Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Advantages
- Covers erode or slightly blemished surfaces
- Match the curing agent to the needs of the project.
- Extends and improves finish coats over mortar systems
- Extremely low odor
- Improves the appearance of uneven substrates
- Excellent impact and abrasion resistance
- Seals substrate reducing water vapor intrusion
- Resists staining from cleaning and industrial chemicals
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Uses
Use as a grout coating atop PIP epoxy mortars or as binder for various vertical cove, or patching needs.
- Options
Color-Many standard and custom colors are available. Please refer to the price list for available colors. Brilliant or pastel colors may require multiple coats or double color packs to obtain full hide on a substrate of dis-similar color.
- Vertical Cove, Patching and Block Filling
The use of 1000ST-B (Part B) activator is recommended for patching, vertical cove and cinder block filling applications.
Vertical Cove Mix - If a trowel applied decorative quartz or silica sand aggregate cove mix is desired, the addition of 3 gal (39 lbs) of decorative quartz or PIP 3000 Blend sand is recommended per mixed gallon of the combination of 1000 THIXO-A and 1000ST-B . This will yield approximately 3 gallons (0.4 cu. ft.) of material yielding enough material to do 42 LF of 2” round radius cove or; 29 LF of 2,” 45 degree cant cove. Leaving the material sit in the pail longer than 5 minutes will result in an increase of viscosity and stickiness.
Patching Mix - 1000 THIXO-A (Part A) can be mixed with 1000ST-B hardener which will yield a very lightweight high bodied paste which can be used to fill in fine cracks or troweled as a fine skim coat patching material. Leaving the material sit in the pail longer than 5 minutes will result in an increase of viscosity and stickiness.
- Inspection and Application
Caution! Follow all precautions and instructions prior to installation.
Substrate: The concrete substrate must be free of curing membranes, silicate surface hardener, paint, or sealer and be structurally sound. Do not coat if concrete contains Type III Portland Cement. If you suspect concrete has been treated or sealed, proceed with complete removal process. Consult your PIP representative for further instruction if Sodium or Potassium metasilicate hardeners or densifiers are suspected or have been utilized. Concrete must have a minimum internal tensile strength of 200 psi when tested in accordance of ASTM C1583. Concrete must have a maximum relative humidity of less than 75% when tested as per ASTM F2170.
Contamination and surface defects: If contaminates including oil, silicone, mold release agents and/or other materials are present, resin systems may fisheye or crawl away from the surface. All surface contaminates should be removed with a suitable detergent prior to application. Solvent cleaning of silicone based contaminates is not recommended. Please contact Technical Service for additional recommendations. PIP 1000 Thixo will amber over time from UV exposure. Top coating with a pigmented aliphatic urethane will provide UV stability.
Moisture Vapor/Contamination: Testing for MVT does not guarantee against future problems. If there is no known vapor barrier or the vapor barrier is inadequate, there is an elevated risk of bond failure. Moisture and moisture vapor transmission rates are dynamic in nature and may change over time. Initial testing does not guarantee future results. If the relative humidity of the concrete substrate is over 75% (using ASTM F2170), Protective Industrial Polymers must be consulted for further specific recommendations. Other factors including the migration of oils, chemicals, excessive salts or Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR) from the concrete from may also elevate the risk of adhesion difficulties. Testing for these prior to application is always recommended.
Coefficient of Friction: Aggregate can be incorporated into PIP 1000 Thixo to improve traction in slip hazard areas.
Temperature and Humidity: During the application and cure of the coating, the substrate temperature, material temperature and room conditions must be maintained between 65°F (18°C) and 90°F (32°C). Relative Humidity (RH) should be limited to 30-80%. Do not apply coatings unless the surface temperature is more than five degree over the dew point.
