Penatron 5500- 100% Solids Polyaspartic Clear Coat

Product Description

Penatron 5500 is a unique 100% solids, two-component, Aliphatic MDI and multifunctional polyurea/aspartic amine blend specifically designed as an 85% or 100% polyurea slow system roll-down.  This product is not based on old standard aspartic formulations but was formulated as a result of application requirements for a flexible and chemical resistant industrial product that included Aliphatic properties.

The polymer structure is very clear or may be pigmented.  5500 is non-yellowing, very tough with flexibility, excellent color retention, high chemical resistance and excellent adhesive properties.  

The Penatron 5500 "roll-down" polyurea is used as a clear elastomeric finish coat with good elongation and it is part of the ASTC flooring systems.  

The 5500 aliphatic product conforms to the requirements of the USDA for incidental food contact and is formulated to be non-color changing, clear or pigmented, tough, abrasive resistant, non-brittle, flexible, and quick set with impact resistance.

Unique Characteristics:  Penatron 5500 is a unique Aliphatic provided in a fast set version, a medium set version and a slow set version.  5500 slow set version is intended for use in environmental conditions of high humidity while the medium set and fast set products are used in environments with less humidity and where speed of applications is important.

The 5500 is a polyurea, reactive, two-component, elastomeric system and is highly resistant to staining and tire marking.  Unlike products composed only of Polyaspartic with the potential for brittleness, the 5500 is a combination using components of polyurea and aspartic without embitterment and without hazardous components.

The product sets quickly and has good working time as well as an excellent finished appearance as a surface top of finish coat.  This product is designed as a very tough, thin coat system with high UV resistance and about forty minutes to two-hour set time.  This product does not contain urethane.

Set Time 
The 5500 has a fast set time and can be used in cool conditions.  This product is for professional use only.  Consult ASTC for application suggestions.

USES AND AREAS

• DECORATIVE FLOOR FINISHES
• INDUSTRIAL FLOOR COATING
• WATERPROOFING POLYUREA THIN FILM APPLICATIONS
• WATER FEATURE APPLICATIONS
• CLEAR TOP COAT FOR COLOR CHIPS & COLORED QUARTZ
• BONDS TO MANY SUBSTRATES, FIBERGLASS, WOOD, & PLASTIC
• CONCRETE SLABS, STAIRS & PEDESTRIAN WALK WAYS
• DECKS, WOOD STRUCTURES, INDUSTRIAL WALL & FLOOR APPLICATIONS

Advantages

• CURES TO A VERY CLEAR FINISH
• MAR AND TIRE STAIN RESISTANCE
• EXCELLENT UV RESISTANCE
• SETS QUICKLY
• GOOD WORKING TIME
• CHEMICAL RESISTANT
• EXCELLENT ABRASIVE RESISTANCE
• HIGHLY ADHESIVE
• BEAUTIFUL CLEAR APPEARANCE  
• WATERPROOFING ELASTOMERIC SYSTEMS
• GOOD ELONGATION
• FAST "TURN-AROUND” FLOOR APPLICATIONS
• COLOR CHIP FLOORS & COLOR QUARTZ FLOORS

Chemical Resistance ASTM D543
    Sulfuric Acid 10% – no effect 
    Sulfuric Acid 30% – none-moderate     
    Citric Acid 1% – no effect 
    Isopropyl 99% – little effect
    Jet Fuel, Diesel, Gasoline – no effect
    Ammonia – no effect
    Sodium Hydroxide – no effect
    Sodium Hypo Chlorite 5% – no effect    
    Brake Fluid – no effect
    MEK – unsatisfactory

Preparation: Concrete must have a minimum 28-day cure prior to application.  Remove any curing agent, form release materials, oils, wax, moisture or any material that may affect bonding.  Clean and wash to remove contaminants and maintain pH 8.0-11.0.  *Perform a Moisture Vapor Test before making the coating application on concrete.  Provide rough profile minimum 2 mils.  Review ASTM D4259 Abrading Concrete and ASTM F1869 Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission.  Seal/repair all bug-holes, cracks and spalls; see ASTC data sheets on 830, 4034 and 3004 (joints). Steel – near white sand blast per SSPC-SP10/NACE 2.  Welds, seams, edges, etc. –   grind/blast smooth and provide 2 mil profile.  Wood, Fiberglass – water-blast and dry. Fill wood and fiberglass cracks, splits, voids or holidays using a compatible filler (ASTC 830).

