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Ply-Guard EP (Novolac)

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Ply-Guard EP (Novolac) is a two-component, 100% solids, multi-functional high-performance product designed as a highly crosslinked coating, body coat, and mortar binder. It is resistant to a broad range of chemicals, including 98% sulfuric acid (non-immersion, splash, spill, and secondary containment).

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Coating, Epoxy Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Features: Blush Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Ease of Handling

Chemical Family: Bisphenol Epoxy Resins, Bisphenol F Type Epoxy, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives, Novolac Epoxy

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

Ply-Guard EP (Novolac) offers a workable pot life, blush-free cure, and positive cure down to 40°F (4.4°C). The material is available with non-sag thickener for easy vertical applications. Ply-Guard EP (Novolac) is excellent for use as clear or pigmented coating and in broadcast, slurry and mortar systems. Ply-Guard EP (Novolac) was designed to be easy for the installer to apply, high-performance material for use in a variety of chemical resistant applications. It is especially suitable in areas subject to high concentrations of acids, such as metal plating, circuit board manufacturing, chemical processing and storage areas, secondary containment, and waste treatment facilities. Ply-Guard EP (Novolac) has a chemical composition of modified epoxy Phenolic Novolac resin crosslinked with cycloaliphatic polyamines.

Colors & Limitations
  • Sixteen (16) Standard Colors, Plus Black, White, and Clear
  • Must Be Applied to a Clean, Sound, and Dry Surface
  • Should Be Applied with Aggregate Fillers in Flooring
  • Applications where Impact, Chemical, and Mechanical
  • Abuse are Anticipated
  • Clear Product is Amber; Therefore, it May Not Be Suitable as a Topcoat in Light Colored Applications

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio, by Volume:2:1--
Solids Content100.0%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)0.0gr./lt-
Viscosity (Epoxy 900 Clear)650.0cps-
Pot Life (Regular Cure, 1 Quart (.95 liters) Mass)25.0min-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength8200.0psiASTM D638
Tensile Elongation0.05%ASTM D638
Compressive Yield Strength12500.0psiASTM D695
Hardness80 - 85Shore DASTM D2240
Adhesion to Concrete (Concrete Failure)400.0psiASTM D7234
Water Absorptionmax. 0.1%ASTM C413
Flammability when Bonded to ConcreteSelf-Extinguishing-ASTM D635
Moisture Vapor Transmission (24Hr./1,000 Sq Ft.)max. 3lbsASTM F1869
Concrete Relative Humidity Moisturemax. 75%ASTM F2170
Microbial (Fungi) ResistancePasses #1-ASTM G21
Coefficient of Friction, Static Wet, with Aggregate (Inclines)min. 0.45 -ANSI B101.1
Coefficient of Friction, Static Wet, with Aggregate (Level)min. 0.42-ANSI B101.1
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic Wet, with Aggregate (Inclines)min. 0.45-ANSI B101.3
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic Wet, with Aggregate (Level)min. 0.42-ANSI B101.3

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details
Cure Time Cure Time at 77°F (25°C)

Cure Time at 50°F (10°C)

Cure Time Cure Time
Dry to Touch 3 Hours Dry to Touch 18 Hours
Light Traffic 10 Hours Light Traffic 36 Hours
Full Cure 7 Days Full Cure 14 Days