Sika® Ucrete® PLC
(former Ucrete® PLC)
Scratch coat Primer for Sika® Ucrete® Flooring Systems
Sika® Ucrete® PLC is a scratch coat primer applied by trowel at a thickness of 0.5 to 3mm. Sika® Ucrete® PLC is not a finished floor and must be overlaid by the appropriate Sika® Ucrete® floor finish.
- Excellent air quality.
- Suitable for application on to 7day old concrete and 3day old polymer screeds.
- Allows application of suitable Ucrete flooring systems after approximately 8 hours at 20°C.
- High temperature resistance for floors in extreme environments.
Usage
- Sika® Ucrete® PLC is applied as a scratch coat to prepared concrete substrates to completely seal the substrate prior to overlaying with Sika® Ucrete® industrial flooring. Sika® Ucrete® PLC fills in anchor grooves and provides a smooth even substrate.
Advantages
- Excellent air quality.
- Suitable for application on to 7day old concrete and 3day old polymer screeds.
- Allows application of suitable Ucrete flooring systems after approximately 8 hours at 20°C.
- High temperature resistance for floors in extreme environments.
Packaging
Part 1 | 2.67 kg/pail |
Part 2 | 2.86 kg/pail |
Part 3 | 14.6 kg/bag |
Part 1+2+3 | 20.13 kg |
Colour
Greyish white
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
GB/T 22374-2018
Chemical Base
Waterborne polyurethane
Shelf Life
Part 1 | 9 months |
Part 2 | 12 months |
Part 3 | 9 months |
Part 4 | 24 months |
Storage Conditions
In covered warehouse conditions, above 5°C and below 30°C and out of direct sunlight. Materials must be raised off the floor and kept dry. Liquid components must be protected from frost.
Density
Mixture: ~2.0 kg/L
Volatile organic compound (VOC) content
≤ 50g/L
Tensile adhesion strength
≥ 2.0 MPa (failure in concrete)
Resistance to Alkalinity
Saturated Ca(OH)2 for 48h
Application
Mixing Ratio
Parts 1:2:3 = Mix full units only.
Product Temperature
+10 °C min./+30°C max.
Optimal material temperature range : 15°C - 25°C
Ambient Air Temperature
+10 °C min./+30°C max.
Optimal ambient air temperature range : 15°C - 25°C
Relative Air Humidity
80% r.h. max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation!
The substrate and uncured floor must be at least 3°C above the dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish.
Substrate Temperature
+10 °C min./+30°C max.
Optimal substrate temperature range : 15°C - 25°C
Substrate Moisture Content
≤ 8% pbw moisture content.
Test method: Sika®-Tramex meter or CM - measurement.
No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Waiting Time / Overcoating
Before applying Sika® Ucrete® Industrial Flooring on Sika® Ucrete® PLC allow:
Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10°C | 16h | * |
+20°C | 8h | * |
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient condition.
Consumption
2 kg/mm/m2
2-4 kg/m2
5 - 10 m2 / unit
Note:These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level and
wastage etc.
EQUIPMENT
Sika® Ucrete® PLC must be thoroughly mixed using a low speed electric stirrer (400 -600rpm) or other suitable equipment.
MIXING
- Temperature will affect the mixing effect; the optimal temperature of the material itself before use is 15°C-25°C; if the application is in low temperature in winter, it is recommended to store the material in an indoor air-conditioned room at 15°C-25°C for at least 24h before use.
- Prepare the mixing container in advance; start the mixer: pour in Part 1 and stir for 15 seconds, then add Part 2 and stir for 20 seconds. Then slowly pour in Part 3 (powder) while stirring, the addition process takes about 15 seconds. Note that it should not be poured into the mixer quickly. After adding Part 3, stir further for more than 2 minutes to ensure that all powders and base materials are completely mixed.
- The mixing time should be consistent for each group of materials.
- During mixing, it is also necessary to use a straight-sided trowel to scrape off the ingredients (Part 1+2+3) that are stained on the sides and bottom of the container. This operation should be performed at least once to ensure complete final mixing. It is only necessary to mix all the ingredients in the factory package.
APPLICATION
- Primer: Pour the mixed material immediately onto the floor and apply by steel trowel, working it well into the substrate in both directions to completely seal the floor. Fill in anchor grooves and finish to provide a continuous smooth even surface.
- Topcoat: Refer to the relevant PDS for application details and precautions.
Applicators must guarantee enough workers in large-area application. The entire process must be compact, and the transport of material between two mixing must be quick and ensure a wet joint, otherwise lap marks and color difference may occur.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.