311 StarSeal SBA

StarSeal SBA

Fast Cure Polyaspartic Coating

311 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

AmeriCote coatings represents the next generation of industrial and commercial flooring technology. AmeriCote provides user friendly products with minimal environmental impact. Many of our high performance components are USDA certified as a biobased product and available in environmentally friendly packaging to reduce nonrecyclable waste.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES AT 70 °F

Tensile Strength (ASTM D-638)……………………………………………………. 5,000 psi
Flexural Strength (ASTM C-580) …………………………………………………..4,550 psi
Bond Strength (ASTM D-4541) ……………………………………………………… 300 psi
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D-4060)……………………………………………… 830 mg
Solvent Content ……………………………………………………………………… 85% Solids
VOC Level………………………………………………………………………. <250 grams/liter

The data shown above reflects typical results based on laboratory testing under controlled conditions. Variations from the data shown may result. Test methods are modified where applicable.

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

StarSeal SBA is a two component, low VOC, high gloss, polyaspartic coating designed for industrial and commercial applications. StarSeal SBA is designed for use as a fast curing UV stable base coat and topcoat. StarSeal SBA is an excellent topcoat for decorative flake and decorative quartz applications. With the use of AmeriCote liquid color packs, StarSeal SBA can be pigmented to many colors.

INSTALLATION DATA

Storage Environment ……………………………………………………… Dry area, 65-80°F
Application Temperature, ambient ……………………………………………….. 50-80°F
Application Temperature, substrate …………. Minimum 5°F above dew point
Shelf Life ………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 months
Pot Life, @ 77°F ……………………………………………………………………….. 22 minutes
Foot Traffic, @ 77°F ………………………………………………………………………. 4 hours
Full Service, @ 77°F …………………………………………………………………….. 12 hours
Recoat Window within ……………………………………………………… 24 hours at 70F

BENEFITS

  • Rapid Cure System
  • Walk on times of 1.5 hours
  • Multi-color quartz and flake finishes
  • Seamless, monolithic application
  • Available in clear and a wide array of colors

RECOMMENDED USES

  • Fast Turnaround Projects
  • 1 Day Flooring Projects
  • Laboratories, hospitals, healthcare facilities
  • Stadiums & other entertainment venues
  • Educational & institutional facilities
  • Cafeterias, kitchens, storefronts, aisles
  • Bathrooms, showers
  • Topcoat over AmeriCote floor systems

GENERIC DESCRIPTION

Solvent Based Polyaspartic Coating

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Floor Coating (2-3 coats)
Aggregate, Color Quartz or Flake broadcast
Top Coat over AmeriCote Coatings.

STANDARD COLORS

Clear. Variety of color packs available

PACKAGING & COVERAGE

10 Gallon Unit
1 Part A : 1 Part B
170 sqft @ 8 mils

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Floors should be sloped to drain to prevent standing water or chemicals.
  2. Confirm product performance in specific chemical environment prior to use.
  3.  Prepare substrate according to “Surface Preparation” portion of this document.
  4. Do not apply to slabs on grade unless a heavy unruptured vapor barrier has been installed under the slab or where moisture or MVT is present
  5. Always use protective clothing consistent with OSHA regulations during use.
  6. Refer to Safety Data Sheet for detailed safety precautions.
  7. For industrial/commercial use. Installation by trained personnel only

SURFACE PREPARATION

Concrete: Apply only to clean, dry and sound concrete substrates that are free of all coatings, sealers, curing compounds, oils, greases or any other contaminants.

  • New concrete should be cured a minimum of 28 days.
  • Concrete that has been contaminated with chemicals or other foreign matter must be neutralized or removed.
  • Remove any laitance or weak surface layers.
  •  Concrete should have a minimum surface tensile strength of at least 300 PSI per ASTM D-4541.
  • Surface profile shall be CSP-3 to CSP-5 meeting ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute) standard guideline #03732 for coating concrete, producing a profile equal to 60-grit sandpaper or coarser. Prepare surface by mechanical means to achieve this desired profile.
  • Moisture vapor transmission should be 3 pounds or less per 1,000 square feet over a 24 hour time period, as confirmed through a calcium 
  • chloride test, as per ASTM E-1907. Quantitative relative humidity (RH) testing, ASTM F-2170, should confirm concrete RH results <75%.
  • All surface irregularities, cracks, expansion joints and control joints should be properly addressed prior to application.
  • Outgassing may occur due to the porosity of some concrete surfaces. To reduce the effect of outgassing, the primer and coating should be applied when the temperature of the concrete substrate is dropping. This usually occurs in the evening; however, the concrete substrate temperature should be measured with a surface thermometer for verification. Double priming will greatly reduce the effects of outgassing by additionally filling  the pores in the concrete.

HOW TO USE

  1. Mix Ratio 1:1 Resin to Hardener by volume
  2. StarSeal SBA can be used a primer on prepared concrete or as a topcoat to be installed over a AmeriCote polyurethanesystem.
  3. If pigmented color is to be used, add pre-mixed color pack to Part A. Add one color pack per 2 mixed gallons for all colors.
  4. Pour Part B into the Part A pail and mix for a minimum of two minutes, using a mechanical jiffy-type mixer operated at low speed. Scrape the side of the pail to ensure the entire product has been properly mixed; any unmixed material left on the side of the pail will not cure.
  5. Apply mixed material by roller or squeegee and back-roll. Move quickly and empty epoxy coating out of the pail and onto concrete surface as quickly as possible to provide maximum working time.
  6. NOTE: Back-roll lightly if necessary. DO NOT OVER ROLL. Too much rolling may introduce small air bubbles into system.
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AmeriCote, warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship. AmeriCote’s sole obligation and Buyer’s exclusive remedy in connection with the products shall be limited, at AmeriCote’s option, to either replacement of products not conforming to this warranty or credit to Buyer’s account in the invoiced amount of the nonconforming products. Any claim under this Warranty must be made by Buyer to AmeriCote in writing within five days of Buyer’s discovery of the claimed defect, but in no event later than the expiration of the applicable shelf life, or one year from the delivery date, whichever is earlier. Buyer’s failure to notify AmeriCote of such nonconformance as required herein shall bar Buyer from recovery under this warranty. AmeriCote makes no other warranties concerning this product. No other warranties, either expressed or implied, or statutory, such as warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply. In no event shall AmeriCote be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Any recommendation or suggestion relating to the use of the products made by AmeriCote, whether in its technical literature, or in response to specific inquiry, or otherwise, is based on data believed to be reliable; however, the products and information are intended for use by Buyers having requisite skill and knowhow in the industry, and therefore it is for the Buyer to satisfy itself of the suitability of the products for its own particular use, and it shall be deemed that Buyer has done so, at its sole discretion and risk. Variation in environment changes in procedures of use, or extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results. AmeriCote cannot guarantee that color will conform to sample, if provided