UCRETE WR

Polyurethane concrete system for vertical surfaces

2
DESCRIPTION Dynamic E-Modulus ASTM : 18000N/mm
(C597-83)
2
UCRETE WR is a single layer, seamless, solvent-free, Tensile Strength (ISO R527) : 7N/mm
polyurethane system for vertical surfaces with a textured Concrete Adhesion : concrete fails
matt finish. It withstands abrasive wear and a wide (BS6319:Part 4)
spectrum of chemicals. It is fully complementary to all Coeff.Thermal Expansion : 2.4x10-5 oC -1
UCRETE Flooring Systems. (ASTM C531)
Thermal Conductivity (BS874) : 1.1W/moC
4
RECOMMENDED FOR Surface Resistivity (BS2050) : 3x10 ohms
Surface Spread of Flame : Class 2
Conditions requiring the maximum of chemical (BS476:Part 7)
resistance, health and safety and protection of surfaces
subject to impact and hot /cold liquid drainage. PROPERTIES
Specific applications include:
coving Density (BS6319:Part 5) : 2100 kg/m3
plinths and machine/plant bases Colours : Yellow ~ RAL 1004
sump and drain linings
bunds and bund linings : Cream~ RAL 1014
In all applications where UCRETE Flooring Systems are
used. : Orange~ RAL 2010

FEATURES AND BENEFITS : Red ~ RAL 3001

Expert Installed only by trained and : Green ~ RAL 6010

application approved specialist contractors
: Grey ~ RAL 7037
Fast Can be applied to 6 day-old-
application/ concrete/2 day-old-polymer Thickness : 3 mm (minimum) to 9
rapid access screed. mm
Short curing time and 8 hour Service temperatures
access to foot traffic; 20 hours for at 9 mm : 120oC max. & - 20oC
o o
vehicles. at 3 mm : 60 C max. & - 5 C

Hygienic/safe Slip resistant; non-tainting, non-

dusting, monolithic (minimum
APPLICATION
joints), easy to maintain, Surface Preparation
microbiologically inert. Concrete shall be clean, structurally sound and free from
foreign materials, contaminants, oily products and other
Durable/long Wide chemical resistance, wear debris. Concrete surfaces shall be visibly dry with no
life and impact resistant, resists standing water. The minimum tensile (pull-off) strength
o 2
temperatures up to 120 C; 25 shall be 1.5N/mm and concrete shall have cured for at
years of international use. least 5 days. Concrete substrates shall incorporate a
continuous waterproofing membrane.
Prepacked Preweighed / prepacked for Concrete design shall allow provisions for movement
immediate use; batch-to-batch joints, as required. In addition, provision shall be made
colour matched for consistency. for induced joints to allow any shrinkage of the concrete
to occur along defined planes.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA All laitance shall be removed. All imperfections such as
holes and cracks shall be repaired and leveled with the
(Test data - 28 days @ 20oC) mean level of the surface. For repairing surface
2
Compressive Strength : 45N/mm unevenness, EMACO Concrete Repair Systems shall be
(BS6319:Part 2) used.

Flexural Strength (ISO178) : 10N/mm2

BASF Construction Chemicals offices in ASEAN

Singapore Malaysia Indonesia Thailand Vietnam Philippines

Tel :+65-6861-6766 Tel :+60-3-3344-3388 Tel :+62-21-893-4339 Tel :+66-3845-3020 Tel :+84-650-743-100 Tel : +63-2-632-9995
Fax :+65-6861-3186 Fax :+60-3-3344-2288 Fax : +62-21-893-4342 Fax :+66-3845-3029 Fax :+84-650-743-200 Fax : +63-2-632-9996
UCRETE WR
The whole surface shall be enclosed or impact shot ESTIMATING DATA
blasted, surface planed, ground or high-pressure water
jetted. All high spots shall be removed. UCRETE WR 1.8 to 2.0 kg/m2/mm thickness
Surfaces shall be rendered visibly dry by heat or UCRETE TC 0.24 kg/m
2

mechanical means. Remove all loose material and dust

by vacuum or mechanical means. PACKAGING
Priming UCRETE WR & UCRETE TC are supplied in units for
The initial layer of UCRETE WR shall be applied to a immediate use, consisting of:
cured coat of UCRETE TC Primer of 50 microns UCRETE WR Part 1: 1.06 kg
nominal thickness. Subsequent layers are applied direct UCRETE WR Part 2: 1.06 kg
to cured primer layer. UCRETE WR Part 3: 11.75 kg
UCRETE TC Part 1 : 1.73 kg
Placing UCRETE TC Part 2 : 0.68 kg
UCRETE WR shall be mixed and applied only by
specialist flooring contractors who have been trained in SHELF LIFE
the correct application procedures.
UCRETE WR can be kept for 12 months from date of
Sealing manufacture, in original unopened packaging, if stored
Appearance is enhanced by brushing the uncured under cover and above ground level at 30oC or less,
surfaces with a solvent-dampened brush or coating with avoiding exposure to direct sunlight.
a clear or pigmented polyurethane sealer.
PRECAUTIONS
CURING
Material Safety Data (MSDS) for each component of
At 30oC, foot traffic access in 8 hours; vehicular traffic in UCRETE WR are available. Gloves and eye protection
o
16 hours. At 20 C, foot traffic access in 12 hours; shall be worn during mixing and application.
vehicular traffic in 24 hours. Full cure at 28 days. For detailed Health, Safety and Environmental
recommendations, please consult and follow all
CLEANING instructions on the product Material Safety Data Sheet.
Regular cleaning, dry or wet mechanical scrubbing, or 3-2-1-0107
hot flushing with detergents or detergent / sterilant
products will enhance the floors appearance and reduce
soiling tendencies. Direct steam cleaning is suitable for
surfaces applied at more than 8-mm thickness.

The technical information and application advice given in this BASF Construction Chemicals
publication are based on the present state of our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the
STATEMENT OF information herein is of a general nature, no assumption can be made as to a product's suitability for a
RESPONSIBILITY particular use or application and no warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness either
expressed or implied is given other than those required by law. The user is responsible for checking the
suitability of products for their intended use.
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by
BASF Construction Chemicals either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the
NOTE owner, engineer or contractor since they, and not BASF Construction Chemicals, are responsible for
carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.