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Expancote* PU*
Chemical and UV resistant protective coating system
Uses Properties
Provides a high grade protection system, to a variety of Specific gravity : 1.3 (mixed)
surfaces exposed to aggressive environments. Typical
Solids by volume @ 25ºC : 52% (mixed)
areas for application would include the following :
Carbon-di-oxide diffusion : 1.0 x 10-7 cm2/s
• Sewage works and effluent plants.
• Chemical processing. @ 20ºC @ 35ºC
• Underwater, or submerged conditions. Pot life : 2 hours 1 hour
• Wherever UV resistance is required.
Drying time :
• Jetties, piers, harbors, seawater intakes and channels.
touch dry 4 hours 2 hours
recoatable 4 hours 2 hours
Advantages
full cure 7 days 3 days
• Low cost in service - due to combination of excellent
Chemical resistance :
UV and chemical resistance properties.
• Labour saving - can be applied directly onto fully
Fully cured coatings were tested on some common
cured epoxy coatings, without need for priming system.
chemicals. Tests were performed by constant immersion
• Versatile - can be applied to steel and concrete,
over a set period, followed by visual inspection.
allows colour matching of different elements.
• Superior surface finish achievable - allows use of
Acids (m/v)
powerful detergent cleaners where necessary.
• Enhanced performance - two part material eliminates
Acetic acid 5% : Excellent
curing problems associated with single part
Citric acid 80% : Excellent
alternatives.
Tartaric acid 10% : Excellent
Phosphoric acid 2 50% : Good
Description
Oleic acid 1 : Good
Expancote* PU is a high quality, polyurethane, protective
Alkalis (m/v)
coating which can be applied to a variety of surfaces
including steel, concrete and fully cured epoxies. It is
Ammonia 20% : Excellent
supplied as a two pack material in pre-weighed quantities
Sodium Hydroxide 1 24% : Very good
ready for on-site mixing and use.
Hydrogen Peroxide 1 100% : Very good
Expancote* PU is applied to a dry surface, as a single
Solvents & organics
coat of between 95 and 145 microns wet film thickness,
which will cure to give a finished dry film thickness of
Xylene : Excellent
between 50 and 75 microns. Additional coats may be
Diethyl ether : Excellent
required for extreme exposure conditions.
Ethanol : Excellent
Toluene 2 : Very good
Expancote* PU is available in marine grade for
applications necessitating biocidal and micro-biostatic
Aqueous solutions
effect.
Bleach : Excellent
Specification
Aqueous starch solution 5% : Excellent
Milk : Excellent
The final, corrosion resistant coating shall be Expancote*
PU, a polyurethane, protective coating. The coating shall
(1) Note - acceptable performance up to 7 days
possess excellent chemical and UV resistance properties,
immersion
with a Carbon Dioxide diffusion coefficient of not less
than 1.0 x 10-7 cm2/s. It shall be compatible with concrete,
(2) Note - can cause some slight surface discoloration
steel and fully cured epoxies.
Consult the local Expanchem Fospak office for specific
recommendations to meet varying operating conditions.
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Instructions for use Mixing
Expancote* PU can be applied on top of a number of The contents of the resin base tin should be thoroughly
different substrates and surfaces; either directly, or by stirred to disperse any possible settlement.
following an initial priming coat. The instructions which
follow therefore need to be read carefully to ensure that The entire contents of the hardener should be poured
the correct procedure is adopted in each case. into the base container, and the two materials mixed
thoroughly until both uniform colour and consistency are
Surface preparation obtained.
All surfaces to be treated with Expancote* PU should be It is recommended that the two components are mixed
clean, dry and free from dust or other loose material. together mechanically; using a slow speed, electric drill,
with a proprietary mixing paddle attachment. Mixing
Concrete surfaces should be carried out continuously for 3 to 5 minutes. If
aerated, allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before
All surface laitance should be removed by grit blasting application.
or water jetting, to provide a suitable key. The general
standard of surface preparation should be in accordance Important note :
with ACI 503R-89, Chapter 5, Paragraph 5.4.
Expancote* PU is a solvent-based product, and should
Following the preparation of a concrete surface, care be mixed in an open, well-ventilated area. If subsequent
should be taken to ensure that any surface irregularities application is to be in a confined or poorly ventilated
are filled with the appropriate Expanmortar** product. space, then air-fed respirators must be worn.
Metal surfaces Application
Any metal surfaces should be blasted to a bright finish, Hand application
meeting the requirements of Swedish Standard SA 2½
or equal. This can be suitably achieved by brush or roller.
Fully cured epoxies The primer (if used) should be firmly applied and scrubbed
well into the surface, ensuring that a continuous film
Please contact your local Expanchem Fospak office for results of uniform thickness.
details on surface preparation required for existing epoxy
coatings. The Expancote* PU topcoat will cover very readily. In
the case of application over Expanprime* EP302 primer,
Priming the ‘undercoat’ should be fully dry before application. In
the case of existing epoxy coatings, the ‘undercoat’
Priming of any substrate should only be completed using should be fully cured.
