For decorative epoxy floors, clear-coat sealers, and UV-exposed topcoats on GCC commercial buildings, retail spaces, and infrastructure — where end-users expect years of colour and gloss retention under intense UV exposure — cycloaliphatic amine-cured epoxy systems are the specification-grade solution across all six GCC countries.
Technical specifications
| PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Class | Cycloaliphatic polyamine (IPDA-based, construction grade) | — |
| Appearance | Clear to light yellow liquid | Visual |
| Viscosity @ 25°C | 8 – 50 mPa·s | ASTM D445 |
| AHEW | 42 – 75 g/eq | Calculated |
| Amine Value | 600 – 900 mg KOH/g | ASTM D2074 |
| Pot Life (100g, 25°C) | 45 – 180 min | — |
| Tack-Free Time @ 25°C | 4 – 8 hours | — |
| UV Stability (cured film) | Excellent — no yellowing under GCC UV | — |
| Min Application Temp | 10°C (above dew point) | — |
| Shelf Life | 12 months sealed | — |
| HS Code | 3824.99 |
Applications
- Decorative Epoxy Flooring GCC — Retail, Hospitality, Commercial — UV-stable cycloaliphatic amine systems are used in decorative epoxy floor coatings for high-end retail, hotel lobbies, showrooms, and commercial spaces across GCC — where the floor is exposed to light from large windows and skylights and must retain its colour and gloss appearance for 5–10 years.
- Epoxy Clear Coat Sealers — Water-clear epoxy topcoats over decorative metallic, flake, or quartz base coats — cycloaliphatic hardeners produce transparent, non-yellowing clear coats that maintain their optical clarity under GCC interior lighting conditions.
- Light-Coloured Epoxy Floor Coatings — White, light grey, and pastel-coloured epoxy floor systems where yellowing from aromatic or aliphatic amine hardeners is unacceptable — pharmaceutical cleanrooms, food factories, and laboratory facilities across GCC.
- UV-Exposed Concrete Sealers — Penetrating and surface epoxy sealers for GCC concrete surfaces exposed to UV — roads, car parks, and exposed slabs where long-term colour retention is required.
- High-Gloss Industrial Topcoats — Final topcoat layer in high-build epoxy floor systems where maximum gloss and UV stability are specified — GCC showrooms, airports, and premium commercial interiors.
Key properties
- Excellent UV resistance — no yellowing under GCC solar radiation
- Clear film formation — suitable for transparent and light-coloured systems
- Hard, scratch-resistant film — suitable for high-traffic GCC floors
- Good chemical resistance in service
- Very low viscosity — easy metering and mixing
- Compatible with RAYPOXY YR-128 and reactive diluent (RAYCURE RD12)
- Solvent-free system capable — meets SASO VOC requirements
- Faster cure at ambient temperature than polyamide hardeners
Usage and recommendations
Mix ratio: 50–85 g cycloaliphatic amine per 100 g epoxy (EEW 190) — verify from actual batch AHEW. Accuracy in mixing is critical — low AHEW means even small weighing errors significantly affect stoichiometry and film quality. Use RAYCURE RD12 reactive diluent at 5–10% to reduce viscosity for spray application without compromising UV stability. Pot-life in GCC summer (45°C): 20–40 min — mix small batches and work quickly. Always apply in shaded conditions and avoid direct sun on freshly applied coating for 24 hours.
Packaging
- 190 kg MS Barrel
- IBC on request
- Custom packaging available
Storage and shelf life
Store in sealed containers at 5–30°C away from direct sunlight and moisture. Shelf life: 12 months.