Food-safe floor coatings
Food-safe floors do not taint food and can be cleaned to the standard FSANZ 3.2.3 requires. Hychem Hycrete polyurethane cement is made for food processing; WE70 is food safe and does not taint food.
- Hychem Hycrete “Food Grade Flooring” for kitchens, catering facilities, bars, etc.Food-grade polyurethane cement floor for kitchens and catering, 6–9 mmView system Data sheetFood safeSlip resistant
- Hychem Hycrete heavy-duty toppingPolyurethane cement heavy-duty topping, 6–9 mmView system Data sheetFood safeSlip resistant
- Hychem Hycrete PU-SLPolyurethane concrete flooring systemView system Data sheetFast cureFood safeSlip resistant
- Hychem SupaFloor SL100% solids, high gloss, high build, pigmented epoxy for application thicknesses 2mm – 5mmView system Data sheetChemical resistantFood safeGreen Star
- Hychem WE70Clear, Water-Based Epoxy Primer and SealerView system Data sheetFood safeGreen StarLow temperature cure
Standards that apply
| Standard | Title | What it means for the floor |
|---|---|---|
| FSANZ Standard 3.2.3 | Food Premises and Equipment (Food Standards Code) | Floors must be able to be effectively cleaned, must not absorb grease, food particles or water, and must be laid so water does not pool. |
| HACCP | Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point | A food-safety management system, not a floor rating. The floor has to support the plan's cleaning regime; certification of a product is a separate matter. |
Which product holds which certificate: certifications and approvals.
FAQs about food-safe floor coatings
What makes a floor food safe?
It does not taint food and can be cleaned to the standard FSANZ 3.2.3 requires. WE70’s sheet states it is food safe and does not taint food; Hycrete polyurethane cement is made for food processing.
Which floor suits a food processing plant?
Hycrete PU-SL polyurethane concrete: heavy duty, chemically resistant to acids, caustics, fats and cleaning solutions, available in non-slip textures, and installed fast with no odour issues.
Can it go on new or damp concrete?
Hycrete PU-SL can be applied to 7-day-old concrete and is moisture tolerant on a slightly damp surface. WE70 has excellent adhesion to green concrete and damp substrates.
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