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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
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Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
- Single component application, vulcanized by moisture Non-yellowing with excellent weathering properties
- Excellent water resistance
- Good chemical resistance
- Rapid cure at room temperatures and can be accelerated for low temperature or low humidity
- Cure High hiding with one coat application
- Benefits
- Easy cost saving application
- Color stable aliphatic urethane backbone
- Eliminates migratory water problems
- Quick turn-around time with the use of TUFFLEX accelerators
- High abrasion resistance
- Product Highlights
Basic Uses: ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL is the abrasion-resistance and weather resistant Top Coat used in most of the ELASTA-TUFF Vehicular Traffic Bearing and Pedestrian Deck Coating Systems. ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL is used where optimum weather resistance, abrasion resistance and color stability are required. It is used in conjunction with ELASTA-TUFF 5000 and ELASTA-TUFF 5000-HT Base Membranes and Intermediate Membranes. The cured top coat easily withstands the extreme environmental conditions encountered in exterior construction environments. When used in conjunction with elastomeric base membranes, the ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL composite system contracts with lower temperatures and readily expands when temperatures increase. ELASTATUFF 6000-AL may also be used alone as an abrasion-resisting industrial maintenance coating.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Area
- Cure Method
- Installation
Surface Preparation: All surfaces to be coated with ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL must be thoroughly dry and free of all contaminants, including oxidation on old top coats or base coats as well as construction debris or deposits.
Application: ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL is normally applied at a rate of 80-100 square feet per gallon, per coat, resulting in a film thickness of 16 to 20 wet mils. Coverage will vary depending on the aggregate size, texture or degree of surface porosity. The larger the aggregate used, the lower will be the coverage due to the greater surface area being covered. ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL is easily applied by squeegee, roller, or notched trowel. Always follow by backrolling. At 50% relative humidity and 77°F, the coating will be dry to the touch within 16 hours. Traffic should not be allowed on the finished coating for 36 hours. TUFFLEX Accelerators may be added to ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL to allow for light traffic on decks within a matter of hours.
- Maintenance
If an ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL coated surface is damaged, it can be repaired by light sanding or by scrubbing with industrial soap and water, followed by a thorough rinse with water. Follow this with a solvent wipe with acetone or xylene and TUFFLEX 7113 penetrating cleaner. When the surface is dry, apply additional ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Polymer Composition
- Aliphatic Polyester Polyurethane
- Technical Data
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Solid Content (By Weight) | 80 - 84 | % | ASTM D-1353 |
| VOC Content | 100.0 | g/l | — |
| Viscosity (77°F) | 25 - 35 | poise | Brookfield |
| Cure Time (77°F, 50% R.H., 10 mils) | 24.0 | h | — |
| Flash Point | min. 116 | °F | ASTM D-93 |
| Tensile Strength | 3000 - 3600 | psi | ASTM D-412 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 150 - 250 | % | ASTM D-412 |
| Hardness | 85 - 95 | Shore A | ASTM D-2240 |
| Adhesion to Base Coat | 30.0 | pli | — |
| Water Vapor Permeability | 0.1 | perms | ASTM E-96 |
| Abrasion Resistance (Inch Loss) | max. 0.002 | — | C-502 Tabor Abrasion, 1000 Rev, 1000 Gm. Weight, CS-17 Wheel |
| Water Absorption | max. 1 | % | ASTM D-543 |
| Tear Strength | 300 - 400 | lb./in. | ASTM D-1004 |
| Chemical Resistance (Commonly Encountered Acids, Salts, and Oils) | Excellent | — | ASTM D-2299 |
| Weathering Resistance (2000 Hours) | No Chalking | — | ASTM G-23 |
| Service Temperature Range | -30 to 180 | °F | — |
| Thermal Shock | No loss of adhesion | — | Alternate Heat/Cold Cycle |
| Weight | 9.8 - 10.2 | lbs./gal | ASTM D-1475 |
Safety & Health
- Precautions
Exposure to urethanes or petroleum solvents may cause allergic skin or respiratory reactions. Do not get into eyes, onto skin, or clothing.
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
ELASTA-TUFF 6000-AL is supplied through Building Material Distributors. Prices vary with quantity and packaging. For the name of your nearest Distributor please contact the factory. These products are designed and manufactured to be installed by professional installers familiar with surface preparation and application procedures.
Storage & Handling
- Limitations
Containers that have been opened must be used within one or two days, since the product is a moisture-reactive material that will gel or set up when exposed to moisture in the air. Keep lid tightly sealed when material is not in use.
- Shelf Life
Twelve (12) months after manufacture when continuously stored indoors in unopened metal pails at temperatures under 80°F. Stir thoroughly prior to use.