Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL DATA ESH-02
EPOXYSHIELD
®
CONCRETE ETCH
Rust-Oleum Corporation Form: GDH-920
11 Hawthorn Parkway Phone: 877•385•8155 Rev.: 120617
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.rustoleum.com
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
EpoxyShield
®
Concrete Etch is comprised of citric acid
crystals designed to provide effective cleaning and etching
for preparing concrete floors in garages and other
residential areas prior to coating. Concrete Etch removes
laitance and creates a surface profile to promote adhesion
of the coating. Concrete Etch is intended for use on bare
concrete surfaces. There is no benefit for use on
previously coated floors.
PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
238475 Concrete Etch
APPEARANCE .
Small white granules
PACKAGING .
Reinforced carton containing 1 pound bag (450 grams) of
white granules.
PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 days.
Sweep away all loose dirt and debris. Clean and remove
any oil spots or spills and wash floor with a suitable
detergent or degreasing solution and rinse thoroughly.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
MIXING
For best results when using the Concrete Etch, the
concrete should be damp but free of puddles. Mix the
entire contents of the Concrete Etch granules with 2
gallons (7.58 liters) of water. Use a plastic sprinkling can
to evenly distribute the Concrete Etch solution.
APPLICATION
Scrub the floor with a stiff bristle brush and make sure the
floor stays wet during this process until you are ready to
rinse. In garages, pay special attention to the area where
the vehicle tires normally stand. Continue to scrub while
rinsing to ensure all contaminates are washed away.
Squeegee off excessive water or puddles and allow to dry
thoroughly.
For best results, clean a 10x10 foot (3x3 meters) sections
at a time. Completely wash, rinse, and squeegee each
section before moving on the next. When all sections have
been completed in this manner, then re-rinse the
squeegee the entire floor.
When the floor is dry, rub your hand on the concrete and
check for a white film. If a white dust or powder is
evidence, repeat the rinsing process being sure to
thoroughly scrub during the rinse. Once the concrete is
free of surface residue, you are ready to begin application
of the coating.
.PHYSICAL PROPERTIES .
CONCRETE ETCH
Composition
Citric Acid
Weight
Per Gallon
13.9 lbs.
Per Liter
1.67 kg
Solids
By Weight
100%
Volatile Organic Compounds
0 g/l
Shelf Life
Unlimited
Safety Information
For additional information, see SDS
The technical data and suggestions for use contained herein are correct to the best of our knowledge, and offered in good faith. The
statements of this literature do not constitute a warranty, express, or implied, as to the performance of these products. As conditions and use
of our materials are beyond our control, we can guarantee these products only to conform to our standards of quality, and our liability, if any,
will be limited to replacement of defective materials. All technical information is subject to change without notice.