Sikafloor 169 is a two-part, transparent epoxy resin with very low yellowing. It can be used as a binder for coloured quartz mortars and screeds, or as a transparent sealer coat. It is suitable for normal to heavy mechanical loading and is often used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, showrooms, workshops, and production areas. Available from ProTrade Warehouse across Australia.
Uses
Sikafloor-169 may only be used by experienced professionals.
- Transparent binder for coloured quartz mortars and screeds like Sikafloor Decodur ES-22 Granite, Sikafloor Decodur ES-26 Flake, Sikafloor Decodur EB-26 Quartz and Sikafloor Decodur EM-21 Compact
- Transparent sealer coat for broadcast colour quartz mortar screeds and smooth coatings fully broadcast to excess with coloured chips
- Suitable for normal up to medium heavy and heavy mechanical loading
- Particularly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, for show rooms, workshops and production areas etc.
Characteristics / advantages
- Transparent
- Low VOC-content
- Low yellowing
- Good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Low viscous
- Easy application
- Multi-purpose binder
Product information
Composition: Epoxy
Packaging: Part A: 6kg containers, Part B: 2 kg containers, Part A+B: 8 kg unipacks
Shelf life: 24 months from date of production
Storage conditions: The product must be stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Appearance and colour: Resin - part A: turbid, liquid, Hardener - part B: yellowish, liquid
Density: Part A ~ 1.1 kg/l, Part B ~ 1.0 kg/l, Mixed resin ~ 1.1 kg/l (All Density values at +23°C).
Application information
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Mixing ratio: Part A : part B = 75 : 25 (by weight)
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Consumption: ~0.15 - 0.3 kg/m² applied as sealing coats, ~0.7-2 kg/m² applied as a wearing course. These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc. For detailed info, please refer to the System data sheet Sikafloor Decodur ES-22 granite, Sikafloor Decodur ES-26 flake, Sikafloor Decodur EB-26 Quartz and Sikafloor Decodur EM-21 Compact.
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Ambient air temperature: +10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
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Relative air humidity: 80 % r.h. max.
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Dew point: Beware of condensation! The substrate and uncured floor must be at least 3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish. Note: Low temperatures and high humidity conditions increase the probability of blooming.
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Substrate temperature: +10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
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Substrate moisture content: < 4 % pbw moisture content. Test method: Sika-Tramex meter, CM-measurement or Oven-dry-method. No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
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Pot Life: Temperature +10 °C ~ 60 minutes, +20 °C ~ 30 minutes, +30 °C ~ 20 minutes
Download Datasheets for more information.
Important considerations
- Do not apply Sikafloor-169 on substrates with rising moisture.
- Freshly applied Sikafloor-169 should be protected from damp, condensation and water for at least 24 hours.
- Trials should be carried out on mortar mixes to confirm and evaluate suitable aggregate colour blends and size distribution (granulometry).
- The incorrect assessment and treatment of cracks may lead to a reduced service life and reflective cracking.
- Under certain conditions, under floor heating or high ambient temperatures combined with high point loading, may lead to imprints in the resin.
- Under UV-exposure some discolouration (yellowing) will occur, however this has no influence on the function and performance of the coating.
- If heating is required do not use gas, oil, paraffin or other fossil fuel heaters, these produce large quantities of both CO2 and H2O water vapour, which may adversely affect the finish. For heating use only electric powered warm air blower systems.
Application instructions
Substrate quality / pre-treatment
- The concrete substrate must be sound and of sufficient compressive strength (minimum 25 N/mm2) with a minimum pull off strength of 1.5 N/mm2.
- The substrate must be clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, coatings and surface treatments, etc.
- High spots must be removed by e.g. grinding.
- All dust, loose and friable material must be completely removed from all surfaces before application of the product, preferably by brush and/or vacuum.
Mixing
Prior to mixing, stir part A mechanically. When all of part B has been added to part A, mix continuously for 2 minutes until a uniform mix has been achieved. To ensure thorough mixing pour materials into another container and mix again to achieve a consistent mix.
Mixing Tools:
Sikafloor-169 must be thoroughly mixed using a low speed electric stirrer (300 - 400 rpm) or other suitable equipment. For the preparation of mortars use a forced action mixer of rotating pan, paddle or trough type. Free fall mixers must not be used.
Cleaning of equipment
Clean all tools and application equipment with Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened and/or cured material can only be removed mechanically
Get Sikafloor-169 clear epoxy resin from ProTrade Warehouse. Collect from any Sika warehouse or our Silverwater store. Delivery available Australia wide.
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Product Disclaimer: Ensure you read all product, technical and safety data sheets prior to application as liability falls on the applicator. All products must be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended method.
