Flowtex HT

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Description
Flowtex HT is a hard wearing, epoxy mortar Screeding Compound.  A solvent free epoxy hand trowelled screed system available in a range of colours.  Applied at 6-7mm.

Uses
Ideal for use in heavy duty industrial environments and dry process areas where the floor is subject to heavy traffic, impact and chemical spills.

Benefits
• Quick set strength development to over 70mPa.
• Excellent adhesion
•  High abrasion and impact resistance
• Very good chemical resistance
•  Good resistance to thermal shock
• Excellent mechanical properties
• Can be applied to vertical walls
• Low exhotherm allows for applying thick screeds
•  Can be supplied in many colours
• Easy to clean

Project references
Anglo American, Bromor Foods, Blue Ribbon Bakeries, Clover SA, Eskom, Sappi Saiccor, Sasol, Impala Platinum Refinery, Unilever.

Model Specification
Product: Flowtex HT epoxy screed
Finish: Gloss or (Matt with sealer)
Thickness: 6mm
Preparatory work and application in accordance with suppliers' instructions.


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
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Specification for Flooring Screeds
Flowtex HT epoxy screed to be laid 6mm-7mm thick onto previously prepared and primed surfaced all in accordance with the manufacturer's detailed instructions.  Installation by an applicator trained and approved by Flowcrete South Africa.

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

Substrate Requirements
Concrete slabs and screeds should have a good wood float finish conforming in evenness and level to the required tolerance, with a minimum compressive strength of 20mPa, with screeds of a minimum thickness of 40mm.  All screeds must be free from damp and all contamination.  Profile screed with shot blasting or scarified.

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.

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.

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

Health and Saftey
Some of the components of this product may be hazardous during mixing and application.  Please consult the relevant Health and Safety Datasheet available from Flowcrete on request and sent with each delivery.

Technical information
The figures that follow are typical properties achieved in laboratory tests at 20°C and at 50% Relative Humidity
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Fire Resistance
 
Class G
Certificate No 1721/75 SITAC
Slip Resistance Method described in BS 7976-2
(typical values for 4-S rubber slider)
Impact Resistance ISO6272 1 kg weight > 1.8m
2kg weight > 1.5m
Abrasion Resistance BS 8204:Part 2:2002
Class AR2 - Medium duty industrial and commercial
Temperature Resistance
 
Max 60 °C
Water Permeability Nil – Karsten test (impermeable)
Vapour Permeability ASTM E96:90
1.36g/mē/24hrs
Chemical Resistance As per technical datasheet
Compressive Strength > 70 N/mm2 (BS 6319)
Flexural Strength 25 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 36hrs 16hrs 12hrs
Full traffic 72hrs 48hrs 36hrs
Full chemical cure 12 days 7 days 7 days

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

Chemical Resistance
Excellent: No change in the product even after long term contact
Good: No change in the product after 1 month contact, either no long term test results or some change after long term contact

  Excellent Good
Hydrochloric acid 20% •  
Sulphuric acid 50% •  
Citric acid 10% •  
Acetic acid 10%   •
Lactic acid 10%   •
Caustic soda •  
Petrol •  
Skydrol •  
Hydraulic oil •  
Detergents •  

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
Fax: (021) 797 0214
Email: southafrica@flowcrete.com
Flowcrete SA (Pty) Ltd is a division of Flowcrete international

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