KOROPOX

Properties:

KOROPOX impregnating agent protects the floor against rapid evaporation of moisture which is necessary for proper hydration and curing.

KOROPOX treatment prevents and reduces rapid evaporation, thus alleviating micro crack formation on floor surfaces. KOROPOX curing and impregnating agent, unlike some other curing sealers, does not peel. It gives the floor a slight sheen and a better appearance.

KOROPOX penetrates and seals off all micro pores on the floor surface, resulting in dirt repellance, dust repellance and easy cleaning and maintenance.

KOROPOX is resistant to water and effluents, mild acids and caustic solutions as well as oil, grease, mineral oil, fuel, kerosine and brake fluids, etc.

KOROPOX improves the chemical durability of KORODUR hard aggregate screeds as well as normal concrete surfaces. KOROPOX contains no organic solvents. It is harmless, non-toxic and is easy to work with especially in enclosed rooms e.g. in underground garages, basements and halls. KOROPOX is non-flammable.

Technical Data:

Mixing ratio resin: hardener Viscosity acc. DIN 53015 Resin density
Hardener density
Work-up time at 2000 Work-uptimeat3O'C Work-uptimeat4OoC
Minimum hardening temperature Pendulum hardness acc. Kbnig as to DIN 53157
1 :2 weight units 500 - 600 mpas
1,13 g/cm3
1,04 g/CM3
4 hours 3 hours 1 hour 80C
120 - 140 sec

Packaging. KOROPOX is available as concentrates in following units:

Unit 12 kg: ComponentA(resin) - 4 kg Component 6 (hardener) - 8 kg
Unit 30 kg: ComponentA(resin) - 10 kg Component B (hardener) - 20 kg

Mixing & Processing:

Both components of the epoxy-resin system are delivered in exact mixing ratios.

Both components A and B are poured together and mixed with a low speed mechanical stirrer until a homogeneous mix- ture is achieved, i.e. a change in the colour spectrum of the mixture is no longer possible. Then an equal quantity of clean water is added to the mixture and the whole is stirred again until a thorough consistency is achieved. Potlife approx. 3 - 5 hours.

N.B. Wrong dosaging and improper mixing will adversely affect the properties of the system.

Subbase Requirements: The cernent-bound areas have to be clean, free from dust, loose particles, oil, grease and other contaminations which may have the effect of a separating agent. Floor surfaces should be thoroughly washed and damped-dry with no collection of puddles of water remaining. Uneven areas and pot- holes are to be repaired.

Processing instructions-

Processing as After-Treatment/Impregnation on Freshly Laid KORODUR Industrial Floors and other Cement- Bound Floors

After the last smoothing and finishing procedure, apply with a sprayer or a roller a coat of the thoroughly pre-mixed KOROPOX uniformly onto the finished surface.

Time to apply KOROPOX: 4-12 hours after completion of the floors, depending on climatic conditions.

For colored floors, pigmented KOROPOX is highly recommended.

Material consumption: Approx. 60 - 80 g/M2 KOROPOX concentrates.

Processing as Impregnation on Existing Hardened Cernent-Bound Floors

Before starting to apply KOROPOX the depth of penetration has to be checked by conducting a small test area.

The pre-mixed KOROPOX shall be poured on the surface and uniformly distributed with a squeegee after sufficient permeation of KOROPOX is discerned: This procedure of penetration shall be repeated at least twice and until saturation of the sub- base is achieved. Finally, the surplus material is absorbed by a lamb skin roller.

Material consumption: Approx. 150 - 250 g/ml KOROPOX concentrate based on 2 coats application, depending on porosity and absorption rates of sub-base.

Processing Equipment:

For the spraying of KOROPOX, in principle all efficient spraying devices are suitable. So-called ,airless" spraying devices have proven effective. The working tools must be cleaned with water immediately after use.

Alternatively, a lamb wool roller would suffice.

Shelf Life-
In closed buckets approx. 1 year

Storage:
Materials must be kept away from direct exposure to sunlight and heat and frost.

Remarks:

Our recommendations for application technics are based on our field experiences. It is recommended to adapt processing and material quantities to the given local condi- tions.
Information material, application instructions, tender texts for the different KORO- DUR industrial flooring systems, KORODUR hard aggregates, KORODUR special materials, building-chemical additives are available on request.

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