- Application Equipment
- Protective equipment and clothing
- Jiffy® Mixer Blade model ES
- Clean container for mixing material
- Low speed high torque drill motor
- High quality short nap roller covers- ¼-3/8 inch nap
- Application Squeegee
- Preparation
Surface dirt, grease, oil and contaminates must be removed by detergent scrubbing and rinsing with clean (clear) water. Mechanical Preparation: Shot Blasting or grinding the surface is the preferred method of preparation. The success of industrial diamond grinding as a concrete preparation method will vary depending on technique and the hardness of the concrete.
Joints: All non moving joints (control joints) can be filled with a rigid or semi-rigid joint compound. Construction joints may be filled with semi-rigid joint filler and might need to be re-built and re-cut depending on conditions. Isolation or expansion joints must be filled with a flexible material designed for expansion and should not be coated over.
Mixing: In bulk packaging containers such as full 5-gallon containers and drums, pre-mix the Part A prior to in field metering. Mix ratios for curing agents 1000HB-B, 1000CR-B 1000FS-B and 1000ST-B are 2 Parts A to 1 part B by volume. A pint of CPU color is recommended per 3 gallon mix. The color pack should be added and mixed in homogenously prior to adding the Part B hardener. Mix all components together for 2-3 minutes with a Jiffy® ES mix blade attached to a slow speed drill. Mix only enough material at one time that can be applied without exceeding the pot life.
Note: Once this material is mixed, it can’t be resealed for later use.
- Application
Grout Coat for Epoxy Mortars
PIP 1000 Thixo - It is best practice to apply PIP 1000 Thixo to the floor surface using a flat squeegee for grouting applications. The use of 1000HB-B, 1000CR-B or 1000FS-B (Part B) activators are recommended for the grouting mix. Minimize squeegee marks by following with another flat squeegee. Rolling the wet coating with a paint roller may pull PIP 1000 Thixo out of the pores leaving undesired voids and pinholes. Leaving the material sit in the pail longer than 5 minutes will result in an increase of viscosity and stickiness. PIP 1000 Thixo may be used as a coating, however, due to its designed and intended thixotropy, will exhibit roller and application marks. For a more uniform stippled or orange peel finish as a final coat, PIP 1000 Gout is recommended. This product produces a gloss finish.
Recoat: PIP 1000 Thixo can be top coated with other PIP urethanes or epoxies within 124 hours (at 70-75F 30% RH) without sanding (see exception under 1000FS-B curing agent) or may be used as a topcoat over existing (sound) PIP epoxy coatings. If the re-coat window has expired, the prior cured coating surface must be sanded with 100 grit sand paper or sanding screen installed on a swing-type floor buffer. Sand to a uniform dulled surface. Remove all sanding debris with a vacuum and damp mop. Scrub with detergent and rinse with clean water. Surface must be dry before coating.
Spreading Rate: When PIP 1000 Thixo is applied as a grout coat, the degree of porosity in the epoxy mortar will affect coverage rates. Typical consumption rates for grout coat application are 10-15 mils, (100-160 SF/gal).
Curing (Drying): Allow the coating to cure (dry) for a minimum of 12 hours for 1000HB, 1000CR or 1000ST after application at 75°F (24°C) and 50% RH before opening the floor to light traffic, allow more time for low temperatures and higher humidity or for heavier traffic. For 1000FS, allow the coating to cure (dry) for a minimum of 6 hours after application at 75°F (24°C) and 50% RH before opening the floor to light traffic, allow more time for low temperatures and higher humidity or for heavier traffic. As a general rule, a temperature change of every +/-10-degree F will either double the cure time or cut in half. Full coating properties may take up to 7 days to develop.
- Maintenance Guidelines
Allow floor coating to cure at least one week before cleaning by mechanical means (IE: sweeper, scrubber, disk buffer).
Care: Increased life of the floor will be seen with proper maintenance and will help maintain a fresh appearance of your new Protective Industrial Polymers floor. Regularly sweep to avoid ground in dirt and grit which can quickly dull the finish, decreasing the life of the coating. Spills should be removed quickly as certain chemicals may stain and can permanently damage the finish. Only soft nylon brushes or white pads should be used on your new floor coating. Premature loss of gloss can be caused by hard abrasive bristle Polypropylene (Tynex®) brushes.
