Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor Coating



1.) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A) Composition
Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor is a durable, chemical-resistant floor coating designed for use in aircraft hangars, service bays, manufacturing areas, etc. Aero-Flor offers good chemical resistance, excellent cleanability, and superior appearance. The material is available in a range of colors as well as clear and white. It is noticeably light reflective.

A polyurethane material, Aero-Flor is applied over an epoxy primer coat. Although quite glossy, Aero-Flor offers good traction underfoot. For additional slip-retardance, it is also available in three skid-resistant profiles.

Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor conforms to all requirements of U.S. General Services Administration Specification A-A-50542 ("Coating System: Reflective, Skip-Resistant, Chemical-Resistant Urethane for Maintenance Facility Floors"). Aero-Flor is VOC compliant, although it does have some solvent odor during installation.

This product can be used in both interior and exterior service. Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor possesses excellent resistance to ultraviolet light including freedom from color change or degradation.

B) Typical Uses
Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor is used in manufacturing areas, automobile service bays, aircraft hangars, etc.

C) Advantages - Limitations

Advantages
1. Excellent gloss, cleanability and abrasion resistance.
2. Resists wide range of service area chemicals.
3. Complies with VOC regulations.

Limitations
1. Substrate must be above 50°F (10°C), dry and free of excessive water vapor transmission with a relative humidity below 85% at time of installation.
2. Moving cracks in concrete may reflect through finish.

2.) PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICAL DATA

A) System Thickness
7-9 mils

B) Pencil Hardness
(ASTM D-1211)
3H

C) Impact Resistance
(ASTM D-2794)
Direct – 50 in./lbs.
Reverse – 10 in./lbs.

D) Thermal Shock
(ASTM D-1211)
Good

E) Flexibility
(ASTM D-1737, 180° Bend, 1/2" Mandrel)
Passes

F) Chemical Resistance
(ASTM D-1308)
Gasoline
No Effect
Skydrol
No Effect
Kerosene
No Effect
Isopropyl Alcohol
No Effect
Toluene
No Effect
Hydrogen Peroxide (50%)
Slight Stain
Hydrochloric Acid (25%)
No Effect

G) Flash Point
(ASTM D-3278, Seta Closed Cup)
Component A – 91°F
Component B – 110°F

H) Gloss, 60 degrees
(ASTM D-523)
90

I) Tensile Strength
(ASTM D-2380)
8,600 psi

J) Elongation
(ASTM D-882)
6%

3.) INSTALLATION

A) Prepare surface by careful and thorough removal of laitance, grease, foreign matter.
B) Apply epoxy primer coat, filling existing cracks or voids in the concrete.
C) Spread bodycoat by squeegee and backroll in two coats to achieve a uniform thickness.

4.) PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Crossfield Products Corp. maintains offices and/or factories at all addresses listed above. Approved Dex-O-Tex Applicators are established in all major trading areas in the United States, Canada and various European and Far Eastern nations.

5.) SPECIFICATION ASSISTANCE

Consult Crossfield Products Corp. for specification assistance, detailing, etc. This consultation is highly recommended prior to specification.

SECTION 09670
URETHANE AVIATION/VEHICULAR SERVICE FLOOR COATING
Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor

PART 1.00 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Work of this Section as shown or specified shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.02 WORK INCLUDED
A. Work of this Section includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the urethane aviation/vehicular service floor coating as selected on drawings and/or specified herein.

1.03 RELATED WORK
A. Concrete - Section 03300. (Note to Specifier: Concrete should be either water-cured or cured using sodium silicate curing compounds only. Other types of curing compounds are generally not acceptable. Concrete should be cured for a minimum of 28 days. On-grade floors should have functioning vapor retarder beneath slab.)

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data application instructions and general recommendations for urethane aviation/vehicular floor coating specified herein.

C. Samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer's color charts showing full range of colors available including white and off-white colors.
1. Submit 2-1/2" x 4" samples in color as selected.