Expanprime* EP302, and is required for applications to
metal or concrete. In certain instances, it is possible to It is further recommended that a contrasting colour is
apply Expancote* PU directly on top of prepared, existing chosen for the second coat, to ensure unbroken coverage.
substrates - contact the local Expanchem Fospak office
for details. Spray application
Expanprime* EP302 is a two part priming system, and Faster rates of application are possible using airless
should be mixed and applied in the same fashion as for spray equipment, but the local Expanchem Fospak office
the Expancote* PU topcoat - see “Mixing” and should be contacted prior to application for technical
“Application” sections below. It may be applied at a wet advice.
film thickness of between 125 and 190 microns, curing
to a dry film thickness of 50 to 75 microns. Cleaning
Most importantly, however, the priming coat should be Tools and equipment should be cleaned with Expanchem
completely dry before applying any of the Expancote* Solvent 102* immediately after use.
PU topcoat. The time for this to occur is typically 4 hours
at 20ºC, and 2 hours at 35ºC - consult the local
Expanchem Fospak office for full details and
recommendations to suit particular site variations.
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Repairing and overcoating
Any applications of Expancote* PU which have become Avoid inhalation of vapours and ensure adequate
damaged can be readily over coated. ventilation, in particular for Expancote* PU which is a
solvent and isocyanate-containing product. Air-fed
The existing surface should be well abraded, using a respirators must be worn if the application is in a confined,
stiff wire brush, or similar, to ensure that a good or poorly ventilated, space.
mechanical bond will be achieved between the two layers.
Some people are sensitive to resins, hardeners and
Overcoating works can then proceed as for new work. solvents. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection. Barrier creams such as Kerodex
Estimating Antisolvent or Rozalex Antipaint provide additional skin
protection.
Supply
Should accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately
Expancote* PU : 20 litre packs with a resin removing cream such as Kerocleanse
Standard Grade Skin Cleanser or Rozaklens Industrial
Expanprime* EP302 : 20 litre packs
Skin Cleanser, followed by washing with soap and water
Expanchem Solvent 102 : 5 litre packs - do not use solvent.
Coverage In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
The coverage figures quoted are theoretical, and based
upon application to a properly prepared substrate. If swallowed seek medical attention immediately - do not
induce vomiting.
Since application conditions vary greatly; due to substrate
porosity, quality of surface preparation, application For further information, please consult the Material Safety
thickness and wastage factors, the on-site figures may Data Sheet for Expancote* PU.
vary from those shown below.
Fire
Expancote* PU : 7 to 10 m2/litre
Expancote* EP302 and Expanmortar* FC are non
Expanprime* EP302 : 5 to 8 m2/litre
flammable.
Technical support Expancote* PU and Expanchem Solvent 102 are
flammable.
Expanchem Fospak offers a comprehensive technical
support service to specifiers, end users and contractors. Do not use near a naked flame.
It is also able to offer on-site technical assistance, an
AutoCAD facility and dedicated specification assistance Flash points
in locations all over the world.
Expancote* PU : 23ºC
Limitations
Expanchem Solvent 102: 33ºC
A minimum application temperature of 5ºC should be
Storage
observed at all times.
Shelf life
For applications in confined, or poorly ventilated, spaces
the use of respirators is mandatory.
Expancote* PU and Expanprime* EP302 have a shelf
life of 12 months, when stored in warehouse conditions
Precautions
below 25ºC.
Health and safety
Expancote* PU, Expanprime* EP302 and Expanchem
Solvent 102 should not come in contact with skin or eyes,
nor should they be swallowed.
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Additional Information
Expanchem Fospak manufactures a wide range of
complementary products which include :
• waterproofing membranes & waterstops
• joint sealants & filler boards
• cementitious & epoxy grouts
• specialized flooring materials
Expanchem Fospak additionally offers a comprehensive
package of products specifically designed for the repair
and refurbishment of damaged concrete. Expanchem
Fospak’s ‘Systematic Approach’ to concrete repair
features the following :
• hand-placed repair mortars
• spray grade repair mortars
• fluid micro-concretes
• chemically resistant epoxy mortars
• anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
• chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
For further information on any of the above, please
consult your local Expanchem Fospak office - as below.
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REGIONAL SALES OFFICES IN PAKISTAN:
Fospak (Pvt) Ltd. Lahore Sales Office Rawalpindi Sales Office
Head Office 2nd Floor Sarwar Shaheed Plaza, 1st Floor,
702, Business Avenue, Cavalry Ground, Al-Harmain Plaza,
Block-6, PECHS., Shahra-e-Faisal, Main Boulevard, Lahore Cantt, Main Murree Road,
Karachi, Pakistan. Lahore, Pakistan. Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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Email :
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[email protected]Important note
Expanchem Fospak products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject
to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Epanchem Fospak
endeavours to ensure that the technical information on this data sheet is correct at the time of printing, it is the
customer’s responsibility to satisfy himself, by checking with the company that this information is still current at
the time of use, that the product is suitable for the intended application, and that the actual conditions of use are
in accordance with those recommended. Because Expanchem Fospak has no control over the conditions of use
of its products, all recommendations or suggestions regarding the use of these products are made without guarantee.
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