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DT-454 Quick Cure UV High Performance Epoxy

DT-454 is a 100% solids, epoxy resin quick cure coating designed to provide superior bonding characteristics with excellent impact, chemical and UV resistance.  Withstands up to 9 lbs. of hydrostatic pressure for use in areas susceptible to moisture.  Designed as a high performance protective floor coating for a wide range of commercial, industrial and residential projects.

DT-454 should be used wherever a fast curing (6-7 hour re-coat time) durable, high build, protective floor coating is required.   DT-454 has no solvent odors and therefore can be used in occupied areas. It’s ideal for both base coats and topcoats in full broadcast systems. It is great for low temperature applications and can be applied down to 40F.

Coverage rate for DT-454 depends on how thick applied.  At 100% solids, nothing lost to evaporation after it dries (compare to 50% solids epoxy at big box stores which lose 1/2 of material in container to evaporation).  For garage floors recommended 10 mils minimum (160 sq’/gallon) epoxy basecoat thickness.  One 3 gallon kit of DT-454 protects most 2 car garages, covering 480 sq’ at 10 mils thick in a one coat application (applied at 160 sq’/gallon).

DT-454 comes in clear or can be tinted with one of 13 Pigmented Colors (pigment sold separately by the quart).  Pre-pigmented DT-454 available by special order with purchase of 60 gallons or more.

DT-454 is sold in 30 oz sample kits, 3 gallon and 15 gallon kits of clear product.

Apply DT-454 as a  base coat at between 10 mils (160 sq/gal)- 16 mils (100 sq’/gal) and with its great durability and UV resistance use as topcoat as needed.

PRIMER: Optional:  To reduce chance of concrete outgassing or enhance color saturation, recommend E5015 Water Based Epoxy comes in 20 colors to match topcoat.  For quick recoat, one day day project OR application in damp conditions recommend E155CL Epoxy Clear Primer with recoat in 30 min – 1-1/2 hour for 100% solids topcoats and application over damp or moist concrete.

For applying directly to VCT, ceramic tile, vinyl, linoleum or asbestos mastics, cutback and carpet glues with minimal preparation consider our Perfect Primer Sealer.

TOPCOAT:  Can apply clear coat of  urethane or polyaspartic coating including  Aspartic 85 or our 100% solids Aspartic 100.

 Where is DT-454 Quick Cure Epoxy used?

  • Concrete floors
  • Garage floors
  • Warehouse, manufacturing and commercial office floors
  • Kitchens
  • Projects with colder temperatures

Why DT-454 Epoxy

  • Tough, Durable Epoxy Coating
  • Quick cure 6-7 hour re-coat time
  • Outstanding Bonding
  • Good chemical, impact and abrasion resistance
  • UV Resistance
  • Cold temperature application down to 40F
  • High solids 100%
  • Withstands up to 9 lbs. of hydrostatic pressure
  • Available in clear & 14 colors! (Pigment sold separately)

PIGMENT SOLD SEPARATELY BY THE QUART - MIX PIGMENT WITH HYPERBOND EPOXY PRIOR TO APPLICATION

Beautiful Colors To Enhance Your Flooring Projects. Our Epoxy Pigment Is Sold In Quarts.  Easy To Use,  Just Pour And Blend With The HyperBOND Epoxy.  Add 6-7 Oz Per Mixed Gallon Of Pigment, Depending On Desired Color.  For A More Rich, Deeper Color, Add Up T0 10 Oz Of Pigment Per Mixed Gallon Of Epoxy.  Each 32 Oz Quart Colors 3-5 Gallons Of Floorguard Products Epoxy.

