Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features / Advantages
- Clear sealer
- Excellent stain resistance
- Excellent gloss retention
- UV stability
- Excellent penetration & adhesion
- Color enhancement
- Moisture and abrasion resistant
- Easily re-coated
- Rapid cure rate
- Low VOC option available
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Area
- Areas of Usage
Patios, walkways, driveways, handicap ramps, parking lots, well-ventilated warehouses, manufacturing facilities, storage areas, laboratories, airplane hangars, and unoccupied (new builds) washrooms, showers, garages, and basements. May be used as a sealer to clearcoat substrates where extreme chemical resistance and/or UV protection are required.
- Surface Preparation (When Used as a Sealer)
In all cases, remove dust, laitance, grease, rust or other contaminants. Where applicable, prepare concrete via mechanical abrasion (grinding) or chemical treatment (acid washing or stripping). Preparation may involve neutralization with an alkali followed by a thorough rinse.
- Mixing Ratio
Two parts Part A to one part Part B Activator (i.e., 2:1 ratio); the mixture may be reduced with acetone only
- Application
The preferred method is to spray on clear Poly Enhance using an acetoneresistant pump sprayer immediately followed by backrolling (i.e. 2 applicators are required to work simultaneously). However, a polyester brush, 9”, 14” or 18” roller with microfiber nap may also be used. Two coats are required.
- Mixing
Poly Enhance is a two component system: Part A and Part B (the activator). When ready to use, mix Part A and Part B in a ratio of 2:1:1 as follows: add 2 parts Part A and 1 part Part B in a bucket and mix immediately. Mix at a slow speed to avoid introducing air into the mixture. After thoroughly mixing Parts A and B, add 1 part acetone as a reducer and re-mix thoroughly. If coating paver stone or brick, use a ratio of 2:1:2 (in lieu of 2:1:1).
- Application Procedure
Clear Poly Enhance may be used on a variety of substrates and is used as a clearcoat system.
Properties
- Color
- Typical Properties
- Properties
Average Dry Time at 77˚F (25˚C): Dry times vary depending upon weather conditions. Cure to Tack-Free: <3 hours; Waiting Time Between Coats: 1 – 2 hours; Cure to Light Foot Traffic: 24 hours; Full Cure: minimum of 4 days
Chemical & Stain Resistance: Resistant to coffee, mustard, whiskey, urine, gasoline, motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, skydrol, mineral spirits, 10% sulphuric acid, 10% hydrochloric acid, 10% acetic acid, xylene and MEK (ASTM D-1308 24- hour immersion)
Reducing: May be reduced with acetone only. Poly Enhance must never be reduced with any other solvent.
Finish: High gloss (60 degrees). Sheen “dies down” over time to a soft patina
Vehicle Type: Modified acrylic
Thickness: Recommended 2 - 3 mils DFT per application (prefernence is for 2 or more medium applications using an approved acetone-resistant sprayer).
Adhesion to Concrete: Concrete fails before loss of bond (ASTM 451)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flexibility (Passes) | 2022-01-08 | inch | ASTM 222 |
| Hardness | 127.0 | Konig | — |
| Impact Resistance (Passes, Direct) | 2022-03-08 | inch-pound | ASTM D-2794 |
| Solids (Wt, Depending on color) | 38.0 | % | — |
| Tabor Abrasion (Loss, 1000 gm. load 1000 cycles, CS17 wheel) | 69.0 | mg | — |
| Viscosity | Low | — | — |
| VOC (Actual) | 400.0 | g/l | — |
| VOC (California Formulation) | 38.0 | g/l | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Available in 5-gallons containers (Part A and Part B) and as 1.5-gallon kits consisting of a 1-gallon Part A container and a 0.5-gallon Part B catalyst container
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed.bn
Pot Life: Pot life pertains to material contained in the sprayer reservoir. Pot Life = 1 hour at 77˚F (25˚C); gradual thickening of product will occur
Shelf Life: 6 months at 77˚F (25˚C) when Parts A and B are not combined