SIKAFLOOR CHEMICAL RESISTANT SOLVENT BASED ALIPHATIC URETHANE ESD SYSTEM

ESD Flooring of 12-14 mils Section 09 66280

RESINOUS FLOORING
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Part 1 General

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Labor, products, equipment and services necessary for resinous flooring Work in
accordance with the Contract Drawings covering the following components:
.1 Primer: Sikafloor® 161 or 264.
.2 Top Coat: Sikafloor® 340 ESD, two coats required.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
B. Section 03 01 00 - Concrete Rehabilitation.
C. Section 03 39 00 - Concrete Curing.

1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM C579, Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant
Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes.
B. ASTM D2240, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness.
C. ASTM D2369, Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings.
D. ASTM D4060, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by
the Taber Abraser.
E. ASTM D4541, Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable
Adhesion Testers.
F. For additional standards please refer to Product Data Sheets

1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Comply with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including physical properties and
colors available.
C. Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet for each product being used.
D. Product Samples: Submit Architectural Standard samples representative of the final
finish, as applied. The Standard shall be approved in writing by the Architect and shall
be the final standard of acceptance of the finish.
E. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:
.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: Sika Corporation, 201 Polito Drive, Lyndhurst, NJ
07071
.1 No request for substitution shall be considered that would change the
generic type of system specified. Equivalent materials of other
manufacturers may be substituted only on approval of the Architect or
Engineer. Requests for substitution will be considered only if submitted
10 days prior to bid date. Requests shall include the respective
manufacturer’s technical literature for each product giving the name,
generic type, descriptive information, recommended dry film thickness
(DFT), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and certified test reports
showing results to equal performance criteria of products specified
herein.
B. Applicator Qualifications:
.1 Pre-Qualification: Each bidder for this project shall be pre-qualified and
approved in writing by the material manufacturer.
.2 Applicator Experience: Each bidder must have a minimum 5 years experience
in the application of the type of system specified. Contractor shall submit a list
of five projects of similar size, scope and complexity.
C. Mock-Up:
.1 Construct one 100 sq.ft. (10 sq.m.) mock-up of each type and color of resinous
flooring in location acceptable to Architect/Engineer to demonstrate quality of
finished system, complying with manufacturer's instructions.
.2 Arrange for Architect/Engineer's review and acceptance, obtain written
acceptance before proceeding with Work.
.3 Upon acceptance, mock-up shall serve as a minimum standard of quality for the
balance of the work of this Section. Mock-up shall be left in place for the
duration of the work.
D. Pre-application Meeting: Convene a pre-application meeting two (2) weeks before start
of application of floor coating. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of
this section, including Contractor, Architect, applicator, and manufacturer's
representative. Review surface preparation, priming, application, curing, protection, and
coordination with other work.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Delivery:
.1 Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and
packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name, manufacturer, batch or
lot number, and date of manufacture.
.2 Material should be delivered to job site and checked for completeness and
shipping damage prior to job start.
B. Storage:
.1 Store materials in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions.
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.2 Keep containers sealed until ready for use. Material should be stored in a dry,
enclosed, protected area from the elements.
.3 Do not subject material to excessive heat or freezing.
.4 Shelf life: Established based on manufacturer’s written recommendation for
each material being used.
C. Handling: Protect materials during handling and application to prevent damage or
contamination.
D. Condition materials for use accordingly to manufacturer’s written instructions prior to
application.
E. Record material lot number and quantity delivered to jobsite/storage.

1.7 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Do not install the Work of this Section outside of the following environmental ranges
with Manufacturers’ written acceptance:
SPECIFIER’S NOTE:
Note: Low Relative Ambient Humidity may result in slower cure.
Dew Point: Beware of condensation!
The substrate must be at least 5˚F (3˚C) above the Dew Point to reduce the risk of condensation, which
may lead to adhesion failure or “blushing” on the floor finish. Be aware that the substrate temperature
may be lower than the ambient temperature.
.1 Material Temperature: Precondition material for at least 24 hours between 65°
to 75°F (18° to 24°C)
.2 Ambient Temperature: Minimum/Maximum 50˚/85˚F (10˚/30˚C)
.3 Substrate Temperature: Minimum/Maximum 50˚/85˚F (10˚/30˚C). Substrate
temperature must be at least 5˚F (3˚C) above measured Dew Point.
.4 Mixing and Application attempted at Material, Ambient and/or Substrate
Temperature conditions less than 65˚F (18˚C) will result in a decrease in
product workability and slower cure rates.
.5 Relative Ambient Humidity: Minimum ambient humidity 30%, maximum ambient
humidity 75% (during application and curing)
.6 Measure and confirm Substrate Moisture Content, Ambient Relative Humidity,
Ambient and Surface Temperature and Dew Point.

