Armorgard 700UV

Decorative Color Quartz Flooring System

  • Primerless
  • 100% Solids, Zero VOC's
  • USDA Approved
  • Relilient
  • Chemically Resistant
  • Bonds to Damp Concrete

Copps Armorgard 700UV is a 100 % solids, self-leveling, decorative, primerless, no odor, clear epoxy flooring system designed to resurface concrete. Armorgard 700UV has been formulated to reduce the "yellowing" that conventional epoxy systems develop. Armorgard 700UV has excellent resistance to most harsh chemicals. Armorgard 700UV 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 700UV was designed to provide beautiful protection from light to medium traffic found in kitchens, entrance ways, shower rooms, locker rooms, schools, hospitals, food and beverage industry areas, and anywhere a decorative, non-skid/chemical resistant floor is needed.

Application thickness can be varied from a 30 mil (0.8 mm) broadcast to a 1/4" (6.4 mm) (aggregate filled) slurry.

HANDLING PROPERTIES @ 72 °F (22 °C)
COLOR Clear, 14 Decorative Tweed Patterns
MIXED VISCOSITY, @ 77°F cP 600 ASTM D 2196
WORKING TIME, min 25
GEL TIME, min 30  
TACK-FREE TIME, h 7-8
INITIAL CURE or FOOT TRAFFIC, h 12-16
COVERAGE* (@ 10 mil or 0.25 mm, unfilled), ft2/gal (m2/l) 160 (4.2)
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE, °F (°C)
Ideal 70-80 (21-27)
Acceptable 55-90 (13-32)

*Varies with porosity of concrete.

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HARDNESS, Shore D 82 ASTM D 2240
ADHESION TO CONCRETE, psi (MPa) >800 (5.5) (100 % failure in concrete) ASTM D 4541
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 12,000 (82.8) ASTM D 695
TENSILE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 6,100 (42) ASTM D 638
ELONGATION @ BREAK, % 6 ASTM D 638
FLEXURAL STRENGTH, psi (MPa) 10,000 (69) ASTM D 790
TABER ABRASION @ 1000 g/1000 cycles, mg 60 ASTM D 4060
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Excellent ResistanceVery GoodNot Recommended
Motor Oil
Unleaded Gasoline
Ethylene Glycol
Kerosene
Water
10 % Lactic Acid
10 % Nitric Acid
10 % Acetic Acid		 10 % Sulfuric Acid
70 % Sulfuric Acid
50 % Sodium Hydroxide
10 % Hydrochloric Acid
36 % Hydrochloric Acid
Skydrol
Bleach
Cyclohexanol		 10 % Citric Acid
20 % Acetic Acid
Ethyl Alcohol
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Toluene
Acetone
Xylene
50 % Phosphoric Acid
30 % Nitric Acid		 50 % Acetic Acid
50 % Nitric Acid
Methylene Chloride
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methanol
Ethyl Alcohol

The above recommendations are based on a 28 day immersion @ 72 °F (22 °C).

PACKAGING CONVENIENCE

Armorgard 700UV is conveniently packaged in a pre-measured 2.0 (7.81 l) kit; containing a resin (Part A) and a hardener (Part B). Larger bulk quantities are also available. Decorative color quartz aggregate is supplied in pre-measured bags.

HUMIDITY/DEWPOINT

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 a Copps Technical Representative.

Surface Preparation

Armorgard 700UV 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 either shot blasting or acid etching.

Before blasting or acid etching, 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 procedure until the water does not "bead up" on the concrete.

Shot blasting using self-propelled, self-contained equipment is a highly recommended preparation method.

Mixing

To mix Armorgard 700UV pour the contents of the pail marked Hardener (B-700) into the larger Resin pail. 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. DO NOT mix more material than can be used within the stated working time. REMEMBER - you will have less working time at higher temperatures.

Application

To achieve the smoothest coating possible two broadcast applications are recommended.

PRIMER: Armorgard 700UV can be applied to prepared concrete without a primer. The application of a primer is recommended to reduce concrete outgassing, in turn producing a smoother coating.

"BROADCAST" COATING (LIGHT TO MEDIUM DUTY) - 30-60 mil (0.76-1.52 mm): Apply liquid 15-20 mil (0.38-0.51mm) thick, then evenly broadcast the color quartz aggregate into the wet coating until it is saturated (0.5 lb/ft2 or 2.44 kg/m2). Let cure (dry), then brush off the excess aggregate and apply a 15-20 mil (0.38-0.51 mm) liquid coat and saturate with color quartz (0.5 lb/ft2 or 2.44 kg/m2). Brush off the excess color quartz and apply a liquids only 10 mil (0.25 mm) topcoat to lock down the exposed aggregate. The lockdown coat can be varied to achieve the desired non-slip texture.

HEAVY DUTY COATING - 1/8" (125 mil or 3.18 mm) - 1/4" (250 mil or 6.36 mm): Repeat above process as needed to achieve your desired thickness or mix up a slurry mortar with the color quartz. NEW CONCRETE MUST CURE 28 DAYS PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION OF ANY EPOXY. CONCRETE MUST BE TESTED FOR MOISTURE AND VAPOR TRANSMISSION BEFORE COATING.

Clean Up

Armorgard 700UV, 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 (such as heated polymers, sanding) 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 a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights.

TB#4700UV (07/24/08)