abecote 400 Hi-build

Hi-build epoxy floor coating

DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF CURED FILM
abecote 400 Hi build is a four-
Mixing ratio See table Maximum service
component solvent-free system 60º C
overleaf temperature
comprising a clear resin and hardener
system, pre-packed filler and a ready- Shrinkage after cure Negligible
for-use pigment paste. Density – Resin 1,07
Mix 1,48 Chalks on
USES Weather resistance external
Pale Grey exposure
G62
Floor coating on ablution blocks, Med. Sea Good
walkways, food processing plants, Grey G24 resistance to
hospitals and schools. May also be Drakensberg water, oil, fats,
used as a binder for abrasive grit to Green H36 Chemicals greases,
yield non-slip floor finishes. Colours Light stone diesel, dilute
C37 acids, dilute
FEATURES & BENEFITS Red oxide alkalis.
Leaf Green
• Good protective qualities. (chrome
oxide)
BONDING / PRIMING
• Good resistance to chemicals.
• Reduces maintenance. Sand Yellow
Metals must be primed with abecote
• Range of colours. Flash point None 384. Concrete, plaster and other porous
• Can be applied onto a variety of surfaces should be primed with abecote
surfaces. Dilution Do not dilute 337. Overcoating of the primer with
• Seamless and hygienic. abecote 400 Hi-build should comply
PROPERTIES DURING with the overcoating time requirements
SURFACE PREPARATION APPLICATION laid down for the specific primer.

abecote Hi-build is normally applied 40 min. MIXING

over a suitably priming system and the Pot life (5 l mixed @
surface should be prepared accordingly. 25º C) Proper mixing and proportioning of the
For smooth finishes the surface profile, 60 - 90 min epoxy binder (base and activator), filler
peak to valley, should not exceed 25% Work life (after and pigment is essential for good results
of the coating thickness. The surface to spreading) with no colour variation from mix to mix.
which abecote Hi-build is applied Rotating drum mixers with fixed blades
should always be clean, mechanically Average dft per coat 200 - 400 µm are most satisfactory. Mixing times of
sound and dry. about 5 minutes are usual, this being
Theoretical coverage 2
long enough to mix thoroughly and
2,5 m / l
Surface preparation: for dft (400 µm ) leave adequate working time for laying
The substrate must be dry before the floor.
Minimum :
application Transfer pre-measured volume of
Overcoating time @ 12 hrs
Electronic moisture content tests must flooring base resin to mixer. Add
25º C Maximum :
be conducted prior to application of the pigment and filler, homogenise and
48 hrs
priming system. Maximum moisture 4- allow to stand for a while. This will
5% max. (eg Protimeter Survey Master Touch – 8 hrs facilitate filler wetting and allow
or equivalent) Light foot entrapped air to escape.
or Curing time @ 25º C traffic – 24 hrs Add pre-measured volume of flooring
Dynamic Calcium Chloride moisture Full cure – activator resin and homogenise.
“weight gain” over 24 hours 7 days Immediately after mixing, dump the
or material onto the substrate and spread
(a practical overnight “plastic sheet test” to desired film thickness.
is also advisable approx. 1m² masked
down on surface)

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COVERAGE PACKAGING with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
See table on last page. Small Pack (yield 7,1 l) by the company.
Resin: Base and Activator 5 l
APPLICATION (400-01-005) FURTHER INFORMATION
Filler: 5 kg
abecote 400 Hi-build flooring (200-52-005) Where other products are to be used in
compound may be applied by brush or Pigment paste: 0,35 kg conjunction with this material, the
short-fiber roller. (200xx350) relevant technical data sheets should be
All overcoating times must be strictly consulted to determine total
adhered to. Bulk pack (yield 106,6 l) requirements. abe Construction
abecote 400 Hi-build will not cure if Resin: Base: 2 x 25 l Chemicals has a wealth of technical
applied at below 10° C. (400-05-025) and practical experience built up over
Activator: 1 x 25 l years in the company’s pursuit of
Non-slip surface: (400-10-025) excellence in building and construction
This can be achieved by applying a coat Filler: 15 x 5 kg technology.
of abecote 400 Hi-build, and (200-52-005)
broadcasting into this coat, a suitable Pigment paste: 15 x 0,35 kg
filler at the rate of 15-30 g/m². See 'Non- (200-xx-350)
slip floor finishes' literature. When dry,
all unbonded abrasive is vacuumed HANDLING & STORAGE
away and the surface is sealed with a
second coat. Overcoat times of 48 All abecote 400 Hi-build related
hours maximum must be adhered to at products have a shelf life of 12 months if
all stages. kept in a dry, cool store in the original,
NB: Rendering the surface non-slip unopened packs.
compromises the low dirt pickup of If stored at high temperatures and/or
untreated systems. high humidity conditions, the shelf life
may be reduced.
CLEANING
HEALTH & SAFETY
abe super brush cleaner before
curing.
Wet abecote 400 Hi-build is toxic and
flammable. Ensure working area is well
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION ventilated during application and drying.
Avoid flames in vicinity.
Against traffic and spillage until cured. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with
Most epoxies chalk and degrade in skin and eyes. Suitable protective
extensive sunlight. clothing, gloves, eye protection and
respiratory protective equipment should
MODEL SPECIFICATION be worn. The use of barrier creams
provides additional skin protection. If
Four-component solvent free hi-build contact with skin occurs, wash with
epoxy floor system. water and soap. Splashes into eyes
should be washed immediately with
The epoxy floor system will be abecote plenty of clean water and medical
400 Hi-build, a four-component, advice sought.
solvent-free epoxy floor system
comprising resin and hardener, filler and Cured abecote 400 Hi-build is inert and
pigment paste applied in accordance harmless.
with abe Construction Chemicals'
recommendations.
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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Mixing ratios and mixing weights with appropriate yields:

RESIN 2:1 V/V MIX RATIO

KIT BASE ACTIVATOR PIGMENT PASTE FILLER YIELD

5 liters mixed resin 3,33 litres 1,67 litres 0,35 kg 5 kg 7,1 litres

Step 1 Surface preparation as per data sheet

Step 2 Prime surface using abecote WD 337, approximate coverage 10 m² / litre
Step 3 To the cured primed surface apply two coats of abecote 400 Hi-build at 250 microns per coat, allowing each
coat to cure. Overcoating time minimum 12 hours and maximum 48 hours.
Two pack sizes of abescreed are available :

abecote 400 Hi-build bulk pack

Product Pack size Qty
Flooring resin base 25 litre 2
Flooring resin activator 25 litre 1
Abecote 400 Hi-build filler 5 kg 15
Pigment paste 350 grams 15
Yield (1 litre / m² / mm thick) 106,6 litres
Approximate coverage @ 0,5 mm thick 213 m²

Abecote 400 Hi-build small pack

Product Pack size Qty
Flooring resin kit (base + activator) 5 litre 1
Abecote 400 Hi-build filler 5 kg 1
Pigment paste 350 grams 1
Yield (1 litre / m² / mm thick) 7,1 litres
Approximate coverage @ 0,5 mm thick 14,2 m²

Step 4 Within 48 hours apply a top coat of abecote 436 and allow to cure, approximate coverage 10 m² / litre.
* All relevant data sheets to be read for additional information such as mixing details and pot life.

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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