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Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE®Big Foot™

Vehicular Grade

April-2012

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

LOCTITE®Big Foot™ Vehicular Grade provides the following

product characteristics:

Technology Epoxy

Components Two component - requires mixing

Mix Ratio, by weight -

Resin : Hardener

17.6 : 1

Mix Ratio, by volume -

Resin : Hardener

8.9 : 1

Cure Room temperature cure

Application Non-slip coating

Specific Benefit ● Applies easily

● Reduces accidents (slips and

falls) in the workplace

● Fire retardant in the cured state

● Available in grey or black

LOCTITE®Big Foot™ Vehicular Grade is a

two-component non-slip epoxy coating. It is designed to

withstand heavy vehicular traffic under typical dry service

temperatures of -29 to 60°C (-20 to 140F). It is both easy and

fast to apply. Typical applications include a non-slip finish for

concrete and steel ramps, walkways, locker rooms, loading

docks, marine applications, machine rooms, assembly areas

and stairs where and extremely durable non-slip coating is

required.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

Volume of Solids, % 70

VOC, g/l 250

Coverage:

Roller 3.7 m² per 3.78 l

(40 ft²/gal)

Spray 5.6 m² per 3.78 l

(60 ft²/gal)

Trowel 4.6 m² per 3.78 l

(50 ft²/gal)

Flash Point - See MSDS

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Curing Properties

Dry time @ 21 °C, hours:

Heavy pedestrian traffic 48

Light pedestrian traffic 12

Note:

Temperature and thickness of application affect dry time.

Temperatures under 10 °C (50F) will result in a substantially

longer cure time. Temperatures over 27 °C (80F) will result in

a shorter cure time. The thicker the application, the longer the

cure time.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

Cured @ 21 °C except where noted

Physical Properties:

Coefficient of friction , ASTM F 609:

Dry 1.05

Wet 1.05

GENERAL INFORMATION

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen

and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as

a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Directions for use:

Surface Preparation:

Note: The use of a primer will increase the adhesion and

durability of LOCTITE®Big Foot™ Vehicular Grade

For coating concrete, wood, tile, and other porous surfaces,

please refer to the Loctite®Big Foot™ Water Based Primer

Sealer Technical Data Sheet.

For coating metal surfaces, please please refer to the

Loctite® Big Foot™ Metal Primer Technical Data Sheet.

LOCTITE®Big Foot™ Vehicular Grade can be applied to

any clean, dry surface. Recommended methods of cleaning

are as follows:

1. All surfaces to be coated should be sound, clean, dry and

free of all contaminants.

2. Loose dirt and dust are best removed by a stiff bristle

brush or by blowing down with dry, oil-free compressed air.

3. Oil, wax and grease should by removed by dissolving in a

water-based cleaner/degreaser such as Loctite®Natural

Blue Cleaner and Degreaser. Rinse thoroughly with fresh

water while the dissolved solution is still wet. An alternate

method is to clean with appropriate solvents such as mineral

spirits as per SSPC-SP-1. It is important that the solvent be

removed from the surface while still liquid and not be

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allowed to evaporate during the cleaning process and

redeposit oil or grease on the deck. Ample solvent should

be applied to the surface to completely dissolve the grease

and oil. The solvent containing the dissolved grease and oil

should be wiped up with clean rags before the solvent dries.

4. Depending on concentration and type, chemical

contamination should be removed by detergent power

washing followed by a liberal fresh water while the detergent

is still wet. Allow surface to completely dry.

5. After cleaning, any remaining loose particles should be

removed by brushing or blowing with dry, oil-free

compressed air.

New Concrete:

1. New concrete should be properly cured for at least 30

days with good ventilation.

2. After proper curing, new floors must be swept clean and

all contaminants which might interfere with the adhesion

of the coating system including laitance, curing

membranes, surface hardeners, greases and oils be

removed.

3. An appropriate profile must be created using chemical or

mechanical means.

4. The preferred method to prepare floor surfaces and to

remove paint, laitance, curing membranes and surface

hardeners is by mechanical removal of the same with a

portable shot blast cleaning machine.

5. Chemical cleaning of laitance and unbounded particles

can be accomplished by etching the surface with a

muriatic acid or buffered acid solution. Follow acid

manufacturer's application and safety instructions. After

the acid has finished reacting with the concrete, the

residue should be removed by a liberal fresh water rinse

or preferably by power washing. Allow the surface to

completely dry.

6. NOTE: Acid etching will not remove oil, grease or wax.

If the acid does not bubble or foam when spread on the

concrete, the surface should be examined for films or oil,

grease, wax, curing membranes, hardeners or other

sealers. If such film is present, it must be removed.

Aged and Uncoated Concrete Floors:

1. Proceed as for New Concrete with particular emphasis

on examinations for grease, oil and chemical

contamination and subsequent adequate cleaning.

Asphalt:

1. Sweep to remove all dirt and other loose contaminants.

Remove oil, grease, dirt, etc., by dissolving in a water-

based cleaner/degreaser such as Loctite®Natural Blue

Cleaner and Degreaser then flush thoroughly with clean

water and allow to dry.

Tile and Fiberglass:

1. Glazed or ceramic tile and glazed fiberglass must be

sanded to remove all glaze and to roughen up the

surface. Remove any residual sanding dust by air

blowing or wiping with alcohol.

Metal:

1. Remove all paint, rust and mill scale, preferably by

sandblasting

2. Remove all oil, grease, dirt, wax or other contaminants

by dissolving with a waterbased cleaner/degreaser

3. Flush thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry

Mixing:

Thoroughly premix contents of resin can with a mechanical

mixer, using Loctite®Big Foot™ Mixer Blades, until material

assumes a uniform color and appearance.

