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abe.®cote
clear polyurethane
FLOORING
CLEAR POLYURETHANE COATING WITH SEMI-MATT FINISH
TOP COAT FOR FLOOR COVERINGS
DESCRIPTION
abe.®cote clear polyurethane is a two component solvent
free waterborne polyurethane coating formulated to provide
an ultra durable clear coating with a semi-matt finish.
abe.®cote clear polyurethane is uv resistant with good
mechanical properties and good chemical resistance against
water, alcohols, salt solution and petrol.
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL
Mixing ratio base: activator
5:1
Density (typical)
1.046 (mixed) g/m3
PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
Pot life
USES
Drying time @25 ºC 50% RH
abe.®cote clear polyurethane is essentially used as a top
coating for sealing/maintenance of polyurethane and epoxy
coatings, as well as porous surfaces i.e. concrete, screeds,
tiles, paving, wooden floors and furniture.
Over coating time @25 ºC
ADVANTAGES
approximately 5 ½ hrs
Touch: 2 hrs
Hard: 24 hrs
Full cure: 7 days
Minimum 6 hrs
Maximum 24 hrs
Application temperature range
10 ºC to 25 ºC
Induction time
15 minutes
Fire resistance of wet film
Non-flammable
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Offers a very good cleaning effect and resistance to cartyre contamination (black heel marking – BHM).
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Environmentally and user friendly (solvent free).
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Excellent mar resistance.
The substrate must be clean, dry, mechanically sound and
free from dust, oil and grease.
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Semi-matt finish which hides surface imperfections due
to poor finishing.
It is advisable to check bonding on unfamiliar surfaces. Older
coatings must be sanded.
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Easy cleaning – good stain resistance to coffee, shoe
polish and mustard.
MIXING
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Good resistance to aliphatic solvents, alcohols and
household cleaning solvents and detergents.
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Good UV resistance, top coat for abe.®cote tough
epoxy paint to use outdoors.
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Durable, top coat for abe.®cote tough epoxy paint to
use outdoors.
COLOUR
MILKY,
DRIES
CLEAR
SURFACE PREPARATION
The components must be thoroughly mixed until a
homogeneous mixture is obtained. To ensure good mixing,
mechanical mixing equipment should be used (below 400 r.p.m)
and avoid air incorporation (Jiffy type stirrer is ideal).
APPLICATION
After mixing, transfer the mixed material into a new
container for application. For top coat sealing it is not
necessary to dilute with water.
Opened containers must be closed immediately to prevent
evaporation and skin forming. It is advisable to use opened
containers as quickly as is possible and completely.
abe.®cote clear polyurethane is applied with a virgin
mohair roller thinly and evenly.
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CAUTION
1. Don’t dilute with solvents.
2. Pinholes can lead to a loss of adhesion, e.g. areas
subjected to water ponding.
3. Applications thicker than 125 µm WFT is
not recommended.
4. Localised higher thickness can change the transparency
and produces small bubbles.
5. Extended applications should be worked within 8 - 10
minutes at the latest, otherwise tracks may be visible.
6. Do not apply coating if humidity is in excess of 85% @
21 ºC or 75% @ 10 ºC.
7.
Do not apply coating if the substrate temperature is at
least 3 ºC (5 ºC is better) above dew point.
RECOMMENDED AV.
dft per coat
40 µm
Theoretical coverage for above dft
9 m2/L
Wet film thickness at above
110 µm
Maximum recommended wft
125 µm
Practical coverage for estimating purposes
8 - 10 m2/L
Recommended number of coats
2
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Use water immediately after use. For dried material, use
abe® super brush cleaner before full cure is effected.
PROTECTION/MAINTENANCE ON COMPLETION
Protect the surface against traffic and spillage until cured.
PACKAGING
abe.®cote clear polyurethane is supplied in 5 L containers.
HANDLING & STORAGE
At least 12 months in original, unopened containers. Store in
cool (5 °C up to 20 °C) and dry conditions. Not frost resistant.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Product safety information required for safe use is not
included. Before handling, read product and safety data
sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health
hazard information. The safety data sheet is available from
your local a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals branch.
a.b.e.® is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company
PO Box 5100, Boksburg North, 1461, South Africa
Website: www.abe.co.za | Tel: +27(0) 11 306 9000
Durban | Johannesburg | Cape Town | Port Elizabeth | East London | Bloemfontein | George
DATE UPDATED: 01/03/16