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FLASHEPOXY 580

Low Temperature Curing, Fast-Setting 100% Solids Epoxies

DESCRIPTION:

FLASHEPOXY 580-Series products are fast setting, 100% solids coatings, adhesives and binders used for a wide range of civil engineering and flooring applications.

FLASHEPOXY 580-Series' patented acrylate epoxy technology offers unique benefits, compared with competitive methacrylate monomer and mercaptan-cured epoxy technology, including:

  • Lower odor and toxicity
  • Zero VOC
  • High Strength
  • Non-shrinking
  • Very fast cure
  • Low temperature cure down to -20F
  • Excellent bond to a variety of substrates
  • Moisture tolerant
  • Non-flammable
  • Low viscosity at all temperatures

APPLICATIONS:

FLASHEPOXY 580-Series products can be used in all the same applications as other advanced 100% solids epoxy Systems, but are particularly useful for fast-setting mercaptan-free room temperature adhesives, fast setting civil engineering applications, low temperature applications, and fast-curing floor coating and repair situations.

A range of formulations within the series permits selection of the desired set speed under anticipated use temperature and application conditions.

Floor coatings based on FLASHEPOXY 580 feature high gloss and clarity, rapid hardness development and excellent scratch resistance.

Adhesives offer easy application under a wide range of temperatures, from below zero to hot summer weather, with minimized reaction rate changes. Filled systems, such as toppings and polymer concretes, allow fast development of load bearing capacity without shrinkage.

GRADE SELECTIONS:

Four resins and three hardeners form the core of the FLASHEPOXY 580 Series. These permit differing rates of cure at different temperatures, and different working consistencies. In addition, custom formulations are available, which are optimized to particular working temperature, substrate, and processing requirements.

Resins are designated as follows:

580-A: Low viscosity, clear, fast resin

580-AT: Thixotropic, pigmented fast resin

581-A: Low viscosity very fast clear resin

581-AT: Thixotropic, pigmented, very fast

Hardeners are designated as follows:

585-B: Fast curing, blush resistant

586-B: Very fast curing, chemical resistant

587-B: Extremely fast cure, for use at low temperatures

Hardeners #586-B, 586-B and 587-B can also be combined with other 500 Series epoxy resins, such as FLEXI-GARD 500-S coatings, FLEXI-BOND 540 bonding agent, FLEXI-MATRIX 545 epoxy concrete and FLEXI-TOP 550 & 555 epoxy toppings to produce faster-curing compositions which can be applied at lower temperatures. Consult your Edison Coatings Technical Representative.

SELECTING A SYSTEM:

The tables on the following page can be used to select a system that best meets the requirements of a particular application.

General properties of different resin and hardener combinations are shown in Table 1.

Adhesion to various substrates is shown in Table 2.

Low temperature characteristics are given in Tables 3 and 4.

Recommended selections are in Table 5.

TABLE 1: Typical FLASHEPOXY 580-Series Performance Properties

Resin

Hardener

Mix Ratio (Vol.)

Pot Life (Minutes)

Tensile Strength (psi)

% Elongation

Flexural Strength (psi)

Compressive Strength (psi)

580-A

585-B

2:1

8

8,870

2.0%

-

15,300

 

586-B

3:1

5.5

10,200

4.0%

15,000

12,900

581-A

586-B

5:1

2.0

Similar to 580-A/586-B Above

Similar to 580-A/586-B Above

Similar to 580-A/586-B Above

Similar to 580-A/586-B Above

581-A

587-B

3:1

0.3

7,380

1.6%

>10,000

>10,000

TABLE 2: ADHESION TO VARIOUS SUBSTRATES

Product

Substrate

Tensile Bond Strength (psi)

580-AT / 586-B

Aluminum

2,900

 

Cold Rolled Steel

2,200

 

Polystyrene

940

 

P.V.C.

360

 

Damp Concrete

>300**

581-AT / 585-B

Aluminum

3,300

 

C.R. Steel

1,600

 

Concrete

>300**

581-AT / 586-B

Aluminum

2,400

 

C.R. Steel

1,200

 

Dry Concrete

>300**

 

Damp Concrete

>300**

581-A / 586-B

Aluminum

2,300

** Denotes Failure in Concrete Substrate.

Table 3: Effect of Low Temperature On Pot Life, 581-A/586-B

Temperature                       

0F

0C

POT LIFE (min.)

