Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composition
- Epoxy-cycloaliphatic Amine
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
- Superior Adhesion
- Outstanding hardness, durability, and abrasion resistance.
- Very low VOC (less than 13 g/L).
- High gloss finish available in Clear or Colors.
- Advantages
- Very Low VOC,
- Zero HAPs
- Low Odor
- High Gloss
- Solvent Free
- 100% Solids
- Direct to Concrete
- Superior Adhesion
- Universally Compliant
- Chemical Resistant
- Self-Leveling
- Acceptable for Use in USDA Inspection Facilities
- High Tensile Strength
- Hot Tire Resistant
- Non Blushing
- Custom Color Matching
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Area
- Application Method
- Mixing Ratio
- 2 Parts A to 1 Part B [2:1]
- Basic Uses
- Primer: Monochem 45 can be used as a flooring epoxy with all the Monochem decking systems. It may also be applied over almost all floor surfaces including those previously coated.
- Finish Coat: Monochem 45 is extremely durable and recommended for protecting and dust-proofing interior concrete floors. It provides a seamless chemically resistant film for common areas such as warehouse floors, manufacturing facilities, residential and industrial garages, mechanical rooms and commercial kitchens.
- Typical Uses
- Concrete
- Metal
- Plywood
- Tile
- Application
Surface Preparation:
- All surfaces to be coated must be thoroughly dry (<15% moisture) and free of all adhesion affecting contaminates including but not limited to curing compounds, oils, grease, concrete hardeners, loose paint and dirt. The concrete should be between 2500-3000 psi
- All concrete and stucco must be cured for a minimum of 28 days.
- All holes, cracks and/or joints larger than 1/16" should be caulked with a paintable polyurethane elastomeric caulk.
- The surface temperature must be between 50-90°F during product application.
- Surfaces must displaya pH below 9.
- Surfaces with hydrostatic pressure must be corrected prior to product application.
- Make sure to apply a test patch to ensure the proper adhesion, appearance and performance.
- On rare occasions, abrading the surface may be necessary for proper adhesion. This can be determined by the required test patch.
Mixing: The volume mixing ratio is 2 parts Part-A liquid to 1 part Part-B liquid.
Pot Life: 35-45 minute pot life (at 70°F and 50% relative humidity). Higher temperatures and humidity levels tend to shorten pot life.
Dry Time:
- Recoat (if needed): 8-10 hours (do not exceed 24 hours)
- Light Foot Traffic: 18-24 hours
- Normal Foot Traffic: 2 Days
- Hot Tire & Heavy Object Exposure: 5 Days
*Excessive humidity or condensation on the surface during curing can interfere with the cure time and can cause discoloration, surface hazing or blushing.
Application:
- Use as is; do not dilute Monochem 45.
- Primer/Coating Application: Apply immediately after mixing using a high quality foam or core roller (1/4"-3/8").
- A non-skid surface can be achieved by broadcasting washed and dried aggregates onto the wet freshly applied Monochem 45 by hand or hopper gun. Then apply two coats of Monochem 45 pigmented (or any other pigmented topcoat) as the chosen top coat at a spread rate of 175-200 square feet per gallon to cover the sand. Monopole, Inc. recommends the use of aggregates for skid resistance in all of its floor coatings that may be exposed to wet, oily or greasy conditions.
- When using aggregates, color quartz or paint chips, we recommend applying a final clear coat of Monochem 45,
- Permashield 200 or Permashield 2000 to encapsulate the additives..
- For clear non-skid applications, the Monotex 20 can be mixed into the Part A of the Monochem 45.
Limitations:
- Monochem 45 is for interior use only unless protected by a UV resistant pigmented coating such as Permashield 200 or Permashield 2000.
- If solvents (such as Acetone) are added, which we do not recommend, it will make the Monochem 45 combustible or flammable. In this case caution must be taken to protect against contact with sparks or open flames.
- Monochem 45 is meant for non-ferrous surfaces and is not rust inhibitive.
- Monochem 45 is not meant for surfaces containing tannin acids.
Clean-Up: Ideally clean material off of equipment while still wet. Uncured material can be removed with an environmentally safe solvent, as permitted under local regulations, immediately after use. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.
Properties
- Color
- Finish (60°)
- Gloss (100°)
- Physical Properties
- Performance Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | max. 15 | g/L | — |
| Solids (By Weight) | 98.0 | % | — |
| Solids (By Volume) | 98.0 | % | — |
| Mixed Viscosity (75°F) | 118.0 | KU | — |
| Weight (3-Gal Kit) | 27.0 | lbs | — |
| Weight (96 Oz Kit) | 8.5 | lbs | — |
| Color (Gardner) | max. 2 | — | — |
| Coverage | 175 - 300 | Sq. Ft per Gallon | — |
| Recommended Dry Mils | 5 - 8 | mils | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Hardness | 81.0 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Compressive Strength (Yield) | 10000.0 | psi | — |
| Compressive Modulus | 312000.0 | psi | — |
| Tensile Strength | 6400.0 | psi | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 255000.0 | psi | — |
| Tensile Elongation | 6.0 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Chemical Resistance (ASTM D543)
% Weight Change after 3 days and 28 days immersed in various chemicals at 75°F
Reagent 3 days 28 days Deionized Water 0.49 1.5 Xylene 0.01 83 Toluene 0.06 82 Bleach 0.08 83 Methanol 7.93 -2.41 Ethanol 3.98 10.28 10% Acetic Acid 2.92 8.23 10% Lactic Acid 1.81 5.42 Trichlorothane 0.02 -0.02 Butyl Cellosolve 1.65 5.31 Methyl Ethyl Ketone Destroyed Destroyed 70% Sulfuric Acid 0.08 0.14 98% Sulfuric Acid Destroyed Destroyed 50% Sodium Hydroxide -0.01 -0.04
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Colors Available
Available in clear, standard and custom colors.
- Packaging
- 96 Oz. Kit: One gallon can, net fill 64 ounces of Part-A and One quart can, net fill 32 ounces of Part-B.
- Clear: Item No. 4545-960Z
- White Base: Item No. 4520-960Z
- 3 Gallon Kit: One 3.5 gallon pail, net fill 2 gallons of Part-A and One gallon can, net fill 1 gallon of Part-B.
- Clear: ltem No. 4545-03
- White Base: Item No. 4520-03
- 96 Oz. Kit: One gallon can, net fill 64 ounces of Part-A and One quart can, net fill 32 ounces of Part-B.
Storage & Handling
- Pot Life (75°F, 50% RH)
- 35 45 MInutes
- Shelf Life
Monochem 45 has a one-year shelf life from the date of manufacture in original, factor sealed containers when stored indoors at temperatures between 65-95°F