B. Substrate moisture:
.1 Moisture content of concrete substrate must be ≤ 4% by mass as measured
with a Tramex® CME/CMExpert type concrete moisture meter.
.2 Additionally, relative humidity tests may be conducted per ASTM F2170 and values
must be ≤ 85%.
.3 If moisture content of concrete substrate is > 4% by mass as measured with Tramex®
CME/CMExpert type and/or if relative humidity tests per ASTM F2170 exceed values
> 85%, consider moisture mitigation systems or moisture tolerant primer.
C. Utilities, including electric, water, HVAC and permanent lighting to be supplied by
General Contractor
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D. Maintain constant ambient room temperature of plus or minus 15ºF (plus or minus 7ºC)
with a minimum temperature of 50ºF (10ºC) and maximum temperature of 85ºF (30ºC).
Maintain constant ambient room temperature for 48 hours before, during and after
installation, or until cured. Do not apply while ambient and temperatures are rising.
E. Erect suitable barriers and post legible signs at points of entry to prevent traffic and
trades from entering the work area during application and cure period of the floor.
F. Protection of finished floor from damage by subsequent trades shall be the
responsibility of the General Contractor.
G. Insure adequate ventilation and air flow.

1.8 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer’s warranty covering the resinous flooring against defects in materials for
one year from date of installation.

Part 2 Products

2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Manufacturer shall be certified under ISO 9001: 3408 All liquid materials, including
primers, resins, curing agents, finish coats, and sealants are manufactured and tested
under an ISO 9001:3408 registered quality system.
B. Approved Manufacturer shall be Sika Corporation, Industrial Flooring, 201 Polito
Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, Phone 201.933.8800, Fax 201.933.6225,
www.sikafloorusa.com

2.2 SYSTEM
SPECIFIER’S NOTE:
Sikafloor ESD Epoxy Electrostatic Control System consists of Sikafloor 340 ESD in conjunction with
ESD footwear, designed to impart electrostatic control properties to a variety of substrates, including
existing non-conductive substrates. The system provides low body voltage values (BVG) when used
with the appropriate ESD standards. Maintains electrical conductivity throughout the entire thickness of
the system. Conforms to ANSI S20.20-2021; Flooring/footwear combination resistance of < 1.0 x 109
ohms when tested in accordance with ANSI STM 97.1. Sikafloor 340 ESD is typically installed as a
stand-alone top coat on a standard Sikafloor epoxy concrete primer, Sikafloor moisture tolerant primer
or Sikafloor PurCem, specifically formulated for self-leveling and structurally reprofiling damp “green” or
saturated surface dry concrete slabs with excessive moisture. When installed on existing epoxy
coatings, an isolation layer of Sikafloor epoxy coating is required.
SPECIFIER’S NOTE: The system thickness is adjustable to 12-14 mils depending on condition of use.

A. Resinous flooring system: Sikafloor ESD Epoxy Electrostatic Control System consists of
Sikafloor 340 ESD, in conjunction with ESD footwear designed to impart electrostatic
control properties to a variety of substrates, including existing non-conductive
substrates. Typically applied between 12-14 mils thick. System to consist of the
following components:
.1 Primer: Sikafloor 161 applied between 8 – 10 mils.
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.2 Top Coat: Sikafloor 340 ESD applied at 4 mils, two coats required.

