Armorgard 601T
1/4" FLOORING OVERLAY SYSTEM
CHEMICALLY RESISTANT RESURFACER
Armorgard 601T
- OUTSTANDING CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
- LOW TEMPERATURE CURE (40 ° F)
- EXCELLENT IMPACT RESISTANCE
- ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
- USDA APPROVED
- FAST WALK-ON TIME
- 100% SOLIDS
- EXCELLENT WEAR RESISTANCE
Copps Armorgard 601T is a 100% solids, chemically resistant, no odor, troweled epoxy flooring system. 601T was designed to provide outstanding protection, for new or old damaged concrete, against a wide range of chemicals, specifically organic acids, solvents, and mineral acids found in food processing and chemical plants. Armorgard 601T is USDA approved for application to structural surfaces or surfaces that will receive incidental food contact. Adhesion to wood, concrete and most metals is excellent.
Armorgard 601T is conveniently packaged in pre-measured (15 ft.2 @ 1/4") 3 component kits, containing a resin (Part A), hardener (Part B), and a troweling aggregate (Part C). Larger bulk quantities are also available. The troweling aggregate is supplied in pre-measured bags. Non-sag versions are available for vertical or trench applications.
Armorgard 601T was designed to protect floors (specifically, heavy industrial traffic from steel-wheeled carts and forklift trucks) making it ideally suited for chemical processing, food and beverage plants, power plants, pulp and paper mills, utilities and anywhere a clean, tough floor is needed.
Application thickness can be varied from 1/4" to 1/2" troweled topping.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| COLOR: | Grey, Red, Natural-Buff |
| CONSISTENCY: | Trowelable mortar |
| WORKING TIME: | 1 Hour @ 72 ° F |
| GEL TIME: | 2 Hours @ 72 ° F |
| TACK-FREE TIME: | 3.5 Hours @ 72 ° F, 1/4" thick |
| INITIAL CURE OR FOOT TRAFFIC: | 4-5 Hours @ 72 ° F |
| FULL CURE (FOR CHEMICAL IMMERSION): | 2-3 Days @ 72 ° F |
| HARDNESS (SHORE D): (ASTM D-2240) | 87D |
| ADHESION-BOND STRENGTH TO CONCRETE: | Greater than 500 PSI, 100% failure in concrete leaving topping-concrete bond intact. Tested with primer (K-040) |
| COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: (ASTM D-695) | 12,000 PSI |
| TENSILE STRENGTH: (ASTM D-638) | 2,300 PSI |
| FLEXURAL STRENGTH: (ASTM D-790) | 4,800 PSI |
| LINEAR SHRINKAGE: (ASTM D-2566) | 0.0001 in/in |
| COVERAGE: | 15 ft2 @ 1/4" per 42 pound kit |
SURFACE TEXTURE: 601T will leave a moderately textured surface. The surface can be modified to increase or decrease the slip resistance as needed, please consult your Copps representative.
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: Ideal 70 – 80 ° F, 55 – 90 ° F is acceptable. Work-life and tack-free time will be extended at lower temperatures, and reduced at elevated temperatures.
COMPONENTS: Resin/Hardener/Troweling Aggregate. Copps K-040 Primer is required for maximum service.
HUMIDITY/DEW POINT: Relative humidity and dew point must be determined before application to avoid adhesion failures. The dew point is used to predict the substrate temperature at which air begins to condense, in the form of water, on the substrate. Never apply a coating unless the concrete surface temperature is 5° F above the dew point. A dew point calculation chart is available from your Copps representative.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE:
| Excellent Resistance | Very Good | Not Recommended | |
| Motor Oil | 10% Nitric Acid | 30% Nitric Acid | 50% Acetic Acid |
| Unleaded Gasoline | 10% Sulfuric Acid | 36% Hydrochloric Acid | 50% Nitric Acid |
| Gasohol | 50% Sulfuric Acid | 1,1,1 Trichloroethane | Methylene Chloride |
| Kerosene | 70% Sulfuric Acid | Toluene | Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
| Diesel Fuel | 10% Hydrochloric Acid | Butyl Cellosolve | 40% Lactic Acid |
| Ethylene Glycol | 10% Phosphoric Acid | 90% Oleic Acid | |
| Water | 50% Phosphoric Acid | Skydrol | |
| 10% Lactic Acid | 75% Phosphoric Acid | ||
| 20% Lactic Acid | 10% Oleic Acid | ||
| 10% Acetic Acid | 50% Sodium Hydroxide | ||
| 20% Acetic Acid | Cyclohexanol | ||
| 10% Citric Acid | Bleach | ||
| 30% Citric Acid | Xylene | ||
| Methanol | Ethyl Alcohol | ||
| C6-C12 Fatty Acid | 50% Gluconic Acid | ||
The above recommendations are based on a 28 day immersion @ 72 ° F.
