Corrosion Resistance Test | Film intact after 168h immersion in saline, MEK, and IPA
Industrial workshop floors are often exposed to saltwater, cleaning agents, and organic solvents, which can cause standard colored surfaces to bubble, wrinkle, or crack. CS-2000 floor coloring agent has been tested by the Guangzhou Aging Institute. After 168 hours of immersion in saturated sodium chloride, MEK, and IPA, the film showed no bubbling, wrinkling, or cracking, demonstrating superior resistance to chemical spills.
16 8h liquid resistance: withstands saltwater, ketones, and alcohols; the reliable choice for industrial floor corrosion protection.
Summary: Industrial workshop floors are frequently exposed to saltwater, cleaning agents, and organic solvents, causing standard colored surface layers to bubble, wrinkle, or crack. CS-2000 floor coloring agent has been tested by the Guangzhou Aging Institute.Soak in saturated NaCl, MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), and IPA (isopropyl alcohol) for 168h. The coating shall show no blistering, wrinkling, or cracking.Offers enhanced resistance to spills of various chemicals.
Industrial flooring: Real-world pain points from chemical media corrosion
Machine shops, food processing facilities, chemical plants, and warehouses: floors are constantly exposed to various liquids daily—saltwater spray for rust removal, alcohol-based cleaners for scrubbing, accidental spills of organic solvents, and more.
Many standard colored floor coatings face serious issues when exposed to chemical liquids: 👉 Liquids penetrate the coating film, causing surface blistering and bulging, which ruins the appearance; 👉 The film swells and wrinkles, becoming sticky and soft, losing its abrasion resistance and protective capabilities; 👉 In severe cases, the film cracks, allowing liquids to reach the substrate, leading to peeling and delamination. This requires costly localized removal and reapplication.
Many projects prioritize the initial appearance of flooring over chemical resistance. By the time spills cause damage on-site, it's often too late to realize the topcoat lacks adequate corrosion protection.
Note: 168h equals continuous immersion for 7 days. This is a long-term laboratory accelerated test used to evaluate the paint film's resistance to liquid penetration and swelling.
Industry Benchmarks for Liquid-Medium Resistance & Competitor Comparison
There is no unified numerical grading system for the chemical resistance of colored floor coatings; the industry primarily evaluates based on immersion duration and the resulting film condition.
Standard epoxy colored paint: tolerates salt water reasonably well, but exhibits blistering, swelling, and whitening within tens of hours when exposed to ketones or strong solvents.
Modified epoxy topcoat: Passes 8h immersion tests in saline solutions and alcohols, but generally fails under strong solvents like MEK (methyl ethyl ketone).
Mid-to-high-end floor coloring / Polyurethane topcoat: Resistant to saltwater, alcohols, and ketones after 16 hours of immersion testing (CS‑2000 belongs to this tier).Balances salt erosion resistance with strong solvent tolerance.
Competitive Comparison: Most standard floor coloring products on the market cannot withstand immersion in saline solution, IPA, and MEK simultaneously for 7 days; many fail rapidly when exposed to the strong solvent MEK. CS-2000 passed long-term immersion testing for 168 hours across all three media, demonstrating superior chemical resistance compared to typical colored floor products.
In plain terms: Even if brine splashes, alcohol-based cleaners are used regularly, or small amounts of ketone solvents spill and can't be cleaned immediately, the paint film won't quickly blister or crack. This gives your team time to respond effectively.
CS-2000 Floor Stain Remover | Liquid Media Resistance Test
CS-2000 Floor Dye Sample Sent ToChemical Industry Synthetic Materials Aging Quality Supervision and Inspection Center (Guangzhou Aging Institute)Conduct a full set of film performance tests. Test items: Liquid resistance (16 8h). Test media: Saturated NaCl brine, MEK, IPA. Test results:No bubbling, no wrinkling, no cracking
⚠️ Note: Test results apply only to the submitted sample. This is an accelerated immersion test conducted in a lab and does not mean the floor can be permanently immersed in chemicals. For spills on-site, clean up immediately.
Practical value for project implementation
• Machining Workshop: Prevents saltwater and cutting fluid spills from corroding the floor. • Food Processing Facility: Withstands frequent alcohol disinfectant cleaning on the surface. • Chemical & Laboratory Areas: Handles accidental spills of ketones and alcohols, improving floor tolerance. • Coastal Facilities: Resists heavy salt mist in the air to slow down floor aging and damage.
Tip: CS-2000 is a single-component floor colorant. Follow the recommended construction process for this product. Additional performance data—including scratch resistance, heat resistance, wear resistance, low-temperature resistance, fire safety, and environmental compliance—are available in separate test reports upon request.
Final Thoughts
Industrial flooring durability isn't just about resisting abrasion and impact; it must also withstand chemical exposure. Liquid resistance determines the margin for error when spills occur in the workshop. CS-2000 floor coloring has passed third-party authoritative testing, showing no damage after 8 hours of immersion in three media types 16, delivering superior chemical corrosion protection for industrial floors.