Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy

Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy is an odorless two component coating designed to resist high wear and harsh chemicals when applied to floors and walls. Its high gloss finish and self-leveling characteristic make it excellent for high build applications. When the two components are combined, a conversion from a liquid epoxy to a thermoset solid occurs. The result is a highly durable finish that is easy to clean.

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Coating, Coating, Epoxy Coating

Features: Chemical Resistant, Cleanable, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Solvent Resistance, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Good Toughness, High Durability, High Gloss, High Hardness, Low Shrinkage, Odorless, Self-Leveling, Shock Resistant, Wear Resistant

Application Area: Decking, Floor, Roofing Substrates, Wall

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Concrete, Fiberglass, Stone

Application Method: Roller, Trowel, Wipe

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Advantages
  • Dimensional Stability During Cure: NI-21 has very little shrinkage and can be used for accurate reproduction. No volatile loss or reaction during cure of product
  • High Solvent Resistance: High chemical resistance.
  • Chemical Inertness: Accepts a wide range of fillers and pigments.
  • Hardness: It has great toughness and shock resistance.
  • High Gloss
  • Adhesion: The tenacity of epoxy adhesion to almost any surface is without equal among organic coatings.
  • Whenever a bacteria free environment is a must, NI-21 Pigmented Epoxy is your floor coating. NI-21 Pigmented Epoxy, can be a finish coat for a bathroom application, provides a durable, low maintenance and chemical resistant Seamless Floor that is ideal for bathrooms, commercial kitchens, shop floors, garages, equipment rooms, ect. NI-21 Epoxy will contain water or any spills until they can be wiped clean.
  • For a more decorative appearance, NI-Dura Vinyl Chips could be broadcasted into the NI-21.

Materials needed

  • Hydro-Seal 75 Pigmented (prime coat)
  • NI-21 Pigmented Epoxy (finish coat)
Features
  • Fungus & Bacteria - Will not support growth of fungus or bacteria          
  • Toxicity - Non-toxic
  • Elevated Temperature - No slip or flow

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Uses
  • Flooring: Commercial, Industrial and Residential
  • Seamless Flooring
  • Concrete Floor Coating - Dust - proofing
  • Chemical Containment Coating
  • Seamless Fiberglass Roof and Deck System
  • River-stone mortars
Application
  • Tools - will vary due to the job - basic tools range from straight edge or notch trowel to rollers and squeegees depending how much material is to be applied.
  • Mixing: NI-21 is mixed at a ratio of two parts resin to one part curing agent by volume. Mix thoroughly for 3 minutes. Pour entire contents of mixed material on application area for extended working life. Work time is approximately 15-20 minutes but may vary with temperature changes. Mix only the amount of material that can be applied in the allotted amount of time.
  • Procedure
  • Work out of tray.
  • Roll or trowel material to desired thickness. A notch trowel will apply the most material and a vinyl squeegee will give the smallest build.

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (Mixed NI-21, 77°F)7.9Lb./gal.-
Viscosity (Mixed NI-21, 77°F)780 - 600--
Gel time (Mixed NI-21, 77°F)25.0minutes-
Thin film set time (Mixed NI-21, 77°F)4.5hours-
Color (Alpha, NI-21 Resin)125.0-ASTM D-1209
Flash Point (NI-21 Resin)485.0°FPENSKY-MARTENS ASTM D-93
Specific Gravity (25°C, NI-21 Resin)1.16--
Weight (25°C, NI-21 Resin)9.7lbs./gal-
Characteristics of Coating Film
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlammabilitySelf extinguishing-ASTM D-635
Hardness85.0Shore DASTM D-2240
Compressive Strength17500.0PSIASTM D-695
Tensile Strength4000.0PSIASTM D-638
Flexural Strength6250.0PSIASTM D-790
Thermal Coefficient of Expansion20 x10⁻⁶ASTM C-531 (IN/IN OF)
Abrasion Resistance (Loss)24.0mgTaber Abrader CS-17 Wheel 2,000 gm. Load, 1000 Cycles
Indentation (30 minutes Without Indentation)2000.0lbs. Per. Sq. inchMil D-3134
Bond Strength to Concrete (100% concrete failure)350.0PSIACI 403
Thermal ShockPasses-ASTM C-884
Tensile Elongation7.5%D-638
Water Absorption0.1%D-570

Technical Details & Test Data

Chemical Resistance Immersion Test

Testing Procedure

Testing was carried out on disks 1.75" in diameter and an approximate 0.2" thick unless, otherwise noted. D indicates that specimen partially disintegrated.

  • Values: are rounded to the first decimal place; thus o indicates weight change within the limits + 0.049%. Unless preceded by a minus sign, figures indicate a weight gain. Weight losses indicate leaching which also occurs somewhat in all immersion testing simultaneous with absorption
  • Concentration of 50 (phr): Parts by weight of curing agent per 100 parts by weight of epoxy resin. All curing agents were used with a conventional liquid, undiluted Bisphenol A epoxy resin, Epoxide Equivalent Weight 185-192
  • Cure Schedule: 7 days @ 73°F
Reagent

WT Change after 3 week immersion @ 73° F.

Xylene -
Toluene 6.5
1,1,1, Trichloroethane 0.2
Synthetic Gasohol -
M.E.K. D
Ethylene Glycol Monodethyl Ether 12.8
Ethyl Alcohol 4.6
Methyl Alcohol 14.8
Skydrol -
Water (distilled) 0.6
5% Detergent solution 0.8
10% Sodium Hydroxide 0.4
50% Sodium Hydroxide -0.1
10% Sulfuric Acid 1.5
70% Sulfuric Acid 0.4
10% Hydrochloric Acid 0.8
20% Nitric Acid 1.5
10% Acetic Acid 6.7

Safety & Health

Warning
  • Harmful if taken internally. Keep out of reach of children. Not intended for repackaging or retail sales. For industrial use only.
  • Could cause skin irritation. If skin contact does occur, wash with soap and plenty of water.
  • Protective clothing and goggles should be worn to protect against skin and eye contact. Employ proper ventilation. If skin contact does occur, wash with soap and plenty of water.
  •  Employ proper ventilation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Colors

Ni-21 Gray (Top), Ni-21 White (Left), Ni-21 Beige (Right)
Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy - Standard Colors
 

Available Colors

  • Clear, Light Gray, Medium Gray, white
  • White can be pigmented to pastel colors
Packaging
  • NI-21 liquid epoxy resin is a two component system: two parts resin to one part curing agent.
  • It is packaged in kit form: 9-gallon kit; 15-gallon kit; 55-gallon drums.
Epoxy Color Chart

Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy - Epoxy Color Chart
                 White                                                 Sable                                              Gray
Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy - Epoxy Color Chart - 1
                    Beige                                               Dover Sky                                          Slate
Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy - Epoxy Color Chart - 2
                     Black                                                   Desert Sand                             Maplewood
Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy - Epoxy Color Chart - 3
                Tile Red                                             Ford Blue                                              Ivy
Northern Industries NI-21 100% Epoxy - Epoxy Color Chart - 4
                   Safety Yellow                               Safety Orange                                    Hydro-Glass

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Factory sealed container shelf life is 6 months for the unmixed materials.
  • Always rotate inventory using oldest materials first.