Chemical-resistant polyurethane–cement cove base LINCRETE® TX

Lincrete® TX is a four-component thixotropic thermo- and chemically resistant polyurethane–cement system for forming coves and skirtings in production facilities in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It is particularly effective in:

• slaughter and meat-processing areas;
• dairy and brewery production and bottling areas;
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production facilities;
• flour-milling plants.

In specific cases, the system is also suitable for chemical and pharmaceutical industry applications.

Lincrete® TX is designed for forming coves and skirtings within Lincrete® polyurethane–cement systems, providing floors that:

• meet sanitary and epidemiological requirements;
• have a long service life;
• are resistant to chemical exposure, blood and fats, lactic acids, oils and fuels and lubricants;
• are resistant to commonly used disinfectants and cleaning agents.

Key material features:

Fast and simple application

Lincrete® TX thixotropic coving system is suitable not only in terms of chemical and mechanical performance for food, chemical and pharmaceutical facilities, but also in terms of installation conditions. The mixed material is placed onto the primed surface or applied by hand with a steel trowel and guides along vertical surfaces. Immediately after placement, the material layer must be finished (smoothed) with a steel trowel. Lightly roll with a short-nap synthetic roller to achieve a uniform color and texture.

Resistant to high temperatures

The material does not suffer damage either in service or during steam cleaning under extreme temperature conditions: it is resistant to temperatures up to +90°C and suitable for freezer rooms down to −20°C.

Odorless

Electrically non-conductive and non-combustible

High resistance to abrasive wear

Colored system (available in 7 standard colors).

Kit composition:

• component A (binder) — 2,03 kg;
• component B (hardener) — 1,98 kg;
• component C (filler) — 15,0 kg;
• pigment paste — 0,23 kg.

Kit mass: 19,24 kg.

Material consumption:

• for a 10 mm × 10 mm cove — 0,27 kg per linear meter;
• for application on vertical surfaces (10 mm layer thickness) — 22 kg/m².

Chemical resistance

Chemical resistance table for Lincrete® TX according to DIN EN 13529 (95/1999). The table shows resistance after 1 day of continuous exposure of the spilled substance on the specimen surface.

A — material is resistant; a small decrease in hardness (5–10 Shore units) is possible.

B — material is conditionally resistant; under longer exposure, surface damage and a decrease in hardness (10–20 Shore units) are possible.

C — material is not resistant; a significant decrease in hardness (20–40 Shore units) is observed, and the surface is damaged with blisters and bubbles.

D — possible change in gloss and color without deterioration of mechanical properties.

Chemical spills must be removed as quickly as possible and the flooring surface cleaned. The longer the exposure, the more severe the damage to the coating. The substances were tested at room temperature; higher operating temperatures can accelerate coating degradation under spills. Changes in color and gloss generally do not indicate a loss of mechanical strength.