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Nitocote Ep405
Nitocote Ep405
Nitocote Ep405
Uses Properties
Provides a non-toxic coating to concrete and metal surfaces, Specific gravity @ 25oC : 1.57 approx. (mixed)
which is both chemical and corrosion resistant. It is suitable Solids by weight @ 25°C : 100 %
for applications such as: Pot life @ 25°C : 2 to 3 hours
Drying time @ 25°C
■ Potable water tanks
Touch dry : 6 hours
■ Reservoirs and water treatment works
Fully cured : 7 days
■ Grain silos and dairies
Bond strength
■ Meat and food processing environments : More than concrete
(ASTM D4541)
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Nitocote EP405
Instructions for use Application
■ For cold weather working (down to 5°C), it is recommended Health and safety
that materials are stored in a heated building and only
removed immediately before use. Accelerated heating Nitocote EP405, Nitoprime 31 and Fosroc Solvent 102
methods are not to be utilized under any circumstances should not come in contact with skin or eyes, nor should
they be swallowed. Avoid inhalation of vapors’ and ensure
■ Application should not be undertaken if the temperature is adequate ventilation. Some people are sensitive to resins,
below 5oC, or is 5oC and falling, nor when the prevailing hardeners and solvents.
Relative Humidity exceeds 90%.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
■ In high temperature conditions, of above 35°C, hot weather protection. Barrier creams such as Kerodex Antisolvent or
working practices should be adopted (see above). Rozalex Antipaint provide additional skin protection. Should
accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately with a
■ Nitocote EP405 should not be thinned by any type of thinner resin removing cream such as Kerocleanse Standard Grade
during mixing or any method of application. Hence the use of Skin Cleanser or Rozaklens Industrial Skin Cleanser,
Fosroc Solvent 102 is for equipment’s and tools cleaning followed by washing with soap and water - do not use
purpose only solvent. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
■ Nitocote EP405 is not color stable when exposed to direct
sunlight or when in contact with some chemicals. If swallowed seek medical attention immediately – DO NOT
induce vomiting.
Nitocote EP405, Nitoprime 31, and Nitomortar TC2000 are Fosam Company reserves the right to amend its datasheets
non-flammable. at any time; please ensure that the latest published
datasheet version is used.
Nitoprime 28 and Fosroc Solvent 102 are flammable. Do not
use near a naked flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with
CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet.
Flash points
Additional Information
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of 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 directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
www.fosroc.com Khamis Mushayt Tel: (017) 250 0469 Fax: (017) 250 0469 CSD Tel: (012) 608 0999 Fax: (012) 638 0693
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 102, Street No. 82
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