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ALKA 150

2-Component, Environmentally-Friendly, Water-Based Epoxy Coating

Alka-150 is a 2-component, water-based, high-performance, high colour stability, and high moisture resistance epoxy resin coating designed for applications where heavy-duty protection is required. It is used in a range of roller-applied and self-leveling flooring systems and applications.

Pack size: 24Kg / 16L Kit

Overview

Usage

Alka 150 is designed for applications where low-VOC & heavy-duty protection is required. It is suitable for outside flooring and decorative systems’ top coat in:

Industrial & Commercial.
Warehouses, storage, and packaging areas,
Clean rooms,
Automotive Service Areas and Garages,
High Traffic Applications,
Workshops,
Food and beverage production,
Assembly plants and industrial processing floors,
Schools,
Shop Floors,
Laboratories.

Advantages

Durable – 100% solids.
Good working time,
Excellent bond strength,
Easy application/Can be applied by brush or roller,
Water impermeability,
Low VOC
Water and scratch-resistant,
Excellent light and UV resistant,
High Tg and Hardness,
Combine with decorative vinyl chips, quartz & metallic powders to create an attractive and durable finish.

Packaging

24 Kg, 20 Kg Resin & 4 Kg hardener

Colour

– Neutral.

– Alka Colour Solutions Colour Card [Click here]

Available Colours

ALKA Coatings — Solid Colour Chart

Colour reference for ALKA 150. Confirm the selected colour and product availability with ALKA before ordering.

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Screen and printed colours are approximate. Confirm your final selection with a physical sample. Lighting, texture, application and the selected system can affect the finished appearance.

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Product Details

Shelf life: 12 months

Storage conditions

Store away from direct sunlight and away from naked flames, sparks and heating.

Flash point >25 C

Density: 1.4 Kg/L

Application

Layer thickness
Recommended coating thickness is approximately 160-200 microns per coat

Pot Life (at 25 C)
approximately 25 minutes

Curing time (at 25 C)
Tack free time: 12-14 hours
Re-coatable: 12-24 hours
Light traffic: 3 days
Full cure: 7 days.

Consumption
Approximately 0,25–0,3 kg/m² applied as a roller coating.

Alka primer: 5–6 sqm/litre
First coat: 5–6 sqm/litre over unprimed
6–8 sqm/litre over primed or coated

Second coat: 6–8 sqm/litre Over trowelled on toppings 2–4 sqm/litre

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Alka 150 can be applied by brush or roller; the selection of roller is dependent on the type of finish required.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Xylene can be used for cleaning tools and equipment before the mixed compound begins to harden. Once cured, it can only be removed mechanically.