TX850/0302

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

REPAIR AND PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY

FLOOR-TECH H.B.
Two Component Solvent Free Epoxy Coating

Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. is a high performance solvent free MIXING

ceramic reinforced heavy duty coating designed for use for long
term floor protection.
Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. is a two component material
comprising base and activator components which must be mixed
Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. is based on a unique blend of epoxy together prior to use.
resins and polyamino amine adducts reinforced with a blend of
inert pigments and inorganic ceramic particles to produce the
optimum level of adhesion, abrasion, impact and chemical Stir the base component, continue stirring while adding all the
resistance which will provide excllent long term protection to contents of the activator component and mix until homogeneous.
industrial floors operating within aggresive environments. To ensure thorough mixing it is advisable that the mixed product
is transferred to another container and the original container is
scraped out, and further mixing carried out to ensure a
Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. is simple, safe and easy to use, homogeneous mix is obtained.
provides a seamless easy to clean surface and is ideal for use in
dairies, breweries, canteens, food factories, pharmaceutical plants
and warehouses. The mixed product must be used within 45 minutes of mixing at
68°F.

Before proceeding, please read the following

information carefully to ensure that the correct
application procedure is fully understood. APPLICATION

Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. should not be applied when the

SURFACE PREPARATION relative humidity exceeds 90% or when the surface to be coated
is less than 5°F above the dew point.

All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from contaminants.

Concrete surfaces should have all surface laitence removed by It is not advisable to apply Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. when the
mechanical means e.g. light abrasive blasting or grinding, any surface is less than 50°F.
resulting dust and debris should be swept away.

Non Porous Surfaces: Including tiled and power floated Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. can be applied by good quality
concrete should be primed with Thortex Uni-Tech G.P. brushes or medium pile rollers. The coating should be applied
Primer in accordance with the product tech sheet. evenly with regular checks being made to ensure the correct film
thickness is applied.
Porous Surfaces: Including concrete and mineral surfaces
should be primed with Thortex Floor-Tech S.P. Primer in
accordance with the product tech sheet. Rough and pitted When application involves areas of an intricate nature it is
concrete should be planed smooth and filled with Thortex advisable to split the mixed material into small quantities and use
Grano-Tech or Thortex Floor-Tech R.S. then primed with two applicators to avoid the material becoming unusable before
Thortex Floor-Tech S.P. Primer in accordance with the application is complete.
product tech sheet.

Previously Coated Surfaces: Any loose/flaking material must Slip Deterrent System
be removed. Surfaces should then be thoroughly cleaned and
abraded then primed with Thortex Uni-Tech G.P. Primer in
accordance with the product tech sheet. To provide a slip deterrent system Thortex Floor-Tech H.B.
should be mixed and applied as before to the primed surface.
Metal surfaces: Should be abrasive blast cleaned, any resulting While the coating is still wet the appropriate grade of Thortex
dust and debris should then be swept clean. Prepared surfaces Grip can be scattered into the surface at approximately 1 oz.
can then be directly coated with Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. per square meter, to produce a medium density grip.
After overnight curing any loose aggregte can be removed and if
required a further seal coat of Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. can
be applied.
Alternatively, Thortex Grip can be stirred into the mixed PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Thortex Floor-Tech H.B. prior to application, and then TX850/0302
applied by roller to provide a one coat slip deterrent finish.

Note: When tested to Clause 12.5 of BD29/87 in wet conditions Abrasion Resistance 20 mgm per 1000 cycles, CS17
a complete covering of Thortex HD Grip produces an anti-slip wheel 1kg load
factor of 99.4 ASTM D4060
Impact Resistance 35 ins/lbs
All equipment must be cleaned IMMEDIATELY after use with ASTM D2794
Thortex Universal Cleaner.
Adhesion 500 psi
ASTM D4541
Theoretical Coverage Rate Scratch Resistance No Failure at 5.5 lbs load
53 ft² per liter at 8 mils dft BS3900-E2
Compressive Strength 9250 psi
ASTM D695
Recommended Film Thickness Tensile Strength 2275 psi
Wet 8 mils ASTM D638
Dry 8 mils

Detailed working recommendations are available from the Tech-

nical Center on request.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
As long as normal good practice is observed Thortex
Mixing Ratio 2 parts base to 1 part activator by volume Floor-Tech H.B. can be safely used.

Appearance Base Thixotropic Colored Protective gloves should be worn in confined areas.
Liquid
Activator Clear Straw Colored
Liquid A fully detailed Material Safety Data Sheet is either included
Drying & Cure with the material or is available on request.
Times at
68°F Usable Life 45 minutes
Touch Dry 6 hours
Hard Dry For Service 24 hours PACKAGING
Minimum Overcoating 16 hours
Maximum Overcoating 3 days
Full Cure 7 days Supplied in 5 and 20 liter packs.

Volume Solids 100%

V.O.C. Nil

Shelf Life Use within 5 years of purchse. Store in

The information provided in this Product Data Sheet is intended as a general
original sealed containers at temperatures guide only and should not be used for specification purposes. The information
between 40°F and 86°F. is given in good faith but we assume no responsibility for the use made of the
product or this information because this is outside the control of the company.
Food Contact Meets USDA requirements for incidental Users should determine the suitability of the product for their own particular
purposes by their own tests.
food contact.
Meets FDA CFR 21.175.300
requirements for food contact.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Thortex America, Inc.

12 Iron Bridge Drive Ÿ Collegeville, PA 19426
Tel: 610 831 0222 Ÿ Fax: 610 831 1910
E-mail: info@thortex.com
www.thortex.com