Trafficguard Glassflake* constructive solutions

Skid resistant, hardwearing, flexible, waterproof protection

for car parks

Uses Adhesion strength Greater than the cohesive

(BS1881, Pt 207) : strength of concrete
Trafficguard Glassflake traffic deck system is designed to
Flame spread Self extinguishing. Does not
provide an added level of protection to, new and existing,
(ASTM D635) : support the spread of flame
heavily trafficked areas such as:
Chemical Resistance : Excellent resistance to
! Car parks decks/ramps - Petrol
- Diesel
! Parking bays
- Engine Oil
! Entrance/exit areas - Anti freeze coolant
- Kerosene
! Pedestrian walkways
- Brake fluid
! Turning areas - Salt solution (saturated)
- Sodium hydroxide (25%)
Advantages
Instructions for use
! Flexible and tear resistant
Surface Preparation
! Skid resistant
New concrete surfaces should have reached 80% of their
! Waterproof
intended physical properties - generally only achieved after a
! UV Resistant minimum curing period of 28 days. Existing concrete surfaces
must be prepared to provide a clean, sound substrate.
! Chemical Resistant
Surfaces should be clean and dry with open capillary, free
! Resistant to salt spray
from laitance, oil & grease, curing compounds or other surface
contaminants which may prevent full and proper adhesion of
Description
the primer. All blowholes, and other surface undulations
Trafficguard Glassflake is a multi-layer deck protection greater than 1 mm in depth, should be repaired using
system based on a combination of epoxy primer, reinforced Nitomortar FC(B)*.
glass flake epoxy (functional layer) and aliphatic polyurethane
Temperature of the substrate during application must be
topcoat which serves as a UV resistant wearing course. All
between 5C and 40C.
components are applied in the liquid phase and react
chemically to form a tough, flexible, waterproof, protective Priming
surface.
Apply Trafficguard Glassflake Primer to the prepared surface
at a wet film thickness of 200 microns.
Properties
Whilst Trafficguard Glassflake Primer is still wet, seed with
Tear Resistance
Fosroc Anti Slip Grain No. 3 at a rate of 0.4 kg / m2 and allow to
(ASTM D624) : 28 N/mm
cure for 15 - 20 hours.
Full Cure 7days @ 23C
(ASTM D1640) : 4days @ 35C Application
Water Permeability
Base Coat
(DIN 1048) : Nil
Salt Spray Apply Trafficguard Glassflake Base Coat to the primed surface
(ASTM B117) : Intact at a wet film thickness of 375 microns. For best results the
UV Resistance Trafficguard Glassflake Base Coat should be applied with a
Trafficguard Glassflake*

(ASTM G53) : No discolouration notched trowel or squeegee.

Shore A Hardness
Whilst the base coat is still wet apply Fosroc Anti Slip Grain
(ASTM D2240) : 85 - 90
No. 1200 at a rate of 0.4 kg / m2. Allow to cure for 12 hours
Impact Resistance Passed - No cracking or
prior to applying the wear course.
(ISO 6272) : disbonding
Trafficguard Glassflake*

Top Coat - Trafficguard Glassflake should not be applied onto substrate

Apply Trafficguard Glassflake Top Coat to the base coat at a
wet film thickness of 140 microns. Allow to cure for 3days
prior to trafficking (@35C)
Cleaning
known to suffer from rising dampness or have a R.H. greater
than 75% as measured in accordance with BS 8203
Appendix A or have a moisture content greater than 5% as
measured by a Hammond concrete/mortar moisture tester
type COCO.

Tools and equipment should be cleaned with immediately - Do not proceed with application if an osmotic condition is
after use with Fosroc Solvent 102*. known or is suspected to exist.

Estimating
Precautions
Supply
Health and safety
Trafficguard Glassflake Primer : 9 litre packs
Trafficguard Glassflake Base Coat : 10 litre packs Trafficguard Glassflake Primer, Base Coat, Top Coat and
Trafficguard Glassflake Top Coat : 20 litre packs Fosroc Solvent 102 should not come in contact with skin or
Antislip Grains No. 1200, 3 : 20 kg bags eyes, nor should they be swallowed. Avoid inhalation of
vapours and ensure adequate ventilation.
Coverage
Trafficguard Glassflake Primer : 3.5 - 5.0 m2/litre Some people are sensitive to resins, hardeners and solvents.
Trafficguard Glassflake Base Coat : 2.7 m2/litre Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
Trafficguard Glassflake Top Coat : 5.0 m2/litre protection. Barrier creams such as Kerodex Antisolvent or
Antislip Grains No. 1200, 3 : 0.4 kg / m Rozalex Antipaint provide additional skin protection.

Note: The above coverage rates are given for guidance only Should accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately
as actual quantities used will vary depending upon with a resin removing cream such as Kerocleanse Standard
the nature of substrate and conditions on site. Grade Skin Cleanser or Rozaklens Industrial Skin Cleanser,
followed by washing with soap and water - do not use solvent.
Storage
The use of goggles is recommended, in case of accidental
Shelf life eye contamination, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
When stored in warehouse conditions at less than 25C,
Trafficguard Glassflake will have a shelf life of 12 months. If swallowed seek medical attention immediately - do not
induce vomiting.
Technical Support
Fire
Fosroc offers a full technical support package to specifiers,
Fosroc Solvent 102 and Trafficguard Glassflake Base Coat
end users and contractors, as well as on-site assistance in
are flammable. Do not use near a naked flame.
locations all over the world.
Flash points
Limitations Fosroc Solvent 102 : 33C
Trafficguard Glassflake Basecoat: 59C
- Do not proceed with application if precipitation is imminent,
temperatures are expected to drop below 7C within 24 * Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited
hours of application. Important note
See separate data sheet
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard
Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the users
responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.

Al Gurg Fosroc
LLC
Post Box 657, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Head Office
telephone: (+9714) 2039699
Regional offices
Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc
Bahrain, YBA Kanoo
Kuwait, Boodai
Oman, Al Amana
fax: (+9714) 2859649
telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449
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email: agf@fosroc.com
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email: oman@fosroc.com

www.fosroc.com
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