SURFACE PREPARATION: Armorgard 601T is used to strengthen and seal a porous concrete substrate, therefore, adhesion is paramount. To achieve excellent adhesion, the substrate should be free of all loose and foreign material and should be roughened slightly to provide a coarse profile by shot blasting.
Before shot blasting any contaminates on/in the concrete must be identified. Oils, grease, fats, waxes, or other contaminates must be removed prior to roughening the concrete. These can be removed with an application of warm (120-140 ° F) caustic detergent, steam cleaning or pressure washing. De-grease the floor, follow with a hot water rinse. Repeat this process until the water does not "bead up" on the concrete.
Shot blasting using self-propelled, self-contained equipment is the recommended preparation method.
New concrete must cure 28 days prior to the application of any epoxy.
APPLICATION MIXING
PRIMER MIXING: To mix Copps K-040 concrete primer pour the contents of the can marked Hardener (B-025) into the large pail (resin). Immediately mix for 3 minutes using a Jiffy Mixer and a slow speed drill. Mix at slow speed (less than 850 RPM) to avoid air entrainment.
PRIMER APPLICATION: Apply 5 mils of Copps K-040 Concrete Primer to the prepared concrete with a short nap (1/4") roller. This insures adhesion to the concrete substrate.
DO NOT apply K-040 over standing water. Damp or dry concrete is acceptable.
MIXING 601T: To mix Armorgard 601T pour the contents of the can marked Hardener (B-601) into the larger resin can (A-601). Immediately mix for 2-3 minutes using a Jiffy Mixer and a slow speed drill. Mix at slow speed (less than 850 RPM) to avoid air entrainment. DO NOT mix more material than can be used within the stated working time. Add this liquid to a rotating pail mixer and add half of the troweling aggregate, let mix for 1-2 minutes, then add the remaining troweling aggregate, mix for 2-3 minutes.
601T APPLICATION: Immediately pour out the mixed kit onto the floor in 7-10" wide strips. Spread evenly with a clean trowel (steel finishing trowel, 3 x 14). Finish each kit before mixing another to insure proper working times and surface textures. As the material begins to set up the trowel will pull on the surface creating a porous surface, this can be corrected by cleaning the trowel with isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
The 601T can be applied to the K-040 immediately or up to 24 hours later @ 72 ° F. If more than 24 hours have passed it is necessary to scuff the primer surface if it is not tacky.
Do not rapidly raise the air or substrate temperature, this can cause outgassing of the concrete and joint shrinkage. This can lead to product cracking or failure.
CLEAN-UP: Armorgard 601T, before it has hardened, can be removed from tools with Copps Enviro Kleen solvent or warm soapy water.
SAFETY: Armorgard 601T is an epoxy resin system. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets prior to using this product. Use soft rubber wheels on any vehicle that will be traveling on the floor; this will reduce scuffing and abrasion marks. Do not weld on or near the hardened epoxy, hazardous fumes will be released.
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
Copps Industries, Inc. gives no warranty, express or implied, and all products are sold upon condition that purchasers will make their own tests to determine the quality and suitability of the product. Copps Industries, Inc. shall be in no way responsible for the proper use and service of the product. The information given in this publication is considered to be accurate and reliable and is provided as a service only. Physical properties shown are typical. Actual properties are dependent on curing conditions and degree of cure. Any information or suggestions given are without warranty of any kind and purchasers are solely responsible for any loss arising from the use of such information or suggestions. No information or suggestions given by us shall be deemed to be recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights.
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