Sikalastic® DTE Primer

Two-component epoxy

12 months in original, unopened and undamaged sealed containers

Store dry at temperatures between 2°C to 35 °C (35.6 °F to 95 °F). Condition material from 10 °C to 25 °C (50 °F to 77 °F) before using for ease of application.

From -30 °C to 80 °C (from -22 °F to 176 °F) intermittent

5 °C (41 °F) min. / 35 °C (95 °F) max.

80 % R.H. max.

Beware of condensation. The substrate and uncured coating must be ≥ 3 °C (5 °F) above dew point.

5 °C (41 °F) min. / 60 °C (140 °F) max.

≤ 5 % moisture content Test method: Sika® Tramex meter
No rising moisture according to ASTM (polyethylene-sheet).

45 minutes

Allow primer to cure completely prior to applying membrane resin.

Full cure: 8 hours at 20 °C (68 °F).

Ideally, membrane resin will be applied within 24 hours of primer application. Maximum primer exposure is three (3) days. Primer exposed longer than three (3) days, and primer exposed to water during curing and exhibiting a chalky appearance, must be reprimed. Deteriorated primer must be mechanically removed before primer reapplication.

4.91 m²/L (200 ft²/US gal.) on prepared, dry concrete, depending on substrate profile and porosity.
2.45 m²/L (100 ft²/US gal.) when mixed with 4.5 kg (10 lb) of kiln-dried sand (20-40 mesh) for a 30 mil slurry coat application 

Note: Rough, porous, or absorbent surfaces will require additional primer and will reduce yield.

All substrate surfaces shall be clean, dry and sound. Acceptable substrates include: sound concrete and masonry. Reference separate System Data Sheet for specific surface preparation requirements.

Mix ratio is 1.6:1 (A:B) by volume. Add Part B into Part A and mix with mechanical mixer (Jiffy) at low speed. Avoid adding air into the primer during mixing. When fully mixed, the primer should be free from streaks and of a uniform amber colour. Do not break down kits into smaller quantities. For leveling/sealing slurry, add 4.5 kg (10 lb) 20 - 40 mesh kiln-dried sand to mixed primer and mix with mechanical mixer (Jiffy) until a uniform consistency is achieved.

Apply by brush or phenolic resin core roller at the recommended rate. Correct amount of primer will saturate the substrate and leave a slight film on the substrate top surface. Apply evenly without puddling. Apply slurry with flat-bladed squeegee or trowel.

Removal

Remove wet primer with MEK, xylene, or oxygenated solvents. Once cured, primer can only be removed by mechanical means. Strictly follow solvent manufacturer’s warnings and instructions for use.