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Three-component
multi-purpose coloured
epoxy formulate for industrial
floor coatings from 2 to 4 mm
thick

WHERE TO USE RECOMMENDATIONS

Mapefloor I 300 SL ME is a three-component epoxy • Do not apply Mapefloor I 300 SL ME on damp
formulate with high solid content used to create substrates or on substrates with capillary rising damp
self-levelling resin coatings with an attractive smooth (please contact our Technical Services Department).
surface. • Do not dilute Mapefloor I 300 SL ME with solvent or
water.
SOME APPLICATION EXAMPLES • Do not apply Mapefloor I 300 SL ME on dusty or
• Coating floors in the chemical and pharmaceutical crumbling substrates.
industries. • Do not apply Mapefloor I 300 SL ME on substrates
• Coating floors in the foodstuffs industry. with oil or grease stains or stains in general.
• Coating floors in laboratories, sterile rooms and • Do not apply Mapefloor I 300 SL ME on substrates
hospitals. that have not been treated with Primer SN or that
have not been prepared as specified.
• Coating floors in aseptic rooms.
• Do not mix partial quantities of the components to
• Coating floors in mechanised warehouses. avoid mixing errors; the product may not harden
• Coating floors in shopping centres. correctly.
• Coating floors in nuclear plants. • Do not expose the mixed product to sources of heat.
• Coatings made from Mapefloor I 300 SL ME may
change colour or fade if exposed to sunlight but this
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS has no effect on its performance characteristics.
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME is a three-component, • The coating may also change colour if it comes into
nonylphenolfree, fillerized epoxy resin-based formulate contact with aggressive chemicals. A change in
with high solid content according to a formula colour, however, does not mean that it has been
developed in the MAPEI R&D laboratories. damaged by the chemical.
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME is versatile and may be • Remove aggressive chemicals as soon as possible after
applied in layers from 2 to 4 mm thick. they come into contact with Mapefloor I 300 SL ME.
• Use suitable specific cleaning equipment and
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME is used to create seamless
detergent to clean the product, depending on the type
coatings with an attractive finish.
of dirt or stain to be removed.
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME has good resistance to • Protect the product from water for at least 24 hours
chemicalproducts and abrasion and may be used in after application.
both selflevelling and multi-layered systems. • Do not apply the product directly on substrates with
 moisture content higher than 4% and/or Application of the product
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with capillary rising damp (check by testing • Prepare the substrate as specified (we
o recommend shot-blasting or rough grinding
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with a sheet of polythene).
with a diamond disk) and remove dust with
p • The temperature of the substrate must be
Ma I 3 at least 3°C higher than the dew-point a vacuum cleaner.
temperature. • Apply a kit of Primer SN (A+B) mixed by
straight trowel with 20% by weight of
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Quartz 0.5 then lightly broadcast with the
Preparation of the substrate same sand at a rate of 0.7-1.0 kg/m². Make
The surface of concrete floors must be sure there are no open pores in the surface
dry, clean and sound and have no crumbling of the substrate, otherwise air bubbles
or detached portions. could escape and form pinholes in the
The compressive strength of the substrate self-levelling finishing coat.
concrete must be at least 25 N/mm² and its • Pour Mapefloor I 300 SL ME onto the floor
tensile strength must be at least 1.5 N/mm². and spread it out evenly with a notched
The strength of the substrate must also be trowel with “V” shaped teeth.
suitable for its final use and the types of load • Back roll intensively over the laid product
to which it will be subjected. with a spiked roller while the product is still
The level of moisture in the substrate must wet to even out the thickness of the coat
be a maximum of 4% and there must be no and to remove any air entrapped in the
capillary rising damp (check by testing it with product.
a sheet of polythene).
The surface of the floor must be prepared The recommended total consumption of
with a suitable mechanical process (e.g. Mapefloor I 300 SL ME must be at least
shot-blasting or grinding with a diamond 2.5-3.5 kg/m².
disk) to remove all traces of dirt and cement
N.B.: the examples above are for indication
laitance and crumbling or detached portions,
purposes only. The amount of sand added
and to make the surface slightly rough and
to Primer SN may vary according to the
absorbent. Before applying the coating,
surrounding temperature. The amount
remove dust from the surface with a vacuum
required may be less at low temperatures
cleaner.
and more at high temperatures.
Any cracks must be repaired by filling them
with Eporip, while any deteriorated areas
Cleaning tools
of the concrete must be repaired with
Cleaning tools used to prepare and apply
Adesilex PG2 TG or Mapefloor EP19 ME or
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME with ethanol or
a cementitious mortar from the Mapegrout
thinners immediately after use. Once
range.
hardened, the product may only be removed
Before applying Mapefloor I 300 SL ME,
using mechanical means.
remove traces of dust from the surface with a
vacuum cleaner. CONSUMPTION
Smooth self-levelling average thinckness 2 mm
Application of Primer SN
Primers SN (A+B) : 0.3 kg/m²
Apply an even coat of neat Primer SN or
Mapefloor I300 SL ME : 3.7 kg/m²
mixed with Quartz 0.5 on the substrate
after it has been prepared as specified with
The consumption rates above are theoritical
a straight trowel or rake, then fully broadcast
calculated for the dry shake finish, and are
with Quartz 0.5 while it is still wet to ensure
influenced by the condition of the surface to
the next coat of resin adheres perfectly.
be treated, absorbency, roughness, the actual
Preparation of the product consitionds on site, etc.
The three components which make up
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME must be blended YIELD
together just before application. Mix 47 kg unites will yield 25.4 liters of mixed
component A thoroughly and add the materials.
contents of component B. Mix with a low
speed electric mixer to prevent entraining air PACKAGING
into the mix (300-400 revs/min) for at least 2 47 kg kits (component A = 17 kg; component
minutes until the mix is completely blended. B = 5 kg; component C = 25 kg).
Add part C, sand and mix until a homogene-
STORAGE
ous mixture is achieved.
The product must be stored in its original
Pour the mix into a clean container and packaging in a dry place at a temperature
briefly mix again. of between +5°C and +35°C. Maximum
Do not mix the product for too long to 24 months.
prevent entraining too much air into the mix.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Apply the mix within the pot life indicated
PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
in the table (refers to a temperature of
Mapefloor I 300 SL ME component A is
+20°C). Higher surrounding temperatures
irritant for the eyes and skin, both compo-
will reduce the pot life of the mix, while lower
nents A and B cause sensitisation if they
temperatures will increase its pot life.
come into contact with the skin of those
 TECHNICAL DATA (typical values)

