Flowfresh HF (6-9mm)

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Description
Flowfresh HF is a 6–9mm heavy duty, chemical resistant antimicrobial treated polyurethane resin floor screed. Attractive fine textured coloured floor finish with a speckled effect on the surface.

Uses
Ideal for wet processing zones such as food manufacturing, food preparation areas, and chemical processing plants.

Benefits
• Contains Polygiene, an antimicrobial additive based on silver ion technology
• Very high chemical resistance
• Easy to clean and sterilise anti-slip surface, minimal joints
• Heat resistant to 120°C
• Steam cleanable
• Non tainting, non dusting
• High abrasion resistance
• Withstands high mechanical stress
• Good alternative to expensive acid resistant tiles
• Low odour during application
• Positive slip resistance

Project References
Food: Nestlé, McVities, Courage Brewery, Grants Whisky, also Meat, Fish and drinks industry.
Pharmaceutical: Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Levers and many more.

Model Specification
Product: Flowfresh HF
Finish: Matt
Thickness:_____mm (6 or 9 mm)
Colour:_______
Preparatory work and application in accordance with suppliers
instructions. Supplier: Flowcrete UK Ltd
Telephone: Customer Service - +44 (0)1270 753000

Standard Colour Chart

The applied colours may differ slightly from the examples shown above. Contact our customer services for a true colour sample or a special colour match.

System Design

Substrate Requirements
Concrete or screed substrate should be a minimum of 25N/mm², free from laitance, dust and other contamination. The substrate should be dry to 75% RH as per BS8204 and free from rising damp and ground water pressure. If no damp proof membrane is present, Hydraseal DPM can be incorporated directly beneath the Flowfresh HF system.

Products Required in this System
Primer: Flowprime @ 0.25 kg/m² OR, where a DPM is required, Hydraseal DPM @ 0.5 kg/m² OR, where high heat resistance is critical, Flowfresh Primer @ 0.25 kg/m²
Topping: Flowfresh HF (Density 2.1 kg/l) @ 12.6 kg/m² for 6 mm
                                                       @ 18.9 kg/m² for 9 mm
Flowfresh HF is a self-sealing finish.
Detailed application instructions are available upon request.

Installation Service
The installation should be carried out by a Flowcrete approved contractor with a documented quality assurance scheme. Obtain details of our approved contractors by contacting our customer service team or enquiring via our web site www.flowcrete.com

Life expectancy
7 – 10 years, dependant on thickness and subject to correct maintenance regime. Flowfresh HF is not colour fast and may change colour over time (exhibits a yellowing effect). Colour change depends on the UV light and heat levels present and hence the rate of change cannot be predicted. This is more noticeable in light colours and blues but does not compromise the product’s flexibility or chemical resistance characteristics. We have endeavoured to adopt colours within our standard range which minimise this change.

Microbial / Fungal Resistance
The Polygiene antimicrobial additive incorporated into Flowfresh HF provides control of most bacteria and fungi which come into contact with the floor.

Focus on the Floorzone
Flowcrete Group plc are world leaders in specialist industrial and commercial flooring. Systems available include: underfloor heating systems, floor screeds, surface damp proof membranes, decorative floor finishes, seamless terrazzo, car park deck waterproofing, corrosion protection systems…to name just a few. Our objective is to satisfy your Floorzone needs.

Flooring Design Service
Special corporate colours and designs can be produced to special order.

System Performance Guide
Complies with BS 8204-6/FeRFA type 8.

Technical Information
The figures that follow are typical properties achieved in laboratory tests at 20°C and at 50% Relative Humidity.

Fire Resistance BS 476:Part 7
  Surface Spread of Flame: Class 2
Slip Resistance Dry >80 Wet >40
Pendulum Slip Test method described in BS 7976-2 (dependent upon texture achieved during laying)
Impact Resistance BS 8204-1 Cat: A (< 0.5mm)
  ISO 6272
  1 kg weight >1.8m
  2 kg weight >1.5 m
Temperature Resistance Tolerant up to 120°C intermittent spillages or
  constant 105°C dry heat at 9mm thickness
Water Permeability Nil – Karsten test (impermeable)
Vapour Permeability ASTM E96:90
  3g/m²/24hrs (at 9mm thick)
Chemical Resistance Go to www.flowcrete.com
  Excellent resistance to sugars and most acids (organic and inorganic)
Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4060Taber Abrader:
  25mg loss per 1000 cycles
  (1kg load using H22 wheels)
  BS 8204-2: Class AR2
Compressive Strength >50 N/mm² (BS 6319)
Flexural Strength >20 N/mm² (BS 6319)
Tensile Strength >10 N/mm² (BS 6319)
Bond Strength Greater than cohesive strength of 25 N/mm² concrete. > 1.5 MPa.

Speed of Cure

  10°C 20°C 30°C
Light traffic 36 hrs 24 hrs 12 hrs
Full traffic 72 hrs 48 hrs 24 hrs
Full chemical cure 10 days 7 days 5 days

Aftercare - Cleaning and Maintenance
Clean regularly using a single or double headed rotary scrubber drier in conjunction with a mildly alkaline detergent.

Environmental considerations
The finished system is assessed as non-hazardous to health and the environment. The long service life and seamless surface reduce the need for repairs, maintenance and cleaning. Environmental and health considerations are controlled during manufacture and application of the products by Flowcrete staff and fully trained and experienced contractors.

Important Note
Flowcrete’s products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, copies of which can be obtained on request.

Further Information
To ensure you are specifying a fit for purpose flooring system for your project please consult our Technical Advisors on the number below or visit our website to register your interest in specifying one of the most durable floors on the market.

Flowcrete SA (PTY) LTD
Co. Reg. No. 2003/029560/07
   
KWA-ZULU NATAL
PO BOX 12241, Jacobs, 4026, South Africa
GAUTENG
PO BOX 942, Kempton Park, 1620 South Africa
CAPE TOWN
25 Woodley Road, Plumbstead, South Africa
Tel: (031) 461 3411
Fax: (031) 461 3475
Tel: (011) 394 1980
Fax: (011) 394 3003
Tel: (021) 797 0214
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Email: southafrica@flowcrete.com
Flowcrete SA (Pty) Ltd is a division of Flowcrete international

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