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Product Description Product Characteristics (Cont'd)

GENERAL POLYMERS 3746 High Performance Epoxy is a two-com-
ponent, recoatable epoxy and binder resin. It may be used directly over Drying Schedule @ 10.0 mils (250 microns) wet:
primed substrates, or as a gloss seal coat over decorative slurry and
mortar systems. GENERAL POLYMERS 3746 High Performance Epoxy @ 55ºF (13ºC) @ 72°F(22°C) @ 95°F(35°C)
is extremely hard wearing, chemical, impact and abrasion resistant.
Standard Hardener: 50% RH
Advantages To touch: 16-24 hours 6-12 hours 4-8 hours
• Impact and abrasion resistant To recoat:
• Durable, easy to clean minimum 24 hours 8 hours 6 hours
• Chemical resistant maximum 48 hours 24 hours 24 hours
• Suitable for use in USDA inspected facilities Foot traffic: 48 hours 24 hours 18 hours
• Acceptable for use in Canadian Food Processing facilities, catego- Heavy traffic: 96 hours 72 hours 60 hours
ries: D2 (Confirm acceptance of specific part numbers/rexes with your SW Sales
Representative) Full cure: 7 days 7 days 7 days
• Available with an antimicrobial agent (GP8746 series)
• Tint bases can be tinted using Maxitoner @ 50% tint strength Fast Cure Hardener:
See Tinting section for details To touch: 3-4 hours
Typical Uses To recoat:
minimum 6
GENERAL POLYMERS 3746 High Performance Epoxy should be maximum 12
used in areas where maintenance of a high performance, aesthetically
appealing and chemical resistant epoxy system is required. GENERAL Foot traffic: 10-12 hours
POLYMERS 3746 High Performance Epoxy is suited for use in clean Heavy traffic: 24 hours
rooms, laboratories, workshops, and light assembly areas. Full cure: 7 days
If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating.
Limitations Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
• Slab on grade requires vapor/moisture barrier.
• Substrate must be structurally sound, dry and free of bond
inhibiting contaminants. Pot Life
• During installation and initial cure cycle substrate and ambient (Standard) 60 minutes 40 minutes 20 minutes
air temperature must be at a minimum of 50°F (10°C). Substrate gallon mass
temperature must be at least 5°F (3ºC) above the dew point Pot Life
(for lower temperature installation contact the Technical Service (Fast Cure) 25 minutes
Department). gallon mass
• Maximum dry surface temperature not to exceed 160°F (71°C).
• Strictly adhere to published coverage rates. Shelf Life: Part A: 18 months, unopened
• Apply clear at only 10-15 mils (250-375 microns) maximum per Part B (Standard): 12 months, unopened
coat. Part B (Fast Cure): 12 months, unopened
Store indoors at 40°F (4.5°C) to 100°F (38°C)
Surface Preparation Performance Characteristics
Proper inspection and preparation of the substrate to receive
resinous material is critical. Read and follow the “Instructions for Test Name Test Method Results
Concrete Surface Preparation” (Form G-1) for complete details. Abrasion ASTM D4060, 76 mg loss
Resistance CS17 wheel, 1000
Product Characteristics cycles
Finish: Gloss Adhesion ACI 503R 300 psi, concrete failure
Color: Clear, Standard Colors Flammability Self-extinguishing over
Wide range of colors possible concrete
Volume Solids: 98% ± 2%, mixed Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 ~12,400 psi
Weight Solids: 98% ± 2%, mixed Hardness, Shore D ASTM D 2240 77
Mix Ratio: 2:1 Impact Resistance MIL-D-3134J Direct: 160 in-lb
Reverse: 20 in-lb
VOC (EPA Method 24): <100 g/L; .83 lbs/gal (as applied)
Flame Spread Index 20;
ASTME84/
*Surface Burning Smoke Development
NFPA 255
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: Index 90
Minimum Maximum Tensile Strength ASTM D 638 3527.4 psi
Wet mils (microns): 10.0 (250) 30.0 (750)
*GENERAL POLYMERS 3477 at 1.5 mils (40 microns) DFT topcoated with
Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L): 52 (1.3) 157 (3.9) GENERAL POLYMERS 3746 at 17.5 mils (438 microns) DFT

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 Protective GENERAL POLYMERS® 3746
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Revised: October 23, 2017 Product Information

Storage / Application Chemical Resistance
For comprehensive chemical resistance information, consult the
• MATERIAL DELIVERY AND STORAGE Chemical Resistant Guide and contact the Technical Service
Department.
Store materials in accordance instructions, with seals and labels
intact and legible. Keep resins, hardeners, and solvents separated
from each other and away from sources of ignition. 18 months Cleanup
shelf life is expected for products stored between 40°F (4.5°C) - Clean up mixing and application equipment immediately after use.
100°F (38°C). Use toluene or xylene. Observe all fire and health precautions when
handling or storing solvents.
• APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Premix GP3746 (resin) using a low speed drill and Jiffy blade. Safety
Mix for one minute and until uniform, exercising caution not to Refer to the MSDS sheet before use.
introduce air into the material.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change
2. Add 2 parts GP3746 (resin) to 1 part GP3746B (hardener) by without notice. Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative
volume. Mix with low speed drill and Jiffy blade for three minutes for additional technical data and instructions.
and until uniform. To insure proper system cure and performance,
strictly follow mix ratio recommendations.
Maintenance
3. Apply GP3746 using a squeegee or trowel and back roll with a Occasional inspection of the installed material and spot repair can
3/8" nap roller at a spread rate of 50-160 square feet per gallon prolong system life. For specific information, contact the Technical
(1.3-4.0 meters squared per liter) to yield 10-30 mils (250-750 Service Department.
microns) WFT making sure of uniform coverage. Take care not to
puddle materials and insure even coverage.

4. Allow to cure 24 hours minimum before opening to traffic and

72 hours before water exposure.

Note: Epoxy materials will appear to be cured and “dry to touch” prior
to full chemical cross linking. Allow epoxy to cure a minimum of 3 days
Disclaimer
prior to exposure to water or other chemicals for best performance. The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet are
based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject to change and
pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult your Sherwin-
Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data Information and
Tinting Application Bulletin.

Tint bases can be tinted using Maxitoners @ 50% tint strength.

No more than 6 oz. of Maxitoner colorant for the Ultra Deep Base
and no more than 2 oz. of Maxitoner colorant for the White Base.
Warranty
Ensure that the colorant is thoroughly incorporated prior to use The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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