abecote 441

Polyurethane enamel

DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL
PROPERTIES DURING
abecote 441 is a protective and APPLICATION
Mixing ratio
decorative coating for steel, concrete 2 : 1 by volume
base : act 8 hrs / 5 l at
and timber
25º C (white)
1,40 white Pot life
3 hrs / 5 l @ 25º
USES Relative Density 1,20 colours C (clear)
1,10 clear
Finish coating on various flooring 53% pigmented
Colour : Volume solids
systems. The clear material is suitable 38,5% clear
for bar counters and similar Base Clear/pigmented
applications. Activator Clear Recommended 35 - 40 µm
Mixed material Clear or as per average dft per pigmented
FEATURES & BENEFITS colour coat 25 µm clear
2
Finish High gloss 13,5 m / l
• Non-toxic when dry. Theoretical pigmented
• Salt spray resistance (passes Flash point 17º C coverage for
2
16,5 m / l clear
1 000 hours). above dft on smooth
• Weather resistance – does not chalk, Fire resistance Flammable
surfaces
white does not yellow. abe thinners no 2
• Excellent water resistance. Dilution Wet film thickness
only 75 µm pigmented
• Resists aliphatic solvents, xylol, at above
50 µm clear
alcohol. Low-medium coverage
Consistency
• Does not taint water. viscosity liquid
• Good distilled water resistance. 100 µm
Maximum
pigmented
recommended wft
PROPERTIES OF DRY FILM 80 µm clear
SURFACE PREPARATION
2
6-9m /l
At the time of applying abecote 441 Dry – +120º C pigmented
Maximum service Practical
the surface should be clean, Immersion – 2
7 - 10 m / l clear
temperature coverage
mechanically sound and dry. +70º C (dependant on
Flexibility on conical surface texture)
abecote 441 is normally applied over Passes
mandrel
primed surfaces and therefore surface Surface preparation:
preparation is consistent with the 2 000 gm The substrate must be dry before
primer being used. Hardness (sheen scratch application:
test) Electronic moisture content tests must
If timber is sealed with abecote 441 it be conducted prior to application of the
should be sanded smooth and all Clear. Can be
Colour pigmented tile priming system. Maximum moisture 4-
debris of sanding removed. Oily 5% max. (eg Protimeter Survey Master
timbers such as teak should red.
or equivalent)
be washed down with pure acetone 10 % or
(not oily acetone) and allowed to dry hydrochloric Dynamic Calcium Chloride moisture
before coating with abecote 441 acid, “weight gain” over 24 hours
10% phosphoric or
Chemical acid, (a practical overnight “plastic sheet
Resistance 10 % sulphuric test” is also advisable approx. 1m²
acid, masked down on surface)
40% caustic
soda domestic BONDING/PRIMING
bleach
Recommended primers under abecote
441 are:

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Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384
• mild steel – abecote 384
• aluminium – no primer required
• concrete and other porous surfaces –
abecote 386 or 436
• timber (under pigmented abecote
441) – abecote 386
• galvanised steel – abecote 386
abecote 386 is easy to rub down with
emery or sand paper and to achieve
the best finish this should always be
done and all resulting debris removed.
If wet-sanding, the surface must be
allowed to dry completely as any trace
of moisture under abecote 441 will
promote bubbling in the film. Where
abecote 441 clear is used on timber
no priming is required.
Reduce the first coat with 15% abe
thinners no. 2.
MIXING
Stir the contents of each container,
particularly the base, very well. Add
activator to base and stir together for at
least five minutes using a flat paddle.
Mechanical mixing gives better
dispersion than manual mixing. A
suitable mixing method would be a
slow-speed electric drill (approximately
200 r/min) fitted with a paddle.
If only part of a kit is to be used add
one volume of activator to two volumes
of base.
Measuring must be accurate and
separate stirrers and containers used
for proportioning each component.
Allow mixed material stand for
20 minutes in shade prior to
application. If thinning is needed use
only abe thinners no. 2 – incorrect
choice of thinners may cause bubbling
in the film.
If the kit is split and kept for future use,
the activator container must be very
tightly sealed and stored upside down.
The activator will react with moisture in
the air. The split kit should not be
stored for more than a few days or
gelling will occur.
APPLICATION
abecote 441 should be applied to the
pre-primed surface within the
overcoating time stipulated for the
relevant primer. If airless spray is used
for application a nozzle of
approximately 400 µm should be used.
Conventional spray is not
recommended since any trace of
moisture in the air supply may result in
bubbling.
Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384
Bubbling can also result from using
damp brushes or short-fibre rollers
which are not completely dry before
use, and also from applying too thick a
film of material. Never apply thicker
films than recommended.
abecote 441 should not be applied if
the ambient temperature is below 8° C.
The curing reaction will not proceed at
low temperatures. If the surfaces are
not at least 2° C above the dew point, a
film of condensed moisture could be
present. This again will cause bubbling
as well as compromising adhesion.
CLEANING
abe super brush cleaner before
curing.
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
Protect surface against traffic and
spillage until cured.
MODEL SPECIFICATION
Two-component polyurethane
enamel coating for floors.
The coating will be abecote 441, a
two-component polyurethane enamel
applied in accordance with abe
Construction Chemicals'
recommendations.
PACKAGING
abecote 441 is supplied in 1 l and 5 l
yield metal containers.
HANDLING & STORAGE
All abecote 441 related products have
a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry,
cool store in the original, unopened
packs.
If stored at high temperatures and/or
high humidity conditions, the shelf life
may be reduced.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Wet abecote 441 is toxic and
flammable. Ensure working area is well
ventilated during application and
drying. Avoid flames in vicinity.
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact
with skin and eyes.
Suitable protective clothing, gloves,
eye protection and respiratory
protective equipment should be worn.
The use of barrier creams provides
additional skin protection. If contact
with skin occurs, wash with water and
soap. Splashes into eyes should be
washed immediately with plenty of
clean water and medical advice
sought.
Cured abecote 441 is inert and
harmless.
When transporting liquids and semi
liquids by aircraft, ask for material
safety data sheet.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This data sheet is issued as a guide to
the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Where other products are to be used in
conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the company’s pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.
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