Duracrete

3C, Polyurethane concrete flooring

Description Key features

Duracrete is a three-component PU floor topping „„ Water-based and hence VOC compliant

recommended for the most demanding applications
in the industry. Duracrete is a polyurethane-concrete
flooring system designed to provide outstanding
abrasion and chemical resistance. Duracrete is
generally applied at a thickness of 2- 3 mm. Duracrete
is available in a few limited colours. It has excellent
thermal shock resistance and hence can be applied
on those areas where heating and cooling occur
intermittently. Duracrete has a very short pot life
and hence mixing, laying and de-aeration are done
very swiftly. Application should be avoided when the
temperature is very high.
Uses
„„ Automobile floors with heavy traffic movements
„„ Warehouses and loading docks
„„ Food industries
„„ Light and heavy engg industries
„„ Chemical and fertilizer plants
„„ Bottling plants
„„ Steam cleaning areas in pharma
Duracrete versions
Duracrete 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and
Duracrete ESD
„„ Resistant to thermal shocks
„„ Fast setting and high abrasion resistance
„„ High impact and chemical resistance
„„ More durable than most of the flooring systems
Properties
Type : PU Concrete
Mixing ratio (R:H) : Pre-weighed kits
Finish : Matt
Colour : Limited colours
Pot life @270C
ASTM D 2471 : 8 – 10 min
Volume solids
ASTM D 2697 : 100 %
Drying time
ASTM D 1640
Surface Dry : 20 -30 min
Tack free dry : 1 - 2 hrs
Hard dry : 24 hrs
Recommended thinner
Clean up : PUT 502
Shelf life : 6 months in the
un-opened container

Performance data of Duracrete versions

Duracrete 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 ESD
Compressive strength
ASTM D 695 35-40 MPa 45-50 MPa 50-55 MPa 50-55 MPa 50-55 MPa 50-55 MPa
Tensile strength
ASTM D 638 12 – 14 MPa 6 – 8 MPa 5 – 8 MPa 5 – 8 MPa 5 – 8 MPa 5 – 8 MPa
Elongation
ASTM D 638 2-3% 1 – 1.5% 1 – 1.2% 1 – 1.2% 1 – 1.2% 1 – 1.2%
Flexural strength
ASTM D 790 20 – 25 MPa 15-20 MPa 15-20 MPa 15-20 MPa 15-20 MPa 15-20 MPa
Abrasion resistance 100 – 120 80-100 75-80 75-80 75-80 75-80
ASTM D 4060 mg loss mg loss mg loss mg loss mg loss mg loss
Bonding strength Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete
ASTM D 4541 failure failure failure failure failure failure
Shore D
ASTM D 2240 70 - 75 70 - 75 80 - 85 80 - 85 80 - 85 80 - 85

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3C, Polyurethane concrete flooring

Chemical resistance Health and safety precautions

Excellent resistance is observed against distilled water,
detergent solutions, alkalies and acids.
Chemical spillages should always be wiped up as
quickly as possible and not be allowed to concentrate
up by evaporation. The data on the list of the chemicals
found resistant to this product during our lab study is
available on request.
Please refer to MSDS. Observe reasonable care and
employ ordinary hygienic principles such as washing
the hands with soap and water before eating or
smoking. It is recommended to wear gloves, goggles
and nose masks while application. Incase of splashes
on the skin, dampen the cloth with thinner PUT 503
and wipe the hands with the cloth. Wash then with
soap and water. Dried film is non toxic.

Directions to use Incase of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of

Ensure that CDS (Clean, Dry and Sound) test is
conducted on the concrete. Surface preparation like
grinding or shot blasting is done to achieve a surface
profile of 150-200 microns. Apply Cipoxy 16 or Aquoxy
50 as primer and allow to cure for 8 hours. Duracrete
contains 3 components viz. resin, hardener and
reactive aggregates. Unpack the resin and pour into
the mixing bowl. Add aggregates under stirring within 1
minute. Add hardener and stir for 1 minute and lay the
mixture by a trowel @ 1 sq m. De-aerate the layer by a
spike roller and allow to cure.
Packaging
Duracrete is available in pre-weighed kits and has
a maximum shelf life of 6 months in the un-opened
containers.
Storage and handling
water and seek medical advice. Incase of continuous
exposure to vapour, the applicator should be
immediately moved to get fresh air.
The disposal of excess or waste material should be
carried out in accordance with the local legislations.
Disclaimer
All information contained in this data sheet is given to
the best of our knowledge but no warranty is made
with respect thereto. This data sheet becomes invalid
as soon as a new edition has been published. Please
contact us for latest edition. Description and advice
regarding Cipy’s products are based on long term field
and laboratory tests carried out by us. No condition
of warranty is given covering the results from the use
of materials in the circumstances of any particular
application, because the storage, handling and
application of the materials are beyond our control.

The product should be stored in accordance with

national regulations. It should be kept in a cool, well
ventilated area, away from heat, direct sunlight, sparks
and children. Handle with care. Mix resin and hardener
as per the ratio. Use the mix solution within the pot life
time.

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