistance.
0.6 Y
■ Excellent adhesion.
Hole depth (l) in mm = X 0.25πd12
S π d2
■ Compatible to over-coat with epoxy coating. d2 is the hole diameter of the concrete in mm.
Description Properties
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Nitomortar TC2000
Oils and grease deposits should be removed by steam Limitations
cleaning, detergent scrubbing or the use of a proprietary
degreaser. The effectiveness of decontamination should Do not mix part packs under any circumstances. Nitomortar
then be assessed by a pull-off test. TC2000 should not be exposed to water during application.
Exposure to heavy rainfall prior to final set may result in
For anchoring applications, surfaces should be clean from surface scour. If any doubt arises concerning temperature
any dust, loose material, and contaminants. or substrate condition, consult the local Fosroc Office.
Nitomortar TC2000 should not be used when the
No independent priming system is required. o
temperature is below 5 C and falling.
Mixing Estimating
Supply
The entire contents of the hardener can should be added to
the base container and mixed thoroughly until a uniform Nitomortar TC2000: 5 kg packs
grey colour and consistency are obtained, taking particular Fosroc Solvent 102: 4 litre cans
care to scrape the sides and bottom of the containers. It is
recommended that mechanical mixing be employed using a Yield
Jiffy mixer on a slow speed electric drill.
Nitomortar TC2000: 3.14 Litres / 5 kg pack
Application
The coverage figure is theoretical. Due to wastage factors
Apply the mixed Nitomortar TC2000 to the prepared practical coverage may be reduced.
substrate by spatula, filling knife or steel float, tight
trowelling onto the substrate to ensure positive adhesion Storage
and that all blow-holes and defects are completely filled to
produce a smooth even finish. Application thickness will Shelf life
vary with profile and alignment of substrate.
Nitomortar TC2000 has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a
Where anchoring is involved, drill holes are to be half filled dry store between 5oC and 25oC in the original, unopened
with Nitomortar TC2000, inserting the anchor should push containers.
the material to be distributed uniformly around the anchor.
Excess material is to be cleaned and removed whilst wet.
Storage conditions
Where application of multiple layers is required, this Store in dry conditions at temperatures between 5oC and
can be accomplished by applying the additional layer o
30 C in the original, unopened containers. If stored at high
between 2 to 8 hours at 25◦C after the first layer temperatures the shelf life may be reduced.
application. This time should be reduced at higher
temperature. Beyond this open time abrade the
surface of Nitomortar TC2000 with sandpaper, then Precautions
remove the dust generated using clean rags and Health and Safety
Fosroc Solvent 102 prior to apply the second layer.
Alternatively, the first layer of Nitomortar TC2000 may Nitomortar TC2000 and Fosroc Solvent 102 should not
be “scratch keyed” whilst wet to provide mechanical come in contact with skin and eyes, or be swallowed.
key for subsequent layers. Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapour.
Some people are sensitive to resins and solvents. Wear
Finishing suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Barrier creams provide additional skin protection. Should
Any ridges left by the trowel can be brushed out while the accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately with a
material is still wet or ground down with a carborundum resin-removing cream, followed by soap and water. Do not
stone before over-coating. use solvent. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of clean water and seek medical advice. If
High temperature working swallowed, seek medical attention immediately - do not
At ambient temperatures above 35oC Nitomortar TC2000 induce vomiting.
will have shorter pot life and working life. The materials
should be stored in the shade or in air-conditioned Fire
environments and should not be applied in direct sunlight. Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. Keep away from sources
of ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with
Cleaning CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet.
Nitomortar TC2000 should be removed from tools,
equipment and mixers with Fosroc Solvent 102* For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety
immediately after use. Hardened material can only be Data Sheet.
removed mechanically.
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
www.fosroc.com Khamis Mushayt Tel: (017) 250 0469 Fax: (017) 250 0469 CSD Tel: (012) 608 0999 Fax: (012) 638 0693
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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constructive solutions
Method Statement
Method statement constructive solutions
Nitoflor EPU100
(i) Store unmixed materials in a cool (preferably temperature controlled) environment, avoiding
exposure to direct sunlight.
(ii) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if necessary. It is especially important to keep
cool those surfaces of the equipment, which will come into direct contact with the material itself.
(iii) Try to avoid application during the hottest times of the day.
(iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labor available to ensure that application is a continuous
process.
