Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® Nordbak®
Chemical Resistant
Coating™
February-2013

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Hardener:

LOCTITE® Nordbak® Chemical Resistant Coating™ provides Viscosity, Brookfield - RV, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
the following product characteristics: Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm, 400 to 850LMS
Technology Epoxy Weight per volume kg/L 1.03 to 1.09
Chemical Type Epoxy (lbs/gal) (8.6 to 9.1LMS)
Appearance (Resin) GreyLMS
Flash Point - See MSDS
Appearance (Hardener) AmberLMS
Appearance (Mixture) Grey Liquid
Mixed:
Components Two component - requires mixing
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Mix Ratio, by weight - 2.3 : 1 Shear rate 10 s-1 5,000
Resin : Hardener
Mix Ratio, by volume - 3.4 : 1
Density @ 23 °C, g/cm³ 1.43
Resin : Hardener
Cure Room temperature cure Coverage 6.8 m² @ 0.5 mm thick/5.5 kg
Application Chemical resistance (74 ft² @ 20 mil thick/12 lb)
Specific Benefit ● Protects surfaces from extreme Flash Point - See MSDS
chemical attack
● Easy to mix and use
● Brush applied
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
● Smooth finish protects against
friction and turbulence
● Superior adhesion - bonds well Curing Properties
to all metal substrates Gel Time @ 25 °C, hours 28 to 40LMS
Recoat Time @ 25 °C, hours 1 to 4
LOCTITE® Nordbak® Chemical Resistant Coating™ is Wet Temperature Resistance, °C >93
designed to protect equipment and concrete against extreme
corrosion caused by chemical exposure, especially to sulfuric
acid. LOCTITE® Nordbak® Chemical Resistant Coating™
Working Life
forms a glossy, low friction surface under typical service
temperatures of -29 to 65 °C. Typical applications include
coating equipment to prevent corrosion, line tanks and 70
chutes, chemical containment areas, concrete pits, tanks, 60
floors and foundations.
Time, minutes

50
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Resin: 40
Viscosity, Brookfield - RV, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): 30
Spindle 7, speed 20 rpm 40,000 to 60,000LMS
20
Weight per volume kg/L 1.55 to 1.62
(lbs/gal) (12.9 to 13.5LMS) 10

Flash Point - See MSDS 0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Temperature, °C
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Cure Speed vs. Temperature Hot Strength

The graph below shows the shear strength developed with time Tested at temperature
on grit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures and
tested according to ISO 4587.
25 125

% Initial Strength @ 22 °C
Shear Strength - N/mm²

35 °C
100
20 15 °C
80
15 25 °C
60
10 40
5 °C
5 20

0 0
0 24 48 72 96 120 0 50 100 150 200
Time, hours Temperature, °C

Heat Aging
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Physical Properties:
Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Shore D 85 125

% Initial Strength @ 22 °C
Abrasion Resistance, ASTM D4060: mg 49.1
1 Kg load, CS-10 wheels, Weight of Material Lost 65 °C
100
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity ASTM F 433, 0.421
W/(m·K) 95 °C
Glass Transition Temperature ISO 11359-2, °C 56 75 120 °C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ISO 11359-2 K-1: 150 °C
Below Tg 51×10-06 50
Above Tg 137×10-06
Compressive Strength, ISO 604 N/mm² 68 175 °C
25
(psi) (9,840)
Compressive Modulus, ISO 604 N/mm² 3,740
(psi) (542,250) 0
Tensile Strength, ISO 527-2 N/mm² 33 0 250 500 750 1000
(psi) (4,760)
Time, hours
Tensile Modulus, ISO 527-2 N/mm² 4,450
(psi) (645,100) GENERAL INFORMATION
Elongation at break, % 1.0 This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
Flexural strength , ASTM D790 N/mm² 56 a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
(psi) (8,120)
Flexural modulus , ASTM D790 N/mm² 3,815
(psi) (553,300)
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Electrical Properties:
Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, ohm-cm 350×1012 Directions for use:
Surface Resistivity, IEC 60093, ohms 0.3×1015 Surface Preparation
Proper surface preparation is critical to the long-term
performance of this product. The exact requirements vary
with the severity of the application, expected service life, and
initial substrate conditions.
Metal:
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: 1. Clean, dry and abrade application surface. The more
Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS) N/mm² 18.2
thorough the degree of surface preparation the better the
(psi) (2,650) performance of the application. If possible, it is
recommended that the surface be grit-blasted to a Near
White Metal (SSPC-SP10/NACE No. 2) Standard. For
less severe applications, roughening the surface with
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE hand tools is suitable
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: 2. Solvent cleaning with a residue-free solvent is
Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS) recommended at the final step to aid in adhesion

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Concrete: Storage
1. Concrete must be cured for at least 30 days. Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
2. Remove all grease, oil and dirt by washing thoroughly. Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
Remove all surface contaminants such as old coating, use. Do not return liquid to original container. Storage
loose conrete and dust by dry abrasive blasting, water information may be indicated on the product container labeling.
blasting, scarifying or by acid etching and thoroughly Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
rinsing. greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
3. Prepared surface must be rough with no excess of Henkel cannot assume responsibility for product which has
water. Surface profile CSP3 to CSP5 (ICRI - standard been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
guideline 03732). those recommended. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
4. All surface irregularities, such as joints, holes, pores and Customer Service Representative.
cracks must be filled.
5. Concrete must be completely dry prior to application of Conversions
product. (°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
Mixing: mm / 25.4 = inches
1. Material temperature should be between 18 to 27 °C. µm / 25.4 = mil
2. Mix the entire contents of resin and hardener. If smaller N x 0.225 = lb
amounts are required, mix 2.3 parts resin to 1 part N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
hardener by volume, or 3.4 parts resin to 1 Part hardener N/mm² x 145 = psi
by weight. MPa x 145 = psi
3. Mix vigorously, 3 to 5 minutes, until a uniform color is N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
obtained. N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
Application Method: mPa·s = cP
1. Apply fully mixed material to the prepared surface .
2. Material can be applied with a brush or a 3/8 nap roller Disclaimer
Note:
with a good core. The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
3. Immediately clean any contaminated skin or clothing with recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
soap and water. knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
Caution: Use approved, positive-pressure, supplied-air therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
respirator when welding or torch cutting near cured and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
compound. Use approved self-contained breathing apparatus applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
when burning, welding, or torch cutting indoors near cured prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
compound. Use approved respirator for dusts and mists when written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
grinding or machining cured compound. DO NOT use open except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
flame on compound. See other cautions on Material Safety injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
Data Sheet. product liability law.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic

Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
Technical Tips for Working With Epoxies Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
Working time and cure depends on temperature and mass: In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
● The higher the temperature, the faster the cure. Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.
● The larger the mass of material, the faster the cure. In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following
To speed the cure of epoxies at low temperatures: disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
● Store epoxy at room temperature. recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
● Pre-heat repair surface until warm to the touch. knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
To slow the cure of epoxies at high temperatures: and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
● Mix epoxy in small masses to prevent rapid curing. applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
● Cool resin/hardener component(s). prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
LMS dated June-26, 2001 (Resin) and LMS dated June-27, injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
2001 (Hardener). Test reports for each batch are available for product liability law.
the indicated properties. LMS test reports include selected QC
test parameters considered appropriate to specifications for
customer use. Additionally, comprehensive controls are in
place to assure product quality and consistency. Special
customer specification requirements may be coordinated
through Henkel Loctite Quality.

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Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada, Inc.the following disclaimer is applicable:
The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to
be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results obtained by others
over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned
herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of
property and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling
and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.

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