Flowcrete MF (3–4mm)

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Description
Flowcrete MF is a 4 mm heavy duty, chemical resistant polyurethane resin floor finish. Attractive smooth matt coloured floor finish.

Uses
Ideal for dry processing zones such as food packaging zones

Benefits
• Very high chemical resistance
• Easy to clean and sterilise – minimal joints
• Non tainting, non dusting
• High abrasion resistance
• Low odour during application

Project References:-
Food:- Nestlé; Mars; McVities; Bromor Foods ABI Coke, Tyger Foods.
Pharmaceutical :- Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Levers and many more.

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

Model Specification
 Product: Flowcrete MF
Finish: Matt
Thickness: _____mm  (4mm)
Colour: _______
Preparatory work and application in accordance with suppliers instructions.
Supplier: Flowcrete SA (Pty)Ltd
Telephone: Customer Service  +27 (31) 701 8866

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 Email: info@flowcretesa.co.za

Products Included in this System
Primer: Flowprime @ 4m2/lt OR, where a DPM is required, Hydraseal DPM 2m2/lt OR, where high heat resistance is critical, Ultrafresh Primer @ 4m2/lt
Topping: Flowcrete MF  @ 4 lt/m2 = 4mm Flowcrete MF is a self-sealing finish.
Detailed application instructions are available upon request.

 

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, tank lining 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.

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 Flowcrete MF system.

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.

System Performance Guide
Complies with  BS 8204-6/FeRFA category 7.
The table below shows how well the system complies with different characteristics.
A scale of 1 – 5 where 5 is the best value.
5 Excellent, 4 Very Good, 3 Good (Pass), 2 Fair, 1 Poor

Fire Safety 4 Impermeability 5
Slip Resistance 3 Clean ability 5
Impact Resistance 4 Wear Resistance 4
Thermal Resistance 4 Chemical Resistance 5
Heavy Traffic 4 Moisture tolerant 4

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.

Life Expectancy
7 – 10 years, dependant on thickness and subject to correct maintenance regime.

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

Fire Resistance

BS476:Part 7
Spread of Flame: Class 2 (indicative)

Slip Resistance

Method described in BS 7976-2 (typical values for 4-S rubber slider)
Dry 70 Wet 40

Impact Resistance

BS8204-1 Cat: A (<0.5mm)
ISO6272 1 kg weight >1.8 m
             2 kg weight >1.5 m

Temperature Resistance

Tolerant up to 70oC

Water Permeability

Nil – Karsten Test (impermeable)

Vapour Permeability

ASTM E96:90
5 g / m2  / 24hrs (at 4 mm thick)

Chemical Resistance

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Excellent resistance to sugars and most acids (organic and inorganic)

Abrasion Resistance

ASTM D4060 Taber Abrader:
30mg loss per 1000 cycles
(1kg load using H22 wheels)
BS8204-2: Class AR2

Compressive Strength

> 50 N/mm2 (BS6319) 

Flexural Strength

20 N/mm2 (BS6319)

Tensile Strength

12 N/mm2 (BS6319)

Bond Strength

Greater than cohesive strength of 25N/mm2 concrete.   > 1.5 MPa.

 

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
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Email: southafrica@flowcrete.com
Flowcrete SA (Pty) Ltd is a division of Flowcrete international

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