FOX ASPARTHANE® PRIMER is a polyaspartic-based, two-component, low-viscosity, fast-setting transparent primer set. It is applied as a primer coat in polyaspartic, epoxy, and polyurethane-based floor coatings, offering a reliable bonding solution in industrial floor systems with excellent surface adhesion and high chemical resistance.

Colour Palette

Transparent

Packaging

7.5 kg
TDS

Product Description

FOX ASPARTHANE® PRIMER is a polyaspartic-based, two-component, low-viscosity, fast-curing, transparent primer set. It provides excellent adhesion to substrates for polyaspartic, epoxy, and polyurethane-based coatings. Thanks to its aliphatic structure, it can be used both indoors and outdoors. The next coat can be applied approximately 1 hour after application, accelerating work processes. With 100% solid content, liquid impermeability, and high chemical resistance, it is preferred as the primary primer in industrial floor systems. It is compatible with FOX ASPARTHANE®, FOX EPOTHANE®, and FOX PURATHANE® floor coating systems and can also be used as a primer coat in FOX PURMAX® polyurethane waterproofing coatings. It can also be blended with silica sand and applied as a repair and filling mortar.

Advantages

  • It is an aliphatic primer.
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
  • High chemical and mechanical resistance.
  • Easy to apply.
  • Excellent surface adhesion.
  • Liquid-impermeable.
  • Non-slip surface can be achieved.
  • Fast-setting (next coat can be applied approximately 1 hour later).
  • Low viscosity.
  • High bond strength.
PropertyValue
Density1,09±0,05 gr/cm³
ColourTransparent
Bond StrengthConcrete failure >3,15 N/mm²
Total Solid Content%100
ThinningNot thinned
Substrate Temperature+10°C / +30°C
Pot Life~20 min
Recoat Time~45 min
Foot Traffic~2 hours
Full Cure7 days
Shelf Life6 months (from date of manufacture)

Usage Areas

  • As a primer before polyaspartic, epoxy, and polyurethane-based coatings
  • As a bonding agent for polyaspartic-based levelling mortars and screeds
  • Mixed with an appropriate quantity of silica sand as a repair and filling mortar
  • As a primer under FOX ASPARTHANE® series polyaspartic-based floor coatings
  • As a primer under FOX EPOTHANE® series epoxy floor coatings
  • As a primer under FOX PURATHANE® series polyurethane floor coatings
  • As a primer under FOX PURMAX® series polyurethane waterproofing coatings

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Surface Preparation

    Concrete substrates must be treated with abrasive equipment such as shot blasting, milling, or diamond grinding to remove laitance and achieve an open-pored surface. Weak concrete particles must be removed, and small voids and holes must be fully opened. The resulting dust must be cleaned with an industrial vacuum. To fill voids and level the surface, a mortar prepared by mixing FOX EPOTHANE® PRIMER with 60–70 AFS (0.1–0.3 mm) silica sand should be used.

  2. 2

    Checking Application Conditions

    Surface moisture content must be confirmed to be below 4% by CM measurement or oven-drying method. The absence of rising moisture must be verified using the ASTM polyethylene sheet test. Relative air humidity must be a maximum of 60%, and surface and ambient temperature must be between +10°C and +30°C. To guard against dew point and condensation risk, the floor temperature must be kept at least +3°C above the dew point.

  3. 3

    Mixing

    Before starting mixing, check that the product temperatures are between +15°C and +25°C. Component A must be mixed with a suitable mixer for 2 minutes without entraining air, then Component B must be poured onto Component A. Mix with an electric mixer at 300–400 rpm and an epoxy/polyurethane resin mixing paddle for 2 minutes until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Avoid over-mixing to prevent air entrainment.

  4. 4

    Application

    Once the mixture is prepared, FOX ASPARTHANE® PRIMER should be applied by roller, trowel, or squeegee. Ensure that the application covers the entire surface without voids. If required depending on surface condition, two coats of primer should be applied. Pot life is approximately 20 minutes, and the next coat can be applied approximately 45 minutes later.

  5. 5

    Tool and Equipment Cleaning

    After application, tools and equipment used must be cleaned immediately with solvent. Once FOX ASPARTHANE® PRIMER has cured, it can only be removed from the surface by mechanical means.

Critical

The concrete surface must be at least 3 weeks old prior to application, and the ambient and surface temperature must be at least +10°C and no more than +25°C.

Critical

Surface moisture content must be below 4%. Test method: CM measurement or oven-drying method.

Critical

There must be no rising moisture according to ASTM (polyethylene sheet test).

Critical

Relative air humidity must be a maximum of 60%.

Critical

After application is complete, the coating must be protected from direct water contact for at least 24 hours. If water contact occurs, the coating must be completely removed and reapplied.

Critical

Mixing must be carried out with an electric mixer at 300–400 rpm and an epoxy/polyurethane resin mixing paddle. Otherwise, air bubbles will form on the coating.

Important

Attention must be paid to dew point and condensation. If condensation forms on the primer, it must be dried with a dry mop.

Important

Before starting mixing, ensure that the product temperatures are between +15°C and +25°C.

Important

Materials to be used should be brought to the application site 1–2 days in advance and allowed to acclimatise to ambient conditions.

Important

In cold weather, the ambient and floor temperature should be raised; products should be kept at +20°C–25°C until ready for use.

Important

Rain, dust, wind, animals, and insects must be prevented from entering the building while the coating is still fresh.

Critical

Approaching storage and application areas with open flames is dangerous; areas must be ventilated.

Critical

Protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and a mask must be worn during application. Avoid contact with skin and eyes; in case of contact, wash thoroughly with plenty of water and soap. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Important

Store out of reach of children. Food and beverages must not be brought into application areas.

Important

Store in the original unopened packaging in a cool, dry place, protected from frost. Shelf life is 6 months from the date of manufacture (+10°C–+25°C, away from direct sunlight).

Information

For short-term storage, stack no more than 2 pallets high and apply a first-in, first-out dispatch system. For long-term storage, pallets must not be stacked on top of each other.

Information

Technical values are given at +23°C and 50% relative humidity. Higher temperatures shorten the times; lower temperatures extend them.