PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Sikagard®-63 N
2-PART EPOXY PROTECTIVE COATING
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Sikagard®-63 N is a two part, rigid, total solid, col- Conformity with LEED v2009 IEQc 4.2: Low-Emitting
oured epoxy resin based protective coating. Materials - Paints and Coatings
USES
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Sikagard®-63 N may only be used by experienced pro-
fessionals. Coating for concrete protection according the require-
▪ Chemical resistant protective layer on concrete, ments of EN 1504-2/2004, DoP
stone, cementitious mortars and renderings, epoxy 0206060100300000011008, certified by FPC Notified
cement, epoxy resin based products and steel Body and provided with CE-Marking.
▪ Lining in storage tanks and silos
▪ Anti-corrosion coating on steel in food processing
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 8.70 kg drums
Part B 1.3 kg drums
Appearance / Colour Grey, Red, Green
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions The packaging must be stored properly in original, unopened and undam-
aged sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C
and +30 °C. Protected from direct sunlight.
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Density Mixed resin ~1.35 kg/l (EN ISO 2811-1)
Density values determined at +23 °C
Solid Content ~100 %
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tensile Adhesion Strength > 1.5 N/mm² to concrete (ISO 4624)
>15 N/mm² to steel (EN 24624)
>10 N/mm2 to aluminium (EN 24624)
Chemical Resistance For further information please contact Sika Technical Service.
Thermal Resistance Exposure Dry heat
Permanent +40 °C
max. 3 days +60 °C
Diffusion Resistance to Water Vapour µH2O ~ 100 000 (EN ISO 7783-1)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio Part A : Part B = 83 : 17 by weight
Consumption ~0.15 kg/m² per layer
Layer Thickness ~0.1 mm per layer
Ambient Air Temperature +10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity < 80 %
Substrate Temperature +10 °C min. / +40 °C max. Minimum 3 °C above dew point, beware of con-
densation
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 ~9 hours ~3 days ~14 days
+20 °C ~5 hours ~2 days ~9 days
+30 °C ~4 hours ~1 day ~5 days
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ofthe product, preferably by brush and/or vacuum.
Open voids and blowholes need to be closed with a
SUBSTRATE QUALITY suitable Sika® pore filling mortar. The roughness of the
substrate needs to be levelled with a suitable Sika®
The substrate must be sound, clean, dry, free from rendering and levelling mortar.
contaminants such as dirt, grease, oil, old coatings, re- Steel Surface
lease agents, laitance and other adhesion preventing Steel surface must be prepared mechanically using ab-
or influencing substances. rasive blast cleaning. The level SSPC-SP 10 “near white
On high absorbent, non-sound, contaminated, not ce- metal blast cleaned” or level Sa 2 ½ according to ISO
ment based substrates precautions have to be taken EN 12944-4 has to be achieved. Welds and joints have
and a suitable primer has to be used. to be prepared according to EN 14879, part 1. After
blast cleaning remove all dust dirt and blasting materi-
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION al. In order to maintain the surface conditions after
blast cleaning air-conditioning is recommended.
Concrete Substrates
Concrete substrate must be prepared mechanically to MIXING
achieve an open textured surface.
Weak areas in the substrate must be removed and sur- Prior to mixing stir part A mechanically. When all of
face defects such as blowholes and voids must be fully part B has been added to part A mix continuously for 3
exposed. minutes until a uniform mix has been achieved. Use a
All dust, loose and friable material must be com- low speed electrical stirrer (300–400 rpm) to avoid air
pletely removed from all surfaces before application entrapment. To ensure proper mixing pour material in-
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to a clean container and stir again. ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
APPLICATION For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
Apply by brush, roller or airless spray. age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
CLEANING OF TOOLS physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
lated data.
Clean all tools with Thinner C immediately after use.
Hardened and/or cured material can only be removed DIRECTIVE 2004/42/CE - LIMITATION OF EMISSIONS
mechanically. OF VOC
According to the EU-Directive 2004/42, the maximum
LIMITATIONS allowed content of VOC (Product category IIA / j type
▪ Do not apply Sikagard®-63 N on moist substrates. sb) is 500 g/l (Limits 2010) for the ready to use
▪ Sag resistance on vertical surface is < 100 μm. product. The maximum content of Sikagard®-63 N is
▪ Sikagard®-63 N cannot be used to produce glass fibre <500 g/l VOC for the ready to use product.
reinforced linings.
▪ Freshly applied Sikagard®-63 N must be protected
from rain, condensation and water for at least 24 LEGAL NOTES
hours.
▪ For exact colour matching ensure using material from The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
the same control batch numbers. tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
VALUE BASE properly stored, handled and applied under normal
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
Please note that as a result of specific local regula- from this information, or from any written recom-
tions the performance of this product may vary from mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
country to country. Please consult the local Product user of the product must test the product’s suitability
Data Sheet for the exact description of the application for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
fields. serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
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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