MIRACOTE Crossfield Products Corp.

3000 E. Harcourt St.
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Tel: (310) 886-9100
Fax: (310) 886-9119

140 Valley Road
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
Tel: (908) 245-2800
Fax: (908) 245-0659
Web site: www.miracote.com
E-mail: miracote@cpcmail.net

Miracote Protective Coating is a polymerized cementitious protective coating. It consists of a unique rubber-like polymer liquid mixed at the time of application with a factory furnished cement aggregate blend. The material is applied in multiple coats by brush, roller or spray to a typical thickness of 1/16" (1.66mm). Important characteristics of this system are its extraordinary adhesion coupled with its ability to withstand prolonged pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Miracote Protective Coating provides a tough water-retardant coating which substantially reduces or prevents water penetration, freeze-thaw scaling and concrete carbonation. It is a "breathable" coating which releases normal entrapped vapor without loosening or blistering. Miracote Protective Surfacing is available in two basic colors – white and natural cement, however, with the addition of Miracote Colorbond, fifteen colors are available.

Rapidly installed with no odor (VOC "zero"), this economical coating has hundreds of building protection uses. Applies over concrete, tile, and all masonry surfaces.

APPLICATIONS:

Balconies
Pool Decks and Patios
Walkways and Sidewalks
Stadiums and Arenas
Platforms and Ramps
Parking Decks
Driveways


ADVANTAGES-LIMITATIONS

Advantages

• Excellent adhesion and weathering resistance
• Long-wearing under traffic
• Retards water and salt penetration
• Resists ultra-violet degradation from long-tem exposure to sunlight
• Environmentally safe – entirely water-based
• Slip-resistance underfoot
• Moderate cost

• Can reflect working concrete cracks
• Do not install in freezing weather
• Minor shade variations may occur with natural cement color material
• Not suitable for use in areas where acids are spilled

Physical Characteristics

Adhesion
ASTM C-882, Type 1

Absorption
Weight gain by 4” coated concrete cube after 21 days water immersion: <2%
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp. ME8211-09230 (2” material cube, immersed 48 hrs.) 8.79%
ASTM C-642 1.61%; volume of permeable voids 5.07%

Freeze-Thaw
Coated concrete cylinders immersed 8 hrs. in salt water solution (8 hrs.) followed by 16 hrs. freezing, 50 cycles No scaling, peeling, flaking

Weathering
ASTM G-23 (Weatherometer) Method 1 procedure, 80 cycles. No visible degradation.

Hydrocarbon Substances Resistance
ASTM D-1308 (Spot Open Test) (21 days repeated re-application of gasoline, motor oil SAE-10, jet fuel) No softening or attack

Resistance to Wind-Driven Rain
Fed. Spec. TT-C-555B At 5” water pressure and 60 gal./hr. flow. No water or dampness shows on back of concrete test panels

Compressive Strength
ASTM C-579 Method A 2,140 p.s.i.

Tensile Strength
ASTM C-307 465 p.s.i.

Shore Hardness
ASTM D-2440 Durometer “A’ 82

Impact Resistance
MIL-D-3134, Para. 4.7.3 (2 lb. Steel ball dropped from 8’ height onto coated steel plate). No cracking or detachment

Water Vapor Permeability
ASTM E-96 1.95 Perms/Inches

Flammability
ASTM E-84 Flame Spread 4; Smoke Density 0

Abrasion Resistance
ASTM D-4060
CS-17 Wheel, 1000g. load, 1000 cycles 0.3g. loss

INSTALLATION

A. Prepare surfaces by removal of dirt, foreign matter plus patching in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
B. Apply first coat of Miracote by brush, squeegee, trowel, spray or broom.
C. Apply following coats (one or two depending on service conditions/requirements) by brush, squeegee, trowel, spray or broom. Finish to specified texture.
D. Color Finish (optional) – apply acrylic color finish, when specified, in two coats by roller, brush or spray. Also can be colored using integral pigments, and protected with finished clear sealers.
CAUTION: Do not install Miracote in cold weather (i.e. below 55° F/12° C) or when rainfall or dew can be expected prior to material setting within 24 hours.

AVAILABILITY

Miracote is available from factory sites listed below and through distributors in major trading areas internationally.

MAINTENANCE

Miracote can be cleaned by hosing or power scrubbing. If mildew occurs, this can be cleaned by sodium hypochlorite rinse. Worn spots can easily be recoated.

WARRANTY

Please obtain a copy of the Miracote Material Warranty which is available on our web site.