Dr.

Fixit Pidipoxy PU Sealant

Industrial Floorings
T w o - c o m p o n e n t h e a v y d u t y E p o x y– POLYU r e t h a n e
joint Sealant

Description
Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy PU Sealant is a two-part epoxy & polyuethane hybrid polymer based industrial floor component
sealant. When polyisocyanate hardener component is mixed with base component it cures to a hard rubber like
mass which is resistant to movements of trolleys, fork lifts water & industrial chemicals. It is a selflevelling sealant
with limited degree of elongation.

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Areas of Application
For sealing internal floor joints which are subjected to heavy industrial use in factories, food processing areas,
warehouses and maintenance facilities. Particularly suitable for sawn joints in long strip flooring and other large
internal areas. Sealing of industrial floor joints which are subjected to movements & impact.
}}Factories
}}Food, processing plants.
}}Warehouses
}}Maintenance facilities
}}suitable for sawn joints in longstrip flooring & large internal areas.

Features & Benefits

}}Abrasian & impact: Load bearing for support of arises under heavy wheel load
}}Resistance: Good resistance to chemicals and hydrocarbon fuels
}}Bonding: Excellent adhesion without primer to dry clean concrete
}}Application: Pouring grade ensures ease of placing
}}Suitability: Suitable for use in wide joints
}}Levelling: Self leveling to produce uniform and neat joints

Method of Application
1 J O I N T P R E PA R AT I O N
}} Joint surfaces must be sound & clean, dry and free from laitance dust or any other foreign matter. All dry
residual dust from joint cutting operations should be completely removed using a rotary power brush, dry
abrasive blasting or other approved means. Blow all joints clean using dry oil free compressed air.
}}When required foam backing cord should be a firm closed cell grade. Debonding tape should be used in the base
of all joints except where foam backing cord is used.
}}Where a neat finish is required, masking tape should be applied down each side of the joint prior to the start of
the sealant works, it should be removed immediately after the sealant works are complete.
2 P ri m in g
}}Priming is not normally required when using Dr. Fixit pidipoxy PU Sealant in dry, sound, well prepared joints, or
joints which have been reformed using a Dr. Fixit Repair Mortar.
}}Where optimum adhesion is required or where joints may be totally immersed in water, Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy EP / Dr.
Fixit MI-EP should be used.
3 MIXING
}} The components of Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy PU Sealant are supplied in the correct mixing ratio.
}}Mix the content of both tins individually to a homogenous mass. Add the entire contents of the colour pack
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and hardener component into the base container and mix together thoroughly for three minutes using a slow
speed drill (300 to 400 rpm) fitted with a mixing paddle. Ensure any settlement is thoroughly dispersed.
}} The sides of the container should then be scraped down to ensure that any unmixed components do not
remain. Mixing should then continue for a further 2 minutes.
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4 A P P L I C AT I O N
}}The mixed Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy PU Sealant can be poured directly from the mixing container by compressing the sides to
form a pouring lip. Pour into the prepared joint to the required level. If the joint width prohibit direct pouring from the
container, the mixed material can be poured into a Sealant gun and applied to the joint.
}}I t may be necessary after a few minutes to top up the level of the sealant after it has flowed into all joint
irregularities. Finally, strip of any masking tape that may have been used
5 CLEANING
}} Clean tools immediately after use with XYLENE/TOLUENE/Dr. Fixit PU cleaner. Clean hands with a proprietary
hand cleaner.

Precautions & Limitations

}} Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy PU Sealant is not intended for use in vertical joints, for further advice contact the Technical
Department.
}}Do not use part of the material.
}}Keep away from sunheat flame & moisture
}}Do not apply sealant into wet or damp joint surfaces

Technical Information

PROPERTIES RESULTS

Specific Gravity at 30° C, mixed 1.49

Movement Accommodation Factor, % +10
Hardness, Shore “A” 60-80
Open Time,, Mins @ 30° C 90
Cure Period, Hrs at @ 30° C 24
Chemical Resistance Good resistance to most common mineral acids, alkalies,
petroleum based fuels and steam.
Application Temperature, ° C +5 to +45
Service Temperature, ° C –10 to +70

Coverage
4 kg unit of Dr. Fixit Pidipoxy PU Sealant will cover approximately 24 meter lengths for joint dimensions of 10mm
width X 10 mm depth. (However this is just indicative figure.)

Packing
4 kg (3.4 Kg base + 0.6 kg Hardener)
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Shelf Life & Storage
one year in original containers stored in cool dry conditions i.e. not exceeding 25°C. Storage above this
temperature may reduce storage life.

Health & Safety Precautions

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}}Some people are sensitive to epoxy resins so gloves and a barrier cream are recommended to be worn when
handling these products.
}}If contact with the resin occurs it must be moved before it hardens followed by washing with soap and water do
not use solvent.
}}In the event of contact with the eyes irrigate liberally with clean cold water and seek medical advice.

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Pidilite Industries Limited
Construction Chemicals Division
Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Post Box No. 17411
Andheri (E) Mumbai 400059 INDIA
Tel +91-22-2835 7000 • Fax +91-22-2835 7008
www.doctor-fixit.com • drfixitadvice@pilmail.com
Dr. Fixit Advice Centre (Toll Free No.) 1800-209-5504
DISCLAIMER The product information & application details given by the company
& its agents has been provided in good faith & meant to serve only as a general
guideline during usage. Users are advised to carry out tests & take trials to ensure on
the suitability of products meeting their requirement prior to full scale usage of our
products. Since the correct identification of the problems, quality of other materials
used and the on-site workmanship are factors beyond our control, there are no
expressed or implied guarantee / warranty as to the results obtained. The company
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does not assume any liability or consequential damage for unsatisfactory results,
arising from the use of our products.