Chemical Resistant Coating

Zeraus' chemical resistant coating flooring systems are designed to give outstanding resistance to damage resulting from acids, oil, solvents and other harsh chemicals.

Chemical Resistant Product Line

ZeraDur N300CR (Formerly ZeraChem N)
This epoxy novolac system resists to a broad range of chemicals including 98% sulfuric acid as well as most solvents. It is especially suitable in areas subject to high concentrations of acids such as metal plating, chemical processing plants, storage areas, battery recycling plants, waste treatment facilities and secondary containment areas.

ZeraDur™ 200
This high-performance heavy duty 100% solids epoxy coating exhibits very good all-around resistance to alkalis, solvents, and most mineral acids. It combines excellent aesthetics, color stability, fast-setting and outstanding durability. It is designed for many applications including laboratories, pharmaceutical industries and steel manufacturing facilities.

ZeraClad™ V-100
It is a high performance two-component, 100% solids epoxy floor coating and wall coating that provides an aesthetically pleasing high gloss finish combined with very good chemical resistance. It is a highly durable coating and specially formulated based on a color stable cycloaliphatic amine hardener. ZeraClad V-100 is recommended as a wall coating for laboratories, swimming pool, shower rooms, locker-rooms, hospitals, warehouse facilities, food and meat packaging plants, breweries, recreational facilities, underwater fountains and pharmaceutical plants.

ZeraKlear™ CR
It is a 100% solids, two-component, clear epoxy coating that possesses very good all-around chemical resistance. It generates a hard-smooth attractive gloss finish with excellent mechanical strength and durability.

Chemical Resistant Charts

Chemical Resistance Charts for Flooring and Coatings

ASTM C722 Chemical Resistance Test: 7 Days Full Immersion @ 23°C/50% RH (7 Days Full Cure)

ACIDS

Chemicals	Conc.	ZeraDur 200	ZeraDur 300	ZeraKlear CR	ZeraClad V-100	ZeraBrite SA	ZeraSpart 100
Acetic Acid	10%	E	E	E	E	E	E
	20%	E	E	E	E	E	E
	40%	F	E	F	F	F	F
	glac.	F	F	F	F	F	F
Battery Acid		E	E	E	E
Benzoic Acid		E	E	E	E
Boric Acid		E	E	E	E
Citric Acid	50%	E	E	E	E
Chromic Acid	50%	E	E	E	E
Formic Acid	10%	F	E	F	F
	20%	F	E	F	F
	50%	F	E	F	F	F	F
Flourosilicic Acid	10%	E	E	E	E
	35%	E	E	E	E
Glycolic Acid	20%	E	E	E	E
	40%	F	F	F	F
	98%	F	F	F	F
Hydrochloric Acid	20%	E	E	E	E	E	E
	36%	E	E	E	E	E	E
Lactic Acid	20%	E	E	E	F
	40%	E	E	E	F
	88%	E	S	E	F	S	S
Nitric Acid	20%	E	E	E	E
	40%	E	E	E	E
	60%	E	E	S	E	S	S
	100%	F	F	F	F
Sulphamic Acid	40%	E	E	E	E	E	E
Sulphuric Acid	40%	E	E	E	E	E	E
	70%	E	E	E	E	E	E
	98%	F	E	F	F
Phosphoric Acid	35%	E	E	E	E	E	E
	75%	E	E	E	E	E	E
Tartaric Acid	0.5	E	E	E	E

RATING LEGEND

E - Excellent (no effect), slight loss of gloss
G - Good (only slight discoloration or staining, otherwise no effect)
S - Satisfactory (slight softening or blistering but film integrity intact)
F - Fail, not recommended (severe attack, swelling, sample destroyed)

Note: some discoloration might not be acceptable for customer in certain applications. Please check before making recommendation.

RATING BY RECOMMENDATION

E&G - For Immersion
S - For splash and spill only
F - Not recommended

SOLVENTS

Chemicals	ZeraDur 200	ZeraDur 300	ZeraKlear CR	ZeraClad V-100	ZeraBrite SA	ZeraSpart 100
Acetate, PM	E	E	E	E	F	F
Chlorine	E	E	E	E	F	F
Acetone	G	F	S	G
Benzyl Alcohol	G	F	S	E	F	F
Butanol	E	E	E	E
n.Butyl Acetate	E	E	E	E
Butyl Carbitol	E	E	E	E	F	F
Cyclohexanol	E	E	E	E
Dibasic Ester	E	E	E	E
D-Limonene	E	E	E	E	F	F
Ethanol	E	E	E	E	E	E
Ethyl Acetate	S	S	S	S	F	F
Furfural Alcohol	F	F	F	F	F	F
Isopropanol	E	E	E	E	S	S
Methanol	G	E	G	S	F	F
Methylene Chloride	F	F	F	F	F	F
Methyl Ethyl ketone (MEK)	G	F	F	F	F	F
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)	E	E	E	E	E	E
Methyl pyrrolidene	F	F	F	F	F	F
Mineral Spirits	E	E	E	E
Naphtha, H.F.	E	E	E	E
Oxol 100	E	E	E	E
Tetrahydro Furfural Alcohol	F	F	F	F	F	F
Toluene	E	E	E	E
Trichloroethane	F	F	F	F	F	F
Varsol	E	E	E	E
Xylene	E	E	E	E	E	E

RATING LEGEND

Note: some discoloration might not be acceptable for customer in certain applications. Please check before making recommendation.

