Technical Information

Pot Life : 45 minutes at 300C
Specific Gravity : 1.33 + 0.02 (Mixed)
Flash Point : 250C
Foot Traffic : After 24 hrs at 300C
Full Cure and Chemical resistant : 7 days at 300C
Over coating time : Min 6 hrs at 300C
Coverage : At a 100 micron (WFT), the coverage will be 4 to 6 m2 / kg.
(50 Microns d.f.t.)
This coverage may vary depending upon substrate level
Shelf Life : 12 months in packed unopened container, stored properly at 300C

PACKING

Area Of Application:

• In industrial floors, production assembly areas, soft drink production, bottling plants, breweries, aquaculture units, food processing units dairies, pharmaceutical units, etc. As a protective coating for steel & concrete structures in various industries.
• Can be applied on walls / ceilings to resist chemical attack.

Method of Application

Surface Preparation
• Surface must be sound and dry, free from laitance, grease, oil and any other contamination. This must be removed thoroughly by wire brushing, scabbling or shot blasting. New concrete floors must be completely cured and dry. The substrate must not suffer from rising dampness with more than a moisture content of 5%. Small areas for application can be acid etched mildly, followed by cleaning & washing off with a water jet, and then mopping off to a dry condition.
• In substrates where oil & grease has penetrated deeply, use of a flame torching to burn the oil or grease. This may be followed with mild acid etching, etc., followed by a detergent wash. In cases where the contamination is deep seated, mechanical means must be adopted to remove the substrate upto the extent of penetration. Depending on the extent of removal, suitable methods for floor reinstatement of the substrate may be adopted.
• Porous substrates may require priming with Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EP

Mixing

• Before mixing the contents of each container should be thoroughly stirred to disperse any settlement which may have taken place in storage.
• Mix the entire hardener content into the base container and stir thoroughly with a slow speed mechanical stirrer attached with a suitable paddle to get a homogeneous mix.

Application

• APPLICATION ON CEMENTIOUS / CONCRETE FLOORS
  • Apply the mixed material to the prepared / primed surface with a standard paint brush of a good quality or a flat pile lambs-wool roller or with an airless spray system.
  • Ensure that a continuous film is achieved and no brush marks are visible.
  • Each coat of application must be applied to a 100 micron WFT. Total thickness of 200 microns WFT must be achieved in 2 coats.
  • Clean tools and tackles with solvent within the pot life period
  • In applications over Dr. Fixit Epoxy Floor Screed, the coverages of Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy ESL or Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EC will reduce depending upon the finish of the application of the screed. A third coat may be necessary. Consult Dr. Fixit for such applications.
• APPLICATION ON CONCRETE / PLASTERED WALLS / STEEL SURFACES
  • Surface preparation must be thorough as mentioned above for floors. Cracks, etc., must be fairfaced with suitable epoxy based filler putties, to ensure an even substrate. The mixed material of Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EC must be applied to get a continuous film, in two to three coats to achieve a dry film thickness ( d.f.t.) of 100 micros. In some cases, where sagging is not observed, the thickness of application may be achieved in just two coats. It is advisable to finish the top coat with a flat pile lambswool roller, to eliminate brush marks that may be appear on the earlier coat.
  • Steel surfaces must be shot blasted to a depth of 100 - 125 microns. Dr. Fixit Epoxy Zinc Primer is advised to be applied immediately on the shot blasted surface to provide cathodic protection, and then overcoated with Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EC in 2 coats of 100 microns d.f.t.

Precautions & Limitations

• New concrete and cementitious surfaces must be at least 28 days fully cured and dry, before taking up application of Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EC
• Application tools must be cleaned with an epoxy solvent
• Apply within temperatures ranging from 150C to 350C
• Do not dilute with solvents
• Use mixed material within the pot life period
• Ensure good ventilation and do not smoke during application. DO NOT expose Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EC to a naked flame
• Prolonged inhalation of solvent should be avoided
• Protective clothing, gloves, goggles should be worn during application of the product.
• In case of accidental contact to hands, eyes with epoxy, use soap & plenty of water for thorough cleaning and seek immediate medical attention
• Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EC should not be exposed to naked flame or any other source of ignition.
• Fire extinguishers should be available