Product # 347

POXYGARD TC 2000
Version : 1.0

3 Component Self Levelling Epoxy Floor Topping

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : POXYGARD TC 2000 is a three component self-levelling epoxy resin based topping, which is
laid at a thickness from 1 mm to 2 mm. It is a three component epoxy system with selected aggregates, epoxy resin and
hardener. POXYGARD TC 2000 provides a monolithic, smooth, non-porous, hygienic, chemical resistant floors which is
easy to clean and maintain. It is available in a number of colours (POXYGARD COLOURANT) and has sufficient strength to
withstand industrial traffic of light, medium and heavy duty trolleys, fork lifts with nylon / rubber wheels.

POXYGARD TC 2000 is tested by CFTRI as per 21 CFR 175-300 of US FDA Test Method.

AREAS OF APPLICATION: Mixing

» Operation theatres & corridors in hospitals » Add POXYGARD COLOURANT 500 g to the component
» Pathological laboratories A (Resin) and stir to ensure that full colour paste is
» Nursing homes mixed with component A. Mix thoroughly with the help
of a drill mixer till a homogenous coloured mix is
» Pharmaceutical Industries obtained.
» Bottling plants » To this coloured mixture, add Component B (Hardener)
» Dairies & breweries of POXYGARD TC 2000 slowly to ensure complete
» Fermentation floors in tea garden and dispersion and slowly add Component C (Filler) of
food processing units. POXYGARD TC 2000 to ensure complete dispersion. Mix
» Nuclear plants, computer and control panel rooms for 5 - 10 minutes till homogenous mix is obtained.
The speed may be 300 - 500 rpm.
» Electric and electronic industries, picture tube
» Transfer this mix into a new container to avoid
manufacturing plants & textile mills. contamination of any unmixed Resin/Hardener. Then,
» Automobile workshops and showrooms wait for 2-3 minutes for the product to settle and allow
» Oil Rigs the entrapped air to escape, before transferring the
» Industrial and commercial floors material onto the floor.
» Kitchens & restaurants
» Showrooms and shopping malls Application
» Heavy traffic warehouses » Prime concrete surface with POXYGARD EP and allow it
to dry for 6 - 8 hrs till it is touch dry.
ADVANTAGE: » Apply mix of POXYGARD TC 2000 and spread evenly
over the recommended area using a notch trowel of
» Resists chemical, fungal & bacterial growth. the appropriate notch size. The notch of the trowel
» Very high abrasion resistant. should be double the desired thickness of the
» Easy to apply, flow able consistency. POXYGARD TC 2000 top coat.
» Provides monolithic surface with good aesthetics. » Anchor POXYGARD TC 2000 near walls, around columns
/ foundations and at edges of trenches / gutters / bays
and expansion joints by cutting a groove of 3 mm,
APPLICATION METHODOLOGY: atleast 20 mm inside the border. Roll the spike roller with
Surface Preparation a long handle on applied POXYGARD TC 2000 to
» Prepare the surface by mechanical grinding or other remove entrapped air. Ensure that the spike roller is not
suitable method. applied too long to leave any permanent indentation on
» Remove dust, flakes, oil, grease or other loose foreign surface and one should not use the spike roller after the
particles by sand blasting, iron brush or compressed air. topping has started to gel.
Remove any old painting using a surface grinder. » Do not apply POXYGARD TC 2000 over treated
expansion joints. Treat expansion joints with any
» For best bond, concrete surface must be prepared as suitable sealant.
per CSP 1, 2 or 3.
» Ensure that the new concrete is cured for at least 28
days and surface moisture content is below 5 % before
application.

