SAFECORE  AC
A CLEAR, ACRYLIC POLYMER SEALER FOR OLD
AND NEW CONCRETE

BENEFITS

-› Ready to use can easily be applied by brush or roller

-› Good chemical and abrasion resistance

-› Seals and dust proofs the surface

-› Compatible with most substrate finishes

-› Provides easily cleanable floor surfaces

-› Internal and external use

-› Resistant to ultra violet radiation

-› Excellent adhesion to concrete and masonry surfaces.

USES

As a curing and sealing treatment to new concrete and as a sealing and/dust proofing treatment to old concrete, to provide a sealed and dust proof surface with resistance to the ingress of oil and chemical spillages. As a primer/sealer for subsequent top coating.

WHERE TO USE

Industrial Workshops, Car Parks, Warehouses, Food preparation areas, garages.

DESCRIPTION

SAFECORE AC is a single pack, solvent borne, Acrylic resin-based surface sealer and dustproofer for concrete. When applied to freshly placed concrete. SAFECORE AC functions as a curing membrane, reducing any tendency towards drying shrinkage cracks. At the same time the surface becomes sealed against the ingress of oils and many aqueous chemicals, and a hard wearing floor is produced. When applied to old/aged concrete floors, SAFECORE AC penetrates into the pore structure thereby sealing and dust-proofing the surface. Having excellent adhesion to concrete, SAFECORE AC allows the application of subsequent paint/coating treatments, thereby minimising surface preparation requirements.

INSTRUCTION FOR APPLICATION

SURFACE PREPARATION : (a) Old concrete shall be sound and free from oil, grease, laitance and other contaminates. Previously applied paint or curing membrane must be removed. Wash the floor with a detergent solution followed by clean water, and then allow to dry prior to sealer application. (b) Over new concrete SAFECORE AC may be applied 15 minutes after the final finish.
APPLICATION : (a) Over old concrete apply a coat of SAFECORE AC by brush or roller, squeegee or spray at a nominal rate of 8-10 m²/ltr. Avoid the formation of puddles of excess material, after a minimum period of 12 hours a second coat shall be applied at a rate of 12-14 m²/ltr. (b) Over new concrete apply SAFECORE AC by spray at a nominal rate of 6-8 m²/ltr. Ensure that the material is applied evenly and avoid the formation of puddles of excess material on the surface. In hot and / or windy conditions a second coat of SAFECORE AC should be applied on the following day at a nominal rate of 8-10 m²/ltr.
EQUIPEMENT CLEANING : Clean all equipments, immediately after use, with SAFECORE AC.
DRYING / CURING : SAFECORE AC will be tack free in 2-4 hours and hard dry after 20-24 hours in conditions of good ventilation.

PROPERTIES

WORKING LIFE : at 20^OC 40 minutes, TOUCH DRY TIME : (at 20^OC) 4 hours.

APPLICATION FOR APPLYING SAFECORE R

SURFACE PREPARATION : The steel reinforcement should be cleaned by wirebrush or acid cleaning. All dust particles should be removed to achieve good bonding of coating. MIXING : SAFECORE R is supplied in two pack material with a powder component and the respective pre-weighed amount of liquid. The liquid should be poured into the suitable mixing vessel and the powder component added gradually to be under mechanical mixing. The continuous mixing should be done until a homogenous colour is achieved.
APPLICATION : The mixed SAFECORE R should be applied by brush in one coat on substrate. CLEANING : Brush should be rinsed with water immediately after use.

PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE : Pale straw coloured liquid; FLASH POINT : 40^OC; DRYING TIME at 30^OC : Tack free - 2 to 4 hrs., Hard dry - 20 to 24 hrs.; CURING EFFICIENCY : >75%; CHEMICAL RESISTANCE : Resistant to spillages of dilute minerals, acids, caustic alkali solutions, Vegetable oils, de-icing salts etc.

PACKING & COVERAGE

5, 10, 50, 100 ltrs., Coverage is very much dependent on the porosity of the substrate. For new concrete apply first coat at the rate of 5 m² ltr. To eliminate the curing process 2 to 3 coats in recommended to give perfect sealing/curing and abrasion resistant for smooth old concrete surface. Coverage will be 10 to 12 m² / ltr.

SHELF LIFE

SAFECORE AC 12 months when stored in the original, unopened containers, at temperature between 10^OC to 50^OC. out of direct sunlight.

LIMITATIONS

(a) Apply only in well ventilated areas (b) Do not apply in areas where food stufs are stored during application (c) Do not apply externally if rain is likely during application.

HEALTH & SAFETY

SAFECORE AC is a flammable material (flash point = 40^OC). Avoid exposure to naked flame or sources of ignition. For specific advice regarding any aspect of this product please consult our Technical Section.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Fairmate manufactures entire range of construction chemicals under compliance of ISO 9001-2000, ISO (EMS) 14001 & OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certified by KPMG Peat Marwick.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

While new advances and changes will take place one thing will never change is quality and meeting special needs of customer. Our laboratory in Baroda and technical personnel & experts are available to provide additional information and technical assistance. We are eager to work with you in development of new product and solve your problem.