 

E-Poly Pigment For All Floorguard Epoxy & Polyaspartic Coatings | 13 Colors

From: $52.00

  • Universal E-Poly Pigment Designed to Color All Epoxy & Polyaspartic Coatings manufactured by Floorguard Products
  • Add a Beautiful Decorative Color to Your Epoxy Project
  • 13 Different Colors to Choose From!
  • Sold in Quart Containers - Typically colors 3-5 Gallons When Mixed Into Clear Epoxy or Polyaspartic
  • Pigment can be Pre-mixed into Floorguard Epoxy & Polyaspasrtic Coatings on all orders 60 gallons or more with 4-7 days lead time (when ordered in 10 or 15 gallon kits as appropriate)
COMES IN 32 OZ CONTAINER
Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

SPECIFICATIONS

Solids By Weight 100%   By Volume 100%
VOC  <0 g/L
Colors  Clear + 14 colors.  See color chart. Pigment sold separately.  Can buy pre-pigmented special order for 60 gallons or more
Recommended Film Thickness  10 – 16 mils
Coverage per Gallon  100-160 sq’/gal.
Packaging 1.5 quart kit, 3 gallon kit, 15 gallon kit
Mix Ratio 2:1 by volume (3 gal kit = 2 gal part A & 1 gal part B)
Self Life 12 months in unopened container
Finish High gloss 60-90 at 60 degrees
Abrasion Resistance Taber abrasion CS-17 calibrase wheel with 1000g total load & 500 cycles= 34 mg loss
Adhesion 450 psi @elcometer (concrete failure, no delamination)
Viscosity 2,000 centipose typical
Impact Gardner Impact, direct & reverse= 50 in/lb. (passed)
Compressive Strength 12,450 psi @ASTM D695
Flexural Strength 10,300 pis @ASTM D790
Tensile Strength 9,400 psi @ASTM D638
Hardness Shore D=82

CURE SCHEDULE (75°F)

Pot Life 30-35 minutes (at 70F 1-1/2 gal)
Tack Free (dry to touch) 6-7 hours
Recoat or topcoat 6-7 hours minimum
Light foot traffic 24 hours minimum
Full cure (heavy traffic) 3 days

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: 40-90 degrees F with relative humidity below 85%

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

RATING
 Acetic Acid 5% L
 Xylene R
 Mek L
Gasoline R
Urea R
 Skydrol R
 Ethyl Gylcol R
 50% Sodium Hydroxide R
 20% Sulfuric Acid R
Bleach L
 15% Hydrochloric Acid R
10% Nitric Acid R

Rating key:  – R recommended for continous service L – Limited recommendation, occasional spills

MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT STORAGE: Product must be stored in an area that will bring the product to room temperature prior to using. Continuous storage should be between 60 and 90 degree F. Keep from freezing

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION: Preparation methods may vary depending on the system being applied. For a complete system thickness that is higher than 10 mils dry, a fine brush blast (shot blast), is recommended. To assure a trouble free bond, all dust, oil, dirt, foreign contaminants and laitance must be removed. It is recommended to perform a moisture test to determine that the concrete has an appropriate vapor barrier. This can be done by placing a 4’X4’ plastic sheet on the substrate and taping down the edges. Once 24 hours has passed, and the substrate is still dry below the plastic sheet, then the substrate does not show signs of eventual hydrostatic pressure problems that may later cause disbonding. This test does not guarantee, however, that there may not be future hydrostatic pressure issues in the future.

Optional:  To reduce chance of concrete outgassing or enhance color saturation, recommend E5015 Water Based Epoxy comes in 20 colors to match topcoat.  For quick recoat, one day day project OR application in damp conditions recommend E155CL Epoxy Clear Primer with recoat in 30 min – 1-1/2 hour for 100% solids topcoats and application over damp or moist concrete.

PRODUCT MIXING: This product has a two to one mix ratio by volume-merely mix 2 gallons of part A with 1 gallon of part B. After the two parts are combined, mix well with slow speed mixing equipment until the material is thoroughly mixed and streak free. Avoid whipping air into the coating. Improper mixing may result in product failure.

When pigmenting the product (ex. making a 3 gallon batch), pour 1 gallon of Part B into a measuring/mixing bucket, then add the desired amount of pigment into the Part B and mix until blended. Typically no more than 3-4 minutes maximum.  Then add the part A up to the 3 gallon mark and mix and blend very well until material is thoroughly mixed and streak free.  Do not mix A and B together no more than 2 minutes.

Improper mixing may result in product failure. For best mixing results and proper blending of parts A and B, recommend a Jiffy Mixer style drill mixer.

Use of an improper drill mixer can result in streaking of the color because the pigment has not been thoroughly blended (when adding a pigment to this product).  It can also create curing problems if the hardener also called activator (Part B) is not thoroughly blended with the resin (Part A) which can cause some areas on your floor to remain soft and not harden properly.  DO NOT USE A PAINT MIXER.  Many mixing problems described above can be traced back to using a paint mixer..  DO NOT HAND MIX as this approach can also result in the same problems as using a paint mixer.

Pour the DT-454 out on the floor immediately after mixing and do not let the DT-454 sit in the bucket Leaving it in the bucket for as little as a minute or two can shorten the pot life by half or more.

Product Application: Properly prime the substrate prior to applying this product. Use a brush or ¾” nap roller to apply the mixed material. This product can be applied using a knotched, or serrated squeegee, then back rolled to maintain appropriate thickness. Maintain temperatures within the recommended ranges during the application and curing process. It is best to maintain a wet edge to avoid roller marks. Direct sunlight or high temperatures may cause visible roller making during application.

RECOAT OR TOPCOATING:  Installing multiple coats of this product is acceptable. If recoating this product, be sure that all of the solvents have evaporated from the coating during the curing process. Refer to the cure schedule as a guideline to follow, however it is best to test the coating before recoating or topcoating. This is done by pressing your thumb on the coating to ensure a fingerprint impression is not visible. If there is no impression visible, then coating the floor can be done. Note, colder temperatures require longer cure times before product can be recoated. Prior to coating the floor, make sure there are no contaminants exist. If contaminants exists, remove with a standard detergent cleaner and ensure floor is clean and dry prior to coating. When recoating this product with subsequent coats of urethane, make sure to apply the recoat within the 24 hour time frame. It is recommended to degloss the previous floor prior to coating to ensure a trouble free bond.

CLEANUP/FLOOR CLEANING:Use solvents for cleanup. When cleaning the floor, CAUTION! Some cleaners may affect the color of the installed floor. Test each cleaner used in a small area, ensuring no damage occurs. Restrict the use of the floor to light traffic and non-harsh chemicals until the floor is fully cured, refer to the cure schedule. Allow the floor to remain completely dry during the curing process.

RESTRICTIONS: Restrict the use of the floor to light traffic and non-harsh chemicals until the coating is fully cured (see technical data under full cure). It is best to let the floor remain dry for the full cure cycle. Dependent on actual complete system application, surface may be slippery, especially when wet or contaminated; keep surface clean and dry.

LIMITATIONS:

  • Colors or gloss may be affected by high humidity, low temperatures, chemical exposure, or exposure to lighting such as sodium vapor lights.
  • For best results use a 3/4” nap roller
  • Slab on grade requires moisture barrier
  • Substrate temperature must be 5°F above dew point
  • All new concrete must be cured for at least 30 days
  • Physical properties are typical values and not specifications
  • Tire contact may cause staining or discoloration (long term parked vehicles)
  • Colors may vary from batch to batch, therefore use only product from the same batch for an entire job.

NOTICE TO BUYER: DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS ON OUR LIABILITYFloorguard Products® warrants that our products are manufactured to strict quality assurance specifications and that the information supplied by us is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Such information supplied about our products is not a representation or a warranty. It is supplied on the condition that you shall make your own tests to determine suitability of our product for your particular purpose. Listed physical properties are typical and should not be construed as specifications. NO WARRANTY IS MADE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING SUCH OTHER IFNORMATION, THE DATA ON WHICH IT IS BASED, OR THE RESULTS YOU WILL OBTAIN FROM ITS USE. NO WARRANTY IS MADE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, THAT OUR PRODUCT SHALL BE MERCHANTABLE OR THAT OUR PRODUCT SHALL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY IS MADE THAT THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION OR OUR PRODUCT WILL NOT INFRINGE UPON ANY PATENT. We shall have no liability for incidental or consequential damages, direct or indirect. Our liability is limited to the net selling price of our product or the replacement of our product, at our option. Acceptance of delivery of our product means that you have accepted the terms of this warranty whether or not purchase orders or other documents state terms that vary from this warranty. No representative is authorized to make any representation or warranty or assume any other liability on our behalf with any sale of our products. Our products contain chemicals that may CAUSE SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. BEFORE USING, READ THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT BODILY HARM.

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