Technical Specifications

H&C Products Group Technical Service 1.800.867.8246 Page 2 of 3
101 W.Prospect Avenue www.hcconcrete.com
Rev. 6/15
Cleveland, Ohio 44115 PDS ID: 72.000010
TOOLS REQUIRED
Brush: Use nylon or polyester paint brushes.
Roller: Use a solvent-resistant soft woven roller (3/8- to ½-inch
nap).
Airless sprayer: Pressure 1500 psi; tip .013 to .017 inch.
Conventional sprayer: Air pressure 30-50 psi; fluid pressure
15-20 psi; cap/tip 704/FX or equivalent.
HVLP: Cap/needle Titan #3 or equivalent.
NOTE: Back rolling is recommended after spraying.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply H&C® Concrete Solid Stain onto dry surfaces only.
Moisture content should not exceed 3 lbs/1,000 sq. ft. of
surface (ASTM F710). Air, surface and material temperatures
must be between 50° and 90° F and at least 5° F above the
dew point during and for 24 hours after application. Do not
apply H&C Concrete Solid Stain if rain is expected within 12
hours following application. A minimum of two coats are
required.
How to Apply: Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. Stir
product thoroughly before and during application. When using
more than one container, intermix all containers together to
ensure color uniformity. Prior to applying the first coat, dry
sweep the concrete with a stiff broom or shop vacuum to
remove all loose surface contaminants.
First Coat: Apply first coat evenly, working in one direction.
Allow to dry at least 2 hours before applying the second coat.
Second Coat: For best coverage, apply the second coat
crosswise to the first coat. Two coats of H&C® Concrete Solid
Stain are usually sufficient. However, extremely porous
surfaces may require a third coat for a uniform appearance.
Allow 12 hours of dry time between coats.
SLIP RESISTANCE
Some surfaces such as inclined driveways, garage floors, steps
and patios may require a slip-resistant additive for safety. Add
a slip-resistant additive to the final coat, following label
directions. This product should not be used in place of a
nonskid finish.
CLEANUP
Clean tools and any spills or spatters immediately using soap
and warm water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Typical Physical Properties and Characteristics
Property
Test Method
Value
Dry Time (@ 77°F, 50% RH) Dry-to-touch 30 minutes
Foot Traffic
2 hours
Heavy traffic
72-96 hours
Light Traffic/Recoat 2 hours
Full cure
7-14 days
Flash Point
ASTM D93, PMCC
499 deg. F.
VOC EPA Method 24 <224 g/L; 1.87 lb/gal*
Static Coefficient of Friction
0.9
Water-Vapor Transmission ASTM D1653,
Method A
5.21 + 0.12 grains/sq
ft/hr
Perm Rating ASTM D1653 11.2 + 0.3 grains/(hr ft
2
in Hg)
Accelerated Weathering ASTM G154
Color change
3,000 hrs., no effect
Delta E = 0.35
Wind-Driven Rain Resistance Rilem Tube Method
#11.4
Zero water
penetration after 60
mins. exposure
Salt Spray Resistance ASTM B117 No film defect after
500 hrs. exposure
Chemical Resistance
• 10% sodium
hydroxide
• 10% ammonium
hydroxide
• Mineral spirits (KB
value 38)
No softening or color
change
Sulfide Staining Resistance ASTM D1712 No change after 15
mins.
Chloride Ion Penetration AASHTO T 259/T 260 Reduction of 54% @
0.0625-0.5”pene-
tration, 83% @ 0.5-
1.0"penetration, 36%
@ 1.0-1.5"penetration
Impact Resistance
(6 inch-pounds direct impact)
Fed. Std. 141A Method
2051 ASTM D2794
No film chipping
Abrasion Resistance ASTM D968 >2,000 liters of sand
Flexibility
(1-inch-diameter mandrel)
ASTM D522 Method B No cracking
or breaking
Scrub-Resistance Testing ASTM D2486 1,200 cycles, no failure
Adhesion Testing ASTM 3359
• Method A X-cut
tape test
• Method B cross-
cut tape test
No film loss;
Classification 5A
Less than 5% removed;
Classification 4B
Reflectance of White
ASTM E1331
86% + 3%
Color & Gloss Retention ASTM G90 Color: Less than 0.30
change
Sheen: 0.5 difference
@ 60°
Sheen (pigmented & clear) ASTM D523 Satin < 35
Volume Solids Pigmented:
Solids by Weight
Solids by Volume
ASTM D2832 43% ± 2%*
30% ± 2%*
Weight per Gallon
ASTM D1475
10 lbs.*
*May vary depending on color