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3M United Kingdom plc

Tel +44 (0)845 602 8083, www.3mconstruction.co.uk
3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8HT

Technical sheet

3M
TM
 Scotchkote
TM
 external wall protection systems
3M United Kingdom plc manufactures and supplies a wide range of coating systems to provide solutions within commercial 
and industrial environments for both refurbishment and new build projects. These systems give excellent long-term 
protection and durability on external walls and are largely based on water-based and solvent-free technology.
3M Construction
Introduction  3M, a $24.5 billion 
diversified technology company, 
was founded in 1902 and today 
employs more than 75,000 people 
around the world, delivering an 
extensive range of thousands of 
innovative products, technologies 
and services to customers in more 
than 200 countries. 
The 3M subsidiaries in the UK and 
Ireland employ 3,500 people across 
16 locations, including 
12 manufacturing sites. 
Applications  The range offers:
-  Coating systems suitable for the   
  refurbishment of cladding  
 
  including Plastisol (organisol),    
  PVF2 plastic and polyester  
 
  powder coated sheets 
-  Anti-carbonation and anti-graffiti   
  coatings for brickwork and  
 
  rendered surfaces
-  Corrosion protection for all types  
  of metal surfaces
-  Systems for the anti-carbonation  
  of internal tunnels & underpasses
Typically they are used on 
commercial buildings, industrial and 
business parks, social housing,  
leisure facilities, hospitals, schools 
and colleges, retail premises, 
warehouses, car parks, tunnels and 
underpasses.
Authority  All products are 
manufactured under ISO 9001: 2008 
for quality and ISO 14001 for 
environmental management. 
Product approvals are available for 
fire classification ratings, drinking 
water and shatter resistance. 
DESCRIPTION 
The wall protection range includes 
water-based polyurethane and 
epoxy coatings which offer high 
performance and long-term 
durability. They are designed to 
withstand the harshest of industrial 
and commercial environments and 
cleaning processes, and can safely 
encapsulate asbestos and lead 
paint. Coatings comprise:
-  Anti-graffiti wall coating AG 845
-  Clear waterproof coating WP880
-  Urethane coating PU 846 for  
 
  plastic coated metal sheet
-  Encapsulation coating Polynox    
  136 for previously painted plastic  
  coated metal sheet
-  Urethane coating UV 840,  
 
  anti-graffiti for plastic coated metal  
 sheet
-  External wall coating FP 812 for   
  rendered surfaces
-  Urethane glass coating 605
  anti-shatter system
3M Construction 
3M United Kingdom PLC
23 Standard Way Business Park 
Northallerton 
North Yorkshire 
DL6 2XA 
Tel:  +44 (0)845 602 8083
Fax:  +44 (0)161 237 1105
Email: 
enquiries.cpp.uk@mmm.com 
Website: 
www.3m.co.uk/scotchkote
Contact: Construction Markets 
team 
rps no: 4
Appearance  A wide range of 
colours and gloss levels is available 
including clear systems that do not 
affect the appearance of the 
substrate. Colours can be 
manufactured to client's 
requirements and matched to 
colours from the RAL and British 
Standard ranges (subject to 
minimum order quantities).
PERFORMANCE
Weather  All coatings are entirely 
weatherproof.
Mechanics  All coatings are impact 
resistant. 
Fire  When tested to BS 476 
coatings are rated fire resistant.
Gases  Coatings are micro-porous, 
thus allowing the building to breathe.
Biological  Coatings have a tough 
finish that is easily cleaned and, 
therefore, does not support the 
growth of mould and bacteria.
Pollution  Coatings are resistant to 
environmental pollutants such as 
airborne vehicular exhaust gases, 
acid rain and dust debris. They offer 
good anti-carbonation properties.
Light  Coatings are UV stable with 
no chalking and resistant to sunlight.
Durability  Systems offer a 
10 years Life to First Maintenance.
ECONOMICS
Guarantees  Product system 
guarantees from 5 to 10 years 
depending on the system chosen 
are offered.
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
In addition to external wall protection 
floor systems, 3M Construction also 
manufactures the following:
-  Roof protection systems
-  Bund lining systems
-  Internal wall protection coatings
-  Floor protection coatings
-  Fire retardant coatings
-  Engineering repair systems for    
  rubber, metal and ceramics
-  Intumescent fire protection  
 
 systems
-  Pipe lining for water, gas and oil
-  Pipework protection
-  Rail rolling stock coatings  
 
  including carriage protection and  
 finishing
-  Structural steel protection
-  Tank lining systems, including for  
  potable water
SUPPLY, SERVICES
Products are supplied direct from 
the manufacturer.
The company offers complete 
project support including site 
surveys and working system 
recommendations. Technical advice 
is available throughout from the 
technical information office or the 
team of field-based technicians. 
3M Construction operates an 
authorised network of trained 
contractors and applicators for all 
types of coating project. 
REFERENCES
Information on Roof protection 
systems is available in Section (47) 
of this edition of the RIBA Product 
Selector. 
Technical literature includes 
technical data sheets, material 
safety data sheets, product 
manuals, system literature and 
approvals.
Project references and track records 
can be provided on request.

Contact details

3M Centre,
Cain Road,
Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 8HT
Tel +44 (0)845 602 8083
Fax +44 (0)1344 858278

Alternative contacts

Northallerton
3M Construction,
Corrosion Protection Products Div,
23 Standard Way Business Park,
Northallerton,
North Yorkshire, DL6 2XA
Tel +44 (0)1609 780170
Fax +44 (0)161 2371105
Bracknell
Tel +44 (0)1344 858000
Bedford (Sales)
Tel +44 (0)1234 229496
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