TECHNICAL DATA

NORTHERN

Northern Water Based Epoxy Skidproofer

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: CURE SCHEDULE: (70F)

Northern WBES is a Pot life - 1 gallon volume…1.0-1.05 hours

component plus aggregate water based epoxy tack free (dry to touch)…5-8 hours

skidproofer that exhibits characteristics for recoat or topcoat…7-10 hours

chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and light foot traffic…16-24 hours

substrate penetration rivalling solvent based full cure (heavy traffic)…2-7 days

products.

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE:

RECOMMENDED FOR: 55-90 degrees F with relative humidity below 75%

Recommended for skidproofing of concrete.

This product is suitable for bare foot traffic VISCOSITY:

such as in locker rooms, plants, or other Mixed = 1,700-2,500 cps (including aggregate)

areas where slips could occur. (typical)

SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Mixed = 53% (+ / - 2%) (liquids - excluding aggregate) REAGENT RATING

Acetic 5% B

SOLIDS BY VOLUME: xylene B

Mixed = 41% (+ / - 2%) (liquids - excluding aggregate) mek A

Gasoline B

VOLATITLE ORGANIC CONTENT: 10% sodium hydroxide C

Part A = 1.2 pounds / gallon, Part B = 0.0 pounds/ gallon; 50% sodium hydroxide B

The mixed liquids have a VOC of 1.01 pounds per gallon 10% sulfuric B

10% hydrochloric acid B

COLORS AVAILABLE: 20% nitric acid A

Off white, light gray, oxford gray, steel gray ethylene glycol C

charcoal gray, tile red, brown, tan, beige

light blue, blue, green, and special colors Rating key: A - not recommended, B - 2 hour term

are available upon request. Splash spill, C- 8 hour term immerson. NOTE:

extenive chemical resistance information is available

RECOMMENDED FILM THICKNESS: through your sales representative.

10-14 mils per coat wet thickness (yields 4-6 mils dry)

PRIMER:

COVERAGE PER GALLON: none required

114-160 square feet @ 10-14 mils wet

thickness (A three gallon kit yields 330-464 TOPCOAT:

square feet). Optional - Many products are suitable as topcoats

including multiple coats of this product. For added

MIX RATIO: chemical resistance, color stability or UV stability,

20.5 pounds (2 gallons) Part A to 4.25 pounds topcoat with a suitable aliohatic urethane.

(.50 gallons) Part B with 12.4 pounds specially

graded aggregate (weight and volumes approximate). DOT CLASSIFICATION:

Not regulated

PACKAGING INFORMATION:

3 gallon kit = 2 gallons Part A plus 0.5 gallon Part B and LIMITATIONS:

12.4 pounds of aggregate packaged in a five gallon mixing * Colors may be affected by high humidity, low

pail. (volumes and weights appropriate) temperatures or chemical exposure.

* Product will yellow in the presence of UV light.

SHELF LIFE: * For best results use a 1/4 nap roller

1 year in unopened container. * Slab on grade requires moisture barrier.

* Substrate temperature must be 5 F above dew point.

FINISH CHARACTERS: * All new concrete must be cured for at least 30 days.

Satin gloss non-slip skidproof texture * Product color will vary from batch to batch.

Therefore, use only product from the same batch for

ABRASION RESISTANCE: an entire job location.

Taber abrasor CS-17 calibrase wheel with 1000 gram * Light or bright colors (off white ect.) may require

total load and 500 cycles = 54 mg loss multiple costs or a topcoat to achieve a satisfactory

hide, depending on the substrate.

IMPACT RESISTANCE: * Physical properties listed on this technical data

Gardner Impact, direct = in.lb. (passed) sheet are typical values and not instructions.

FLEXIBILITY:

No cracks on a 1/8" mandrel

ADHESION:

375 PSI @ elcometer (concrete failure, no delamination)