Nukote AL

NUKOTE AL® is NCSI’s multipurpose high performance aliphatic polyurea designed and developed to perform well for anticorrosion and waterproofing applications on steel, concrete, and many other substrates requiring high degree of UV and color stability. This coating is extremely color stable and displays excellent UV weathering characteristics, chemical resistance, high abrasion resistance, and gloss retention property. It is a two-component, 100% solids, pure polyurea that significantly reduces the moisture problems that commonly cause pin holing and blistering in most polyurethane, polyurethane-hybrid and other organic coating systems. . Nukote AL can be textured easily for antiskid purposes. The product has very good moisture permeation resistance and performs as an excellent barrier coating. Nukote AL provides excellent adhesion to most substrates when used with a suitable Nukote primer.

FEATURES:

  • 100% solids with zero VOC
  • Fast reactivity and cure time resulting in almost immediate return-to-service time
  • Performs in constant process temperatures from -22 °F to 140 °F (-30 °C to 60 °C)
  • Maintains high physical properties on weathering
  • UV and colour stable
  • Superior elongation and tear properties
  • Seamless, resilient, flexible and durable
  • Excellent corrosion protection
  • High impact and abrasion resistance
  • Resistant to many solvents, acids and alkalis (consult NCSI)
  • Low permeability waterproofing membrane

TYPICAL USES:

  • As a Top coat on Aromatic polyurea and polyurethane membranes
  • General waterproofing including exposed areas
  • Corrosion protection in highly corrosive environments
  • Carparks and heavy duty flooring
  • Pedestrian and vehicular decks
  • Secondary containment

COLORS:

Standard medium grey only. Custom colors, blended to match any RAL number, are available upon request subject to minimum quantity.

PACKAGING:

100-gallon (380-liter) drum sets, shipped in metal drums of 50 gallons (190 liters) each of side A and side B

10-gallon (38-liter) kits, shipped in plastic pails of 5 gallons (19 liters) each of side A and side B

275-gallon (1045 liter) totes.

COVERAGE:

Nukote AL may be applied at any rate to achieve the desired thickness.

Calculation for theoretical coverage: 40 Ft2 /gal @ 40 mils (1 m²/liter @ 1mm).

STORAGE:

Twelve to eighteen months in factory delivered, unopened drums. Store on pallets and keep away from extreme heat, freezing, and moisture. The use of drum heaters is encouraged to reduce material viscosity at low temperatures.

TECHNICAL DATA (All values @ 77 ºF / 25 ºC) US Metric
Solids by volume (ASTM D2697) 100% 100%
Volatile organic compounds (ASTM D2369) 0 lb./gal 0 gm/ lit
Theoretical coverage 40 ft2/gal @ 40 mils 1m2/ lit @ 1mm
Specific Gravity of materials (ASTM D792) A: 9.35, B: 8.43 lbs./gal A: 1.12, B: 1.01 kg/ liter
Viscosity at 158 ºF/70 ºC in cps ±10% (ASTM D4878) A-160, B-80 A-160, B-80
Shelf life @ 77 ºF /25 ºC 12 – 18 Months 12 – 18 Months
Tensile strength (ASTM D412-C) 3000 – 3300 psi 21 – 23 MPa
Elongation (ASTM D412-C) 200-300 % 200-300 %
Hardness (ASTM D2240) 45-55 Shore D 45 -55 Shore D
Flexibility (2mm mandrel ASTM D522) Pass Pass
Water vapour transmission rate (ASTM E96) 0.045-0.049grains/hr-ft2 0.29to 0.39gms/hr-m2
Water absorption -24 hours (ASTM D570) ~ 1.5 % ~1.5%
Crack Bridging @ -13 ºF/-25 ºC (ASTM C1305), 25 cycles Pass Pass
Tear strength (ASTM D642 ) 375 – 450 pli 65- 80 Kn/m
Impact Resistance (ASTM G14), No Holidays > 200 in-lbf > 20 J (N-m)
Fire Rating (ASTM E108) Meets Class A for Flame spread
Flash point Pensky Martin >200 °F >93 °C
Service temperature (Dry) -22 °F to 140 °F -30 °C to 60 °C
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060) weight loss < 35 mg loss Taber CS 17 wheel 1Kg/1000 rev
PROCESSING PROPERTIES (Under standard lab conditions)
Mix Ratio V/V 1:1
Gel time 6 to 20 seconds
Tack free time ( DFT & Temperature dependent) 30 to 45 Seconds
Post cure time 24 hours
Properties and values are highly dependent on equipment, spray gun, mix chamber temperature, pressure and related parameters. Variations are possible and expected. Values included above are per NCSI standard lab practices & methodology at various dry film thicknesses

MIXING:

Nukote AL might not be diluted under any circumstance. Thoroughly mix Nukote AL Part B resin material with air driven power equipment until a homogeneous mixture and color is obtained. Always use dedicated spray equipment.

