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DESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES
MasterTop® 1240 is a multi- component epoxy • High mechanical strength
screed system designed to provide durable and • Impact and abrasion resistant
abrasion resistant protection for concrete floors. • Slip resistant
Applied by trowel in thicknesses of 5mm and • Non tainting
above, MasterTop 1240 may also be suitable for • Excellent chemical resistance
use as a coving or repair medium.
PACKAGING
PRIMARY USES MasterTop® 1240 (pigmented) is supplied as a
MasterTop® 1240 floors have excellent multi component, 3 0 kg pack (including colour
mechanical properties and offer superior pack).
abrasion and wear characteristics for areas
subjected to heavy traffic. MasterTop® 1240 Neutral is supplied as a multi-
component 29.4kg pack.
MasterTop® 1240 has good general chemical
resistance, but as in all corrosive situations a full MasterTop® P 1240 is supplied in 2.1kg units.
analysis of operating and exposure conditions is
required, followed by reference to chemical TYPICAL PHYSICAL MATERIAL
resistance data, to ensure product suitability.
25°C 40°C
MasterTop® 1240 may be used for general Pot Life 40 mins 20 mins
Cure Time 14 hours 10 hours
repairs in floors subject to heavy, abrasive
Compressive strength (ASTM
traffic or for joint arris repairs and reinforcement C579-93)
of heavily trafficked joints. MasterTop 1240 is
7 days 81N/mm² 84N/mm²
non-tainting and is suitable for application where
foodstuffs are processed and stored.
Flexural strength (BS 6319 Part 3) >30N/mm²
Tensile strength (BS 6319 Part 7) 14N/mm²
In continuously wet areas, MasterTop® 1240
floors offer improved safety by providing a slip
resistant finish, through the application of a seal
coat from
Density of mixed material 2.14kg/L
the MasterTop® range, incorporating anti-slip *Abrasion resistance (ASTM 0.50mg/cycle
C501-84)
aggregate.
Bond strength Greater than the
cohesive strength of good
®
MasterTop 1240 may be applied in the quality concrete
following industries
MasterTop® 1240 overcoated with
NB This gives examples only and does not MasterTop® 1210.
constitute a full and comprehensive list. For further
information on application possibilities contact APPLICATION PROCEDURE
BASF Construction Chemicals SA.
Failure to comply with the recommended storage ® = Registered trademark of the BASF-Group in many countries.
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
the product or packaging. For specific storage
advice consult BASF's Technical Services
Department.
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checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by
NOTE BASF either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since
they, and not BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.