Nitoflor Colour Pots: Technical Details, Specifications, and Features

Overview

Nitoflor Colour Pots are solvent-free pigment components designed specifically for tinting various Nitoflor epoxy-based flooring products. These color additives enable the creation of a wide range of aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior floor finishes suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Product Description

Nitoflor Colour Pots are supplied as pre-measured, solvent-free coloured pigments in plastic pots, ready for direct mixing into Nitoflor epoxy floor systems. The product has evolved from its earlier designation as Durafloor Colour Packs and is now available in both standard and custom color variants.

Key Characteristics

• Solvent-Free Formulation: Environmentally friendly composition with reduced worker exposure to volatile organic compounds
• Pre-Measured Dispensing: Ensures consistent and accurate color application across projects
• Fast Dispersion: Rapid integration into neutral base components for uniform coloring
• Color Consistency: Manufactured under modern processes to closely match agreed reference samples, though exact color matching cannot be guaranteed

Specifications and Sizing

Nitoflor Colour Pots are available in two standard container sizes:

• 500g containers: Primarily used with Nitoflor FC150 HP (8-litre kits) and other flooring systems requiring lighter pigmentation
• 700g containers: Used with Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL and larger kits requiring more pigment volume

Application Requirements

The quantity of colour pots required varies by product:

• Nitoflor FC150 HP (8 litre): 2 × 500g colour pots
• Nitoflor FC150 HP FC (4 litre): 2 × 500g colour pots
• Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL (8 litre): 1 × 700g colour pot
• Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL (16 litre): 2 × 700g colour pots
• Nitoflor SL (16 litre): 1 × 500g colour pot
• Nitoflor SLX (16 litre): 2 × 500g colour pots

Available Colors

Nitoflor Colour Pots are supplied in an extensive range of standard colors, including:

• Black (FC605135-0.5KG / FC605135-0.7KG)
• Fern Green (FC605137-0.5KG / FC605137-0.7KG)
• Harbour Blue (FC605138-0.5KG / FC605138-0.7KG)
• Light Grey Blue (FC605140-0.5KG / FC605140-0.7KG)
• Off White (FC605141-0.5KG / FC605141-0.7KG)
• Pastel Grey (FC605142-0.5KG / FC605142-0.7KG)
• Raspberry (FC605143-0.5KG / FC605143-0.7KG)
• Safety Yellow (FC605144-0.5KG / FC605144-0.7KG)
• Sand (FC605145-0.5KG / FC605145-0.7KG)
• Silver Grey (FC605146-0.5KG / FC605146-0.7KG)
• Curtain Call (FC605147-0.5KG / FC605147-0.7KG)
• Pipeline Grey (FC605149-0.7KG)

Custom Color Options

Spec Col (Made-to-Order) variants are available with:

• Minimum order quantity: 40 units
• Lead time: 14-21 days
• Product codes: FC605148-0.5KG (500g) and FC605148-0.7KG (700g)

Mixing Instructions

Proper Mixing Procedure

The integration of Nitoflor Colour Pots into the base component follows a precise three-step process:

1. Initial Pigment Mixing: Stir the base and hardener components prior to mixing. Add the required number of colour pots to the base component and mix thoroughly using a low-speed heavy-duty electric drill with a suitable spiral mixer for 1 minute.

2. Hardener Addition: Add the hardener (and fillers if applicable) component and mix for a further 3 minutes.

3. Batch Consistency: To ensure uniform color, use only components with identical batch numbers in the one application area.

Advantages for Floor Coating Applications

• Fast Dispersion into Neutral Base: Enables rapid on-site mixing and preparation
• Accurate Pre-Measurement: Eliminates measuring errors and ensures consistent results
• Aesthetic Versatility: Provides a brighter work area through a wide range of light reflective colors
• Compatible Integration: Seamlessly incorporates into various Nitoflor epoxy flooring systems

Important Considerations

Color Stability and Exposure

Care should be taken in selecting colors as some variants will darken or develop a brown tinge when exposed to sunlight or certain chemicals. This effect is particularly noticeable on:

• White, light-coloured, and grey systems (pronounced effect)
• Brown, yellow, and red colours (less noticeable effect)

Light Reflectance Values

Nitoflor Colour Pots contribute to specific Light Reflectance Values (LRV) when mixed into finished coatings:

• Black: 5.75% LRV
• Fern Green: 19.82% LRV
• Harbour Blue: 20.46% LRV
• Light Grey Blue: 48.26% LRV
• Pastel Grey: 70.15% LRV
• Off White: 84.20% LRV
• Sand: 58.51% LRV
• Silver Grey: 64.07% LRV

Storage Requirements

Nitoflor Colour Pots should be stored in a cool/dry place in the original, unopened packaging to maintain product integrity and performance characteristics prior to use.

Applicable Products

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

• Nitoflor FC150 HP
• Nitoflor FC150 HP FC
• Nitoflor FC150 HP/SL
• Nitoflor SL
• Nitoflor SLX

Summary

Nitoflor Colour Pots represent a sophisticated pigmentation system designed to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functional performance of industrial and commercial epoxy flooring systems. Their pre-measured, solvent-free formulation ensures consistent, high-quality results while their broad color range enables customization to meet diverse project requirements and branding specifications.

References

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