Armorgard 601T

1/4" (6.3mm)Flooring Overlay System / Chemically Resistant Resurfacer

  • OUTSTANDING CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
  • LOW TEMPERATURE CURE (40 °F or 4.4°C)
  • 100% SOLIDS
  • EXCELLENT WEAR RESISTANCE
  • EXCELLENT IMPACT RESISTANCE
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
  • USDA APPROVED
  • SHORT WALK-ON TIME

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 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" (6.3-12.7 mm) troweled topping.

PACKAGING CONVENIENCE

Armorgard 601T is conveniently packaged in pre-measured (15 ft.2 or 1.4 m2 @ 1/4" or 6.3 mm) 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.

HANDLING PROPERTIES @ 72 °F (22°C)
COMPONENTS Resin/Hardener/Troweling Aggregate
(Copps K-040 Primer is required for maximum service)
COLOR Grey, Red, Natural-Buff
CONSISTENCY Trowelable Mortar
WORKING TIME, min 1
GEL TIME, min 2
TACK-FREE TIME (<1/4" thick), h 3.5
INITIAL CURE or FOOT TRAFFIC, h 4-5
FULL CURE (FOR CHEMICAL IMMERSION), h 48-72
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Ideal temperature, °F 70-80 (21-27 °C)
Acceptable temperature, °F 40-90 (4-32 °C)
COVERAGE per 42 lb (19 kg) kit @ 1/4" (6.3mm), ft.2 (m2) 15 (1.4)

Working time and tack-free time will be extended at lower temperatures, and reduced at elevated temperatures.

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HARDNESS, Shore D 87 ASTM D 2240
ADHESION TO CONCRETE, psi (MPa) >500 (3.4)(100% failure in concrete) ASTM D 4541
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 12,000 (82.6) ASTM D 695
TENSILE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 2,300 (15.9) ASTM D 638
FLEXURAL STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 4,800 (33.1) ASTM D 790

SURFACE TEXTURE

601T will leave a moderately textured surface. The surface can be modified to increase or decrease the texture as needed, please consult your Copps representative.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE (28 day immersion @ 72°F or 22°C)
Excellent ResistanceVery GoodNot Recommended
Motor Oil
Unleaded Gasoline
Gasohol
Kerosene
Diesel Fuel
Ethylene Glycol
Water
10 % Lactic Acid
20 % Lactic Acid
10 % Acetic Acid
20 % Acetic Acid
10 % Oleic Acid
10 % Citric Acid
20 % Citric Acid
Cyclohexanol		 10 % Nitric Acid
10 % Sulfuric Acid
50 % Sulfuric Acid
70 % Sulfuric Acid
10 % Hydrochloric Acid
10 % Phosphoric Acid
50 % Phosphoric Acid
75 % Phosphoric Acid
50 % Sodium Hydroxide
Bleach
Xylene
Ethyl Alcohol
Methanol
C6-C12 Fatty Acids
50 % Gluconic Acid		 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Butyl Cellosolve
Toluene
30 % Nitric Acid
Skydrol
36 % Hydrochloric Acid
90 % Oleic Acid		 Methyl Ethyl Ketone
50 % Acetic Acid
50 % Nitric Acid
Methylene Chloride
40 % Lactic Acid

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 (2 °C) above the dew point. This temperature difference must be observed until the epoxy coating is cured to a tack-free state. A dew point calculation chart is available from your Copps representative.

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 or 49-60 °C) 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. CONCRETE MUST BE TESTED FOR MOISTURE AND VAPOR TRANSMISSION BEFORE COATING.

APPLICATION

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 mil (0.1 mm) of Copps K-040 Concrete Primer to the prepared concrete with a short nap (1/4" or 6.4 mm) roller. This insures adhesion to the concrete substrate.

DO NOT apply K-040 over standing water. Damp 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" (18-25 cm) 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 (22 °C). 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 PRECAUTIONS

Avoid breathing of vapors. Forced local exhaust is recommended to effectively minimize exposure. NIOSH approved, organic vapor respirators and forced exhaust are recommended in confined areas, or when conditions may cause high vapor concentrations. Do not weld on, burn or torch any epoxy material. Hazardous vapor is released when an epoxy is burned. Avoid skin or eye contact. Wash skin with soap and water if contact occurs. If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes and obtain medical attention. Read and understand all cautions on can labels and material safety data sheets before using this material. Use soft rubber wheels on any vehicle that will be traveling on the floor; this will reduce scuffing and abrasion marks.

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.

TB#4612T (06/10/04)