Dairy Coat Ultra

Antel's Dairy Coat Ultra is a premium, high-build, two-component, solvent-free epoxy coating designed for both new and existing concrete floors, render, and metal substrates. It delivers a smooth, easily cleaned surface resistant to dirt, moisture, oil, light to medium abrasion, and chemical attack. For slip resistance, the addition of Anti-Slip aggregate is typically required, following BS 7976-2 standards.

Features and Benefits
- High Build: 200 µm per coat
- Excellent Adhesion: Bonds well to concrete
- Early Strength: Achieves good initial strength
- Dustproof and Waterproof: Seals the surface effectively
- Chemical Resistance: Withstands various chemicals
- Impermeable: Resists water and other liquids
- Traffic Resistance: Durable against heavy traffic
- Hygienic Surface: Provides a closed, cleanable finish
- Non-Slip Option: Can be made slip-resistant
- Decorative Finish: Enhances appearance
- Water Spot and Blush Resistance: Maintains appearance

Uses
- Food/Hygiene Areas: Abattoirs, milking parlours
- Factory Floors
- Car Plants
- Hospitals
- Garages
- Metal Substrates

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

4.1. PREPARATION

THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COATING CAN BE SERIOUSLY IMPAIRED IF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT STRICTLY ADHERED TO. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE SUBSTRATE IS SOUND. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE SUBSTRATE IS SOUND.

Do not apply in temperatures below 10 °C/50 °F and ensure there is at least a 4 hour weather window. We do not recommend application late in the day, due to dropping temperatures and increased humidity.

Although Dairy Coat Ultra will overcoat most other finishes and paints, the best results are achieved when surfaces are clean and free of other finishes/coatings. If applying over an existing coating or to a non-porous surface, mechanically sand the area to create a key.

All surfaces should be dry. Particular attention should be made to degreasing surfaces before application. All voids and surface imperfections must be carefully filled.

Clean the surface you will be applying the Dairy Coat Ultra to. If there are any leaks, these should be repaired with Antel Waterstop or Antel Epoxy Putty before applying the Dairy Coat Ultra. If unsure, please contact us for technical advice.

The pot life is approximately 45 minutes. This is based on a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F. If you are applying the coating in higher temperatures, the pot life may be reduced. The material will become unworkable once outside of this pot life.

Once mixed, it is only possible to apply a single coat. Do not attempt to return to the mix to apply a second coat.



4.2. MIXING

For simplicity we would recommend using a separate pack of Dairy Coat Ultra for each coat, however if you would like to use one pack for both coats, you will need to accurately divide the A and B packs proportionately using digital scales.

1. Mix the A Pack thoroughly on a slow speed.

2. Mix the B Pack thoroughly on a slow speed.

3. Pour the contents of the B Pack into the larger A Pack.

4. Mix again thoroughly on a slow speed (ideally with a mixer paddle) for a minimum of three minutes, so that the two components are completely mixed.

5. Pour into at least one roller tray to maintain pot life.

6. Start application immediately.



4.3. APPLICATION STEPS

1. Apply the first coat by short pile roller or brush.

2. Wait 24 hours before applying the second coat. Reduced time between coats maybe possible, but it’s very important to seek technical advice from Antel before attempting this.

3. Within a maximum period of 48 hours, apply the second coat.

5. PACKAGING AND COVERAGE
Antel's Dairy-Coat Ultra is available in 5 Kg packs. Coverage is 15-20m2/5Kgs

6. CLEANING
Brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned with Antel's Standard Epoxy Cleaning Solvent.

7. STORAGE
Store in a dry, cool, and frost free place in their original containers.

8. TECHNICAL DATA
(20oC)
Pot life - 30 minutes
Application thickness - 200-225 µm per coat
Initial cure - 8 – 10 hours
Intercoat time - 24 hours
Pedestrian traffic - 24 hours
Heavy traffic - 36 hours
Full Cure - 7 days
Compressive Strength - 65 N/mm2
Flexural Strength - 26 N/mm2
Abrasion Resistance - 0.18 grams weight loss / CS-17 wheel 1000 cycles / 1 kg

Slip Resistance

Over a third of all major injuries reported each year are caused as a result of a slip or trip. Health and Safety Executive statistics suggest that there is one serious slip accident every 3 minutes.

Using the TRL Pendulum Slip/ Skid Resistance Tester in accordance with BS 7976-2, Slip/Skid Resistance Testing can be carried out to assess the floor surface slipperiness in workplace and public areas.

Facilities managers, local authorities and building owners are under obligation to ensure the floor or surface of the traffic route is not slippery so there is no risk of injury to any person. This is enforced by the "Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992".

The UK HSE's preferred method for Slip assessment is based on a combination of two values:

1. Pendulum coefficient of friction (CoF) test resulting in a PTV rating.

2. Surface roughness value (Rz)

Surface Micro Roughness Assessment/Testing
Research has shown that measurement of the RZ parameter allows slipperiness to be predicted for a range of common materials. A roughness reading can be used as supporting evidence with the results of a pendulum test.

The pendulum test value (PTV) should be not less than 35 in situations where ease of cleaning is more critical than slip resistance and/or where all who use or are likely to use the floor will wear specially provided slip resistant boots or shoes. Pendulum test values in the wet of not less than 33 may be deemed acceptable.

Slip Resistance Guidelines
PTV Surface Roughness µm Potential for slip
0 to 24 ≤ 9 High
25 to 35 10 to 19 Moderate
≥ 36 ≥ 20 Low

Antel Dairy-Coat Ultra Results - based on application of 0.3 – 0.6mm Anti-Slip Aggregate
In accordance with BS 7976 Pt 1 -3

PTV (Dry) - 75
PTV (Wet) - 60
Surface roughness (Rz) - 92µm

Chemical Resistance

Sulphuric Acid - 30% - Excellent
Sodium Hydroxide - 25% - Excellent
Engine Oil - Excellent
Lactic Acid - 25% -Good
Ammonia Solution - 25% - Good
Citric Acid - 25% - Excellent
Petrol - Excellent
Sugar Solution - 40% - Excellent
Hydrochloric Acid - 30% - Excellent
Xylene - Excellent
White Spirit - Excellent
Skydrol - Excellent
Petrol - Excellent
Methanol - Moderate
Bleach - 10% -Excellent

Further technical information can be made available on request. Please contact the Antel Technical Department.

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