Ply-Guard EP
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Ply-Guard EP is a two component, low viscosity, 100% solids epoxy resin system used in a variety of flooring applications including high build coatings, aggregate-filled flooring and decorative epoxy pebble applications. This material cures blush-free and provides an outstanding balance of physical strength, flexibility and chemical resistance. Ply-Guard EP has excellent clarity for use over color quartz aggregate and decorative architectural concrete. The pigmented material features high pigment loading for good substrate hide and color consistency when roller applied.
Product families
Applications
- Floor Coatings
Product Families
- Protective Coatings
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Ply-Guard
- Features
Blush Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Excellent Flexibility, High Strength, Low Viscosity
- Product Type
- 2K (2 component) Coating, Epoxy Coating, Primer
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Epoxy Coating
- Primer
- Application Method
- Roller
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Concrete
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Application Methods
- Roller
- HIGHLIGHTS
Ply-Guard EP has considerably lower viscosity than most competitive products providing improved handling at cooler temperatures and exceptional troweling characteristics. The lower viscosity allows for the addition of fine silica fillers for easy application of "slurry" type floors. Use Ply-Guard EP regular cure when concrete substrate is at or above 60°F (15.5°C) A fast cure hardener is available when cold weather cure down to 40°F (4.4°C) or accelerated room temperature cure is required. A special hardener is available when adhesion to damp concrete is needed. The versatility of Ply-Guard EP makes it ideal as a primer, finish coat or aggregate binder in a wide variety of flooring applications including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, correctional facilities, loading docks and other areas requiring high performance flooring. Ply-Guard EP UVR is fortified with a UV absorber package and designed for exterior use as a re-glaze material over decorative epoxy pebble systems.
- Chemical Composition
Modified Bisphenol A epoxy resin crosslinked with aliphatic and cycloaliphatic polyamines.
- Colors & Limitations
Sixteen (16) Standard Colors, Plus Black, White, and Clear; Must be Applied to a Clean, Dry Surface; Exterior Pigmented Applications will Show Chalking; Should be Applied with Aggregate Fillers in Flooring; Applications where Impact or Mechanical Abuse is Anticipated
- Ready to Use Product Features
- Blush Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Excellent Flexibility
- High Strength
- Low Viscosity
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Concrete
Technical data
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16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 6230.0 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation | 11.0 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Compressive Yield Strength | 9850.0 | psi | ASTM D695 |
| Ultimate Compressive Strength | 19500.0 | psi | ASTM D695 |
| Ultimate Flexural Strength | 9680.0 | psi | ASTM D695 |
| Hardness | 75 - 80 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Adhesion to Concrete | 400.0 | psi | ASTM D7234 |
| Water Absorption | max. 1 | % | ASTM C413 |
| Flammability when Bonded to Concrete | Self- Extinguishing | — | ASTM D635 |
| Moisture Vapor Transmission (24Hr./1,000 Sq Ft.) | max. 3 | lbs | ASTM F1869 |
| Concrete Relative Humidity Moisture | max. 75 | % | ASTM F2170 |
| Microbial (Fungi) Resistance | Passes #1 | — | ASTM G21 |
