{"product_id":"epirez-concrete-etch-and-cleaner-5l","title":"Epirez Concrete Etch and Cleaner 5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEPIREZ Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water-based concrete etching and cleaning solution designed to prepare concrete surfaces before coating. Its chloride-free formulation helps clean and etch concrete in one process, making it suitable for concrete preparation in epoxy flooring and other coating applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner removes light oil contamination and surface stains while etching the concrete surface. It is a non-hazardous alternative to hydrochloric (muriatic) acid and is not corrosive to steel reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is particularly useful when preparing concrete for epoxy coatings, sealers and other surface treatment systems where a clean, properly prepared surface is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and etch in one process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines concrete cleaning and etching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a water-based concrete cleaning and etching solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChloride-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated without chloride ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-hazardous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides an alternative to hydrochloric (muriatic) acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-corrosive to steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not corrosive to steel reinforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiodegradable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed as biodegradable in the product features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves light contamination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps remove light oil contamination and surface stains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for preparing concrete before coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is EPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner Used For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner is designed for three main concrete preparation applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing concrete for coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete etching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used as part of concrete preparation before applying epoxy coating systems where an etched and clean surface is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage and Application Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 litre per square metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use EPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove oil and grease deposits using a suitable surface degreaser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly dampen the concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner at approximately 1 litre per square metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a plastic watering can to distribute the product over the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgitate the surface thoroughly using a hard broom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure frothing occurs across the entire area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the process in areas where frothing does not occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen frothing has subsided, remove slush and dirt using a high-pressure water hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgitate the surface again during washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a hard broom to remove loose grains and weakly held aggregate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly to remove all traces of the etching solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the concrete surface to dry thoroughly before coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing Concrete for Epoxy Coatings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood concrete preparation is an important part of an epoxy coating system. EPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner combines cleaning and etching in one process and can be used to prepare concrete before coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore application, remove oil and grease deposits with a suitable surface degreaser. The concrete should then be lightly dampened before applying the Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the etching process, wash and rinse the surface thoroughly. Remove loose grains and weakly held aggregate with a hard broom and allow the concrete to dry completely before applying the coating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Surface Consideration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner will \u003cstrong\u003eetch and discolour aluminium and galvanising\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this into consideration where aluminium or galvanised surfaces are present in or around the area being prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClean Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools and equipment used with EPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner can be cleaned using \u003cstrong\u003ewater\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in dry conditions between \u003cstrong\u003e10°C and 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from sources of heat and naked flames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum shelf life is \u003cstrong\u003etwo years\u003c\/strong\u003e when stored in original sealed containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based concrete etching and cleaning solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChloride-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 litre per square metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcrete cleaning, concrete etching and preparation for coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Characteristics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-hazardous, biodegradable and non-corrosive to steel reinforcement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years when stored in original sealed containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10°C to 30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always read the current manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet before use, surface preparation or application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy EPIREZ® Concrete Etch \u0026amp; Cleaner from Epoxy Warehouse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpoxy Warehouse is a trusted Australian supplier of professional coating systems, including epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings. As an authorised EPIREZ® distributor, we supply EPIREZ® products for concrete preparation, flooring, repair and surface protection applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Australia-wide delivery, Epoxy Warehouse makes it easier to source professional coating products for projects across Australia. 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