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Vinyl ester range

ASP-chemVE-V

ASP-chemVE-V is a trowel applied vinyl ester screed which provides excellent chemical, mechanical and temperature resistance for the protection of vertical concrete and steel substrates.

ASP-chemVE-V is a low shrink system that is designed for corrosion control and secondary containment in aggressive chemical plants, food processing, manufacturing and industrial production facilities.

Key facts

Thickness
5.0 – 10.0 mm
Duty
Vertical surfaces and coves
Finish
Pigmented matt
Coverage
5 litre/m² @ 5 mm, 10 litre/m² @ 10 mm; 1.8 litre/linear metre for a 75 × 75 mm cove
Kit
12 litre kit covers 2.4 m² @ 5 mm, 1.2 m² @ 10 mm, or 6.6 linear metres of 75 × 75 mm cove
Working time
10 – 15 minutes @ 20°C
Temperature
Resistant to spillages from -15°C to 140°C @ 5 mm and -25°C to 160°C @ 10 mm.
Full cure
7 days at 20°C

Benefits

  • HACCP certified
  • Excellent resistance to corrosive foodstuffs and most aggressive cleaning solvents
  • Excellent cleanability and seamless hygienic finish
  • Resistant to spillages between: -15°C to 70°C @ 3.5mm -25°C to 100°C @ 6mm -40°C to 120°C @ 9mm Fully steam cleanable @ 9mm
  • Food safe, solvent-free, odourless, non-tainting and non-dusting

Applications

  • Food and beverage production, processing and preparation
  • Meat, poultry and seafood processing
  • Refrigerators, freezers and wet processing areas
  • Dairy and cheese production
  • Catering kitchens and butcheries
  • Bakery and confectionery production
  • Effluent pits and chemical bund areas
  • High stress industrial and chemical processing areas

Specified in

System build-up

How ASP-chemVE-V is built up on site, layer by layer, with the theoretical coverage of each component from the technical data sheet.

Exploded view of the ASP-chemVE-V system
    Coving system
    1. Primer and scatter sand: ASP-chemVE-PR at 3 m²/litre; ASP-Quartz 1 at 1 kg/m²
    2. Coving: ASP-chemVE-V at 1.8 litre/linear metre (75 × 75 mm); ASP-chemVE-RC

    Technical performance

    CriteriaStandardResult
    Temperature resistanceResistant to spillages from -15°C to 140°C @ 5 mm and -25°C to 160°C @ 10 mm. If subject to frequent thermal shock and cycling, a good quality substrate is essential.
    Chemical resistanceResistant to a wide range of aggressive chemicals and corrosive by-products
    Compressive strengthASTM D 695>120 MPa
    Flexural strengthASTM D 79040 MPa
    Tensile strengthASTM D 63820 MPa
    Impact resistanceISO 6272-1:20111 kg weight >1.8 m; 2 kg weight >1.5 m
    StorageKeep at an ambient 10°C – 25°C temperature in dry, cold-free conditions
    Shelf life12 months from date of manufacture in unopened original packaging

    Speed of cure at 20°C

    • 24 hoursLight traffic
    • 48 hoursHeavy duty traffic
    • 7 daysFull chemical cure

    Colours

    Standard colours

    • GreyRAL 7004
    • Dark GreyRAL 7012
    • Black GreyRAL 7021
    • BeigeRAL 1001
    • YellowOchre
    • RedRAL 3011

    Non-standard colours

    • Sand YellowRAL 1002
    • Dark BlueRAL 5019
    • GreenRAL 6011
    • Signal RedRAL 3001

    On-screen colours are a guide only. RAL numbers are an indicative colour reference. Non-standard colours are available at a premium on request, subject to a minimum order quantity. Ask for colour samples from our sales and technical team.

    Preparation and application

    Substrate and preparation

    Concrete substrates to be coated must be sound and exhibit a minimum compressive strength of 25N/mm² and a minimum of 1.5N/mm² tensile strength for the application of the proposed system. The profile and levels must be appropriate for the application of the proposed system, capable of bearing loads, free of cracks and voids, and free from laitance, dust and other contamination. The substrate must be dry to 75% relative humidity and free from rising damp, ground water, oil and other contamination. Should there be rising damp, ground water problems or impurities such as penetrated oils, etc., please refer to the ASP Technical Team for a suitable and appropriate substrate preparation guideline or solution. The substrate may be prepared by blasting, scarifying or diamond grinding to remove laitance. Irregularities, small damages and cracks must be repaired with an epoxy filler. For Isowalls, secure plastic onto the wall up to the floor. A bird’s beak may be secured onto the wall at the top of the cove.

