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ALKA 151
2-Component, Environmentally-Friendly, Water-Based Clear Epoxy Coating
Alka-151 is a 2-component, water-based, high-performance, high colour stability, and high moisture resistance clear epoxy resin designed for applications where heavy-duty protection is required. It is used in a range of roller-applied and spray flooring systems and applications.
Pack size: 12Kg / 12L Kit
Overview
Usage
Alka 151 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
12 Kg, 8 Kg Resin & 4 Kg hardener
Colour
– Clear & Transparent.
Available Colours
Product colour & finish
Product colour information: – Clear & Transparent.
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.
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: 1.05 Kg/L
Application
Layer thickness
Recommended coating thickness is approximately 160-200 microns per coat
Recommended coating thickness is approximately 160-200 microns per coat
Pot Life (at 25 C)
approximately 25 minutes
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.
Tack free time: 12-14 hours
Re-coatable: 12-24 hours
Light traffic: 3 days
Full cure: 7 days.
Consumption
Approximately 0,150 kg/m² applied as a roller coating.
Approximately 0,150 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
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 151 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.
Xylene can be used for cleaning tools and equipment before the mixed compound begins to harden. Once cured, it can only be removed mechanically.