Priming:  Penatron 5500 is self-priming on properly prepared concrete surfaces.  Other applications may require a primer.  For applications needing a primer use Penprime 7001, allow a set time of about one to two hours before coating with 5500.  Do not exceed 4 to 6 hours before primer is coated.  Use approximately three mils of Penprime 7001 as a primer coat before making the top coat application, (depending on the substrate requirements and chemical exposure of the coated surface).  

Note:  Clear coats over decorative floor base coats and areas where consistent clear color appearance is required may not need a primer.   Always test the primer and top coat for your application and before proceeding with the application.

Moisture Vapor Reduction:  Penatron 5500 may be applied over other ASTC coatings or epoxy base coats.  For the best applications over concrete surfaces, a moisture vapor barrier like ASTC’s CMW may be used as part of a "systems approach."

Mixing:  Use a jiffy mixer and 650 rpm drill motor to mix product.  Mix at slow speed, adding part B into part A while mixing.  Do not change the proportions. Mix completely for approximately one to two minutes maximum.  Avoid mixing air into the blend.   Mix at 1:1 ratio in a separate clean pail, pour out on surface, squeegee and back- roll.  Fast set product:  Do not let the mixed product remain in the mixing container.

Applications: Application range 55°F to 100°F.  Apply the product using a notched squeegee or similar squeegee to move the product over the application area. Hot surfaces will accelerate get time of the product. Product should be back-rolled using a short nap roller, about 1/8-1/4 inch depending on the profile of the surface to be coated/sealed.

**Apply in thin films from 5, 8 or 10 mils per coat.  Do not apply thicker than 10-12 mils at one time.

**Test the coating on the application area to assure that your film thickness will not trap bubbles or cause a haze from being too thick in one application. Recoat time window:  2-4 hours.
Do not exceed 4 hours before recoating additional coats as needed.  If recoat window is exceeded, sand lightly to produce a profile, wipe with acetone and re-coat.

Curing Time:  Approximately two to four hours for low foot traffic volume.  Cure 5 to 8 hours for more foot traffic.  Test surface cure to be sure surface is ready for vehicles before allowing access.  Cure is dependent on environmental temperature and humidity.  

General Physical Characteristics

Note:  Test the product on the area to be coated before making an application.   

Color:  Clear 

Packaging:   Two gallon kits, ten gallon kits.

Limitations:  Best results over vapor barrier—use compatible surface repair products.

Note:   Product may set faster in hot or warm conditions and slower in cool or cold conditions.  Pot life is affected by environmental temperatures and humidity.  High environmental temperature and high humidity will speed the set time and the pot life, and also the spread time will be shorter. 

Surface access time is affected by substrate temperature for final cure and property development.

Do not use on wet surfaces or expose part A to moisture.  Damp areas are primed using Penatron 6012-F moisture tolerant, epoxy fast set primer.   

**Do not use product that is hot or has been stored over 85°F.  Keep out of direct sunlight and store the product kits on wood pallets at room temperature.  If using product that is excessively warm, mix a small amount first to determine the effect of heat on the pot life and set time, cool product as needed. 

This product is for use by professional applicators only. Wear Protective Clothing. Read MSDS before using this product. DOT/Flash Point – Non-flammable Liquid Classification, not regulated. Warranty:  See ASTC Polymers, Inc. Warranty data sheet.  (8/05) Product data sheets subject to change without notice.  © 2005 ASTC Polymers, Inc.