RAYSON HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

Technical Data Sheet

DocumentRY-TDS-301
RevisionRev. 1.0
Issue dateJuly 2026
StatusIssued

Rayson HydroShield WE40

Rayson HydroShield · Water-based & low-odour systems

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1. Product description

Rayson HydroShield WE40 is a two-component, water-based epoxy used as a self-priming primer-and-topcoat system on concrete, screed, asphalt and metal — including damp surfaces.

HydroShield WE40 is a water-dilutable two-component epoxy that works as its own primer and topcoat — one product, applied in successive coats, takes the floor from prepared concrete to a finished coloured seal coat. That self-priming simplicity cuts product count and programme risk on straightforward floors.

2. Recommended uses

  • Coloured seal coats on cementitious screeds
  • Warehouse flooring and production floors in normal to medium-heavy exposure
  • Car park deck coatings
  • Self-priming primer-and-topcoat systems on new and existing concrete

3. Suitable substrates

  • New and existing concrete (minimum 28 days old, moisture content below 5%)
  • Cementitious screeds, including highly absorbent substrates
  • Asphalt
  • Metal (mechanically prepared)
  • Dry or damp surfaces (no standing water)

4. Key properties

  • Self-priming — one product serves as primer and topcoat
  • Water-based and suitable for unventilated areas
  • Applies to dry or damp surfaces
  • Good hiding power with high mechanical properties and anti-corrosive resistance
  • Low odour

5. System role

Standalone coating.

Rayson HydroShield WE40 seal coat This product Rayson HydroShield WE40 primer coat Diluted first coat Prepared concrete substrate Moisture ≤ 5%

Figure 1 — Typical system build-up (top to bottom). Layer thicknesses are system-dependent; confirm the specification for your project.

6. Technical data

Surface preparation Substrate must be sound, clean and free of oil, grease, laitance, loose material and bond-inhibiting contaminants. Prepare concrete mechanically (captive shot blasting, milling or diamond grinding); remove weak concrete, open blowholes and voids, and reinstate imperfections with a suitable Rayson repair product. Vacuum all dust. New concrete should be at least 28 days old.
Mixing / dilution Two pre-weighed parts, mix ratio 4:1 (A:B) by weight; mix mechanically for at least 2–3 minutes; pot life up to 30 minutes at 30 °C
Application method Roller, Brush, Airless spray
Coverage 6–8 m² per kg per coat, varying with substrate condition
Application conditions Minimum substrate temperature 5 °C; substrate moisture content max 5%; minimum mixing temperature +10 °C; cure between +10 °C and +35 °C; prepared substrate pull-off strength above 1.5 N/mm².
Drying & curing Final cure 7 days
Recoat interval Available from the Rayson technical team on request.
Film / thickness Available from the Rayson technical team on request.
Pack sizes Part A 4 kg / Part B 1 kg, or Part A 16 kg / Part B 4 kg per set
Storage Minimum 12 months at 5–35 °C in unopened original packaging; protect from direct sunlight.
Shelf life Approximately 12 months unopened, in a cool area.

7. Application workflow

1 Inspect Assess substrate & co… 2 Prepare Mechanical prep, repa… 3 Mix Full packs, correct r… 4 Apply Within pot life & con… 5 Recoat Within recoat window 6 Cure Before return to serv…

Figure 2 — Application workflow. Each stage is a hold point: confirm the previous stage is complete and within specification before proceeding.

8. Recommended system

Self-priming seal coat system

  1. Mechanically prepare and vacuum the substrate
  2. Apply a first coat of Rayson HydroShield WE40 as the primer
  3. Apply a second coat of Rayson HydroShield WE40 as the coloured topcoat

UV-stable variant for exposed areas

  1. Apply Rayson HydroShield WE40 as primer and body coat
  2. Finish exposed or daylight-flooded zones with Rayson UraForce WB58 for colour stability

9. Limitations

10. Health & safety

Low-odour water-based product. Wear gloves and eye protection; ensure reasonable ventilation. Avoid skin and eye contact. Keep out of reach of children. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (in preparation) before use.

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