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4.0 Anti-Slip Floor CoatingsAccording to OSHA, there are over 2,000,000 injuries due to slips and falls every year. 80% ofthese falls result in lost time and 12% require hospitalization. On top of lost time, there is anaverage direct cost of $28K for a disability slip or fall. Prevention is a necessity! Loctite® Big Footproducts provide tough, long-lasting anti-skid surfaces for added safety. Loctite® Big Footcoatings are easy to apply and stand up to heavy traffic and harsh environments.ANTI-SLIP FLOOR COATINGSChoosing an Anti-Slip CoatingWhen choosing an anti-slip coating there are several factors to consider, the most important of which is profilesize. All of the Loctite® Big Foot anti-slip coatings are filled with aluminum oxide to provide superior wear properties,so the important decision to make is on the profile size. A more aggressive profile will provide better traction and ahigher coefficient of friction, while a lower profile would provide a better walking surface and would be easier to cleanin addition to the anti-slip properties. It is also important to consider the substrate that is being coated and the type ofexposure the coating will endure. The following chart will help guide you through your choices on anti-slip coatings:Do you have pedestrian or vehicular traffic?PedestrianVehicularLight PedestrianTraffic and EnhancedCleanabilityHeavy Pedestrianor Light RollingTrafficAsphalt Outdooror FlexibleApplicationsHeavy RollingEquipment TrafficMost AggressiveProfile and OdorSensitive AreasLoctite ® Big Foot LowProfile Pedestrian GradePage 9Loctite ® Big Foot HeavyDuty Pedestrian GradePage 10Loctite ® Big Foot Acrylic Pedestrian GradePage 10Loctite ® Big Foot Vehicular GradePage 11Loctite ® Big Foot Zero V.O.C.Page 11LOCTITE ® BIG FOOT LOW PROFILE PEDESTRIAN GRADE1 gallon kit safety yellow – 40352Anti-Slip Coating for Light Pedestrian Traffic• Two-component, epoxy anti-slip floor and deck coating• Reduces slips and falls in the workplace• Low profile is ideal for light traffic and offers enhanced cleanability• Low odor• Maintains an attractive appearance• Resists gasoline, oil, acids, alkalis, and aliphatic solvents• Fire retardant when cured• 24 hour light pedestrian traffic cure, 72 hour heavy pedestrian traffic cure• Coverage: 90 sq. ft. per gallon with roller, 120 sq. ft. per gallon when sprayedTypical Applications:• Any concrete, wood, tile or metal surface with light pedestrian traffic4.09