MasterTop® 1205
Three component solvent free high build epoxy floor coating
DESCRIPTION COLOURS
MasterTop 1205 is a pigmented, solvent-free, Available in standard colours and with colour
high build epoxy floor coating system designed to matching or RAL / BS colours depending on
offer seamless durable floor protection at applied quantity required. Contact your Saudi BASF
thicknesses between 0.2 to 0.50mm. representative for more details.
With the addition of MasterTop SR No. 3 (slip
resistant aggregates) between coats, anti-slip TYPICAL PROPERTIES
resistant applications can be achieved in system
build-up thicknesses between 0.50 to 2.0mm. Laboratory tests carried at 25°C 40°C
Pot Life Approx. 35 mins 20 mins.
PRIMARY USES Initial Cure 24 hours 18 hours.
MasterTop 1205 exhibits excellent wear, abrasion Max. overcoating time 36 hours 24 hours.
and chemical resistance and is suitable for use in Final cure 7 days 5 days
a wide variety of industrial and commercial Full chemical resistance 7 days 5 days
applications. It can be used to provide a surface Mixed density 1.6 approx.
coating with a high gloss hygienic finish or a slip Max. service temp. 60°C
resistant coating system. Compressive strength 75 N/mm²
Flexural strength 40 N/mm²
MasterTop 1205 provides impermeable protection
Tensile strength 20 N/mm²
against common oils, greases, lubricants, aviation
Bond strength In excess of the cohesive strength
fuels and hydraulic oils such as Skydrol. As in all of parent concrete.
corrosive situations, a full analysis of operating
and exposure conditions is required, followed by
GUIDE TO APPLICATION
reference to chemical resistance data to ensure
product suitability. Remove all surface laitance, oil, grease or any
defective concrete that will reduce the bond of the
MasterTop 1205 can be used extensively in but is MasterTop 1205.
not limited to the following areas of application: The surface to which the MasterTop 1205 is to be
applied must be flat.
• Chemical manufacturing plants.
• Pharmaceutical and other medical facilities. Surface irregularities must be ground down or
filled out with MasterBrace ADH 2200 or repair
• Car production and showroom facilities.
materials from MasterEmaco range.
• Aircraft hangers and maintenance areas.
• Warehouses with high density traffic. A light etch giving the profile of medium grit
• Food and beverage production areas. sandpaper is the ideal surface for the application
• Vehicle movement areas. of MasterTop 1205, this can be achieved by light
grit blasting, captive blasting or surface grinding.
ADVANTAGES
• Excellent wear and abrasion resistance. After all preparation has been completed, ensure
• Superior chemical resistance. dust is removed from the surface. This is best
• Smooth high gloss finish for hygienic achieved using an industrial vacuum.
applications.
• Slip resistant finish in trafficable applications.
• Easy application by brush, roller or squeegee.
PACKAGING
MasterTop 1205 is supplied in 4 litre packs.
MasterTop® 1205
PRMING / SEALING: EXPANSION JOINTS
MasterTop 1205 does not require a priming coat. Expansion joints in the existing substrate floor
must continue through the MasterTop 1205
MIXING: coating. Contact your local BASF representative
Add the entire contents of colour pack to base and for advise on BASF sealants.
mix for 3-5 minutes after homogeneity of base
colour add the entire content of the reactor CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
container into the base container and mix the two Fully cured MasterTop 1205 samples have been
components for 2 minutes using a slow speed drill tested for chemical resistance to the following
fitted with a special mixing head until all striations chemicals for 7 days @ 25°C:
have disappeared and a uniform colour is
obtained. Lactic Acid 10% Resistant (colour change)
Citric Acid 10% Resistant
Acetic Acid 10% Resistant
APPLICATION
Hydrochloric Acid 18% Resistant (colour change)
MasterTop 1205 is a versatile product and can be Sulphuric Acid 50% Resistant (colour change)
applied in various application thicknesses from Nitric Acid 20% Resistant (colour change)
200 microns to 300 microns per coat giving DFT Sodium Hydroxide 50% Resistant
thickness of 0.4 to 0.6mm when applied as a two Ammonia (0.880) 10% Resistant
coat system. Petrol Resistant
Mineral Oil Resistant
To achieve a smooth finish at application between Butanol Resistant
Skydrol Resistant
200 microns to 300 microns per coat, a short hair Saturated Sugar Resistant
roller or brush is suitable. Solution
Saturated Urea Solution Resistant
For slip resistant finishes, apply the base coat first.
This coat can then be scattered with COVERAGE
MasterTop SR No. 3 aggregate by completely
blinding at approximately 0.5-1.0kg/m². Apply
aggregate to wet base coat. After initial cure (12 SMOOH FINISH
hours at 40°C) the excess aggregate should be 4 litre pack of MasterTop 1205 covers 20m² @ a
removed by brushing or vacuuming. dft of 200 microns (two coats required).
Alternative textures can be obtained by varying the SLIP RESISTANT FINISH
amount of MasterTop SR No. 3 broadcast on to 4 litre pack of MasterTop 1205 covers 16m² at a
the base / sealer coat. dft of 250 microns (2 coats required).
MasterTop SR No. 3 approx. 0.5-1.0kg/m².
The top coat can now be applied. Depending on
the surface profile, type and density of the
EQUIPMENT CARE
MasterTop SR No. 3 used, the top coat may
consume more material than the base coat to Remove uncured MasterTop 1205 from tools and
achieve a fully sealed surface. The top coat must equipment using MasterTop Thinner No. 2. If
be applied within the maximum over coating time MasterTop 1205 has cured then it can only be
period i.e. 36 hours at 25°C or 24 hours at 40°C. removed by mechanical means.
Prior to application, MasterTop 1205 should be
stored undercover and protected from extremes of
temperature in an air-conditioned environment
immediately prior to application.
MasterTop® 1205
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground
and on pallets. Protect from rainfall. Avoid
excessive compaction and protect from
extremes of temperature.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As with all chemical products, care should be
taken during use and storage to avoid contact
with eyes, mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which
could be tainted during the curing/ drying phase
of the product). Treat splashes to eyes and skin
immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek
medical attention. Reseal the containers after
use.
NOTE
Field service, where provided, does not
constitute supervisory responsibility. For
additional information contact your local BASF
representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause
of any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods.
QUALITY AND CARE
All BASF Products are manufactured under a
management system independently certified to
conform to the requirements of the quality,
environmental and occupational health and
safety standards of ISO 9001 and BASF ESHQ
recommendations.
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
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The technical information and application advice given in this BASF publication are based on the present state of
STATEMENT OF our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a general nature, no assumption can be
RESPONSIBILITY made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those required by law. The user is responsible for
checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by
NOTE BASF either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since
they, and not BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.
Saudi BASF for Building Materials Co. Ltd.
P.O. Box 1884, Al Khobar, KSA
Tel: +966 13 8538600, Fax: +966 13 8328671
www.master-builders-solutions.sa