D. Material certificates signed by manufacturer certifying that the urethane aviation/vehicular floor coating complies with the requirements specified herein.

E. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's written instructions for recommended maintenance practices.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer or applicator who has specialized in installing resinous floor coating types similar to that required for this Project and who is acceptable to manufacturer of primary materials.

B. Single-Source Responsibility: Obtain urethane floor coating materials, including primers, resins, hardening agents and finish coats, from a single manufacturer.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials in original packages and containers with seals unbroken and bearing manufacturer's labels containing brand name and directions for storage and mixing with other components.

B. Store materials to comply with manufacturer's directions to prevent deterioration from moisture, heat, cold, direct sunlight or other detrimental effects.

1.07 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Conditions: Comply with urethane composition floor coating manufacturer's directions for maintenance of ambient and substrate temperature, moisture, humidity, ventilation and other conditions required to execute and protect work.

B. Lighting: Permanent lighting will be in place and working before installing urethane floor coating.

PART 2.00 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS
A. Urethane aviation/vehicular service floor coating shall be Dex-O-Tex Aero-Flor as manufactured by Crossfield Products Corp., Rancho Dominguez, California; Roselle Park, New Jersey and Burr Ridge, Illinois. 

2.02 PROPERTIES
A. Colors: As indicated, or if not otherwise indicated, as selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard colors which must include white and off-white.

B. Physical Properties: Provide floor coating system that meets or exceeds the listed minimum physical property requirements when tested according to the referenced standard test method in parentheses.

General Requirements
Meets all physical requirements of U.S. General Service Administration Specification A-A-50542 (Coating System: Reflective Slip-Resistant Chemical-Resistant for Maintenance Facility Floors)

Thickness
7-9 mils

Pencil Hardness
(ASTM D-3363)
3H

Impact Resistance
(ASTM D-2794)
Direct 50 in. lbs.
Reverse 10 in. lbs.

Thermal Shock
(ASTM D-1211)
Complies

Flexibility
(ASTM D-1737)
180° Bend (1/2" Mandrel)
Passes

Chemical Resistance
(ASTM D-1308)
Gasoline
No Effect
Kerosene
No Effect
Skydrol
No Effect
Isopropyl Alcohol
No Effect
Toluene
No Effect
Hydrogen Peroxide
Slight Stain
Hydrochloric Acid (25%)
No Effect

PART 3.00 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION
A. Examine the areas and conditions where urethane floor coating is to be installed and notify the Architect of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected by the Contractor in conformance with the Contract Documents.

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Substrate: Perform preparation and cleaning procedures according to flooring manufacturer's instructions for particular substrate conditions involved, and as specified. Provide clean, dry, and neutral substrate for flooring application.

B. Concrete Surfaces: Shot-blast, acid etch or power scarify as required to obtain optimum bond of flooring to concrete. Remove sufficient material to provide a sound surface free of laitance, glaze, efflorescence, and any bond-inhibiting curing compounds or form release agents. Remove grease, oil, and other penetrating contaminates. Repair damaged and deteriorated concrete to acceptable condition. Leave surface free of dust, dirt, laitance, and efflorescence.

C. Materials: Mix epoxy primer and urethane coating components when required, and prepare materials according to flooring system manufacturer's instructions.

3.03 APPLICATION
A. General: Apply each component of urethane aviation/vehicular service floor coating system according to manufacturer's directions to produce a uniform, monolithic flooring surface.

B. Bond Coat: Apply epoxy bond coat over prepared substrate at manufacturer's recommended spreading rate.

C. Flooring Coating: Over bond coat, apply nominal 7-9 mils (dry film thickness) thickness by roller in two coats at manufacturer's recommended spreading rate.

3.04 CURING, PROTECTION AND CLEANING
A. Cure urethane floor coating materials according to manufacturer's directions, taking care to prevent contamination during application stages and before completing curing process. Close application area for a minimum of 24 hours.