Fosroc Nitocote EN901

High chemical resistant protective lining

Uses Properties
Nitocote EN901 is an Epoxy Novolac lining designed to Solid content : 100%
provide protection to concrete and steel structures in
Finish : Gloss
aggressive chemical conditions. The material is particularly
suitable in wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, Colour : Grey
food processing plants, pump and paper mills, electric Specific gravity : 1.35
power plants, chemical manufacturing plants, fertiliser and
insecticide plants and petroleum refineries. Pot life : 45 min. @ 23°C
20 min. @ 35°C
Nitocote EN901 may be used with or without Fosroc Anti-slip
Tack-free time : 4 hours @ 23°C
grains as a heavy-duty floor coating in applications such as
2 hours @ 35°C
chemical processing and drum storage areas, loading docks
and ramps. It may also be used in conjunction with glass Overcoating time : <16 hours @ 23°C
fibre cloth to increase the thickness of the system or to <10 hours @ 35°C
reinforce structures subjected to aggressive chemicals. Full cure : 7 days @ 23°C
5 days@ 35°C

Advantages Tensile strength : 30 N/mm2

(ASTM D638)
■ Nitocote EN901 is 100% solids, no solvents
Flexural strength : 30 N/mm2
■ Nitocote EN901 exhibits excellent chemical resistance in (ASTM C580)
pH ranging from 1-14 at 25°C
Compressive strength : 85 N/mm2
■ Nitocote EN901 has excellent adhesion to properly (ASTM C579)
prepared concrete, mild steel, and other substrates
Hardness : >70 Shore D
■ Nitocote EN901 has excellent abrasion resistance (ASTM D2240)
Abrasion resistance : <0.10 mg/cycle
(1 kg, CS10 Wheels)
Description (ASTM D4060)
Nitocote EN901 is a solvent free, highly crosslinked, high
Service temperature : <60°C
build epoxy-novolac-based coating. Nitocote EN901 is a
two-part material and can be applied by brush or roller. Reaction to fire : ‘Class A’( For flame spread
(ASTM E84/UL 723) Index (FSI) and Smoke
Nitocote EN901 is grey in colour. It is formulated to be
development Index (SDI))
applied in one or two coats to achieve a minimum total-dry-
film thickness of 500 microns. Higher thickness can be VOC : 9.63 g/l
specified.

Chemical resistance
Specification
The fully cured coating is resistant to the splash/spillage of
Chemical and abrasion resistant lining the following chemicals
The chemical and abrasion resistant coating shall be Acetic Acid 25% Hydrochloric acid 35%
Nitocote EN901, a high build, two-pack epoxy-novolac Ammonium Hydroxide * Hydrofluric acid 25%
system specially designed to provide a tough and Benzene Jet fuel
Benzoyl chloride Isopropanol
impermeable high chemical resistant film. Benzyl alcohol Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite) Kerosene
Boric Acid * Lactic acid 20%
Brake Fluid Methyl isobutyl ketone
Brine 10% Mineral spirit
Car oil Nicotinic acid *
Carbon tetrachloride Nitric acid 30%
Castor oil Phenol 50% in IPA
Deionised water Phosphoric acid 85%
Diesel fuel Potassium hydroxide *
Diethanolamine 88% Propylene glycol

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Ethylene glycol Sea water Application

Hydrogen peroxide 20% sol Skydrol
Once mixed, Nitocote EN901 should be immediately applied
Fatty acids Sodium hydroxide *
Formaldehyde 37% Sulphuric acid * to the prepared surface ensuring a continuous coating of
Gasoline Tartaric acid 50% uniform thickness is obtained.
Sewage Citric acid 50%
Hexamine 25% Toulene Stiff nylon brush or short nap roller is recommended for such
Hexane Vegetable oils
application. Faster rate of application is possible using
Hydraoine 35% Xylene
airless spray equipment.
* Any concentration in water. The local Fosroc office should be consulted for
resistance to specific chemicals and conditions or when long term exposure is
required. Re-coating
To re-coat, it is imperative that the second coat be applied
Instructions for use within the specified over-coating time.

