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RD-Hydropox
Technical sheetCoating system for floors and walls specially formulated for the long-term protection against wear, abrasion, and chemical spills.
Very hard and abrasion resistant epoxy coating
· Forms a hard and resistant film easy to clean and to decontaminate.
· Excellent resistance to various aggressions, including carbon black from tyres, greases, oils, etc.
· Adheres directly to concrete, tiles, brick, etc.
· Approved for use in the food industry.
RD-Hydropox is a lasting solution for floors subject to heavy traffic. It is a VOC-free product that can be used safely inside buildings without the need for containment during application, reducing costs and disturbances. It is also suitable for application on walls that are subject to various kinds of contamination, and the resulting film can be easily cleaned and decontaminated using a variety of methods. A special version for Green Concrete is available: RD-Hydropox H
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Technical sheet
Description of the product
USE:
Coating system for floors and walls specially formulated for the long-term protection against wear, abrasion, and chemical spills.
FEATURES:
RD-Hydropox is a two-component water-based epoxy for indoor use. It protects various type of surfaces against intensive wear, abrasion, soiling, and other aggressive chemicals such as solvents, cleaning agents, etc.
RD-Hydropox is indicated for the protection of industrial floors, garages, car parks, workshops, ...; walls and floors requiring frequent and intensive cleaning like in the food industry; and any other equipment or infrastructure subject to intensive or aggressive use: drainage channels, water tanks (non-potable), machinery, etc.
RD-Hydropox is water-based, easy to handle, safe and has no fire risks.
It does not contain any solvents neither any VOCs.
Virtually odour free, it does not affect neighbouring occupants and can therefore be used in occupied buildings.
RD-Hydropox is formulated with high quality raw materials. After drying, the coating forms a hard and wear resistant film that will resist to intensive traffic and cleaning.
RD-Hydropox is part of the SCS – Single Coating System - product group.
SUBSTRATES:
Can be applied directly to almost any concrete, cement, and masonry surface.
For ferrous and non-ferrous metals, first apply one or two coats of RD-Monoguard.
For synthetic substrates (hard), glass, ... first apply a layer of RD-Multiprim.
Systems
Floors: Industrial floors, car parks, garages: | Wet film thickness in microns / mils | Dry film thickness in microns / mils | Consumption per m² / ft² per gallon | Comments | |
Primer | RD-Hydropox | 210 / 8,4 | 105 / 4,2 | 0,30 Kg / 194 | 1st layer diluted with 10% water if the surface is porous. |
Finish | RD-Hydropox | 210 / 8,4 | 105 / 4,2 | 0,30 Kg / 194 | |
TOTAL | 210 / 8,4 | 0,60 Kg / 97 | |||
Walls: concrete, cement or ceramics: | Wet film thickness in microns / mils | Dry film thickness in microns / mils | Consumption per m² / ft² per gallon | Comments | |
Primer | RD-Hydropox | 140 / 5,6 | 70 / 2,8 | 0,20 Kg / 290 | 1st layer diluted with 10% water if the surface is porous. |
Finish | RD-Hydropox | 140 / 5,6 | 70 / 2,8 | 0,20 Kg / 290 | |
TOTAL | 140 / 5,6 | 0,40 Kg / 145 | |||
Anti-skid system on floors:
1/ Broadcast sand or quartz (silicic sand 99% purity 0,3-1mm) on the freshly painted first coat of RD-Hydropox. Broadcast until rejection or lightly depending on the required roughness.
2/ Wait at least two hours until the coating is dry.
3/ Brush off the non-adhering sand.
4/ Apply the second coat of RD-Hydropox.
On ferrous and non-ferrous metals (hard, not flexible):
Apply a first coat of RD-Monoguard followed by RD-Hydropox.
On synthetic surfaces (hard, not flexible) or glass:
Apply a first coat of RD-Multiprim followed by RD-Hydropox.
Indicated consumption is theoretical and does not consider potential losses during application. It can also be influenced by the porosity of the substrate.
Application instructions
APPLICATION CONDITIONS:
Ambient temperature: minimum 10° C (50°F) – Optimal between 12° and 25°C (54° and 77°F).
Relative humidity: maximum 80 %
Dew point > 3°C (5°F)
The screed may not contain more than 4% humidity.
APPLICATION MEANS:
Brush, roller, or airless-spraying equipment (nozzle opening: 021-023)
PREPARATION OF THE SUBSTRATE:
The substrate must be dry, degreased and dust-free.
Smooth screeds must be treated beforehand, different options are possible:
- Sand the surface to obtain roughness
- Lightly etch the surface with an acidic solution
- Apply a layer of RD-Multiprim.
Repairs on concrete should be made using RD-Cement Filler.
MIXING RATIO:
By weight: Component A: 860 g - Component B: 140 g
By volume: 4,8 : 1
The hardener and the base must be mixed scrupulously respecting the indicated ratio. Do not leave product in the bottom of the hardener packaging. A bad mixture can cause damage, such as bubbles, poor hardening, matt and weaker spots.
Mixing:
• Mix mechanically long enough (for +/- 3 minutes for 15 kg of product) the two components until a uniform mass of one colour is obtained.
• After mixing, let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes to allow the product to cool and eliminate the formation of air bubbles.
POT-LIFE:
2 hours at 20°C
DILUTION:
Dilute the first coat by maximum 10% with water when applied as primer on a porous substrate
DRYING TIME (20°C - 68°F):
Touch dry: after 8 hours
Recoatable:
• at 10 ° C / 50 ° F, at least 24 hours and 48 hours maximum,
• at 20 ° C / 68 ° F, at least 12 hours and 48 hours maximum.
In the event of a longer overcoating time, it will be imperative to sand the first layer to ensure optimal adhesion of the next layer.
Final hardness after 7 days
RD-Hydropox needs 72 hours at 20° C/68° F to obtain maximum mechanical properties. For full chemical resistant properties, 7 days are required at a temperature of 20 ° C/68° F.
This means that during this period, no liquids, including water, should come in contact with the coating.
CLEANING OF TOOLS:
Water
SPECIFICITIES:
Mix well before use.
Technical data
FINISH (Gardner 60°):
Satin +/- 50% +/- 5
COLOURS:
White, RAL, NCS and bespoke colours.
Available on RD Coatings dispensing system.
DENSITY:
1.45 +/- 0.05 g/cm³
SOLIDS CONTENT:
In weight: 65 % +/-2
In volume: 50 % +/-2
VISCOSITY:
40 - 70 P (Brookfield 20RPM)
VOC CONTENT:
0 g/L
FLASH POINT:
Not flammable
STORAGE:
24 months, keep away from frost and store away from heat.
Norms and tests
ABRASION RESISTANCE TABER | ASTM D4060 |
OVERALL MIGRATION | EN 1186 |
PENCIL HARDNESS | ISO 15184 |
PERSOZ HARDNESS | ISO 1522 |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | INTERNAL TESTINGS |
ADHERENCE CROSS CUT | ISO 2409 |
 | ISO 16000-6 / VOC Classification in France |
Safety data
Information related to hygiene and to safety can be found in the Safety Data Sheet available on request.
These specifications are given for information. Since the manufacturer is not able to check the application of the products, he cannot accept any responsibility for it. This technical data sheet replaces all previous editions.
VERS. F009/230220
Coating system for floors and walls specially formulated for the long-term protection against wear, abrasion, and chemical spills.