PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikagard®-62
2-PART EPOXY PROTECTIVE COATING

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Sikagard®-62 is a two part, rigid, 100 % solids, col- Conformity with LEED v2009 IEQc 4.2: Low-Emitting
oured high build epoxy resin based protective coating. Materials - Paints and Coatings

USES APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Sikagard®-62 may only be used by experienced profes- ▪ Coating for concrete protection according the re-
sionals. quirements of EN 1504-2:2004, Declaration of Per-
▪ Chemical resistant protective layer on concrete, formance 0206060100100000011008, certified by
stone, cementitious mortars and renderings, epoxy FPC Notified Body and provided with CE marking
cement, epoxy resin based products and steel ▪ WRAS, test report No. M104991, 2011, Contact with
▪ Lining in storage tanks and silos water for wholesome purposes according BS 6920-
▪ Anti-corrosion coating on steel in food processing 1:2000
plants, sewage works, farms, agricultural enterprises,
chemical and pharmaceutical facilities and beverage
industry

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Solvent free
▪ Good mechanical and chemical resistance
▪ High build
▪ Impervious to liquids
▪ Easy to mix and to apply

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Epoxy resin
Packaging Part A 3.75 kg drums
Part B 1.25 kg drums

Appearance / Colour Light Grey, Light Green

Shelf Life Part A: 12 months
Part B: 12 months
From date of production if stored properly.

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Storage Conditions The packaging must be stored properly in original, unopend and undam-
aged sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C
and +30 °C. Protected from direct sunlight.
Density Part A ~1.45 kg/l (EN ISO 2811-1)
Part B ~1.02 kg/l
Mixed resin approx. ~1.37 kg/l
Density values determined at +23°C
Solid Content ~ 100 %

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shore D Hardness ~80 (DIN 5305)

Mechanical Resistance Taber Abraser CS 10/ 1000/ 24.4mg (ASTM D 4060)

1000
Taber Abraser CS 17/ 70 mg
1000/ 1000
Taber Abraser H 22/ 1000/ 560.6mg
1000

Tensile Adhesion Strength > 1.5 N/mm² to concrete (ISO 4624)

Chemical Resistance Please contact Sika technical service for specific information.
Thermal Resistance Exposure Dry heat
Permanent +50 °C
max. 7 days +80 °C
max. 12 hours +100 °C

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio Part A : Part B = 3 : 1 by weight
Consumption ~0.30 kg/m² per layer
Layer Thickness ~0.2 mm per layer
Ambient Air Temperature +8 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity < 80 %
Substrate Temperature +8 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Minimum 3 °C above dew point, beware of condensation
Pot Life Temperature Time
+10 °C ~30 min
+20 °C ~20 min
+30 °C ~10 min

Waiting Time / Overcoating Temperature Min. Max. Full cure

+10 °C ~ 30 hours ~ 3 days ~ 14 days
+20 °C ~ 10 hours ~ 2 days ~ 10days
+30 °C ~ 6 hours ~ 1 day ~ 5 days

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ment based substrates precautions have to be taken

and a suitable primer has to be used.
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
The substrate must be sound, clean, dry, free from
contaminants such as dirt, grease, oil, old coatings, re- Concrete Substrate
lease agents, laitance and other adhesion preventing Concrete substrate must be prepared mechanically to
or influencing substances. achieve an open textured surface.
On high absorbent, non-sound, contaminated, not ce- Weak areas in the substrate must be removed and sur-
face defects such as blowholes and voids must be fully

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exposed. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
All dust, loose and friable material must be com-
pletely removed from all surfaces before application of Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
the product, preferably by brush and/or vacuum. tions the performance of this product may vary from
Open voids and blowholes need to be closed with a country to country. Please consult the local Product
suitable Sika® pore filling mortar. The roughness of the Data Sheet for the exact description of the application
substrate needs to be levelled with a suitable Sika® fields.
rendering and levelling mortar.
Steel Surface ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Steel surface must be prepared mechanically using ab-
rasive blast cleaning. The level SSPC-SP 10 “near white For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
metal blast cleaned” or level Sa 2 ½ according to ISO age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
EN 12944-4 has to be achieved. Welds and joints have to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
to be prepared according to EN 14879, part 1. After physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
blast cleaning remove all dust dirt and blasting materi- lated data.
al. In order to maintain the surface conditions after
blast cleaning air-conditioning is recommended. DIRECTIVE 2004/42/CE - LIMITATION OF EMISSIONS
OF VOC
MIXING
According to the EU-Directive 2004/42, the maximum
Prior to mixing stir part A mechanically. When all of allowed content of VOC (Product category IIA / j type
part B has been added to part A mix continuously for 3 sb) is 550 / 500 g/l (Limits 2007 / 2010) for the ready
minutes until a uniform mix has been achieved. Use a to use product. The maximum content of Sikagard®-62
low speed electrical stirrer (300–400 rpm) to avoid air is < 500 g/l VOC for the ready to use product.
entrapment. To ensure proper mixing pour material in-
to a clean container and stir again.
APPLICATION
LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
Apply by brush, roller or airless spray.
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
CLEANING OF TOOLS products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
Clean all tools with Thinner C immediately after use. properly stored, handled and applied under normal
Hardened and/or cured material can only be removed conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
mechanically. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
LIMITATIONS ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
▪ Do not apply Sikagard®-62 on moist substrates legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
▪ Sag resistance on vertical surface is approx. 200 μm. from this information, or from any written recom-
▪ Freshly applied Sikagard®-62 must be protected from mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
damp, condensation and water for at least 24 hours user of the product must test the product’s suitability
▪ For exact colour matching ensure using material from for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
the same control batch numbers. serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
VALUE BASE be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. be supplied on request.

SIKA LIMITED SIKA IRELAND LIMITED

Watchmead Ballymun Industrial Estate
Welwyn Garden City Ballymun
Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ Dublin 11, Ireland
Tel: 01707 394444 Tel: +353 1 862 0709
Web: www.sika.co.uk Web: www.sika.ie
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