Moisture Vapor Mitigation Systems
Site conditions can contribute to a concrete slab demonstrating undesirably high moisture vapor transmission levels. When this occurs, moisture vapor finds tiny pathways upward through the slab via capillary action, finally condensing into a high-pH liquid. The buildup of this alkaline liquid on the concrete floor surface can destroy the ability of industrial flooring to bond to the concrete substrate. In addition to the FloroCrete lineup of urethane mortar systems, you also have available superior moisture vapor mitigation systems that may be applied beneath a range of coatings.
Schonox EPA Rapid Epoxy Moisture Mitigation System
Rapid Curing, Two-Part, Epoxy Based Moisture Mitigation System suitable on porous, unheated concrete slabs to reduce moisture vapor emission rates from 100% RH or 25 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs to suitable levels before applying Schönox underlayments. Only one coat required to penetrate and to fully seal the substrate. Residual moisture issues in your concrete subfloor as high as 100% RH can be handled with just one coat. No VOC. Low viscosity. High penetration. Choose Schönox EPA Rapid for even tighter project time constraints.
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Schonox MR 18 Polyurethane Moisture Mitigation System
Rapid Drying, Ready-Mixed Moisture Mitigation System suitable on unheated cement-based substrates with residual moisture up to 96% RH or 18 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs. in interior areas before applying Schönox underlayments. SCHÖNOX MR 18 can be used as a one-coat system to solidify substrates such as wood, gypsum or adhesive residues building up a closed film.
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Floropoxy MVT Primer Low-Level Moisture Mitigation System
Floropoxy MVT Primer is a two-component, 100% solids alkali-resistant epoxy primer that provides superior protection to concrete surfaces subjected to moisture vapor transmission. The economical MVT system provides protection from lower levels of moisture vapor emission rates (MVER). For excessively high moisture vapor transmission rates choose Floropoxy MVT 24 Primer.
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Floropoxy MVT 24 Primer
FloroPoxy MVT-24 Primer is a two-component, 100% solids alkali-resistant epoxy primer that provides superior protection to concrete surfaces subjected to Moisture Vapor Transmission Rates up to 24 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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Schonox SDG Plus Acrylic Concrete Floor Moisture Mitigation System
Rapid Drying, Ready-mixed Acrylic Moisture Mitigation System suitable on cement-based substrates with residual moisture up to 96% RH or 18 lbs./1000 sq. ft./24 hrs. in interior areas before applying Schönox underlayments. One coat back roll.
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Additional information for these concrete floor moisture vapor mitigation systems.
Floropoxy MVT Primer Moisture Vapor Mitigation System to reduce MVER
Product Description: Floropoxy MVT Primer is a two-component, 100% solids alkali-resistant epoxy primer that provides superior protection to concrete surfaces subjected to MVT.
Typical Uses and Applications: Ideally suited for priming in commercial, industrial and institutional applications where Moisture Vapor Transmission may be an issue such as:
- Aircraft Hangars
- Chemical and waste treatment plants
- Detention facilities
- Hospitals
- Manufacturing plants
- Metal finishing and power generation facilities
- Warehouses
Product Advantages:
- Provides a primer that is highly resistant to MVT found on concrete substrates
- Solvent free
- 100% Solids
- For Interior use
- USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA Compliant
- Part of the FloroProof MVT Mitigation System
Cured Physical Properties
Sward Hardness, A/D: ASTM D2240 90/70
Tensile Strength: ASTM D2370 4,100 psi
Flexural Strength: ASTM D790 6,200 psi
Compressive Strength: ASTM D695 9,750 psi
Gloss: ASTM E97 95+
FloroPoxy MVT-24 Primer Moisture Vapor Mitigation System for concrete floors
Product Description: FloroPoxy MVT-24 Primer is a two-component, 100% solids alkali-resistant epoxy primer that provides superior protection to concrete surfaces subjected to Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT).
Typical Uses, Applications: Ideally suited for priming in commercial, industrial and institutional applications where MVT may be of concern.
- Aircraft hangars
- Chemical & waste treatment plants
- Detention facilities
- Hospitals & healthcare locations
- Manufacturing plants & warehouses
- Metal finishing & power generation facilities
Product Advantages:
- Highly resistant to MVT, a condition found in certain concrete substrates
- Zero V.O.C. & solvent free
- For interior use
Additional information on these concrete floor moisture mitigation systems available in Charlotte North Carolina and Raleigh North Carolina.
Schonox EPA Rapid 100% Solids Epoxy Moisture Mitigation System
Technical Data
Coverage Rate: Approx. 300 sq.ft. per unit; the finished application must cover the substrate completely without any voids or pinholes to ensure moisture vapor suppression!
