Technical Profile*
REACTION TO FIRE
EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1
IMPACT RESISTANCE
EN ISO 6272 13 Nm
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE
Flowshield LXP (1.5 mm) Tolerant of sustained temperatures up to 60oC
WEAR RESISTANCE Taber Abrader, H22 wheels, 1000 cycles, 1kg load
EN ISO 5470-1 Weight loss <100 mg
A self-smoothing, solvent free, BOND STRENGTH
flexible coloured polyurethane- EN 1542 2.0 N/mm2
based floor coating. ELONGATION AT BREAK
BS 6319 60%
Seamless: CAPILLARY ABSORPTION & WATER PERMEABILITY
EN 1062-3 0.001 kg/m2 × h0.5
Delivers a seamless finish, except for
underlying slab joints. TEAR STRENGTH
BS 6319 11 MPa
Chemical Resistant:
Excellent resistance to cleaning SLIP RESISTANCE** (in accordance with HSE and UKSRG guidelines)
agents, sugars and acids. EN 13036-4 / BS 7976-2 Dry >40 low slip potential
(typical values for 4-S
Easy to Clean: rubber slider)
Seamless installation ensures dirt and SURFACE HARDNESS
dust are easily cleaned away. ASTM D2240 65 (Shore D)
Low Odour: TOXICITY
Solvent free and exhibits low odour Taint free to sensitive foodstuffs (when cured)
during application.
BS 8204-6 / FeRFA
For any other information please contact your local Flowcrete Technical Department.
Type 5
SPEED OF CURE 10˚C 20˚C 30˚C
Light traffic 36 hrs 24 hrs 12 hrs
Beige 326 Dark Grey 281 Forest Green Goosewing Full traffic 72 hrs 48 hrs 24 hrs
754 Grey 222
Full chemical cure 12 days 7 days 7 days
*These figures are typical properties achieved in laboratory tests at 20˚C and at
50% Relative Humidity.
**The slipperiness of flooring materials can change significantly, due to
Mid Grey 280 Tile Red 637 the installation process, after short periods of use, due to inappropriate
maintenance, longer-term wear and/or surface contaminants (wet or dry).
Textured systems are recommended to meet slip resistance value requirements
for wet conditions and/or surface contaminants (wet or dry). Please contact our
The applied colours may differ from the examples shown. Technical Department for further details and specifications.
For a full colour chart and samples, contact your local Flowcrete office.
Prepared Primer Optional Flowshield
Substrate anti-slip finish LXP
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EN 1504-2 www.flowcrete.co.uk
Model Specification Aftercare
Product Flowshield LXP Clean regularly using a single or double
headed rotary scrubber drier in conjunction
Preparatory work and application in with a mildly alkaline detergent.
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Flowcrete products are guaranteed against
Products Included In This System defective materials and manufacture and
are sold subject to our standard ‘Terms and
Primer Concrete: Deckshield SF Primer
@ 0.3 kg/m2 (Porous substrate may require 2 coats) Conditions of Sale’, copies of which can be
Steel: Peran Primer W @ 0.25 kg/m2 obtained on request.
Wood: Deckshield SF Primer
@ 0.3 kg/m2 Environmental Considerations
Asphalt: Deckshield SF Primer
@ 0.3 kg/m2 (Porous substrate may require 2 coats) The finished system is assessed as non-
Coating Flowshield LXP (density 1.5 kg/l) hazardous to health and the environment.
@ 2.3 kg/m2 for 1.5 mm The long service life and seamless surface
reduce the need for repairs, maintenance
For slip resistant dressings, please consult our
and cleaning.
Technical Advisors.
Environmental and health considerations
Detailed application instructions are
are controlled during manufacture and
available upon request.
application of the products by Flowcrete staff
Substrate Requirements and fully trained and experienced contractors.
Concrete or screed substrate should be a Note
minimum of 25 N/mm2, free from laitance,
Flowshield LXP is not colour fast and may
dust and other contamination. The substrate
change colour over time (exhibits a yellowing
should be dry to 75% RH as per BS8203 and
effect). Colour change depends on the UV
free from rising damp and ground water
light and heat levels present and hence the
pressure. If no damp proof membrane is
rate of change cannot be predicted. This is
present Hydraseal DPM can be incorporated
more noticeable in light colours and blues but
directly beneath the Flowshield system.
does not compromise the product’s flexibility
or chemical resistance characteristics. We
Installation Service
have endeavoured to adopt colours within our
The installation should be carried out by standard range which minimise this change.
a Flowcrete approved contractor with a
documented quality assurance scheme. Intensively coloured products (e.g. hair
Obtain details of our approved contractors colourants, medical disinfectants etc.) and
by contacting our customer service team or plasticizer migration (e.g. from rubber tyres)
enquiring via our website www.flowcrete.co.uk can lead to irreversible discolouration in the
surface. Please contact our Technical Services
Department for further advice.
Flowcrete’s products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, copies of which can be obtained
on request. Any suggested practices or installation specifications for the composite floor or wall system (as opposed to individual product performance specifications) included in
this communication (or any other) from Flowcrete UK Ltd constitute potential options only and do not constitute nor replace professional advice in such regard. Flowcrete UK Ltd
recommends any customer seek independent advice from a qualified consultant prior to reaching any decision on design, installation or otherwise.
System Datasheet written for Flowcrete UK Ltd. Please consult Technical Team in your own country region for specific details. [11/12/18, 01 UK]
Flowcrete UK Ltd
Booth Lane Sandbach Cheshire CW11 3QF United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1270 753 000 Email: [email protected] www.flowcrete.co.uk