    Primer

    Mix Base A and Hardener B with a low-speed drill fitted with a spiral mixing blade for approximately 3 minutes to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Ensure excessive air is not introduced while mixing. The mixed material must be applied within 15 minutes at 20°C. Apply immediately after mixing with a roller or double-lipped rubber squeegee, working the resin well into the substrate, permeating any surface irregularities. On porous substrates, apply further resin until the substrate is completely wetted out. Avoid any ponding of the primer. Broadcast into the wet primer with the appropriate size scatter sand at 1kg/m². When cured, sweep off or vacuum the loose scatter sand. For Isowalls, priming us only required between the toe of the cove and the substrate.

    Topcoat

    Mix Base A and Hardener B together in a rotatory pan mixer or with a low-speed drill fitted with a spiral mixing blade for approximately 2 minutes. Slowly add the pigment pack and mix for a further 1 minute to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Finally, add in the Filler C and mix for an additional 2 minutes. Ensure excessive air is not introduced while mixing. The mixed material must be applied within 10 - 15 minutes at 20°C. Apply immediately after mixing with a PVC coving trowel to the required thickness. ASP-chemVE-V may be sealed with ASP-chemVE-RCt. For more detailed information on substrate requirements and preparation, priming and application of the top coat, please refer to the product’s method statement.

    Maintenance

    Clean all spillages on ASP-chemVE-V immediately to maintain its appearance and lifespan. Clean the floor regularly with a rotary brush or mechanical scrubber and a suitable detergent. See how to clean and maintain a resin floor.

    Health and safety

    Applicators must use appropriate personal protective equipment. Dispose of used and empty packaging, solvents and washings in line with local environmental, health and safety by-laws. Refer to the product's material safety data sheet for detail.

    For full substrate requirements, priming and application of the top coat, refer to the product's method statement or ask our technical team.

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    Questions about ASP-chemVE-V

    What is ASP-chemVE-V?

    ASP-chemVE-V is a trowel applied vinyl ester screed which provides excellent chemical, mechanical and temperature resistance for the protection of vertical concrete and steel substrates.

    Where is ASP-chemVE-V used?

    ASP-chemVE-V is a low shrink system that is designed for corrosion control and secondary containment in aggressive chemical plants, food processing, manufacturing and industrial production facilities. Typical applications include food and beverage production, processing and preparation, meat, poultry and seafood processing, refrigerators, freezers and wet processing areas, dairy and cheese production, catering kitchens and butcheries and bakery and confectionery production.

    How thick is ASP-chemVE-V?

    ASP-chemVE-V is applied at 5.0 – 10.0 mm and is suited to vertical surfaces and coves areas.

    How much area does a kit of ASP-chemVE-V cover?

    The theoretical coverage is 5 litre/m² @ 5 mm, 10 litre/m² @ 10 mm; 1.8 litre/linear metre for a 75 × 75 mm cove. A 12 litre kit covers 2.4 m² @ 5 mm, 1.2 m² @ 10 mm, or 6.6 linear metres of 75 × 75 mm cove. Actual coverage depends on the substrate and site conditions.

    How long does ASP-chemVE-V take to cure?

    At 20°C it takes light traffic after 24 hours, heavy duty traffic after 48 hours and full chemical cure at 7 days. Once mixed, the working time is 10 – 15 minutes @ 20°C.

    What temperatures can ASP-chemVE-V withstand?

    Resistant to spillages from -15°C to 140°C @ 5 mm and -25°C to 160°C @ 10 mm. If subject to frequent thermal shock and cycling, a good quality substrate is essential.

    What colours is ASP-chemVE-V available in?

    ASP-chemVE-V comes in Grey (RAL 7004), Dark Grey (RAL 7012), Black Grey (RAL 7021), Beige (RAL 1001), Yellow and Red (RAL 3011). Non-standard colours (Sand Yellow, Dark Blue, Green and Signal Red) are available at a premium, subject to a minimum order quantity.

    What is the shelf life of ASP-chemVE-V?

    12 months from date of manufacture in unopened original packaging. Keep at an ambient 10°C – 25°C temperature in dry, cold-free conditions.

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