SURFACE PREPARATION:

Concrete:

The surface of a concrete subfloor should be dry, smooth, structurally sound and free of depression, scale, or foreign deposits of any kind. Remove all curing compounds. Abrasive blast, sweep blast or water blast to remove all latent material and expose voids. Use a good quality epoxy filler or mortar for void and spall filling, skim coat or repairs. Prime, fill imperfections in the substrate surface to limit out-gassing. All concrete substrates, on or below grade level should be tested for moisture content. On-grade or below-grade concrete floors or slabs should have a moisture barrier installed to protect from ground moisture. Meet and conform to either NACE 6 /SSPC-SP 13 standards and achieve a concrete surface profile of CSP 3 to CSP 6 as per ICRI Guideline No.03732 for optimum performance.

Metal:

All surfaces should be clean and free from contamination. The surface should be assessed and treated in accordance with ISO 8504, Abrasive blast the surface to minimum NACE-2/SSPC SP-10/Sa 2.5, as per ISO 8501-1, for a visual assessment of surface cleanliness with an anchor profile of 3 to 4 mils (75 -100 microns). Soluble salts must be removed to an acceptable levels. Refer to NCSI surface preparation manual for detailed procedures for different types of substrates.

APPLICATION:

Must be applied utilizing high-pressure, heated plural component spray proportioning equipment, such as Graco Reactor 2, or equivalent, capable of delivering materials without loss of pressure or drop in temperature for the appropriate hose length on a consistent basis. For optimum performance, the substrate should be abrasive blasted. Concrete substrates should be allowed to cure a minimum of 30 days. On concrete, Nukote AL should always be applied over a suitable primer for maximum adhesion. For all submersed or immersion applications, use of a suitable primer is absolutely essential. On horizontal surface applications, a texture “stipple” coat can be applied for non-skid purposes, after reaching the initial desired film thickness. Recommended DFTs are a function of the project specific requirements. Please review your specific project with Nukote technicians.

EQUIPMENT CLEAN UP:

Cured product may be disposed of without restriction. Uncured Isocyanate and resin portions should be mixed together and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Containers should be disposed of according to local environmental laws and ordinances.

LIMITATIONS:

Do not open until ready to use, and store in a sealed container after opening. Adding a nitrogen blanket is strongly recommended for the ‘A’ component when storing after opening.

WARNING:

This product contains Isocyanate and curatives

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE:

Each Nukote product formulation has varying levels of resistance to specific chemicals. Please review the chemical immersion test data included in the Nukote Test Book for general resistance to specific chemicals at specific concentration levels. Chemical concentrations are complex and when combined with temperatures above ambient levels this complexity increases exponentially. Contact Nukote Technical Personnel for specific recommendations for chemical resistance prior to specifying these products in this application type. Consult with NCSI for more details on product and chemical resistance. The following chart is the results of Polyurea immersed in chemicals and tested as per modified ASTM D 3912.

Chemicals Resistance
Hydrochloric acid upto 10% R
Ammonium Hydroxide 20% R
Sulphuric Acid 15% R
Ammonium Hydroxide 50% RC
Phosporic Acid 10% R
Pottasium Hydroxide 10% R
Acetic Acid 10% R
Pottasium Hydroxide 20% RC
Sea water R
Sodium Hydroxide 20% R
Waste Water R
De ionized Water R
Water @ 176 ºF (80 ºC) R
Diesel Fuel, Gasoline (unleaded) R
Hydrogen Sulphide (gas) R
Motor Oil, Brake Oil RC
Sodium Hydroxide-50% RC
Hydraulic Oil R
R = Resistant
RC = Slight surface change or discolouration with no loss of hardness

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WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS:

Nukote Coating Systems International, a Nevada, USA Corporation warrants that the two components of this product shall conform to the technical specifications published in the product literature. The quality and fitness of the product is dependent upon the proper mixture and application of the components by the applicator. Nukote Coating Systems has no role in the application of the finished polymer other than to manufacture and supply its two components. It is vital that the person applying this product understands the product and is fully trained and certified in the use of plural component equipment and application of plural component materials. There are no warranties that extend beyond the description on the face of this instrument, except when provided in writing, directly by Nukote Coating Systems International and executed under seal by a company officer.

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