Nitoflor FC140 constructive solutions

High performance epoxy resin floor coating

Uses Design criteria
To provide a hard wearing, easily cleaned, attractive floor Nitoflor FC140 is designed for application in two coats to
coating in areas where high resistance to chemical attack is achieve a total dry film thickness of 90 microns.
required. It is suitable for use in production assembly areas,
workshops, dairies, soft drinks production and bottling plants, Substrates should be dry and not suffer, or be likely to suffer,

kitchens, showrooms etc. It is particularly suitable in wet from rising damp. If necessary, suitable damp-proof
working areas and where chemical spillage is likely, e.g. membranes should be installed to prevent this. Substrates

plating shops, processing plants, dye works etc. should not have a relative humidity greater than 75% at the
time of installation.
It can also be used as a final coating and sealer for epoxy
floor screeds to provide a more durable and easily cleaned Properties
surface where high impact is desirable. The values given below are average figures achieved in

Advantages laboratory tests at 20oC and 35oC. Actual values obtained on

site may show minor variations from those quoted.
 Hard wearing - durable, low maintenance costs
@ 20oC @ 35oC
 High resistance to a wide range of industrial chemicals
Pot life* : 4 hrs 1.5 hrs
 Hygienic - impervious finish provides easily cleaned
surface Tack free time : 4-6 hrs 2-4 hrs

 Attractive - available in a range of colours to improve the Time between coats : 6-24 hrs 4-16 hrs
working environment Initial hardness : 24 hrs 18 hrs
Standards compliance Full cure : 7 days 5 days
Nitoflor FC140 complies with BS 476, Part 7: 1971 - Class 1 Wet film thickness
spread of flame. (per single coat) : 100 microns
Description Total dry film thickness
Nitoflor FC140 is a three component solvent based, epoxy (2 coats) : 90 microns
resin coating system supplied in pre-weighed packs ready Specific gravity : 1.273 g/cc
for on-site mixing and use.
Note: After the pot life has expired, the material, although
The cured film forms a hard but flexible coating with excellent not hardened, increases in viscosity and the
adhesion to clean concrete, sand/cement and granolithic characteristics of the product change. Excess
screeds, and certain metal surfaces. It cures to a semi-gloss, material should be discarded after this point.
impervious finish which is easily cleaned.
Chemical properties
The product is available in a range of standard colours and is
also available in a clear grade. Nitoflor FC140 is resistant to a wide range of chemicals.
Few of them are listed below. Specific data will be available
Technical support upon request.
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance, Citric Acid 10% : Resistant
high quality flooring, jointing and repair products for both new
and existing floor surfaces. In addition, the company offers a Hydrochloric Acid (10%) : Resistant
technical support service to specifiers, end users and Lactic Acid (10%) : Resistant
contractors.
Sulphuric Acid (10%) : Resistant

Good housekeeping is essential in areas where chemical

Nitoflor FC140

spillage is likely to occur. It is especially important that such

spillage should not be allowed to dry since very much higher
concentrations of chemicals will then result.
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Specification Mixing

Epoxy floor coating The base and hardener components of Nitoflor FC140 should
be thoroughly stirred before the two are mixed together. The
Th e floo r c oating shall b e Nitoflo r FC 14 0, a t hree
entire contents of the hardener container should be poured
component solvent based epoxy suitable for application
into the base container and the two materials mixed
by spray, brush or lambswool roller. The coating shall be
thoroughly, then add the colour pot and mix for at least 3
applied in two coats to achieve a total dry film thickness
minutes. The use of a heavy-duty slow speed, flameproof or
of 90 microns (WFT 100 microns/coat).
air driven drill fitted with a Mixing Paddle is desirable. Mix
Instructions for use these components in the quantities supplied taking care to
ensure all containers are scraped clean. Do not add solvent
Surface preparation
thinners at any time.
It is essential that Nitoflor FC140 is applied to sound, clean,
Application
dry substrates in order to achieve maximum adhesion
between the floor coating and substrate. The mixed Nitoflor FC140 should be applied to the prepared
surface using airless spray, brush or lambswool roller. Ensure
Because Nitoflor FC140 is a relatively thin coating, the
that the area is completely coated and that 'ponding' of the
substrate must be fine textured. Any surface irregularities may
material does not occur.
show through causing excessive wear on high spots and
changing the perceived colour of the coating. The second coat may be applied as soon as the first coat
has initially dried (typically 12 to 18 hours). The time will be
New concrete floors
dependent on the type of surface and the ambient conditions.
These should normally have been placed for at least 28 days
Maintenance
and have a moisture content of less than 5%. Floors should
be sound and free from contamination such as oil and grease, The service life of a floor can be considerably extended by
mortar and paint splashes or curing compound residues. good housekeeping practices. Regular cleaning of Nitoflor
Excessive laitance can be removed by the use of mechanical FC140 may be carried out using a rotary scrubbing machine
methods. Dust and other debris should then be removed by with a water miscible cleaning agent or by hot water washing
vacuum cleaning. at temperatures up to 50°C.