PRODUCT IDENTITY

component A component B component C

Consistency: liquid liquid powder

Colour: neutral straw yellow sand

Density (g/cm³): 1.5 1.0 -

APPLICATION DATA (at +23°C and 50% R.H.)

neutral, RAL 5010, RAL 5015,

Colour of mix: RAL 6011, RAL 6032, RAL 7035,
RAL 7040, RAL 7046

Consistency of mix: fluid

Density of mix (kg/m³): 1.85

Viscosity of mix at +23°C (mPa·s): 5000

Workability time at +20°C: 35 mins.

from +8°C to +35°C (refers to the surroundings,

Application temperature:
material and substrate)

Waiting time between coats at +23°C and 50% R.H.:

– on Primer SN with fully broadcast of quartz
min. 12 h no maximum limit
sand:

– on Primer SN with light broadcast of min. 18 h max. 24 h

quartz sand: *surfaces must be dry with no dust

Hardening time at +23°C and 50% R.H.:

– dust dry: 2-4 hours
– set to foot traffic: approx. 24 hours
– full hardening time: approx. 7 days

The times above are for indication purposes only and are influenced by actual site conditions
(e.g. temperature of the surroundings and substrate, relative humidity of the surrounding air, etc.)

FINAL PERFORMANCE

Compressive strength (ASTM C579-01) (N/mm²) : 50

Flexural strength (BS6319-3 ) (N/mm²) : 28

Tensile strength
(BS6319-7) (N/mm²) : 16

Abrasion resistance - Taber abrasion test (ASTM D4060-

1,000 g / 1,000 rev / CS17) (g): 58
– after 7 days:

predisposed. Mapefloor I 300 SL ME goggles and take the usual precautions for
component B is corrosive and may cause handling chemicals. If the product comes
burns and damages to eyes. The product into contact with the eyes or skin, wash
contains low molecular weight epoxy resins immediately with plenty of clean water and
that may cause sensitisation if cross-con- seek medical attention.
tamination occurs with other epoxy When the material reacts it generates a high
compounds. Mapefloor I 300 SL ME amount of heat. We recommend applying
component C is not considered as danger- the product as soon as possible after mixing
ous according to the current regulation components A and B and to never leave the
regarding the classification of mixtures. container unattended until it is completely
During use, wear protective gloves and empty.
 Mapefloor I 300 SL ME components A and Please refer to the current version of the
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B are also hazardous for aquatic life. Do not Technical Data Sheet, available from our

o dispose of these products in the environ- website www.mapei.com

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LEGAL NOTICE
Ma I 3 For further and complete information about
The contents of this Technical Data Sheet
(“TDS”) may be copied into other project-
the safe use of our product please refer to related documents, but the resulting
our latest version of the Safety Data sheet. document shall not supplement or replace
requirements per the TDS in force at the time
IMPORTANT NOTES of the MAPEI product installation.
Whilst we try to ensure that any advice, The most up-to-date TDS can be downloaded
recommendations or information given in our from our website www.mapei.com.
literature is accurate and correct, we have no
control over the circumstances in which our ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE WORDING
product is used. It is therefore important that OR REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED OR
installers satisfy themselves that the product DERIVED FROM THIS TDS EXCLUDES THE
and conditions are suitable for the envisaged RESPONSIBILITY OF MAPEI.
application. No warranty can be given or
responsibility accepted other than, that the
product supplied by us will meet our written
All relevant references
specification. The installer should ensure that for the product are available
our latest product data and safety information upon request and from
sheets have been consulted prior to use. www.mapei.com

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