July 27, 2022
Dur-A-Glaze MVP3 Primer is formulated specifically to aid in higher moisture epoxy system installations than Dur-A-Glaze MVP. Dur-A-Glaze 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 | Dur-A-Glaze MVP | Dur-A-Glaze MVP3 |
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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 |
Flame Spread/NFPA-101 (ASTM E-84) | Class A | N/A |
Critical Radiant Flux (ASTM E-648) | N/A | Class I |
Curing Time – Foot Traffic (70F 50% RH) | 24 hours (foot traffic) | ~4 hours (foot traffic) |
Working Time (@ 70 F / 50% RH) | ~20 mins | ~10 mins |
Pot Life (@ 70 F / 50% RH) | ~45 mins | ~20 mins |
Recoat Window (@ 70 F / 50% RH) | Min. 12 hrs, Max. 24 hours | Min. 4 hrs, Max. 24 hours |