EPIREZ Supatuff Food Grade Finish Epoxy Coating
EPIREZ Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish is a solventless, high-build epoxy coating designed to provide excellent chemical and abrasion resistance on steel, concrete, aluminium, timber and other suitable surfaces.
It is designed for creating easy-clean floor and wall surfaces in environments such as food processing plants, food technology establishments, catering facilities, beverage production plants and pharmaceutical industries.
Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish has non-taint and low odour properties, making it suitable for use in food preparation areas. The product has also been tested by the CSIRO Food Research Laboratory for its effect on food tainting, with a copy of the report available on request.
The coating has a long work time for easier application with roller or spray equipment, while its drying time allows recoating to be completed within the same shift.
EPIREZ® Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish requires the addition of an appropriate EPIREZ® Colourpack and was previously named EPIREZ® Supatuff™ FG.
Key Features and Benefits
- Solventless formulation: 100% solids content according to the technical data.
- High-build coating: Can be applied in two coats, each up to 150 μm.
- Non-taint properties: Tested by the CSIRO Food Research Laboratory for food tainting.
- Low odour: Designed with low odour properties for food preparation areas.
- Chemical resistance: Provides good chemical resistance.
- Abrasion resistance: Provides excellent abrasion resistance.
- Easy-clean surfaces: Designed for preparing easy-clean floor and wall surfaces.
- Long work time: Provides a 1-hour work time at 25°C.
- Same-shift recoating: Recoat time is 8–24 hours at 25°C.
- Colour options: Available with the EPIREZ® Colourpack range.
- Gloss finish: The stated finish is gloss.
Where Can EPIREZ® Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish Be Used?
Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish is suitable for a range of environments where easy-clean surfaces and chemical and abrasion resistance are required.
- Food technology establishments
- Food processing plants
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Catering establishments
- Beverage production plants
- Educational facilities
- Hospitals
- Construction and mining industry
Coverage and Kit Size
| Kit Size | Colourpack Required | Estimated Coverage | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 L | 1 EPIREZ® Colourpack | 25 m² | 2 × 150 μm DFT coats |
One EPIREZ® Colourpack is required for each 8 L kit.
Actual requirements can vary with the surface and application conditions.
Application of EPIREZ Supatuff Food Grade Finish
Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish can be applied by:
- Brush
- Roller
- Airless spray
The coating can be applied in two coats, each up to 150 μm.
For a non-slip finish, EPIREZ Patching & Flooring Mortar Aggregate can be broadcast between coats using the manufacturer's specified “spread and sprinkle” method.
When the product is being used in food areas, do not add thinners.
Mixing Instructions
- Precondition the product to between 18°C and 25°C before use.
- Add the Hardener and selected EPIREZ® Colourpack to the Compound can.
- Mix thoroughly using a suitable mixing paddle fitted to a low-speed 400 rpm power tool.
- Scrape the sides and bottom of the container with a flat blade.
- Remix for a further 2 minutes.
- Make sure material from the sides, container lip and stirrer is incorporated.
- Avoid air entrapment during mixing to reduce the risk of bubbles on the finished surface.
Important: Do not add thinners when Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish is being used in food areas.
Concrete Surface Preparation
Concrete needs to be properly prepared before applying Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish.
- Remove previous coatings.
- Remove loose, crumbly material and drummy areas.
- New concrete must be at least 28 days old.
- Remove oil and grease contamination using a suitable surface degreaser.
- Hose off using high-pressure water.
- Captive blast clean to expose firmly adhered aggregate.
Alternatively, concrete can be acid etched using EPIREZ® Concrete Etch & Cleaner. The surface should then be neutralised by washing with fresh water and allowed to dry.
Steel Surface Preparation
For steel surfaces, abrasive blasting to AS 1627 Part 4:2005 to Class 2½ white metal, with a minimum profile height of 40 microns.
Prime the surface with EPIREZ Epoxy Primer Sealer using a long-nap roller or airless spray. The primer should be worked into the surface profile and pores to ensure complete penetration.
Drying and Recoat Times
At 25°C:
- Work time: 1 hour
- Tack-free time: 8 hours
- Recoat time: 8–24 hours
- Hardening time: 24 hours
The coating should be allowed to cure for 7 days before being subjected to chemical exposure.
Chemical and Abrasion Resistance
EPIREZ® Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish provides excellent chemical and abrasion resistance according to the manufacturer's product description.
Allow the coating to cure for 7 days before subjecting it to chemical exposure.
Food Preparation Areas
Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish has been formulated with non-taint and low odour properties and is ideal for use in food preparation areas.
The product has been tested by the CSIRO Food Research Laboratory for its effect on food tainting. Copy of the report is available on request.
Finish and Colour Options
- Finish: Gloss
- Base colour: Neutral
- Colour options: EPIREZ Colourpack range
An appropriate EPIREZ Colourpack is required when using Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish.
Important Product Limitations
Check the product requirements before application to make sure Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish is suitable for your project.
- Do not apply below 10°C.
- Do not apply to surfaces known to suffer from rising damp.
- Not recommended for application over tiles.
- Not suitable for use where subjected to high concentrations of hot chicken fat.
- Do not add thinners when the product is being used in food areas.
Storage and Shelf Life
- Store in dry conditions between 10°C and 30°C.
- Keep away from sources of heat and naked flames.
- Protect from frost.
- Minimum shelf life is two years when stored in original sealed containers.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Technical Data |
|---|---|
| Product | EPIREZ® Supatuff™ Food Grade Finish |
| Previous Name | EPIREZ® Supatuff™ FG |
| Product Type | Solventless high-build epoxy-based coating |
| Solids Content | 100% |
| Mixing Ratio by Volume | 1 Hardener to 3 Compound |
| Work Time @ 25°C | 1 hour |
| Tack Free Time @ 25°C | 8 hours |
| Recoat Time @ 25°C | 8–24 hours |
| Hardening Time @ 25°C | 24 hours |
| Cure Before Chemical Exposure | 7 days |
| Theoretical Coverage | 53 m² per 8 L kit at 150 μm DFT per coat |
| Estimating Coverage | 25 m² per 8 L kit at 2 × 150 μm DFT coats |
| Colours | Neutral; use EPIREZ® Colourpack range |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Application Methods | Brush, roller or airless spray |
| Maximum Coat Thickness | Up to 150 μm per coat |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 10°C |
| Storage Temperature | 10°C to 30°C |
| Minimum Shelf Life | Two years when stored in original sealed containers |
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