Old concrete floors Cleaning

A sound, clean substrate is essential to achieve maximum Nitoflor FC140 should be removed from tools and equipment
adhesion. Oil and grease penetration should be removed by with Nitoflor Sol immediately after use. Hardened material
the use of a proprietary chemical degreaser or by hot can only be removed mechanically.
compressed air treatment.
Limitations
Any damaged areas or surface irregularities should be
 Nitoflor FC140 should not be applied onto surfaces known
repaired using Nitomortar 30 or Nitoflor EU5.
to or are likely to suffer from rising dampness or have a
Steel substrates relative humidity greater than 75% as measured in
accordance with BS 8203 Appendix A or by Protimeter
Steel substrates should be grit blasted to surface quality
thermohygrometer.
SA 2½ (BS 4232: Second Quality) and primed with a single
coat of Nitoprime 25.  Fosroc does not recommend acid etching as a method of
floor preparation. If used, the method should be approved
Epoxy screeds
by the project consultant.
Nitoflor FC140 can be applied to Fosroc epoxy resin screeds.
 The durability of Nitoflor FC140 in foot traffic areas is
High spots or trowel marks should be rubbed down and dust
reduced in areas of very heavy traffic such as around work
and other debris removed by vacuum cleaning.
benches, drinks machines etc. It is advisable to either:-

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Storage conditions

a specify additional coats in such areas or, All products should be stored in accordance with local
regulations.
b specify a higher build system such as Nitoflor
FC150 in such areas. Precautions

 Nitoflor FC140 should not be applied to asphalt floors or Health and safety
PVC tiles or sheet. Nitoflor FC140, Nitoprime 25 and Nitoflor Sol should not come
 In common with all epoxy materials some slight shade into contact with skin and eyes or be swallowed. Ensure
changes may be experienced over the long term when adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapours. Some
placed in adverse exposure conditions. Any such change people are sensitive to resins, hardeners and solvents. Wear
in shade is not regarded as being detrimental to suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection. If
performance. working in confined areas, suitable respiratory protective
equipment must be used. The use of barrier creams provide
 Nitoflor FC140 should not be installed at temperatures additional skin protection.
below 5oC.
In case of contact with skin, rinse with plenty of clean water,
Estimating then cleanse with soap and water. Do not use solvent. In
Supply case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
clean water and seek medical advice. If swallowed, seek
Nitoflor FC140 medical attention immediately - do not induce vomiting.
(Including colour pack) : 4.5 litre packs
Fire
Nitoprime 25 : 1 and 4 litre packs
Nitoflor FC140 and Nitoflor Sol are flammable. Keep away
Nitoflor Sol : 5 litre tins from sources of ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire,
Coverage extinguish with CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet.

Flash points
Nitoflor FC140 : 10 m2/litre @ 100 microns
WFT per coat (2 coat Nitoflor FC140 : 23°C
application recommended)
Nitoflor Sol : 33°C
Nitoprime 25 : 5.5 - 6.5 m2/litre
Disposal
Note: Coverage figures given are theoretical - due to
wastage factors and the variety and nature of substrates, Spillages of component products should be absorbed onto
practical coverage figures may be reduced, this will vary with earth, sand or other inert material and transferred to a suitable
site and application conditions. vessel. Disposal of such spillages or empty packaging should
be in accordance with local waste disposal authority
Storage regulations.
Shelf life For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety
Nitoflor FC140 and Nitoflor Sol have a shelf life of 12 months Data Sheet.
if kept in a dry store between 5oC and 30oC in the original,
unopened packs.

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Additional Information

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary

products which include :

 waterproofing membranes & waterstops

 joint sealants & filler boards

 cementitious & epoxy grouts

 specialised flooring materials

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of

products specifically designed for the repair and
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
Approach’ to concrete repair features the following :

 hand-placed repair mortars

 spray grade repair mortars

 fluid micro-concretes

 chemically resistant epoxy mortars

 anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

 chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult

your local Fosroc office - as below.

Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
(India) Pvt. Ltd.
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