Nitoflor Colour Pot - Technical Details and Specifications

Overview

Nitoflor Colour Pots are solvent-free coloured pigment components specifically designed to tint various Nitoflor epoxy-based flooring products. These products enable customization of epoxy floor coatings with a comprehensive range of light-reflective colours to create aesthetically pleasing and functional work environments.

Product Description

Nitoflor Colour Pots are pre-measured colour pigments supplied in plastic containers, ready for direct mixing into neutral-coloured Nitoflor base components. The pigments are formulated to disperse quickly and efficiently into the epoxy resin system without requiring additional processing or preparation. Previously marketed as Durafloor Colour Packs, these products maintain consistent quality standards for colour accuracy and performance.

Primary Applications

Nitoflor Colour Pots are used to pigment the following epoxy-based flooring products:

• Nitoflor FC150 HP – Roll-on epoxy coating systems
• Nitoflor FC150 HP FC – Epoxy floor coating variant
• Nitoflor SL – Self-levelling systems
• Nitoflor SLX – Alternative self-levelling formulation

The pots are essential components that transform neutral base systems into finished, coloured flooring solutions.

Available Colours and Pack Sizes

Standard Colour Range (500g Pots)

Nitoflor Colour Pots are available in the following standard colours, each supplied in 500g containers:

• Black (FC605135-0.5KG)
• Fern Green (FC605137-0.5KG)
• Harbour Blue (FC605138-0.5KG)
• Koala Grey (FC605139-0.5KG)
• Light Grey Blue (FC605140-0.5KG)
• Off White (FC605141-0.5KG)
• Pastel Grey (FC605142-0.5KG)
• Raspberry (FC605143-0.5KG)
• Safety Yellow (FC605144-0.5KG)
• Sand (FC605145-0.5KG)
• Silver Grey (FC605146-0.5KG)
• Curtain Call (FC605147-0.5KG)
• Spec Col – Made-to-Order (FC605148-0.5KG)

Large Pack Size (700g Pots)

For Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL applications, Nitoflor Colour Pots are supplied in 700g containers, providing larger quantities for self-levelling and roll-coat applications with the following colour options:

• Black (FC605135-0.7KG)
• Fern Green (FC605137-0.7KG)
• Harbour Blue (FC605138-0.7KG)
• Light Grey Blue (FC605140-0.7KG)
• Off White (FC605141-0.7KG)
• Pastel Grey (FC605142-0.7KG)
• Raspberry (FC605143-0.7KG)
• Safety Yellow (FC605144-0.7KG)
• Sand (FC605145-0.7KG)
• Silver Grey (FC605146-0.7KG)
• Curtain Call (FC605147-0.7KG)
• Pipeline Grey (FC605149-0.7KG)
• Spec Col – Made-to-Order (FC605148-0.7KG)

Mixing Specifications

Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL Requirements

For 8-litre kits: 1 × 700g Nitoflor Colour Pot must be added to the base component.

For 16-litre kits: 2 × 700g Nitoflor Colour Pots must be added to the base component.

Mixing Procedure

The mixing process requires precise execution to ensure uniform colour distribution:

1. Initial stage: Stir the base and hardener components separately prior to mixing
2. Colour addition: Add the required number of Nitoflor Colour Pots to the base component
3. First mix: Mix thoroughly using a low-speed heavy-duty electric drill fitted with a suitable spiral mixer for 1 minute
4. Hardener addition: Add the hardener (and fillers if applicable) to the mixture
5. Final mix: Continue mixing for a minimum of 3 minutes at 350–500 rpm
6. Quality check: Ensure no colour pigment streaking is visible and scrape the side walls of the mixing vessel with a long-bladed spatula to dislodge any unmixed material

Important: For Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL self-leveller applications, mix using a large spiral-type mixing attachment and ensure efficient mixing to eliminate all colour streaking.

Light Reflectance Values (LRV)

Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL colour variants achieve the following Light Reflectance Values according to BS 8493:2008:

Colour Variant	LRV
Black	5.75%
Fern Green	19.82%
Harbour Blue	20.46%
Koala Grey	33.15%
Light Grey Blue	48.26%
Pastel Grey	70.15%
Raspberry	11.45%
Safety Yellow	51.78%
Sand	58.51%
Silver Grey	64.07%
Curtain Call	14.67%
Off White	84.20%
Pipeline Grey	36.43%

These values indicate the light-reflecting characteristics of each colour, with higher values indicating brighter, more light-reflective finishes suitable for enhancing workplace visibility and brightness.

Colour Stability and Performance

Colour Darkening Considerations

Care should be taken when selecting colours, as some variants will darken or develop a brown tinge when exposed to sunlight or certain chemicals. This colour shift effect is particularly noticeable on white, light-coloured, and grey systems, whereas it is less noticeable on brown, yellow, and red colours.

Batch Number Consistency

To ensure uniform colour throughout an application area, only components bearing identical batch numbers must be used together. If components with different batch numbers are required for a single application area, contact Fosroc for advice.

Note: Colour manufacturing is performed to achieve results as close as possible to agreed reference samples. However, no guarantee of exact colour matching can be provided due to manufacturing tolerances and natural variations in pigment processing.

Special Colour Options

Made-to-Order Specifications

Nitoflor Colour Pot Spec Col (MTO) variants are available for custom colour requirements:

• 500g container: FC605148-0.5KG
• 700g container: FC605148-0.7KG

Ordering requirements:

• Minimum order quantity: 40 units
• Lead time: 14–21 days

Storage Requirements

Nitoflor Colour Pots should be stored in cool, dry conditions in the original, unopened packaging to maintain product integrity and shelf life. Proper storage preserves the pigment dispersion characteristics and ensures reliable colour performance during application.

Advantages

• Fast dispersion into neutral base components with minimal mixing time
• Pre-measured containers ensure accurate and consistent colour dispensing
• Wide colour range provides versatility for aesthetic and functional design requirements
• Solvent-free formulation maintains safety and environmental performance standards
• Quality consistency when batch numbers are matched throughout application

Related Products and Systems

Nitoflor Colour Pots work in conjunction with complementary products to create complete flooring systems:

• Anti-slip grains (Nitoflor Anti-Slip Grains 01 and 02) can be incorporated for slip-resistant surfaces
• Fosroc Solvent 10 is used for cleaning tools and equipment after application
• Nitomortar 903 serves as a primer base coat for surface preparation

References

• [1] Fosroc_Nitoflor_FC150_HP-SL_Roll_Coat_TDS.pdf
• [2] Fosroc_Nitoflor_FC150_HP-SL_Self_Leveller_TDS.pdf
• [3] Fosroc_Nitoflor_Colour_Pots_TDS.pdf