GP3579 GENERAL POLYMERS

GP3741

Novo-Flo Solvent / Acid

Resistant Coating

Part A GP3741 Series

Part B GP3741B01 Standard Hardener

General

Polymers®

Floors

Revised 01/12

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Product Description

GP3741 NOVO-FLO SOLVE NT / ACID RESISTANT COATING is

a pigmented, high-build, high solids Novolac epoxy which resists

vapor, splash, spillage or immersion to certain aggressive acids,

alkalies and solvents. This material bonds aggressively to properly

prepared and primed substrates, protecting the substrate from

damaging chemicals.

Advantages

• Protects against certain aggressive acids, alkalies and

solvents. Refer to the Chemical Resistance Guide.

• High bond strength

• Rapid cure

• Initial high gloss

• Moisture tolerant

Typical Uses

GP3741 NOVO-FLO SOLVE NT / ACID RESISTANT COATING

protects surfaces in petroleum refineries, chemical processing,

water treatment, waste water treatment, power utilities, pulp and

paper, food and beverage and pharmaceutical facilities.

Limitations

• Slab on grade requires vapor/moisture barrier.

• Substrate must be structurally sound and free of bond inhibiting

contaminants.

• During installation and initial cure cycle, substrate and

ambient air temperature must be at a minimum of 50ºF (10ºC).

Substrate temperature must be least 5ºF (-15C) above the dew

point (for lower temperature installation contact the Technical

Service Department).

• When required, adequate ventilation shall be provided and

proper clothing and respirators worn.

• Strictly adhere to published coverage rates.

Surface Prepa ration

Proper inspection and preparation of the substrate to receive

resinous material is critical. Read and follow the “Instructions for

Concrete Surface Preparation” (Form G-1) for complete details.

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Product Characteristics

Color: Steel Gray, Silver Gray,

Classic Tile Red

Mix Ratio: 2:1

Volume Solids: 95% ± 2%, mixed

Weight Solids: 97% ± 2%, mixed

VOC (EPA Method 24): <50 g/L mixed; 0.41 lb/gal

Viscosity, mixed: 1,000 cps

Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

Minimum Maximum

Wet mils (microns): 10 (250) 20 (500)

~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L): 160 (4.1) 240 (6.1)

Drying Schedule @ 8 mils (200 microns) wet:

@ 73°F (23ºC)

To touch: 8 hours

To recoat: 16 hours

Light traffic: 24 hours minimum

Full Cure: 7 days

If maximum recoat time is exceeded, abrade surface before recoating.

Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.

Pot Life: gallon mass 40 minutes @ 73°F (23ºC)

Shelf Life:

Flash Point:

Part A: 36 months, unopened

Part B (Standard): 36 months, unopened

Store indoors at 50°F (10°C) to 90°F (32°C)

>213°F (>100°C), ASTM D 93, mixed

Performance Characteristics

Test Name Test Method Results

Abrasion

Resistance

ASTM D4060,

CS17 wheel, 1,000

cycles

100 mg loss

Adhesion ACI 503R 300 psi concrete

failiure

Flammability Self-extinguishing

over concrete

Hardness, Shore D ASTM D 2240 80

Resistance to

Elevated

Temperatures

MIL-D-3134J No slip or flow

at required

temperature of

158ºF (70ºC)

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