Epoxy Guard Pro
UV-Resistant Water-Based Epoxy Coating
Coverage

7 m²/L (260 ft²/gal) @ 3 mils DFT per coat 

NMS
09 96 00
Description

Epoxy Guard Pro Water-Based Epoxy Coating is a two-component, versatile, professional-grade UV-resistant water-based epoxy coating for floor and wall applications over concrete, gypsum and steel surfaces.

Advantages
  • Excellent UV resistance over standard epoxy coatings.
  • Available in Matte, Satin & Gloss.
  • Water-based, very low VOC and virtually odourless.
  • Self-priming, fast drying.
  • Excellent adhesion to wide variety of substrates.
  • Very low flame spread rating.
  • Excellent abrasion resistance.
  • Outstanding water pounding and chemical resistance.
  • Excellent leveling, flow and microform-free properties.
  • No induction time.
  • CFIA approved, USDA accepted.
Uses

Epoxy Guard Pro is a versatile, hard-wearing protective coating for walls and floors typically used as a protective interior wall coating for concrete and drywall in high-traffic applications exposed to UV rays or that require a non-yellowing finish. Mainly for use in institutional and industrial applications. It is also an excellent protective coating for metal surfaces.

Physical Properties
 
Colour
  • Please see Durex® Colour Selection Guide for available colour options.
  • Available in Matte, Satin and Gloss
Resin Type

Water-based epoxy

Coverage
  • 7 m²/L (260 ft²/gal) @ 3 mils DFT per coat
  • Note: 2 coats recommended for best results
Mix Ratio
  • Part A : Part B
  • 1 : 2 by volume
Cure Time @ 23°C (75°F)
  • To touch: 2 hours
  • To recoat: 3 hours
  • Light traffic: 6 hours
  • Fully cured: 7 days
Pot Life - working time @ 23°C (75°F)

2-3 hours

Reducer/Clean-Up

Water

V.O.C.

< 30 g/L

pH Level

7-8



Performance Properties
Method Results
Percent Solids

ASTM D7232

50 ± 2% (vol.) clear

Viscosity (Brookfield) 23°C (75°F)

ASTM D2196

500-800 cps

Specific Gravity

ASTM D333

  • 1.07 ± 0.01 g/L
  • 8.90 ± 0.1 lb/gal
Flow Out (cm)

15.00 (50 mm x 25 mm Disc-2 min flow out)

Abrasion Resistance

ASTM 5178

100 mg/1000 cycles

Hardness (Pencil)

ASTM D3363

F-HB

Water Vapour Transmission

ASTM E96

6.67 US Perms