EPOXY TX

Solvent-free, orange-peel effect epoxy topcoat

A solvent-free epoxy paint; a two-component thixotropic epoxy coating. High surface hardness, water and chemical resistance, high mechanical resistance and easy cleaning are its distinguishing properties.

Areas of Use

• Factories
• Warehouses
• Shopping centres
• Workshops
• Aircraft hangars
• Schools
• Hospitals
• The pharmaceutical sector
• The food sector
• Laboratories
• Car parks
• Treatment plants
• As a topcoat on metal or concrete in areas subject to heavy forklift traffic and corrosive chemicals.

Advantages

• Has high surface hardness.
• High resistance to chemicals.
• High mechanical resistance.
• Easy to clean.

Consumption	550 g/m² (300 µ dry film thickness)

Application

Surfaces to be coated must not contain defects such as pits, breaks, segregation or cracks, and must not be dusting. Such defects must be corrected before application with TERAPOL EPOXY REPAIR (epoxy-based repair mortar). Surface preparation must be carried out by shot blasting, milling, sanding or similar mechanical surface-abrasion methods, and all surfaces must be de-dusted with industrial vacuum equipment. Under all conditions, surface adhesion must be above 1.5 N/mm² and the moisture content below 4%. During application, care must be taken that the floor temperature is at least +3°C above the dew point. Preparing and applying the primer: where a primer is required, TERAPOL EPOXY PRIMER is used. The primer is applied in a single coat by roller. Consumption is approximately 0.30-0.50 kg/m². Preparing the mix: components A and B are mixed with a low-speed mixer (below 400 rpm) and a mixing paddle until a homogeneous consistency is reached. Applying EPOXY TX: the mix is spread over the surface in a homogeneous thickness with a fine-notched trowel or roller, and a crystal-patterned sponge roller is then passed over it to obtain a textured coating. Always working with the pattern roller in the same direction and in a regular manner is important for achieving a flawless result.

Technical Properties

Gloss	Glossy
Density	1,70-1,90 gr/cm³ (TS EN ISO 2811-1)
Viscosity	5,4-5,9 tix index
Solids content of mix (%)	100 by weight, 100 by volume
Thinner	Not to be thinned
Mixing ratio	By weight: A/B: 90/10
Pot life	40-60 min / 23°C, 200 g (DIN 16945)
Drying time — dust dry	60-90 min at 23°C (TS 4317)
Drying time — touch dry	6-8 hours at 23°C (TS 4317)
Drying time — recoatable	24 hours at 23°C (TS 4317)
Drying time — full cure	7 days at 23°C (TS 4317)
Abrasion resistance (Taber)	115 mg, 1000 cycles (EN 1504-2)
Pull-off adhesion strength	>2,0 (1,5)b (EN 1504-2)
Impact resistance test	Class III (EN 1504-2)
Capillary water absorption and water permeability	<0,1 kg/m². h0,5 (EN 1504-2)
Shore D hardness	80±5 (ASTM D 2240, DIN 53505)
Compressive strength (N/mm²)	55 ~ 57 (DIN 53504 TS 1967)