Nitocote® ET550 constructive solutions

Epoxy tar based high performance resin

coating Number of coats 1 - 3 depending on application
conditions and method. phuric
Uses
Pot life at 200C 350C
Nitocote ET550 provides protection to concrete and metal 4 hours 1 hour 30 min
structures against corrosion from aggressive environments.
Suitable for tanks above ground or in totally submerged condi-
Drying Time
tions such as pipelinings. Particularly useful in sewage works,
effluent plants and dock and harbour installations. Touch dry 4 hours 2 hours
Fully dry 7 days 4 days
High film build in single application
Recoatable 24 hours 18 hours
Easily applied by brush or spray
Application temperature 200 - 400C.
Provides long term corrosion protection Outside this temperature - consult Fosroc for guidance.
Water permeability 0.00 mm
No priming necessary in most cases
for 5 bar Pressure @ 72 hrs
Chemical and abrasion resistant (BSEN 12390 (Part 8) 2009

Economic and versatile product Chemical resistance: The fully cured coat is resisant to
Water
Sea water
Description Effluent water
Ground water
Thixotropic pitch extended epoxy amine adduct formulation Sewage water
containing reinforcing inert fillers and special blend of solvents. Distilled water
The product is supplied as a two-component system compris- Atmospheric conditions
ing a special blend ofand epoxy resins and a separate low Exhaust and sewage gases
viscosity amine hardener Dilute mineral acids and alkalis
Many organic solvents
Technical support Barnacles and organic growths
Fosroc offers technical support service to specifiers, endus-
ers and contractors, as well as on-site technical assistance in
locations all over the country. Specification clauses

Corrosion, chemical and abrasion resistant

Design Criteria
The chemical and abrasion resisant coating shall be Nitocote
Nitocote ET550 is designed to be applied in two coats to
ET550, a high build, pitch extended epoxy amine adduct,
achieve a minimum total dry film thickness of 350 microns.To
two pack system, specifically designed to provide a tough,
achieve the correct protective properties, Nitocote ET550 must
impermeable and corrosion resistant film.
be applied at the coverage rates given overleaf
Application Instructions

Properties Surface preparation

Concrete
Specific gravity 1.38 - 1.40
Surface should be clean, dry, free from laitance, loose parti-
Volume Solids Mixed 66% ( approx) cles and previous coatings. This should be achieved by blast
Dry film thickness (DFT) 350 microns cleaning, water jetting, wire brushing or grinding. Blow holes,
Wet film thickness(WFT) 530 microns if any, should be filled with a suitable putty like Nitomortar FC.

Steel

Any rust, millscale and other impurities should be removed

Nitocote ET550

Note : In very hot or very cold conditions lower application-

from the substrate by blast cleaning to SA 2 1/2.
thickness is advised to avoid solvent entrapment. Recom-
mended dft can be obtained in one coat by airless spray.
Other methods will give lower film build.

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Hot dip galvanised steel Precautions

Galvanised steel should be lightly blast cleaned or cold phos-

Health and safety instructions
phated. When the galvanised process includes quenching in
an aqueous chromate solution, Nitocote ET550 can be applied
Some people are sensitive to epoxy resins, so gloves and a
directly to the substrate, provided it is clean and dry.
barrier cream should be used when handling these products.
Mixing If contact with the resin occurs, it must be removed, before it
hardens, with a resin removing cream followed by washing with
Mix both components until a homogenous mixture is obtained. It
soap and water. Solvent should not be used.
is important that both components are intermixed thoroughly and
that no traces of the components remain unmixed. If necessary
The use of goggles is recommended but should accidental eye
adjust the viscosity by adding up to 5% Nitoflor Sol to the base
contamination occur, it shall be washed thoroughly with plenty
component before mixing with hardener.
of water and medical treatment shall be sought immediately.
Application
Ensure good ventilation and do not smoke during use.
Nitocote ET550 may be applied by brush or spray to give uni-
form finish. Faster rates of application are possible using airless
Organic Vapour mask (with filter type) is mandatory for the
spray equipment. A minimum nozzle pressure of 140 bar with an
persons, while doing application.
orifice size of 0.65 - 0.79mm has been found suitable. Upto 5%
by volume Nitoflor Sol may be added to ease spray application. Person may feel vomiting sensation during application if proper
PPE is not worn, mainly in confined application areas. It is
Cleaning
advisable to have proper ventilation in place as per applicable
Tools should be cleaned with Nitoflor Sol immediately after use. standards while working in less ventilated areas.
Technical support Fire
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
Nitocote ET550 and Nitoflor Sol are flammable. Do not smoke
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer
or use near naked flame.
on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated
specifiction assistance in locations all over the world.
Flash points
Estimating Nitocote ET550 Base 360C
Nitocote ET550 Hardener 260C
Packaging Nitoflor Sol 330C

Nitocote ET550 is supplied in 18L packs. Additional information

Nitoflor Sol - 5 and 20 litre jerry cans.
Dekguard S was formerly known as Nitocote Dekguard S. Fosroc
Coverage manufactures a wide range of products specifically designed
for repair and refurbishment of damaged reinforced concrete.
Theoretical coverage : 1.80 - 1.90 m2/ litre for 350 microns DFT. This includes hand-placed and spray grade repair mortars,
Practical coverage : Practical coverage may vary depending on fluid micro - concretes, chemical resistant epoxy mortars and
substrate condition and application method. a comprehensive package of protective coatings.

Storage In addition, a wide range of complementary products is available.

This includes joint sealants, water proofing membranes,
Shelf life grouting, anchoring and specialised flooring materials.

6 months if stored at 300C. Store in a cool dry place in unopened

tins.

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Fosroc have also produced several educational training

videos which provide more detail about the mechanisms
which cause corrosion within reinforced concrete structures
and the solutions which are available to arrest or retard these
destructive mechanisms. Further information is available
from the publication : “ Concrete Repair and Protection - The
Systematic Approach’.

For further information about products, training videos or

publications, contact the local Fosroc office.

Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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