LEED:
EQc2 Low-Emitting Materials – 1 to 3 points
Shelf Life: 24 months unopened
Working Time: Approx. 10min. at 65°F
Color: Transparent Amber
Packaging: 2-Component system 7.14 kg / 1.68 gallons component A (resin) in metal canister, 2.86 kg / 0.77 gallons component B (hardener) in metal canister
Product characteristics
- solvent-free, 100% solids epoxy
- complies to SCAQMD 1113
- low viscosity
- water proof
- high penetrating
- problem solver on damp concrete (after the concrete is visually dry and porous)
- resistant to chemical loadings
- for interior and exterior use
Applications
To suppress moisture on unheated, moisture resistant, porous concrete with residual moisture up to 100% RH or 25 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs. before applying SCHÖNOX underlayments prior to installing flexible coverings as well as wood floor
Technical data
Two-Part Epoxy
Color: transparent-amber
Density: 1.1 kg/l (mixed material)
Storage temperature: not below 41°F
Working time: approx. 10 min. at 65°F
Working temperature: not below 50 °F
floor temperature (recommended: > 65°F, relative humidity <=75%)
Maximum Coverage Rate: approx. 300 sq.ft. per unit; the finished application must cover the substrate
completely without any voids or pinholes to ensure moisture vapor suppression!
Ready for leveling (after back roll): after approx. 2 – 3 hours at 65°F floor temperature
Permeance (ASTM E96): ≤ 0.1 perm
Schonox MR 18 Fast Dry Polyurethane Concrete Moisture Mitigation System
Technical Data
Basis: polyurethane resin
Coverage: 1000 sq.ft. per unit based on a one coat system, 500 sq.ft. per unit based on a two coat system
Density: 1.18 kg/l
Emicode EC 1PLUS R: very low emission, regulated
LEED
IEQ 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings, 1 point
Ready for Use
- ready to apply 2nd coat: approx. 60 minutes
- ready for foot traffic (after applying final coat): approx. 60 minutes
- ready for leveling (after applying final coat): overnight
Shelf Life: 1 year unopened
Storage Temperature: Not below 41°F
VOC Content: 0g/l (calculated), SCAQMD 1113
Working Temperature: Not below 59°F
Color: Blue
Packsize: 2.5 gallons in the plastic container
Product characteristics
- EMICODE: EC 1PLUS R – very low emission, regulated
- rapid drying
- solvent-free
- for interior use only
- water resistant
- excellent penetration
- high coverage
- short waiting time
- ready mixed
- easy to apply
- solidifies weak substrates
- excellent bond to adhesive residues
Applications
- on unheated, moisture-resistant cement based substrates with residual moisture
- before applying SCHÖNOX underlayments
- prior to install flexible coverings as well as wood floor.
Up to 93% RH or 12 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs. SCHÖNOX MR 18 is applied as a 1 coat system. Above 93% RH or 12 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs. up to 96% RH or 18 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs. SCHÖNOX MR 18 is applied as a 2 coat system.
SCHÖNOX MR 18 can be used as a one-coat system to solidify substrates such as wood, gypsum or adhesive residues building up a closed film.
Technical data
basis: polyurethane resin
color: blue
density: 1.18 kg/l
storage temperature: not below 41 °F
working temperature: not below 59 °F
coverage per unit: 1000 sq.ft. (based on one coat system), 500 sq.ft. (based on two coat system)
ready to apply 2nd coat: approx. 1 hour (or dry to the touch)
ready for leveling (after applying final coat): approx. 1 hour (or dry to the touch)
Permeance (ASTM E96): ≤ 0.4 perm (2 coats)
Schonox SDG Plus Acrylic Moisture Mitigation System
Technical Data
Coverage: Approx. 400 sq.ft. per unit
the finished application must cover the substrate completely without any voids or pinholes to ensure moisture vapor suppression
Ready for foot traffic (after back roll): Approx. 1 – 2 hours
Ready for leveling (after back roll): Approx. 2 hours
LEED
EQc2 – 3 points Low-Emitting Materials
MRc2 – 1 point Environmental Product Declaration
MRc4 – 1 point Material Ingredients
Shelf Life: 1 year unopened
VOC Content: 0g/l (calculated), SCAQMD 1113
Working Temperature: Not below 50°F
Floor temperature (recommended: > 65°F, relative humidity 75 %)
Packaging: 3 gallons in a plastic pail
Storage: Store in cool, frost-free conditions
Product characteristics
- EMICODE EC 1PLUS: very low emission
- rapid drying
- solvent-free
- for interior use only
- water resistant
- excellent penetration
- high coverage
- short waiting time
- ready mixed
- easy to apply, no additional primer needed before leveling
Applications
- To suppress moisture on unheated, moisture resistant, porous concrete with residual moisture up to 96% RH or 18 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hrs.
- before applying SCHÖNOX underlayments
- prior to install flexible coverings as well as wood floor.
Technical data
basis: polymeric dispersion
color: green
density: 1.2 kg/l
storage temperature: not below 41°F
working temperature: not below 50°F
floor temperature (recommended: > 65°F, relative humidity 75 %)
coverage: approx. 400 sq.ft. per unit; the finished application must cover the substrate completely without any voids or pinholes to ensure moisture vapor suppression!
ready for foot traffic (after back roll): approx. 1 – 2 hours
ready for leveling (after back roll): approx. 2 hours
Permeance (ASTM E96): ≤ 0.2 perm (1 coat , back roll)