Preparation of concrete surfaces Use of glass fibre reinforcement

All surfaces, which are to receive the lining, must be at least Nitocote EN901 may be used in conjunction with glass fibre
28 days old and have a moisture content of less than 5%. cloth to increase the thickness of the system or, where
These surfaces shall be dry, sound and free form debris and necessary, bridge fine cracks in the substrate. The cloth
loose material. The substrate must be free from
should be laid directly on the first coat whilst wet and should
contamination such as oil, grease, wax, dirt or any other be pressed in and smoothed out with a split washer roller. A
form of foreign matter which might affect adhesion. second coat should then be applied within the specified
All blow holes and imperfections should be filled with over-coating time.
Nitomortar FC*†.
Use of Fosroc Anti-slip grains
Preparation of steel surfaces Nitocote EN901 can be used in conjunction with Fosroc
All surfaces should be grit blasted to meet the requirements Antislip Grains*† to provide a heavy-duty slip-resistant
of BS4232, First Quality. flooring system.

The lining work should be programmed so that newly The first coat will be applied as described above with a
cleaned steel is coated as soon as possible before the minimum film thickness of 200 microns. The base coat
formation of rust or scale. should now be dressed with the chosen Fosroc Antislip
Grains.

Priming The recommended procedure is to completely blind the base

Nitocote EN901 is designed to be used without primer. coat i.e. apply excess dressing aggregate to completely
obliterate the base coat.
However, if the condition of the concrete substrate requires
priming, Nitoprime 25* can be used. When the base coat has reached initial cure, the excess Anti
- slip Grains should be vacuum-cleaned from the surface.

Mixing The top coat can then be applied. Care should be taken to
It is imperative that the resin be thoroughly mixed with the ensure that a continuous film is achieved and the surface is
hardener in the exact ratios to ensure optimum completely sealed.
performance. Therefore, the entire contents of the hardener
can should be added to the base container and mixed until a
Cleaning
uniform colour and consistency are obtained, taking
Nitocote EN901 should be removed from tools and
particular care to scrape the sides and bottom of the
equipment with Fosroc Solvent 102* immediately after use.
container. It is recommended that mechanical mixing be
employed using a Jiffy mixer on a slow speed electric drill. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.

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Limitations Storage
■ Substrate, ambient and product temperature must When stored in dry air conditioned stores at temperatures
remain above 15°C during application and curing. between 15-30°C, in the original, unopened containers
Minimum material/container temperature for spray Nitocote EN901 will have a shelf life of 12 months.
application is 20°C. Avoid moisture contamination.
If stored at high temperatures the shelf life will be reduced.
■ Nitoflor EN901 should not be applied on to surfaces Air conditioned storage at high ambient temperatures is
known to, or likely to suffer from, rising dampness, recommended.
potential osmosis problems or have a relative humidity
greater than 75% as measured in accordance with BS
Precautions
8203 Appendix A, or by a Hammond concrete/mortar
moisture tester type COCO.
Health and safety
■ Application should not be undertaken if the temperature Nitocote EN901 and Fosroc Solvent 102 should not come in
is below 5°C, or is 5°C and falling, nor when the contact with skin and eyes, or be swallowed. Ensure
prevailing relative humidity exceeds 90%. adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapour. If
working in confined areas, then suitable respiratory
■ Nitocote EN901 may not be colour stable when in
equipment must be worn. Some people are sensitive to
contact with some chemicals or direct sunlight. The
colour change will not affect the performance of the resins and solvents.
protective system either on concrete or steel. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection. Barrier creams provide additional skin protection.
Should accidental skin contact occur, remove immediately
Technical support
with a res- in-removing cream, followed by soap and water.
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to Do not use solvent. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical
on- site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and advice. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately -
dedicated specification assistance in locations all over the do not induce vomiting.
world.

Fire
Estimating Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. Keep away from sources
of ignition. No smoking. In the event of fire, extinguish with
Supply
CO2 or foam. Do not use a water jet.
Nitocote EN901 : 4 litre packs

Nitoprime 25 : 1 & 4 litre packs

Flash points
Fosroc Solvent 102 : 4 litre cans
Fosroc Solvent 102 : 33°C

Coverage For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety

Nitocote EN901 : 0.5 litre /m2 @ 500 microns Data Sheet.

Nitoprime 25 : 4.0 - 5.0 m2 per litre

Note: The coverage figure is theoretical - due to wastage

factors and the variety and nature of substrates, practical
coverage figures may be substantially reduced.

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Additional Information
Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary
products which include :
■ waterproofing membranes & waterstops

■ joint sealants & filler boards

■ cementitious & epoxy grouts

■ specialised flooring materials

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of

products specifically designed for the repair and
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
Approach’ to concrete repair features the following :

■ hand-placed repair mortars

■ spray grade repair mortars

■ fluid micro-concretes

■ chemically resistant epoxy mortars

■ anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

■ chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult

your local Fosroc office - as below.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous
control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc International
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