TI 161 Technical Information Surface Protection Linings

Issue 19.09.2019

KERAPOX EP 225
High-temperature stable, trowel-applied, electrically conductive levelling system for steel and concrete surfaces

Base
Epoxy resin

Material Group
Primers, levelling compounds

Description
Trowel applied, nonylphenol and silicone free levelling system based on epoxy resin for steel and concrete surfaces. The system is
electrically conductive and shows high thermal resistance.

Use
Levelling of unevennesses on concrete and steel substrates. Electrically conductive underlayer for rubber linings and coatings that
must be electrically checked for leakages.

Properties
● layer thickness approx. 1.0 – 3.0 mm
● Thermal resistance up to 150 °C
● electrically conductive

Physical Data
Property (unit), Test method Value
Density (g/cm³), DIN EN ISO 1183-1, ASTM D 792 1.3
Electrical resistance (Ohm) acc. to DIN EN 14879-3 for a relative humidity of > 70 %, ASTM F 150/98 ≤ 106
Lowest working temperature (°C) 12
Maximum working temperature (°C) 30

Chemical Resistance
Good resistance against fuel, fats, oils, salts and salt solutions as well as to diluted acids and alkalines.
Please contact our application engineering for approval of the project-specific possible application.

Substrate
Concrete / screed
Refer to DIN EN 14879-1 as well as to STEULER-KCH-Formsheet 010.
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To attain a sufficient adhesive tensile strength, the substrate is generally to be pretreated in such a way that it is free of cement
slurry, cement skin, loose and crumbly particles, structure imperfections and separating substances.
Steel
Refer to DIN EN14879-1 as well as to STEULER-KCH-Formblatt 020.

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The steel surface shall be sandblasted to a metallic bright finish. A preparation degree of SA 2 ½ as specified in DIN EN ISO
12944-4 and a roughness grade “medium (G)” as specified in DIN EN ISO 8503-1 must be achieved; minimum surface roughness Rz
= 70 μm. After blasting, the formation of new rust must be prevented by suitable measures, e.g. immediate application of a primer.
The substrate should have a temperature of approx. 12 – 30 °C.
Moisture
The residual moisture of the substrate must not exceed 4 % for concrete.
During application, the substrate must be kept absolutely dry. Uncured material has to be protected from any kind of moisture (con-
densation, fog, precipitation or other water source). Distance to dew point has to be at least 3 K, at a relative humidity of above 70 %
at least 5 K.

System Design
Concrete
● Kerapox EP 225 trowel rough
● Kerapox EP 225 trowel fine
Steel
● Kerapox EP 225 trowel fine

Packaging / Shelf life

All components must be stored and transported dry and frost-free. Shelf life is specified for a storage temperature of 20 °C. Higher
temperatures reduce, lower temperatures increase the shelf life.
Components Colour ap- Item number Package Content Shelf life
prox.
Kerapox-EP225-Component A black 5035785003 Bucket 5.0 kg** 24 Months
Kerapox-EP225-Component B 5035230007 Bottle 1.0 kg** 24 Months
PE-Fibre 940T 5119125007 Bucket 1.0 kg 24 Months
SKC-Filler 3L 5011194017 Bag 12.5 kg 24 Months
SKC-Filler 4L 5011195017 Bag 12.5 kg 24 Months
Copper band self-adhesive 9703301015 Roll 19-20 mm wide unlimited
** predosed packaging

Mixing Ratio / Consumption

Kerapox EP 225 trowel rough
Part by weight Part by volume
Kerapox-EP225-Component A 5.0 4.72
Kerapox-EP225-Component B 1.0 1.04
SKC-Filler 3L 4.5 5.3
PE-Fibre 940T 0.05 1.10
Consumption per 1 mm thickness = 1 Liter 1.300 kg / m²
Kerapox EP 225 trowel fine
Part by weight Part by volume
Kerapox-EP225-Component A 5.0 4.72
Kerapox-EP225-Component B 1.0 1.04
SKC-Filler 4L 2.0 2.75
PE-Fibre 940T 0.05 1.10
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Consumption per 1 mm thickness = 1 Liter 1.300 kg / m²

In order to achieve a smooth, sealed surface, generally a consumption rate of
approx. 0.900 kg / m² is adequate.

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Waiting Times
Waiting times between the layers (trowel rough and fine) depend on the temperature and are as follows:
at 20 °C maximum 48 h
The maximum waiting time before application of a subsequent layer (for example Keratex Primer) is 24 hours at 20 °C.

Pot Life
The working times depend on the temperature and are as follows:
15 °C approx. 60 minutes
20 °C approx. 45 minutes
30 °C approx. 20 minutes

Curing times
To support foot traffic depending on temperature approx. 12 – 24 h.
To achieve full chemical resistance: 7 days at 20 °C.

Safety measures
Mix and apply material only in well ventilated areas. Provide ventilation suited to the conditions when working in pits or tanks. Do not
smoke!
Do not expose materials to heat or open flame. This applies in particular to welding works (weld beads). Avoid direct skin contact
with the materials. Wash hands with soap and water; do not clean the skin with solvents. Use barrier soap and protective creams on
exposed skin areas. In all other respects comply with the relevant regulations for prevention of accidents.
Refer to the Safety Data Sheets!

GISCODE
Product GISCODE
Kerapox EP 225 RE 1

Cleaning of Equipment
Tools soiled with uncured materials can be cleaned with KCH Cleaner 1. Only clean in well ventilated areas.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Observe cleaning instructions for STEULER-KCH Industrial Floors (Technical Information 198).
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