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Sikafloor® Duochem-6

FINE TEXTURING AND GLOSS REDUCTION ADDITIVE

Sikafloor® Duochem-6 is a polypropylene base texturing and gloss reduction additive that is easily dispersed during the mixing process into selected Sikafloor® and Sikagard® coatings. The inert micronized polymer powder, functions as an aggregate to produce a fine surface texture that decreases gloss and increases the relative coefficient of friction to provide a greater degree of slip resistance.

  • Low specific gravity reduces bottom settling making it easy to mix and apply.
  • No effect on pot life or cure rate.
  • Contains no crystalline silica.
  • Insoluble at room temperature to common solvents and thinners.
  • High wear resistance to regular foot traffic and infrequent lightweight, rubber wheeled carts.
  • Spherical shaped particles produce a fine surface texture that is easy to clean and maintain.
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Usage

  • As an additive in Sikafloor® and Sikagard® clear and coloured coatings to increase the relative coefficient of friction to provide a greater degree of slip resistance.
  • To reduce the reflective gloss level of Sikafloor® and Sikagard® clear and coloured coatings.
  • To replace silica aggregate used to create texture, suitable for light duty traffic areas.
  • To produces a fine texture that has a smoother feel under foot traffic than hard sand aggregates.
 

Advantages

  • Low specific gravity reduces bottom settling making it easy to mix and apply.
  • No effect on pot life or cure rate.
  • Contains no crystalline silica.
  • Insoluble at room temperature to common solvents and thinners.
  • High wear resistance to regular foot traffic and infrequent lightweight, rubber wheeled carts.
  • Spherical shaped particles produce a fine surface texture that is easy to clean and maintain.

Packaging

488 g (1.07 lb) bottle

Colour

White powder

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

3 years in original unopened packaging.

Storage Conditions

Store dry between 10 °C to 25 °C (50 °F to 77 °F).  

Protect from contact with moisture, Sikafloor® Duochem-6 must be kept dry.

Maximum Grain Size

~200 microns

Density

Specific Gravity: ~0.9

Bulk Density

~1.11 L/kg

Application

Consumption

Consumption

90 g (3.17 oz) per 3.78 L (1 US gal.)
488 g (1.07 lb) per 18.9 L (5 US gal.)
Take care to measure and add a consistent amount of Sikafloor® Duochem-6 powder to each mix to ensure a consistent texture is achieved across the entire application surface.
Application steps

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing

Do not hand mix Sikafloor® or Sikagard® materials / mechanical mix only.

Mix the selected Sikafloor® or Sikagard® resin components A + B following individual mixing instructions published on the Product Data Sheet or label. Add Sikafloor® Duochem-6 (powder) pouring slowly over a period of 15 seconds to avoid lumps in the final mixture. Mechanically blend for two (2) more minutes, during the operations, scrape down the sides and bottom of the container with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once to ensure complete mixing.

APPLICATION

Sikafloor® Duochem-6 modified Sikafloor® or Sikagard® coatings may be applied using a high quality, short nap roller (lint-free), a natural bristled brush, non-marking squeegee or flexible steel trowel followed by backrolling. Always follow the application instructions for the individual Sikafloor® or Sikagard® resin product as the primary source of application information.

 
To achieve a fine texture, Sikafloor® Duochem-6 modified products must be applied in a uniform, thin film to achieve a dry film thickness (d.f.t.) of 3 - 5 mil. Avoiding ponding or puddling as thick areas will appear as isolated patches of smooth texture.

 
Note: Sika Canada strongly recommends that where Sikafloor® Duochem-6 is being used as an additive in the top coat for existing resin systems, a test area be applied to confirm top coat selection and application rates required to produce the desired finish.

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