Pour the hardener into the base component container.

Mechanically mix (using same mixer blade) until uniform in

color

Application Method:

LOCTITE®Big Foot™ Vehicular Grade can be applied at

surface temperatures of 10 to 54°C (50 to 129°F).

Application is not recommended when the surface

temperature is above or below these temperatures. It can

be applied by roller or spray.

Roller - Rolled applications provide the most aggressive anti-

slip characteristics with an irregular, ridged profile.

1. Use a phenolic roller. It is important that the rolled

profile expose the maximum amount of anti-slip

aggregate. If aggregate is not properly exposed, the

coating may become slippery when wet.

2. Pour a "ribbon" of material on the surface approximately

60 cm x 15 cm (2 in x 6 in). Roll material toward you with

a moderate amount of pressure. Do not over-roll too

many times or press down too heavily. Be careful that

material does not build up too thickly along welds (roll

across welds not along them). Material applied too

thickly may not cure properly or it may crack.

3. Higher temperatures will shorten drying time and

conversely, lower temperatures and high relative

humidity will lengthen drying time. Exterior applications

must be protected from rain for at least 12 to 24 hours

after application. Protect from heavy or extended

exposure to water, oil and chemicals for 5 to 7days

during final cure.

Spray - Spray applications will result in a uniform appearance

with good non-slip characteristics.

1. LOCTITE®Big Foot™ Vehicular Grade should not be

thinned. Thinning will result in grit not remaining

properly in suspension.

2. Specialized mastic type spray equipment is required. A

recommended set-up is as follows:

A. A 19 liter (5 gallon) outlet pressure tank equipped with

a double regulator and an air driven agitator, and 2.5 cm

(1 inch) I.D. outlet pipe.

B. 7.6 m (25 ft) of .95 cm (3/8") air hose with .95 cm

(3/8") female connectors at each end.

C. 7.6 m (25ft) of 1.9 cm (3/4") air hose with 1.9 cm

(3/4") female connectors at each end.

D. A Binks Model 7E2 spray gun equipped with .64 cm

(1/4") (#45) fluid nozzle and a .64 cm (1/4") internal air

cap or a Binks Model 52-2012 (1.2 m (4 ft)) pole gun

equipped with the same fluid nozzle and air nozzle..

3. Minimum air supply required is 20 CFM at 90 lbs.

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+86.21.2891.8863

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pressure. Recommended is 0.1 to 1.4 MPa (15 to 20

psi) on material and 0.14 to 0.17 MPa (20 to 25 psi) on

atomization. Always keep atomization air pressure

higher than pot pressure. Keep agitator running slowly.

Good coverage and film thickness will be obtained

working at 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24) from the surface.

Overlap strokes about 50%. Make sure of application.

Very little abrasive rebound will be noticed at 0.1 MPa

(15 psi), however, it will be more noticeable at higher

pressure.

4. When temperature is above 26°C, it is advisable to flush

the spray equipment with water every hour or so in order

to prevent the possibility of any material setting up and

plugging the equipment.

Trowel - Provides excellent anti-slip characteristics with a

rough, textured surface.

1. Use a flexible bladed plasterer's finishing trowel

approximately 10 cm x 30 cm (4 inch x 12 inch). Use

smooth edges not notched.

2. Pour a "ribbon" of material on the surface approximately

60 cm x 15 cm (2 inch x 6 inch).

3. Hold trowel at 45° angle to surface and spread with

sweeping motion. Reverse angle of trowel for opposite

stroke. Pull material toward you. To cover corners, pull

straight strokes using material on the trowel. Trowel

across welds to avoid too thick an application.

Surface Maintenance - Maintain a clean surface to ensure

that the anti-slip safely performance is maximized. We

recommend the following cleaning procedure:

1. Apply an all-purpose, biodegradable cleaner/degreaser.

2. Scrub surface with a long-handled, fibre bristled brush or

floor machine.

3. Rinse with clean water and dry. Foreign matter such as

chewing gum should be removed with a scraper or putty

knife and then the surface should be cleaned following

above procedure.

4. Although this anti-slip coating is extremely durable, it is

not permanent and will require occasional touch-up,

especially in high traffic areas. This material can be

re-applied over itself. To re-apply, follow instructions

above for surface preparation, mixing and application.

Not for product specifications

The technical data contained herein are intended as reference

only. Please contact your local quality department for

assistance and recommendations on specifications for this

product.

Storage

Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.

Material removed from containers may be contaminated during

use. Do not return liquid to original container. Storage

information may be indicated on the product container labeling.

Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or

greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.

Henkel cannot assume responsibility for product which has

been contaminated or stored under conditions other than

those recommended. If additional information is required,

please contact your local Technical Service Center or

Customer Service Representative.

Conversions

(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F

kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil

mm / 25.4 = inches

µm / 25.4 = mil

N x 0.225 = lb

N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in

N/mm² x 145 = psi

MPa x 145 = psi

N·m x 8.851 = lb·in

N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft

N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in

mPa·s = cP

Note

The data contained herein are furnished for information only

and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume

responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose

methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to

determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production

methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as

may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons

against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and

use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation

specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,

including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a

particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel

Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically

disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental

damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion

herein of various processes or compositions is not to be

interpreted as representation that they are free from

domination of patents owned by others or as a license under

any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such

processes or compositions. We recommend that each

prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive

use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered

by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent

applications.

Trademark usage

Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document

are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and

elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.

Patent and Trademark Office.

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