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Ply-Guard EP (WB)

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Ply-Guard EP (WB) is a two component, water-based epoxy system that features ease of application, very low odor, and excellent overall coating performance. This material cures blush-free over a wide range of temperatures and adheres tenaciously to a variety of substrates including damp or wet concrete.

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Coating, Epoxy Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Blush Resistant, Low Odor

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Concrete

Application Method: Roller

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Composition

Modified Bisphenol A epoxy resin crosslinked with a water soluble amine adduct.

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights

Ply-Guard EP (WB) is used as a general purpose coating for concrete floors and as a primer under epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylic materials. The raw material package has a 30-year history of success as a concrete coating. Ply-Guard EP (WB) is recommended for coating warehouse and factory floors, automotive repair facilities, residential garage floors, and many other commercial and industrial maintenance applications. Due to its ease of application, Ply-Guard EP (WB) is an excellent choice for do-it-yourself floor coating projects.

Colors & Limitations
  • Sixteen (16) Standard Colors, Plus Clear
  • Exterior Pigmented Applications Will Show Chalking
  • Exterior Clear Applications Are Not Recommended
  • Acid-Etched Surfaces Must Be Thoroughly Rinsed Before Coating
  • Not Recommended For Use Over Acid Stain

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details
Mix Ratio, by Volume: 4:1
Solids Content, by Weight, %: 51
Solids Content, by Volume, %: 43.5
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), gr./lt.: 50
Pot Life , 77°F , Hours: 2-3
Cure Times, 77°F:  
Dry To Touch, Hours: 2
Recoat, Hours: 12-18
Light Traffic, Hours: 18-24
Full Cure, Days: 7

Higher temperatures and lower humidity will accelerate cure times. Lower
temperatures and high humidity will lengthen cure time.

Properties Performance  
Gloss , 60°: 85-90
Pencil Hardness, ASTM D3363: F-H
Adhesion to Damp Concrete, ASTM D451:

Concrete Fails Before

Tabor Abrasion, 1000 gm. Load 1000 Cycles, CS-17 Wheel: 60-65 mg loss
Chemical & Stain Resistance
Coffee No Effect
Vegetable Oil No Effect
Mustard No Effect
Whiskey No Effect
Urine No Effect
Trisodium Phosphate, 25% Solution No Effect
Gasoline No Effect
Motor Oil No Effect
Brake Fluid

Slight Softening, Film Recovers

Transmission Fluid No Effect
Mineral Spirits No Effect
10% Sulphuric Acid No Effect
10% Hydrochloric Acid No Effect
10% Acetic Acid No Effect
Xylene

Slight Softening, Film Recovers

MEK No Effect