abecote 386

Epoxy sealer / primer and undercoat

DESCRIPTION PROPERTIES DURING

PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL
APPLICATION
abecote 386 is a two-component, filled, 3 base to Touch dry
solvent-borne polyamide-cured epoxy. Mixing ratio 1 activator by 1 - 2 hours
volume
USES Density (typical) 1,47 g/cm
3 Hard dry
Drying time @ 25º C
12 hours
Primer / sealer for porous surfaces such Colour : Base white
as concrete, plaster, fibre, cement and Full cure
Activator clear
timber. Undercoat for epoxy or 7 days
Mixed white
polyurethane finishes in multi-coat minimum
systems on metals. Finish Matt
Overcoating time @ 8 hours
Flash point 17º C 25º C
FEATURES & BENEFITS maximum
abecote 48 hours
• Versatile, filled epoxy primer for thinners no.3
Application
epoxies and polyurethanes. Dilution but not 10º C - 40º C
temperature range
• Epoxy sealer coat. normally
• Easily applied by brush, short-fibre needed If humidity in
roller or airless spray. Do NOT apply excess of
• Long pot life. low viscosity
Consistency 85%
liquid
SURFACE PREPARATION If surface is
PROPERTIES DURING less than 2º C
Do NOT apply
All surfaces to be coated with abecote APPLICATION above dew
386 should be clean, mechanically point
Pot life @ 25º C 8 hours / 5 l
sound and dry. See data sheet Fire resistance of wet
‘Preparation of Surfaces’ Allow to stand Flammable
film
Concrete must be free of laitance, for 20
curing membrane and release agents. If Induction period minutes in White (for
blow-holes, and other blemishes, are Colour clear see
shade after
present, they must be opened up, mixing abecote 436)
preferably by abrasive blasting or
grinding. Volume solids BONDING / PRIMING
48,5%
Plaster should be one coat cement (typical)
plaster, wood float finished and free of On porous surfaces abecote 386 is self-
Recommended av.
trowelling blemishes. The plaster should 37 µm priming. On steel surfaces abecote 386
dft per coat
not be steel float polished. should be applied over abecote 384.
Putty plaster should not be coated. 2
13 m / l on
Fibre cement should be free of all dust smooth MIXING
and fibre upstands. Theoretical coverage
surface (less
Timber should be clean and smooth. for above dft
on textured Stir contents of each container,
Wax-free glass fibre laminate should be surfaces) particularly the base, very well. Add the
abraded of surface resin to expose the activator to the base and stir together
fibres. Wet film thickness at for at least five minutes using a flat
75 µm
Surfaces should be dry and should be above paddle.
checked for dryness by moisture meter
Maximum
or the overnight plastic sheet test. 100 µm It has been found that mechanical
recommended wft
All debris of preparation must be mixing gives better dispersion than
removed before coating commences. 7 - 10 m / l
2
manual mixing. A suitable mixing
Practical coverage
(less on method would be a slow speed electric
for estimating
porous drill (approximately 200 r/min) fitted with
purposes
surfaces) a paddle.

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If only part of a kit is to be used, add
one volume of activator to three
volumes of base.
Measuring must be accurate and
separate stirrers used for proportioning
each component.
The mixed material must be left to stand
in a cool place for 20 minutes prior to
application.
COVERAGE
2
7 - 10 m / litre on porous surface,
2
13 m / litre on smooth surface.
APPLICATION
abecote 386 should normally be used
as a single coat. Circumstances could
arise where two coats might be called
for, in which case overcoating times
must be observed.
abecote 386 may be applied by brush
or airless spray as a first coat or by
short-fibre roller if being used as an
undercoat. Where airless sprayed, a tip
of approximately 350 µm is used.
Where abecote 386 is used as an
undercoat for epoxy or polyurethane
enamels and a finish of the highest
quality is required, the dry film may be
sanded down to remove surface
blemishes. All debris should be washed
off with abecote thinners
no. 3 before overcoating.
abecote 386 should be stirred
frequently during use.
abecote 386 should not be applied if
the ambient temperature is below
10o C. The curing reaction will not
proceed at low temperature.
If surfaces are not at least 2o C above
dew point, there is every chance that a
film of condensed moisture may be
present. This will interfere with the
adhesion of the coating. Wet film
thickness should not exceed the
recommended figures as solvent
entrapment could result. The same
condition may be caused if overcoating
times are shortened. Solvent
entrapment in the film can lead to
inferior performance.
CLEANING
abe Super brush cleaner before
setting.
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
Against traffic and spillage until cured.
Most epoxies chalk and degrade in
extensive sunlight.
Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384
MODEL SPECIFICATION with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
Two-component epoxy primer and by the company.
filler coat for concrete floors.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The primer/filler coat will be abecote
386, a two-component, filled, solvent- Where other products are to be used in
borne polyamide epoxy resin system, conjunction with this material, the
applied in accordance with abe relevant technical data sheets should be
Construction Chemicals' consulted to determine total
recommendations. requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
PACKAGING and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
abecote 386 is supplied in 1 l and 5 l excellence in building and construction
yield metal containers. technology.
HANDLING & STORAGE
All abecote 386 related products have a
shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry,
cool store in the original, unopened
packs.
If stored at high temperatures and/or
high humidity conditions, the shelf life
may be reduced.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Wet abecote 386 is toxic and
flammable. Ensure working area is well
ventilated during application and drying.
Avoid flames in vicinity.
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with
skin and eyes. Suitable protective
clothing, gloves, eye protection and
respiratory protective equipment should
be worn. The use of barrier creams
provides additional skin protection. If
contact with skin occurs, wash with
water and soap. Splashes into eyes
should be washed immediately with
plenty of clean water and medical
advice sought.
Cured abecote 386 is inert and
harmless.
NB: When transporting by aircraft, ask
for material safety data sheet.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This data sheet is issued as a guide to
the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
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