2.3 MATERIALS
A. Primer: Sikafloor 161 is a two part, epoxy resin for priming and leveling mortars with the
following properties:
.1 Pull-off Strength (ASTM D4541): > 400 psi (2.7 MPa) with 100% concrete
failure.
.2 Shore D Hardness (ASTM D2240): 76 at 7 days.
.3 Solid Content: ~ 100% (by volume) / ~ 100% (by weight).
.4 VOC Content (ASTM D2369): ≤ 50 g/L.
.5 Permeability (ASTM E96): 9.0 g/m² (24 hours / +75°F).
.6 Water Absorption (ASTM D570): 0.14 g/h - m2.
.7 Viscosity (approximately) of Components A + B: 775 (SP2/100).
B. Top Coat: Sikafloor 340 ESD is a four-component ESD epoxy coating systems
designed to impart electrostatic control properties to a variety of substrates including
existing non-conductive substrates in [Refer to Sikafloor ESD color chart] color with the
following properties:
.1 Pull-off Strength (ASTM D4541): > 350 psi (2.4 MPa) with 100% concrete
failure.
.2 VOC Content (ASTM D2369): 367 g/L.
.3 Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060): 18 mgs (CS-17 Wheel, 1000 gm load,
1000 cycles).
.4 Flexibility (ASTM D522):1/4 in. (.62 cm.) passes test
C. Cove base: Epoxy mortar cove based.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine surfaces to receive flooring system. Notify Architect/General
Contractor/Owner/Owner’s representative if surfaces are not acceptable. Do not begin
surface preparation or application until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.
Do not apply to substrate treatments for moisture, repair, or leveling not of the same
Manufacturer.
B. Surface must be clean, sound and dry. Remove dust, laitance, grease, curing
compounds bond inhibiting impregnations, waxes and any other contaminants. All
projections, rough spots, etc. should be dressed off to achieve a level surface prior to
the application.
C. Concrete substrate to have a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 psi (24 MPa) at
28 days and a minimum of 215 psi (1.5 MPa) in tension at time of application.
D. Substrate moisture:
.1 Measure and confirm Substrate Moisture Content, Ambient Relative Humidity,
Ambient and Surface Temperature and Dew Point.
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.2 Confirm and record above values at least once every 3 hours during installation,
or more frequently whenever conditions change (e.g. Ambient Temperature
rise/fall, Relative Humidity increase/decrease, etc.).
E. Ensure concrete substrate conforms to the minimum requirements of the flooring
manufacturer.
F. Flooring system shall not be applied to sand-cement setting beds. Sand-cement beds
shall be removed to structural concrete substrate and re-leveled/sloped as necessary to
achieve grade and/or adequate drainage.
G. Flooring system shall not be applied to asphaltic or bitumen membranes, soft wood,
aluminum, copper or fiberglass reinforced polyester/vinyl ester composites.
H. Application to glazed or vitrified brick and tile, structural wood, steel shall only be
permitted with Manufacturer’s written recommendation.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Prepare surface to receive flooring systems in accordance with manufacturer's written
instructions.
B. Remove dirt, oil, grease, wax, laitance, curing compounds, water-soluble concrete
hardeners, and other surface contaminants. Remove sealers, finishes, and paints.
Remove unsound concrete by appropriate mechanical means.
C. Concrete: Shall be cleaned and prepared to achieve laitance-free and contaminant-free,
open textured surface by shot blasting or equivalent mechanical means (CSP level as
per ICRI guidelines and manufacturer’s written recommendation).
D. Chemical Surface Preparation: Chemical surface preparation (acid etching) is
unacceptable and will void Manufacturer’s warranty.
E. Control joints and cracks: Provide repair and treatment of control joints and surface
cracks utilizing manufacturer’s standard materials and installation details.

3.3 APPLICATION
A. Mix and apply material with strict adherence to manufacturer’s written installation
procedures and coverage rates.
B. Follow Manufacturer’s written recommendations on terminations and connections to
walls, drains, doorways, columns and floor-to-floor transitions.
C. Do not apply while ambient and substrate temperatures are rising.
D. Apply resinous flooring with care to ensure that no laps, voids, or other marks or
irregularities are visible, and with an appearance of uniform color, sheen and texture, all
within limitations of materials and areas concerned.
E. Match colors and textures of approved samples.
F. Install cove base [...] high with [...] radius in accordance with manufacturer’s written
instructions.
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3.4 CLEAN UP
A. Disposal of this product, solution and any by-products should at all times comply with
the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any
regional local authority requirements.
B. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal.

3.5 PROTECTION
SPECIFIER’S NOTE: Under certain conditions, cure times, recoat times and return to service time may
be shortened due to environmental conditions. Consult Manufacturer's Product Data Sheets, and
review job site conditions to determine if shorter times can be achieved.
A. Freshly applied material should be protected from dampness, condensation and water
for at least 72 hrs.
B. Beware of air flow and changes in air flow. Introduction of dust, debris, and particles,
etc. may result in surface imperfections and other defects.
C. Follow manufacturer’s written recommendation with respect to cure, wait time and
return to service.

END OF SECTION

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