RATING BY RECOMMENDATION

E&G - For Immersion
S - For splash and spill only
F - Not recommended

BASES

Chemicals	ZeraDur 200	ZeraDur 300	ZeraKlear CR	ZeraClad V-100	ZeraBrite SA	ZeraSpart 100
Ammonium Benzoate	E	E	E	E	E	E
Ammonium Hydroxide	E	E	E	E	E	E
Potassium Hydroxide	E	E	E	E	E	E
Potassium Hydroxide	E	E	E	E	E	E
Sodium Chloride	E	E	E	E	E	E
Sodium Hydroxide	E	E	E	E	E	E
Sodium Hydroxide	E	E	E	E	E	E
Sodium Hypochlorite	E	E	E	E	E	E
Trisodium Phosphate	E	E	E	E	E	E
Zinc Oxide Solution	E	E	E	E	E	E
Zinc Sulphate	E	E	E	E	E	E
Calcium Chloride	E	E	E	E	E	E
Sodium Sulphide	E	E	E	E	E	E

RATING LEGEND

Note: some discoloration might not be acceptable for customer in certain applications. Please check before making recommendation.

RATING BY RECOMMENDATION

E&G - For Immersion
S - For splash and spill only
F - Not recommended

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Chemicals	ZeraDur 200	ZeraDur 300	ZeraKlear CR	ZeraClad V-100	ZeraBrite SA	ZeraSpart 100
Brake Fluid	E	E	E	E	E	E
Diesel Fuel	E	E	E	E	E	E
Engine Oil (10 W30)	E	E	E	E	E	E
Esso Turbo Oil	E	E	E	E	E	E
Gasoline	E	E	E	E	E	E
Hydraulic Fluid	E	E	E	E	E	E
Jet Fuel	E	E	E	E	E	E
Skydrol	E	E	E	E	E	E
Brine	E	E	E	E	E	E
L-602	E	E	E	E	E	E
Transformer Oil	E	E	E	E	E	E
Transmission Fluid	E	E	E	E	E	E
Turbo Fuel B	E	E	E	E	E	E

RATING LEGEND

Note: some discoloration might not be acceptable for customer in certain applications. Please check before making recommendation.

RATING BY RECOMMENDATION

E&G - For Immersion
S - For splash and spill only
F - Not recommended

CHEMICALS

Chemicals	ZeraDur 200	ZeraDur 300	ZeraKlear CR	ZeraClad V-100	ZeraBrite SA	ZeraSpart 100
Diamines	E	E	E	E	E	E
Ethylene Glycol
Ethyl Morpholine	E	E	E	E	E	E
Formaldehyde	E	E	E	E	E	E
Glycerin	E	E	E	E	E	E
Hydrazine Hydrate	E	E	E	E	E	E
Hydogen Peroxide (10%)	E	E	E	E	E	E
Hydogen Peroxide (30%)	S	S	S	F	F	F
Hydogen Peroxide (50%)	F	F	F	F	F	F
Pyridine	E	E	E	E	E	E
Styrene	E	E	E	E	E	E

RATING LEGEND

Note: some discoloration might not be acceptable for customer in certain applications. Please check before making recommendation.

RATING BY RECOMMENDATION

E&G - For Immersion
S - For splash and spill only
F - Not recommended

FOOD & MISC.

Chemicals	ZeraDur 200	ZeraDur 300	ZeraKlear CR	ZeraClad V-100	ZeraBrite SA	ZeraSpart 100
Beer	E	E	E	E	E	E
Blood	E	E	E	E	E	E
Coffee	E	E	E	E	E	E
Coke	E	E	E	E	E	E
Cooking Oil	E	E	E	E	E	E
Honey	E	E	E	E	E	E
Hot Animal Fat	E	E	E	E	E	E
Javex	E	E	E	E	E	E
Ketchup	E	E	E	E	E	E
Lard	E	E	E	E	E	E
Margarine	E	E	E	E	E	E
Milk	E	E	E	E	E	E
Mustard	E	E	E	E	E	E
Pine Oil	E	E	E	E	E	E
Tea	E	E	E	E	E	E
Acidic Waste Water @180F	F	F	F	S	F	F
Urine (Animal)	E	E	E	E	E	E

RATING LEGEND

Note: some discoloration might not be acceptable for customer in certain applications. Please check before making recommendation.

RATING BY RECOMMENDATION

E&G - For Immersion
S - For splash and spill only
F - Not recommended

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF WATERBORNE COATINGS

ASTM D 1308 – Covered Spot Test, 24hrs @ 23C

Chemical	ZeraTuf W-104	ZeraTuf W-104 with Crosslinker	ZeraTuf W-104 Grey
Baking Soda	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Sugar	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Sulphuric Acid (10%)	No Effect	No Effect	Stained
Chlorine	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Lactic Acid (10%)	Stained	Stained	Stained
Colorax (50%)	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Windex	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Coffee	Stained	Stained	Stained
Ethanol (50%)	Stained	Stained	No Effect
CLR	No Effect	No Effect	Stained
White Wine	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Red Wine	Stained	Stained	Stained
Vinegar	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Tea	No Effect	No Effect	Stained
Milk	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Ketchup	No Effect	No Effect	Stained
Mustard	Stained	Stained	Stained
Cooking Oil	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Leather Cleaner	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect
Windsheild Washer Fluid	No Effect	No Effect	No Effect

NOTE: The information contained herein is given in good faith to be used as a guide for product selection. Since operating conditions are beyond our control, customers must ensure that the product is suitable for the purpose in which it is intended. All information contained in this Chemical Resistance Chart is to be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice.