Aquathane
Pigmented Water-Based Urethane Coating
Coverage

11-12 m²/L (400-500 ft²/gal) @ 25 microns (3 mils DFT)

NMS
09 96 00
Description

Aquathane Pigmented Water-Based Urethane Coating is a catalyzed, very durable and high-performance water-based, self-cross-linking aliphatic urethane coating. It is specially formulated as a durable, UV-resistant flooring topcoat. Aquathane may also be used to coat plastics such as PVC, primed polypropylene and exterior grade vinyl.

Advantages
  • Water-based polyurethane; easy and safe to handle.
  • UV resistant and excellent exterior weathering properties.
  • Excellent elasticity and elongation properties.
  • Excellent resistance to abrasion, water, mildew and chemicals.
  • Leveling, floor and microform-free properties.
  • Fast drying and early water resistance.
  • Non-staining.
  • Available in Gloss, Semi-Gloss and Satin.
Uses

Aquathane Pigmented Water-Based Urethane Coating is designed as a UV-resistant flooring topcoat for interior and exterior surfaces. It can also be used to coat wood and plastics such as PVC, primed polypropylene and exterior grade vinyl.

Physical Properties
 
Colour

Please see Durex® Colour Selection Guide for available colour options.

Resin Type

Aliphatic urethane

Coverage
  • 11-12 m²/L (400-500 ft²/gal) @ 25 microns (3 mils DFT)
  • Note: 2 coats recommended for best results
Mix Ratio

Part A: Part B (Crosslinked) 100:1 by volume

Drying Time @ 23°C (75°F), 55% Relative Humidity
  • To touch: 1-2 hours
  • Light handling: 24 hours
  • Fully cured: 7 days
Pot Life

24 hours

V.O.C.

? 100 g/L (1.25 lb/gal)

pH Level

8.0 - 9.5



Performance Properties
Method Results
Percent Solids

ASTM D7232

45 ± 5% (vol.) Pigmented

Viscosity (Brookfield) 23-30°C (75-85°F)

ASTM D2196

1,000-2,000 cps

Sheen (60°)

ASTM D523

  • Gloss: 85-90%
  • Semi-gloss: 70-80%
  • Low sheen: 5-20%
Pencil Hardness

ASTM 3363

F-HB

Abrasion Resistance

ASTM D4060-01 (ISO 7784-2)

  • 1000 cycles
  • CS-10 wheel: 20 mg loss
Elongation (Mandrel Bend)

ASTM D522

Pass 0.25", 180°

Water Immersion

ASTM D870

Pass: No blister; after 500 hrs @ 38°C

Accelerated Aging

ASTM D4587

  • Pass: 1096 hrs QUV
  • 98% Gloss retention
Adhesion on Vinyl

ABS ASTM D2179

Pass 5-Rating

Impact Test

ASTM D2794

  • Pass Direct/Indirect
  • >56 in./lb
Specific Gravity

1.03 ± 0.01 g/L

Specific Gravity

8.6 ± 0.08 lb/gal