Flintkote 3

Binder for abeco flooring system and

heavy duty bituminous coating

DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM
Thixotropic water dispersed bitumen Density (typical) 1,0 g/cm
3
Maximum dry –
emulsion. 60º C
Colour Brown, drying Service temperature
Minimum -
USES to black
-10º C
Finish Matt
Flintkote 3 is a general purpose Solvent resistance Not resistant
bituminous coating and vapour barrier Flash point None
Toxi city Non-toxic
and flooring system binder. See abeco Dilution Clean water
and tank base mastic. Water tainting Non-tainting
Smooth
FEATURES & BENEFITS Consistency thixotropic Concrete and other porous surfaces –
paste must be free of all dust and laitance.
• Waterproof coating and vapour barrier Mildly toxic The first coat of flintkote 3 should be’
Toxi city diluted 1 : 1 with clean water. See data
• Easy, cost effective while liquid
• Waterproof binder for mastic flooring sheet ‘Preparation of Surfaces
which is easily repairable
• Suitable for waterproofing membrane PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION BONDING / PRIMING
(with fabric and UV protection)
Volume solids (typical) 55% Dilute 1:1 with water for porous
• Potable water containment
• Useful in sewerage systems Recommended surfaces. Use bituprime on steel.
550 µm
average DFT per coat
MIXING
COLOUR 2
1 m /l on
Theoretical coverage
smooth Stir flintkote 3 well before use, using a
Black. for above DFT
surfaces flat paddle.
Wet film thickness at
SURFACE PREPARATION above
1 mm COVERAGE
Steel – must never be coated directly Ma• imum 2 2
1,25 m /l as coating; 7 l /m as binder.
1,25 mm
with flintkote 3. abe bituprime should recommended WFT
be used as a first coat and preparation 24 hours but APPLICATION
of the steel must be as specified for the determine by
primer. Dyring time @ 25º C inspection. flintkote 3 is normally applied by brush
Galvanised steel – must be free of oil, Rub film with and generally should not be applied
grease and anti-white rust treatment. wet finger thicker than specified. A coat should be
Scrub the surface thoroughly with a
Overcating time @ 25º thoroughly dry before application of a
paste made from abe super brush 24 hours
C second coat. This can be easily
cleaner and an abrasive soap. This
determined by rubbing the surface with
may be applied with a cleaning pad (e.g. Application
5º C – 50º C a wet finger. If the finger remains clean,
Scotchbrite). Thoroughly wash away all temperature range the surface is dry enough to overcoat.
residues using clean water.
Surface is less flintkote 3 can be used in conjunction
than 2º C with a glass fibre membrane to build up
Do not apply if and reinforce thicker coats. The
above dew
point membrane must be set into the still wet
film of flintkote 3 and ideally all bubbles
Fire resistance of wet and wrinkles should be removed by
Non-flammable
film means of a laminating roller. The film is
allowed to dry and then a second coat is
applied at a sufficient thickness to

Revision 9203

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completely obliterate the weave and
pattern of the membrane.
Where the flintkote 3 film is finally to be
exposed to the effects of sunlight and
ultra-violet radiation, it is recommended
that, some 3 - 4 weeks after being
applied, it be overcoated with silvakote.
CLEANING
Ordinary clean water or abe super
brush cleaner.
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
Protect against traffic and spillage until
cured. If exposed to direct extensive
sunlight, overcoat with abe silvakote.
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE
HUMIDITY
High humidity slows evaporation of
water dispersant.
plenty of clean water and medical
advice sought.
Cured flintkote 3 is inert and harmless.
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
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.
FURTHER INFORMATION

MODEL SPECIFICATION Where other products are to be used in

Water dispersed single-component,
general purpose bitumen emulsion
supplied by abe Construction
Chemicals, installed to manufacturer’s
instructions.
PACKAGING
Flintkote 3 is supplied in 5 l , 25 l and
200 l yield metal containers.
conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should be
consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.

HANDLING & STORAGE

All flinkote 3 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

flinkote 3 is mildly toxic and non-

flammable. Ensure the working area is
well ventilated during application and
drying.
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

Revision 9203

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