Sikafloor Trowel Quartz Aggregate

Sikafloor® Trowel Quartz Aggregate is a specially graded colored quartz aggregate designed for use in trowel-applied epoxy floor systems. It is used primarily as a broadcast or mortar component in high-performance floor coatings to provide durability, slip resistance, and aesthetic appeal.

This material is used in conjunction with epoxy resin systems such as Sikafloor base coats and binders (e.g., Sikafloor 261 or similar systems). It acts as the broadcast or filler component within the multi-layer system. While this SDS doesn't list exact compatible primers or topcoats, Sikafloor systems generally involve:

• Primer: Sikafloor 160 or Sikafloor 161
• Binder/Base Coat: Sikafloor 261 or Sikafloor 264
• Quartz Aggregate: Sikafloor Trowel Quartz Aggregate (this product)
• Top Coat (optional): Sikafloor 315N or UV-resistant topcoats depending on exposure

• Industrial floors requiring high wear resistance and slip resistance
• Mechanical rooms, laboratories, production areas
• Decorative epoxy quartz floors
• Wet and dry processing zones

• Form: Powder
• Color: Various (depending on blend)
• Density: ~2.65 g/cm³
• pH: 6–8
• VOC Content: Not applicable (inert mineral aggregate)
• Water Solubility: Negligible
• Flash Point: Not applicable (non-combustible)

• Hazards: Contains high levels of crystalline silica (Quartz SiO₂ ≥80–≤100%) which is carcinogenic by inhalation and can cause silicosis with repeated exposure. Appropriate PPE and dust control are critical.
• Ventilation: Use only in well-ventilated areas or with local exhaust systems during mixing and application to control airborne dust.
• Temperature Limits: No specific installation temperature range is provided in the SDS, but typical epoxy systems using this aggregate are applied between 10°C and 30°C.
• Thickness/Application Rate: Not directly specified; thickness depends on system design (typically 1/8" to 1/4" for trowel-applied systems). Coverage depends on epoxy binder used and type of system (broadcast vs trowel applied).
• UV Resistance: Not applicable—aggregate is UV stable by nature but must be combined with UV-stable binders/topcoats for exterior exposure.
• Curing Info: As an inert aggregate, it does not have curing parameters; the system cure times will depend on the resin components used.

This product is not used alone—it must be incorporated into an epoxy system. It contributes mechanical strength, texture, and aesthetic character. For complete performance data, reference should be made to the product data sheet of the full Sikafloor epoxy system it is used with.

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