Equipment
Fosroc operates a policy to encourage the use, where possible, of approved or licensed applicators. This
ensures that repairs are completed satisfactorily so that the long-term performance of the materials is
assured. For contractors who wish to apply the materials themselves Fosroc is also able to offer
technical assistance and training, either on-site or at its Training Centre in Dubai
www.fosroc.com Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
Method statement constructive solutions
The prevailing relative humidity should not exceed 75% at any stage of the application.
1.1 New concrete or cementitious substrates should be at least 28 days old and have moisture
content not exceeding 5%.
1.2 Existing concrete surfaces, which require refurbishment, must be prepared to ensure a strong
adhesive bond between the flooring system and the existing floor.
1.3 The substrate (new or existing) should be clean, sound and free from contamination such as
mortar and paint splashes, curing compounds, oil and grease. Excess laitance deposits are best
removed by light mechanical scabbling, grinding or grit/captive blasting followed by vacuum
cleaning to remove dust debris. All preparation equipment should be of a type approved by
Fosroc.
NOTE: It should be remembered that Nitoflor EPU100 coating is relatively thin, and even
minor substrate irregularities will be reflected in the finished floor. The substrate
preparation should therefore be fine textured, unless otherwise indicated or instructed by
the Engineer.
1.4 All blowholes and other surface undulations should be repaired with a proprietary, repair
compound (Nitomortar TC2000) – refer to product technical datasheet.
1.5 Oil and grease contamination must be completely removed by grinding down to sound, clean
concrete. Alternatively, captive/grit-blasting techniques can be used to provide the required
substrate.
1.6 Where these methods are considered impracticable, alternative methods may be considered but
a clean, sound and dry substrate must still result. In particular it is essential that the substrate
does not suffer from conditions of rising damp. Fosroc must approve any alternative preparations
prior to commencement of work, as Fosroc will not accept responsibility under any other
condition.
2.0 Priming
2.3 If any doubts exist about the quality of surface preparation, it may be advisable to complete a
localised pull-off test, with Nitoflor EPU100 applied to the substrate, to determine the actual bond
strength between the two layers.
3.0 Mixing
3.1 Nitoflor EPU100 coating is supplied in two pre-weighed packs (base and hardener packs), which
are ready for immediate on-site use. Part mixing of these components is not acceptable and will
affect both performance and appearance of the finished surface, and would furthermore
automatically invalidate Fosroc’s standard product guarantee.
3.2 Mixing should be carried out using a heavy duty, slow-speed drill with proprietary mixing paddle
attachment. Fosroc should of a type and capacity approve all such equipment. The components
should be mixed in a suitably sized mixing vessel.
3.3 The individual components should be thoroughly stirred to disperse any settlement, which may
have occurred during transit or storage. Then the two should be mixed together.
3.4 The entire contents of the hardener container should be added to the base container and mixed
together for 3 to 5 minutes, until a homogeneous mix is obtained.
4.0 Application
4.1 The applicator should ensure that there are sufficient supplies of plant, labor and materials to
make the mixing and subsequent application process a continuous one for any given,
independent floor area.
4.2.1 Once mixed, the material must be used within its specified pot life of 3 hours @ 23°C and 1.5
hours @ 35°C.
4.3 The material should be applied onto the prepared surface, as soon as mixing is complete, to the
required wet film thickness of 200microns using a brush or lambs wool roller, spreading evenly
and slowly (a minimum of two coats is required).
4.4 Subsequent coats should be applied between the product’s minimum and maximum over coating
times of 8 hours @ 23°C or 4 hours @ 35°C.
4.5 Under no circumstances should subsequent coats be applied before the minimum over coating
time.
4.6 If the maximum over coating time (24 hours) is exceeded, then the previous coat must be lightly
abraded to provide a mechanical ‘key’ for the next coat.
Method statement constructive solutions
4.7 Application of subsequent coats should again be completed using a brush or lambs wool roller;
with spreading at right angles to the previous coat to ensure a full, unbroken coating over the
entire floor surface.
5.1 All existing expansion or movement joints should be followed through the new concrete surface.
5.2 Joint sealant & joint geometry should be compatible with the concrete type used, intended
exposure conditions and likely movement characteristics of the substrate - consult the local
Fosroc office for more details.
This method statement is offered by Fosroc as a ‘standard proposal’ for the application of Nitoflor
EPU100. It remains the responsibility of the Engineer to determine the correct method for any given
application. Where alternative methods are to be used, these must be submitted to Fosroc for approval,
in writing, prior to commencement of any work. Fosroc will not accept responsibility or liability for
variations to the above method statement under any other condition.