Product Description: Starocrete is a polyurethane-concrete flooring system designed to provide outstanding abrasion and chemical resistance. Starocrete is a three-component PU floor topping recommended for the most demanding applications in the industry. Starocrete is generally applied at a thickness of 2 mm or 3mm. Starocrete is available in a few limited colours. It has excellent thermal shock resistance and hence can be applied on those areas where heating and cooling occur intermittently. Starocrete has a very short pot life and hence mixing, laying and de-aeration are done very swiftly. Application should be avoided when the temperature is very high.

It is applied to a well prepared concrete substrate before Starocrete topcoat is laid. It forms a very strong bond with concrete and being a thicker coating, it reduces the porosity of the concrete slabs, thereby eliminating blisters due to the displaced air from the concrete.

Area of Uses:
 Light and heavy engg industries  Bottling plants  Automobile floors with heavy traffic movements  Warehouses and loading docks  Food industries  Chemical and fertilizer plants  Steam cleaning areas in pharma

Features :
 Resistant to thermal shocks  Water-based and hence VOC compliant  Fast setting and high abrasion resistance  High impact and chemical resistance  More durable than most of the flooring systems

Technical Data :
•Type :PU concrete
•Mixing ratio (R:H) : Pre-weighed kits
•Finish :Matt finish
•Colour Limited shade
•Pot life ASTM D 2471: 8-10 min
•Volume solids ASTM D 2697: 100%
•Drying time ASTM D 1640
•Surface Dry : 20 -30 min
•Tack free dry : 1 - 2 hrs
•Hard dry : 24 hrs
•Recommended thinner Clean up : PUT 502
•Shelf life : 6 months in the un-opened container
•Compressive strength ASTM D 695 : 45-50 MPa
•Tensile strength ASTM D 638: 6 – 8 MPa
•Elongation : 1 – 1.5% ASTM D 638
•Flexural strength ASTM D 790 : 15-20 MPa
•Abrasion resistance : 80-100mPa
•Bonding strength ASTM D 4541 : Concrete failure
•Shore D ASTM D 2240 : 70-75

Chemical Resistance
Excellent resistance is observed against distilled water, detergent solutions, alkalies and acids. Chemical spillages should always be wiped up as quickly as possible and not be allowed to concentrate up by evaporation. The data on the list of the chemicals found resistant to this product during our lab study is available on request

Direction to use
Ensure that CDS (Clean, Dry and Sound) test is conducted on the concrete. Surface preparation like grinding or shot blasting is done to achieve a surface profile of 150-200 microns. Starocrete 2000 contains 3 components viz. resin, hardener and reactive aggregates. Unpack the resin and pour into the mixing bowl. Add aggregates under stirring within 1 minute. Add hardener and stir for 1 minute and lay the mixture by a trowel @ 1 sq m. De-aerate the layer by a spike roller and allow to cure.

Packaging Available in pre-weighed kits containing resin, hardener and reactive aggregates. It has a maximum shelf life of 12 months in the unopened containers.

Storage & Shelf Life :
● The product should be stored in accordance with national regulations. It should be kept in a cool, well ventilated area, away from heat, direct sunlight, sparks and children. Handle with care. Mix resin and hardener as per the ratio. Use the mix solution within the pot life time.

Handling & Safety :
Observe reasonable care and employ ordinary hygienic principles such as washing the hands with soap and water before eating or smoking. It is recommended to wear gloves, goggles and nose masks while application. Incase of splashes on the skin, dampen the cloth with thinner and wipe the hands with the cloth. Incase of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Incase of continuous exposure to vapour, the applicator should be immediately moved to get fresh air Wash then with soap and water. Dried film is non toxic .

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