77

25

1

25

-4

2.75

14

-10

3.25

-8

-22

5

Table 4: Temperature Effect on Strength Developement (Adhesion)graph

Table 5: SYSTEM SELECTION

Application

Condition

Choice

Alternate

FLOOR COATING

Low Temp., Roller Apply

580-A / 585-B

500-S / 586-B

 

Low Temp., Plural Comp. Spray Apply

580-A / 586-B

581-A / 586-B

Filled Mortars, Polymer Concrete

Moderate Temperature

580-A / 585-B

580-A / 586-B

 

Low Temperature

581-A / 585-B

581-A / 586-B

Adhesives

On Plastics

580-A / 586-B

580-A / 585-B

 

On Concrete and Metals, Room Temp.

580-AT/ 585-B

581-AT/ 585-B

 

On Concrete and Metals, Room Temp.

581-A / 586-B

581-A / 587-B

Table 6: SYSTEM Viscosities

System

Temperature

Viscosity (cps)

581-AT/586-B

770 F (250 C)

8,000 - 10,000

581-AT/585-B

" "

22,000 - 40,000

580-AT/586-B

" "

1,700 - 7,800

581-A/586-B

" "

1,600 - 2,700

581-A/587-B

" "

2,700 - 3,500

METHODS OF USE:

1. Surface Preparation

The required extent and methods of surface preparation using 580-Series products are similar to the requirements and methods for standard epoxy systems. Surfaces should be clean, damp or dry, free of coatings, standing water, contaminants, dirt, oil, wax or other materials which may hinder adhesion. While abrasive blasting such as shot-blasting is the preferred preparation method for flooring, a number of other standard preparation methods are also acceptable. If in doubt, consult your Edison Coatings Technical Representative.

2. Floor Coatings

Low viscosity resins 580A & 581A are suitable for application by squeegee or roller, in clear or pigmented form. The primary consideration in coatings work is FLASHEPOXY 580-Series' fast curing characteristic, which also translates to very short pot life. The faster formulations in the series can only be handled in extremely small batch sizes, or by spraying though a plural component sprayer, or at very low temperatures.

Some of the "slower" formulations afford adequate pot life to allow brief mixing and rapid application by alert, well-trained workmen. Temperature effects should also be considered. See Tables 3 & 4, above. Use by inexperienced or non-professional workers is not recommended.

3. Polymer Toppings, Mortars and Concretes

Methods of combining with aggregates to make toppings, patches and concretes are similar to more conventional epoxy products. It is more important to carefully plan and prepare prior to mixing, however, as fast cure times also involve short pot life. While low temperature slows in all epoxy systems, FLASHEPOXY 580-Series products are less dramatically effected by low temperature. (See Table 3.) Mixing must be performed using efficient mechanical mixers due to short pot life, and mixing times must be controlled meticulously to avoid setting and damage in mixing equipment.

Priming is typically done using neat resin and hardener, based on 580A or 581A resin and 585B hardener. Mix quickly and thoroughly and apply immediately. The mortar is prepared by first mixing hardener

and aggregates thoroughly, and then adding resin while continuing to mix. Carefully time mixing once resin is added, to provide adequate uniformity of mix, while allowing sufficient time for placement and finishing.

For thin toppings, mix 2-3 parts by weight fine aggregate, such as 60 mesh sub-angular silica, to one part FLASHEPOXY 580 Series.

For mortars, mix 3-5 parts by weight fine aggregate, such as 60 mesh sub-angular silica, to one part FLASHEPOXY 580 Series .

For polymer concrete, add 3-4 parts by weight of dried mason's sand, 1.5 - 2 parts by weight clean, washed and dried gravel, and one part FLASHEPOXY 580 Series.

For additional information or assistance, consult your Edison Coatings Technical Representative.

4. Adhesives

FLASHEPOXY 580 AT and 581AT are supplied in thixotropic form, to ease placement. Mix small quantities, apply to bonding surfaces, and hold pieces in place, using light pressure, until set. Do not submerge until thoroughly cured, typically 1-7 days, depending on formulation and temperature.

5. PRE-APPLICATION TESTING

Due to rapid hardening characteristics, it is particularly essential that the user taker the time to become familiar with the product's handling characteristics at the actual use temperature and conditions, prior to large scale application.

6. SAFETY AND HANDLING:

580 Series products contain hazardous materials. Avoid skin and eye contact. Use with adequate ventilation. Read and observe all safety and handling guidelines as detailed in the Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with this product.

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