Caution: Heavy objects dragged across the surface will scratch all floor coatings. Avoid gouging or scratching the surface. Pointed items or heavy items dropped on the floor may cause chipping or concrete pop out damage. Plasticizer migration from rubber tires can permanently stain the floor coating. If a rubber tire is planned to set on the floor for a long period of time, place a piece of acrylic sheet between the tire and the floor to prevent tire staining. Rubber burns from quick stops and starts from lift trucks can heat the coating to its softening point causing permanent damage and marking.
Repair: Repair gouges, chip outs, and scratches as soon as possible to prevent moisture and chemical under cutting and permanent damage to the floor coating.
- Curing Agent Options
1000HB-B is a general-purpose curing agent with the best overall esthetics and gloss properties. It has the least resistance to amine blush.
Coefficient of Friction: Aggregate can be incorporated into PIP 1000 Thixo to improve traction in slip hazard areas.
Contamination and surface defects: If contaminates including oil, silicone, mold release agents and/or other materials are present, resin systems may fisheye or crawl away from the surface. All surface contaminates should be removed with a suitable detergent prior to application. Solvent cleaning of silicone based contaminates is not recommended. Please contact Technical Service for additional recommendations. PIP 1000 Thixo will amber over time from UV exposure. Top coating with a pigmented aliphatic urethane will provide UV stability.
Properties
- Cured Properties
- Material Specifications
- Note
*Properties and results are based on laboratory testing at 72°F (22°C) %50 RH, theoretical calculations and estimates. Typical properties, as stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and should not be treated as specifications.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Abrasion Resistance Taber (CS-17, mg loss/1000 cycles/1000g mass) | 75.0 | mg | ASTM D4060 |
| Adhesion to Concrete (Concrete Failure) | 350.0 | psi | ASTM D4541 |
| Coefficient of Friction (COF James Test, w/NS-36) | 0.55 - 0.65 | — | ASTM D2047 |
| Dry Film Thickness | 15.0 | mils | — |
| Flame Spread | Class A | — | ASTM E84 |
| Flammability | Self Extinguishing | — | ASTM D635 |
| Flammability Rating | Class 1 | — | ASTM E648 |
| Hardness | 85 - 90 | Shore D | ASTM 2240 |
| Impact (Direct & Reverse) | 40.0 | in.lbs | ASTM D2794 |
| Pencil Hardness | 2H | — | ASTM D3363 |
| Tensile Strength | 12000.0 | psi | ASTM D2370 |
| Water Absorption | max. 0.5 | % | ASTM C413 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Time | 10 - 12 | Hours | ASTM D5895 |
| Dry Time (Full Cure) | 7.0 | Days | ASTM D5895 |
| Dry Time (Tack Free) | 6 - 8 | Hours | ASTM D5895 |
| Flash Point | min. 215 | °F | ASTM D3278 |
| Mixed Viscosity | 8000 - 12000 | cPs | ASTM D2196 |
| Volatile Organic Compound (Clear) | 0.0 | g/l | ASTM D3960 |
| Volatile Organic Compound (Pigmented, Maximum Thinning) | max. 250 | g/l | ASTM D3960 |
| Volume Solids (Mixed) | 100.0 | % | ASTM D2369 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Compliance
Complies with VOC regulations for industrial maintenance coatings in the OTC and CA*. (*excluding SCAQMD when thinned to maximum)
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Kits/Part Numbers
3.125 Gallon Pigmented Kit:
- 1000 Thixo-A/5SF
- 1000xx-B/1
- CPU-###/P
Volume Mix Ratio: 2A:1B:0.125C (pint)
* xx denotes suffix for specialized hardener
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Materials should be stored in un-opened containers between 65°F (18°C) and 90°F (32°C) and at or below 50% RH.
Shelf Life: 1 year from date of manufacture (un-opened).
- Disposal
Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.