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 Product # 347
Poxygard TC 2000 Version : 1.0

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS: LIMITATIONS:

» Do not apply POXYGARD TC 2000 on surfaces known
Theoretical Coverage*
to, or likely to, suffer from rising dampness, potential
(POXYGARD TC 2000 osmosis problems or having relative humidity greater
+ COLOURANT) than 75 %.
2 » Do not apply POXYGARD TC 2000 to asphalt, weak or
2 mm thickness 5.5 m / 18 kg
infirm concrete, unmodified sand - cement screeds, PVC
Pot Life @ 25° C 30 - 40 Minutes tiles or sheets, or substrates known to move
Application Temperature 10 - 40° C substantially e.g. steel walkways.
» Do not apply POXYGARD TC 2000 over treated
Curing Time @ 25° C
expansion joints.
Foot Traffic 24 Hrs » In common with all epoxy material, some light shades
Vehicle Movement 48 Hrs may fade in the long term, when placed in adverse
exposed condition. Such changes (discolouration), if any,
Full Cure 7 Days
are normal and has no effect on the performance of
Shrinkage, After 7 Days Curing Nil POXYGARD TC 2000.
* Depending upon surface condition.
Please contact Chowgule's for installation of
Flexural Strength, 20 ± 2 MPa ASTM D 790 floor coating over
After 7 Days Curing » Oil / Fat rigged floors
Adhesion to Concrete, > 3 MPa ASTM D 7234 » Floors with moisture content over 5 %
7 Days Curing Concrete Failure » Floors with rising moisture problem
» Asphalt based floor (interior)
Surface Hardness, Shore D 70 ± 5 ASTM D 2240
» Floors with a pull off strength less than 1.5 N / mm2
After 7 Days Curing

Compressive Strength, 55 ± 5 MPa ASTM C 109 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE:

After 7 Days Curing
» Clean all tools immediately after use with xylene. Do
Abrasion Resistance 50 ± 5 g / ASTM D 4060 not allow material to harden.
(1000 g), After 7 Days 1000 Cycle » Service life of a floor will be considerably extended by
Curing good housekeeping. Regular cleaning may be carried
ASTM D 570 out using a rotary scrubbing machine with a warm
Water Absorption < 1 %
miscible cleaning agent at temperature up to 50° C.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE:
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Water Pass This material is intended to be used by trained
Vegetable Oil Pass professionals with proper equipments. The following safety
measures are recommended:
Lube Oil Pass
» Wear protective gloves, clothing, goggles, hearing
Diesel Pass protection for noise reduction and hard hats for falling
Petrol Pass debris.
Kerosene Pass » Do not eat, drink or smoke while in active contact with
these materials.
Xylene Short Term
» Avoid skin contact.
Milk Pass » Wash hands thoroughly with soap and cool water.
Citric Acid (15%) Pass » Never wash the skin with a solvent.
Sodium Hydroxide (50%) Pass » Anyone experiencing difficulty breathing when working
with these materials or showing an allergic reaction,
Salt Pass should seek fresh air immediately and consult a
HCl (10%) Short Term physician if symptoms persists.
H2SO4 (40%) Short Term
HNO3 (10%) Short Term PACKAGING:
Available in 17.5 kg composite pack.
All tests done for 7 days at 25° C. Short term means for (POXYGARD TC 2000 {17.5 kg} to be mixed with POXYGARD
few hours and should be regular clean. COLOURANT {500 g}).

Chowgule Construction Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Bakhtawar, 4th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 210
Tel: +91 22 66202500 Fax: +91 22 66202570
[email protected] | www.chowguletech.com

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 Product # 347
Poxygard TC 2000 Version : 1.0

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE: DISCLAIMER:

Store the material at temperatures between + 10° C and Chowgule Construction Chemicals products though are
+ 35° C in originally sealed packages, the material can guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture
be stored for twelve months. But before opening the and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions
drums, be assured that the temperature of the materials of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request.
has the ambient temperature to avoid condensation. Open Chowgule Construction Chemicals wishes to clarify that
containers of material, should be used quickly to avoid any advice, recommendation, specification or information
moisture contamination. If a container needs to be is accurate and correct, though it cannot, at any time
resealed, it should be blanketed with nitrogen to minimize assume any liability either directly or indirectly arising
water exposure. from the use of its products. This is because it has no
direct or constant control over where or how its products
are applied, and whether or not in accordance with the
advice specification, recommendation or information given
by it.

Chowgule Construction Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Bakhtawar, 4th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 210
Tel: +91 22 66202500 Fax: +91 22 66202570
[email protected] | www.chowguletech.com

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