Sikafloor®-169
Low-VOC epoxy resin binder for decorative mortar screeds, terrazzo floor systems and seal coats
Sikafloor®-169 is a 2-part epoxy resin binder for mortars, screeds, terrazzo floor systems and seal coats. It is used in the aesthetic Sikafloor® Terrazzo and DecoDur range in areas where normal to high mechanical loading and wear is expected.
- Good aesthetics over the product's lifetime due to good yellowing resistance
- Helps to achieve good indoor air quality due to low VOC emissions
- Very versatile - can be used as coloured or transparent binder or sealer
- Resistant to many chemicals
- Low viscosity
- Good resistance to staining
- Low VOC content
- High mechanical resistance
Usage
Sikafloor®-169 is used as a:- Binder for coloured quartz mortars and screeds
- Coloured binder for Terrazzo floor systems
- Transparent sealer coat for broadcast coloured quartz mortar screeds and Sikafloor® DecoDur systems
- The Product may only be used by experienced professionals.
Advantages
- Good aesthetics over the product's lifetime due to good yellowing resistance
- Helps to achieve good indoor air quality due to low VOC emissions
- Very versatile - can be used as coloured or transparent binder or sealer
- Resistant to many chemicals
- Low viscosity
- Good resistance to staining
- Low VOC content
- High mechanical resistance
Packaging
Container Part A | 6.4 ltr or 7.4 kg |
Container Part B | 2.6 ltr or 2.6 kg |
Container Part A + Part B | 9 ltr or 10 kg unipacks |
Refer to the current price list for available packaging variations.
Colour
Part A | coloured and cloudy liquid |
Part B | yellowish, liquid |
Cured appearance | Gloss finish |
Exposure to direct sunlight
Note: When the product is exposed to direct sunlight, there may be some discolouration and colour variation. This has no influence on the function and performance of the coating.
Product Details
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with EN 15804. EPD independently verified by Institut für Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)
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Contributes towards satisfying Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credit: Low-Emitting Materials under LEED® v4
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Contributes towards satisfying Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building product disclosure and optimization — Environmental Product Declarations under LEED® v4
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Contributes towards satisfying Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization — Material Ingredients under LEED® v4
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Complies with the requirements of DIBt (June 2004) in combination with the NIK values from AgBB (March 2008) for use in the indoor environment.
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
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CE marking and declaration of performance based on EN 1504-2:2004 Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures — Surface protection systems for concrete — Coating
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CE marking and declaration of performance based on EN 13813:2002 Screed material and floor screeds — Screed material — Properties and requirements — Synthetic resin screed material
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Coating compatibility test PV 3.10.7, Sikafloor®-169, HQM, Report No. 14-04-1420
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Particle Emission, Biological Stress ISO 846, Sikafloor®-169/-DecoFiller/-304 W,
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Cleanroom Suitability Sikafloor®, Fraunhofer IPA, Report No. SI 1008-533
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Indirect contact food certificate, WESSLING
Chemical Base
Solvent-free epoxy
Shelf Life
24 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
The Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging.
Refer to the current Safety Data Sheet for information on safe handling and storage.
Density
Part A | 1.2 kg/l |
Part B | 1.0 kg/l |
Mixed Product | 1.1 kg/l |
Shore D Hardness
Cured 7 days at +23 °C | 80 |
Abrasion Resistance
Cured 7 days at +23 °C | 47 mg (CS 10 / 1000 g / 1000 cycles) |
Service Temperature
Short-term, maximum 7 days | +60 °C |
IMPORTANT
Simultaneous mechanical and chemical strain
While the Product is exposed to temperatures up to +60 °C, simultaneous mechanical or chemical strain may cause damage to the Product.
- Do not expose the Product to chemical or mechanical strain at elevated temperatures
Application
Mixing Ratio
Part A : Part B (by weight) | 75 : 25 |
Product Temperature
Maximum | +30 °C |
Minimum | +10 °C |
Ambient Air Temperature
Maximum | +30 °C |
Minimum | +10 °C |
Relative Air Humidity
Maximum | 80 % r.h. |
Dew Point
Beware of condensation. The substrate and uncured applied product must be at least +3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the surface of the applied product. Low temperatures and high humidity conditions increase the probability of blooming.
