FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU is an epoxy resin-based, two-component, high chemical resistance, solvent-free and lightly textured floor coating material. It is reliably applied in areas exposed to medium and light traffic loads, in environments requiring hygiene, and on surfaces where chemical resistance is needed.

Colour Palette

In RAL Colours

Packaging

30 kg
TDS

Product Description

FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU is an epoxy resin-based, two-component, solvent-free and lightly textured floor coating material. Thanks to its high chemical resistance formulation, it can be used in many different areas such as schools, nurseries, hospitals, laboratories, warehouses, production areas, car parks, shopping centres and similar environments. The product provides a glossy topcoat surface and offers high adhesion strength, abrasion resistance and easy maintenance. With a density of 1.40±0.05 g/cm³, the product must be applied at floor and ambient temperatures between +10°C and +30°C.

Advantages

  • Easy to apply.
  • Can be highly filled with aggregates.
  • Has high chemical resistance.
  • High abrasion resistance.
  • Easy to maintain and clean.
  • Flowable.
  • Provides hygienic environments.
  • Has a structure that does not allow microbial growth.
  • Liquid-impermeable.
  • Glossy topcoat finish is achieved.
  • High adhesion strength.
PropertyValue
Density1,40±0,05 gr/cm³
ColourIn RAL Colours
Compressive Strength (7 days)≥65 N/mm²
Flexural Tensile Strength (7 days)≥25 N/mm²
Adhesion Strength (to Concrete)>2,0 N/mm²
Total Solid Content%80
Application Floor Temperature+10°C / +30°C
ThinningNot thinned
Shore D Hardness (7 days)≥75
Abrasion Resistance (Taber CS10/1kg/1000rev.)60 mg
Pot Life⁓30 minutes
Shelf Life12 months (from date of manufacture, stored between +5°C and +30°C)

Usage Areas

  • In areas exposed to medium/light traffic loads
  • In areas requiring chemical resistance
  • In schools and nurseries
  • In the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
  • In laboratories
  • In warehouses
  • In production areas
  • In car parks
  • In garages
  • In airports
  • In galleries
  • In shopping centres
  • In supermarkets
  • In shops and showrooms
  • In hotels
  • In hospitals and care homes
  • In clinics
  • In areas where hygiene is required

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Surface Preparation

    Concrete substrates to be coated must be prepared using abrasive equipment (shot blasting, milling, diamond grinding, etc.) to remove the cement laitance and achieve an open-pored surface. Weak concrete particles must be removed from the surface, and small voids and holes must be fully opened. The resulting dust must be cleaned with an industrial vacuum. For substrate repairs, filling of voids and levelling of the surface, a mortar obtained by mixing 60–70 AFS (0.1–0.3 mm) quartz sand with FOX EPOTHANE® PRIMER series primer should be used to prepare the floor. The compressive strength of concrete substrates must be at least 25 N/mm², tensile strength at least 1.5 N/mm², moisture content a maximum of 4%, and floor temperature a minimum of +10°C.

  2. 2

    Checking Application Conditions

    Surface moisture content must be below 4% (should be tested by CM measurement or oven-drying method). There must be no rising damp according to ASTM (polyethylene sheet test). Relative air humidity must be a maximum of 80%. Floor temperature must be at least +3°C above the dew point. Surface, ambient and material temperature must be within the range of minimum +10°C and maximum +30°C.

  3. 3

    Mixing

    Before starting to mix, check that the product temperatures are between +10°C and +30°C. Mix component A thoroughly on its own using an electric mixer and a suitable mixing paddle (300–400 rpm) until a homogeneous colour is achieved and no product remains on the bottom or sides of the container. After adding component B entirely to component A, mix for at least 3 minutes until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Avoid over-mixing to minimise air entrainment.

  4. 4

    Priming

    Surfaces to be coated with FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU must have been previously primed with a FOX EPOTHANE® series primer. Floor temperature must be a minimum of +10°C. FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU must be applied over the primer within the application window.

  5. 5

    Coating Application

    FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU is poured onto the surface and applied evenly with a notched trowel. Immediately after the notched trowel application, it is back-rolled with a roller.

  6. 6

    Tool Cleaning

    After application, tools and equipment used must be cleaned with solvent or epoxy thinner. Once FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU has cured, it can only be removed from the surface by mechanical means.

Critical

Application temperature must be a minimum of +10°C and a maximum of +30°C. Application must not be carried out outside this range.

Critical

After the application is completed, the coating must be protected from direct water contact for at least 24 hours. Contact with water will impair the properties of the coating, and the coating will have to be completely removed and reapplied.

Critical

The floor temperature must be at least +3°C above the dew point. Otherwise, condensation will damage the coating.

Critical

Concrete substrates must be at least 3 weeks old before application.

Critical

Relative air humidity must be a maximum of 80%.

Critical

Surface moisture content must be below 4%. There must be no rising damp according to ASTM (polyethylene sheet test).

Critical

Mixing must be carried out with an electric mixer at 300–400 rpm and the specified epoxy/polyurethane resin mixing paddle. Otherwise, air will be entrained into the product, causing air bubbles on the coating after application.

Important

Once FOX EPOTHANE® TOPCOAT EU has cured, it can only be removed from the surface by mechanical means.

Important

Materials to be used should be brought to the application site 1–2 days in advance and allowed to acclimatise to ambient conditions.

Important

In cold weather, ambient and floor temperatures should be raised; products should be kept at +20°C – +25°C to bring them to a ready-to-use state.

Important

Rain, dust, wind, animals and insects must be prevented from entering the building while the coating is still fresh.

Important

The product must be stored in its original unopened packaging, between +5°C and +30°C, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry environment, protected from frost. Shelf life is 12 months from the date of manufacture.

Important

For short-term storage, pallets may be stacked no more than 3 high; for long-term storage, pallets must not be stacked on top of each other.

Critical

It is dangerous to approach storage and application areas with open flames; these areas must be ventilated.

Critical

Work clothing, protective gloves, goggles and a mask must be worn during application. Contact with skin and eyes must be avoided; in case of contact, wash thoroughly with plenty of water and soap. In case of ingestion, seek medical attention immediately.

Important

Must be stored out of reach of children. Food and beverages must not be brought into application areas.

Information

Consumption figures are given for ideal conditions assuming an ambient and surface temperature of 20°C. Consumption will increase on uneven surfaces and in cold weather conditions.

Information

In resin-based systems, pot life and curing times are affected by ambient temperature, floor temperature and air humidity. Curing slows at low temperatures and accelerates at high temperatures.