401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer is a fast curing, two pack, water dispersible epoxy based primer/sealer/clear coating, especially formulated to meet the technological and ecological requirements of modern building and industrial practice. Designed be used in lower temperatures or when rapid overcoating/access is required.

401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer is non-flammable and solvent free, is low odour, and may be applied to dry or damp surfaces. 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer has excellent adhesion to most building materials, is nontoxic once cured, and consequently is a highly versatile material lending itself to application in many different types of location and circumstances.

Ideal for use as a primer for our Floor Coatings e.g. 304 HD Epoxy Floor Coating, 307 Flexible Deck Coat, 303 Epoxy Floor Paint, etc. Suitable for use in food factories, abattoirs, dairies, laboratories, warehouses, subways, chemical bunds etc.

This product is for Professional Use Only.

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• Features & Benefits
• Typical Properties
• Slip Resistance
• Coverage
• Surface Preparation
• Application
• Cleaning
• Curing
• Limitations
• Storage & Shelf Life
• Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• Two-pack
• Recommended application temperature 5°C - 30°C
• Solvent free
• Non-flammable
• Low Odour
• May be applied to dry or damp surfaces
• Excellent adhesion to most building materials
• Nontoxic once cured

Typical Properties

Please consult our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for specific advice.

Please consult our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for specific advice.

Slip Resistance

Should a non-slip finish be required, 508 Fine Particle Anti-Slip Additive can be added to the coating during mixing prior to application to produce an even and easily cleanable texture to the dried surface.

• 5kg unit - add 200g
  
• 15kg unit - add 600g

The above recommendation must only be used as a general guideline as the slip resistance of a cured resin coating can vary considerably due to many factors including: application technique, variations in film thickness, dispersion of the anti-slip texturing additive and the surface variations of the substrate and location to where it will be applied.

To obtain accurate PTV readings that are site specific (if required) it is strongly recommended that a slip assessment pendulum test is undertaken on each specific site after completion of the installation when the resin has fully cured.

Coverage

• A 5kg pack is sufficient to prime 25m² of surface. (15kg pack pro rata)

Surface Preparation

• Surfaces should be sound, clean and free from standing water, laitance, oil, grease, and other contaminants
• New concrete should be allowed to cure for a minimum of 21 days
• Floors should be mechanically abraded, scarified, grit blasted or acid etched where any subsequent coating is to be applied over the 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer

Note: For steel work a coat of 404 Epoxy Metal Primer is recommended as a primer instead of 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer.

Note: Substrates with high moisture content or oil contamination can still be coated in most instances by the inclusion of one of our specialist primers. Please see 402 Damp Proof Coating and 403 Oil Tolerant Primer for full details.

Mixing:

• 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer is supplied in pre-weighed containers ready for mixing
• Pour the contents of the base container into the curing agent container and thoroughly mix, preferably by mechanical means until a uniform consistency is achieved
• A low speed drill with paddle attachment is recommended for mixing operations

Mixing Ratio:

• By Volume - 2.2 Base : 1 Curing Agent
• By Weight - 100 Base : 42.9 Curing Agent

Application

• Apply by brush or roller at a nominal rate of 5m² per kg
• As a sealer or clear coating, a second coat should be applied after a minimum of 2 hours, and before a maximum of 48 hours
• As a primer, overcoating may be commenced as soon as the initial milky appearance has cleared or within 24 hours at 20°C
• Ensure good ventilation during application

Cleaning

• Clean equipment with 109 Tool Cleaner or a blend of 109 Tool Cleaner and water, immediately after use

Curing

• 401 WG Epoxy Floor primer will be touch dry following 1 hours cure @20°C, and hard dry after 2 hours cure @ 20°C
• Full chemical resistance will be attained following 7 days cure @ 20°C
• Good ventilation is essential to allow satisfactory evaporation of water from the film

Limitations

• Do not apply to uncured surfaces, or where standing water is present
• Do not apply to surfaces previously treated with water repellent chemicals
• Do not apply at temperatures below 3°C, or if there is a risk of frost during the initial curing period
• Do not use 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer that has exceeded the stated pot life
• Protect from water splashes during the first 24 hours of cure, as the fresh film is sensitive to water
• Relative humidity must be below 85% during the early stages of curing
• Do not apply in badly ventilated areas

Storage & Shelf Life

• Store in dry conditions, out of direct sunlight, at temperatures between 10°C and 25°C
• 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer has a minimum shelf life of 12 months when stored in original, unopened containers in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Health & Safety

• Avoid contact of the material with skin and eyes
• Wear gloves and goggles
• Wash off splashes immediately with soap and water
• Any eye contamination must be rapidly irrigated with copious amounts of clean water, and immediate medical attention sought
• Please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information
• 401 WG Epoxy Floor Primer shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

For specific advice regarding any aspect of this product, please consult our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected]