Comparing Resuprime™ MVP and MVP3 Primers

Resuprime MVP3 Primer is formulated specifically for higher moisture issues in epoxy system installations than Resuprime™ MVP. Resuprime MVP3 has a faster cure time and features low permeability in compliance with ASTM F3010-18. A side-by-side comparison on all testing can be seen below.

Testing / Standard	Resuprime MVP	Resuprime MVP3
Mix Ratio	2R:1H by volume	Pre-Weighed Kit (1R, 1H)
Nominal Thickness	16 mils	16 mils
Weight Solids %	100%	100%
Viscosity (@ 70 F / 50% RH – Mixed Kit)	~1,400 cps	~3,000 cps
Permeability (ASTM E-96)	0.13 perms @ 16 mils	0.05 perms @ 16 mils
F3010-18 Compliance	NO	YES
Concrete Bond RH% (ASTM F-2170)	99%	99%
Soluble Ion (Salts) Tolerance	1,600 ppm (Combined Na, K, Cl)	2,400 ppm (Combined Na, K, Cl)
MVER Reduction	to 3 lbs /1,000 SF / 24 hrs	to ≤3 lbs /1,000 SF / 24 hrs
Tensile Strength (ASTM D-638)	2,100 psi	3,844 psi
Flexural Strength (ASTM D-790)	5,100 psi	N/A
Flexural Strength (ASTM D-2370)	N/A	5,708 psi
Compressive Strength (ASTM D-695)	11,200 psi	13,400 psi
Hardness (ASTM D-2240)	75-80 (Shore D)	84 at 48 hrs (Shore D)
Adhesion / Tensile Bond to Concrete (ASTM 7234-19)	N/A	Failure in Substrate (≥500 psi at 99% RH)
Bond Strength to Concrete (ACI-40)	Substrate Failure	N/A
VOC Values	0 g/L	0 g/L
TVOC Air Quality Values (CDPH v1.2-2017)	<0.5 mg/m3	<0.5 mg/m3