Substrate Temperature
Maximum | +30 °C |
Minimum | +10 °C |
Substrate Moisture Content
Refer to the individual primer Product Data Sheet
Pot Life
+10 °C | 60 minutes |
+20 °C | 30 minutes |
+30 °C | 20 minutes |
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Waiting Time / Overcoating
Before overcoating the Product, allow:
Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | 45 hours | 4 days |
+20 °C | 36 hours | 3 days |
+30 °C | 24 hours | 2 days |
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use
Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
+10 °C | 45 hours | 5 days | 10 days |
+20 °C | 36 hours | 3 days | 7 days |
+30 °C | 24 hours | 48 hours | 5 days |
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Consumption
Applied as a seal coat on Sikafloor® smooth substrates | 0.15 kg/m² |
Applied as a seal coat on Sikafloor® broadcast substrates | 0.6–0.9 kg/m² |
Applied as a binder plus filler | Refer to the individual System DataSheet |
Note: Consumption data is theoretical and does not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level, wastage or any other variations. Apply the Product to a test area to calculate the exact consumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application equipment.
EQUIPMENT
MIXING EQUIPMENT
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Electric double-paddle mixer (> 700 W, 300 to 400 rpm)
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Forced action mixer
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
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Roller coating
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Trowels, including serrated
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Pin leveller
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Screed box
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
SUBSTRATE CONDITION
Cementitious substrates must be structurally sound and of sufficient compressive strength (minimum 25 N/mm2) with a minimum tensile strength of 1.5 N/mm2.
Substrates must be clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, coatings, laitance, surface treatments and loose friable material.
SUBSTRATE MOISTURE CONTENT
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
TREATMENT OF JOINTS AND CRACKS
Construction joints and existing static surface cracks in substrate require pre-treating before full layer application. Use Sikadur® or Sikafloor® resins.
MIXING
2-PART MIXING PROCEDURE
- Mix Part A (resin) for ~30 seconds.
- Add Part B (hardener) to Part A.
- IMPORTANT Do not mix excessively. Mix Part A + B continuously for ~3 minutes until a uniform mix is achieved.
- To ensure thorough mixing, pour materials into another container and mix again to achieve a smooth and uniform mix.
- During the final mixing stage, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing container with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once to ensure complete mixing.
2-PART + AGGREGATE MIXING PROCEDURE
- Mix Part A (resin) for ~10 seconds with an electric double paddle mixer (300–400 rpm, > 700 W).
- Add Part B (hardener) to Part A.
- While mixing Parts A + B, gradually add the required filler or aggregates.
- IMPORTANT Do not mix excessively. Mix for a further 2 minutes until a uniform mix is achieved.
- To ensure thorough mixing, pour materials into another container and mix again to achieve a smooth and uniform mix.
- During the final mixing stage, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing container with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once to ensure complete mixing.
APPLICATION
IMPORTANT
Protect from moisture
After application, protect the Product from damp, condensation and direct water contact for at least 24 hours.
IMPORTANT
Damaged finish due to heating with fossil fuel heaters
Fossil fuel heaters powered by gas, oil or paraffin produce large quantities of both carbon dioxide and water vapour, which may adversely affect the finish.
- For temporary heating, use only electrically powered warm air blower systems. Do not use gas, oil, paraffin or other fossil fuel heaters.
IMPORTANT
Indentations in resin due to high temperature combined with high point loading
Under certain conditions, underfloor heating or high ambient temperatures combined with high point loading may lead to indentations in the resin.
Binder
- Apply the Product evenly over the surface with a trowel.
- Apply the Product evenly over the surface with a trowel, pin leveler or screed box.
SEAL COAT
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Pour the mixed Product onto the surface.
Note: The consumption is specified in Application Information. - Apply the Product evenly over the surface with a squeegee.
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Back-roll the surface in two directions at right angles with a short pile roller.
Note: Maintain a "wet edge" during application for a seamless finish.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.