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Rivera Coatings MCU vs. Epoxy vs. 2 Part Urethanes

 

 
Rivera Coatings MCU
 Epoxy
2 Part Urethanes
 # of Components
 1 2 or more
 2
    
 Induction Time
 none 15 minutes
15 minutes
    
 Minimum Application Temperature
 10ºF (-12ºC)
 50ºF (10ºC)
 50ºF (10ºC)
    
 Humidity / Dewpoint
 no restrictions
 Amine Blushing if max exceeded
 Improper curing if max exceeded
    
Corrosion Resistance
 20,000+ hours - salt spray  Not nearly as durable
 Not nearly as durable
    
 UV Resistance
 Superior Prone to chalking  Good
    
 Chemical Resistance
 Excellent Good Good
    
 Flexibility
 Superior Bad - Epoxy is quite brittle
 Satisfactory
    
 Excess Material
None - solvent float, reuse later
 Waste Waste
    
 

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