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epidermix 116
Wet/dry concrete and cementitious screed
adhesive/epoxy screed primer
DESCRIPTION
PROPERTIES OF WET MATERIAL PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
Two-component, solvent-free epoxy Mixing ratio 2 : 1 volume Bond strength (MPa)
compound. 11 (10,3
@ 14 day moisture
1,1 (mixed) minimum)
Density 3 cure
USES g/cm
Water absorption %, 0,1 (1,0
Colour : Base Clear
! Bonding new (plastic) concrete or @ 24 hrs maximum)
Activator Amber
screeds to existing hardened concrete Mixed light amber Heat deflection
in non-load bearing applications. 43 º C
material temperature
! Priming of prepared concrete prior to
the application of abescreed epoxy Flash point + 100º C
mortar, abetop and abedur type Dilution Do not dilute PROPERTIES OF CURED PRODUCT
cementitious floor screeds, in order to PROPERTY EVALUATION (LIMIT)
achieve fully bonded systems. Consistency Mobile liquid
Type 2
BENEFITS Grade 1
PROPERTIES DURING APPLICATION
Linear co-efficient of 0,002 (0,005
Adhesion of interfaces of wet/dry
Stiff-bristle shrinkage on cure maximum)
concrete, screeds or toppings.
Application by brush or short-
Compressive yield
mohair roller 49 (34,5
COLOUR strength
minimum)
28 min/2 l @ MPa @ 7 days
Pot life
Light amber 25º C Tensile strength 42 (13,8
300 µm MPa @ 7 days minimum)
PROJECT REFERENCES 15º C – 8 hrs Elongation at break
20º C – 6,5 hrs 6 (1 min)
Thin film set (%)
Directory in progress. Consult 25º C – 4 hrs
a representative or website. 30º C – 2,75 hrs Flexural strength
68
35º C – 2 hrs (MPa)
SURFACE PREPARATION Flexural rupture
Application temp. 4,3
+15ºC to +40ºC deflection (mm)
Range
The existing surface must be clean and
mechanically sound. It must be free of Volume solids 100%
dust, laitance and any foreign matter, as 2 BONDING / PRIMING
Spreading rate 3,3 m /l
well as cracked or loose stone.
Maximum bond strength is only Wet film thickness epidermix 116 is the bonding agent and
330 µm
achieved if main aggregate of existing recommended primer.
concrete is exposed. This may be done
Bond strength
by scabbling, grinding, abrasive blasting
develops at a
COVERAGE
or manual chipping. All cracked or loose Practical cure
greater rate 2/
aggregate must be removed. 3-8m / litre, depending upon substrate
than concrete
In repairing spalls, all loose and friable texture and porosity.
material must be broken away. Full cure 7 days
The existing concrete surface should MIXING
Fire resistance of
ideally be dry. epidermix 116 will bond Non-flammable
wet film
to green concrete. It will not, however, Stir both containers well individually,
penetrate free water on the surface of Viscosity (P) and ideally use a can opener to remove
any concrete. 4,5 (20 max)
the lip from both cans. Add the entire
contents of the activator tin to the base
Gel time 40 minutes
and stir with a flat paddle until
11605 Rev: 01-05-08
a.b.e. is an ISO 9001 : 2000 Registered Company.
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited P.O. Box 23053, Isipingo, 4110 7 Wilcox Road, Isipingo, 4133 Tel. (031) 913 5400
T E C H N I C A L D ATA S H E E T
homogeneous. This task takes at least MODEL SPECIFICATION NB: When transporting liquids and semi
five minutes. liquids by aircraft, ask for material safety
The two component epoxy adhesive data sheet.
APPLICATION and primer for wet to dry concrete in The use of barrier creams provides
non-load bearing applications will be additional skin protection. If contact
epidermix 116 should be spread onto epidermix 116 applied in accordance with skin occurs, wash with water
the surface as soon as possible after with abe Construction and soap. Splashes into eyes should
complete mixing, since in mass form an Ch emicals specification. be washed immediately with plenty of
exotherm develops rapidly, and gelation clean water and medical advice
takes place. Apply the compound in a sought.
thin layer, and only once the can is
PACKAGING
emptied, should an attempt be made to IMPORTANT NOTE
spread to working thickness. Epidermix 116 is supplied in 2 l kits.
This data sheet is issued as a guide to
SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE HANDLING & STORAGE the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
Complies with the requirements of All epidermix related products have a endeavours to ensure that any advice,
ASTM C881-90 Type II, Grade 1, Class shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry, recommendation, specification or
C. cool store in the original, unopened information is accurate and correct, the
epidermix 116 is best spread by means packs. company cannot - because abe has no
of a stiff bristle brush. A paint brush with If stored at high temperatures and/or direct or continuous control over where
bristles shortened by 50%, may be high humidity conditions, the shelf life and how abe products are applied -
used. On large areas, a stiff- bristled may be reduced. accept any liability either directly or
yard broom is feasible. indirectly arising from the use of abe
The compound should be spread at a products, whether or not in accordance
HEALTH & SAFETY
rate of about 3,3 m²/l to give a wet with any advice, specification,
film of some 330 µm. Coverage is very recommendation, or information given
Wet epidermix 116 is toxic and by the company.
much controlled by texture of the
flammable. Ensure the working area is
surface.
well ventilated during application and
The plastic concrete mix should be of as FURTHER INFORMATION
drying. Avoid flames in vicinity.
low a slump as feasible and MUST be
cast into the adhesive layer while the Where other products are to be used in
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with
latter is still tacky. If tack has been lost, conjunction with this material, the
skin and eyes. Suitable protective
a further application of epidermix 116 is relevant technical data sheets should be
clothing, gloves, eye protection and
required. consulted to determine total
respiratory protective equipment should
If the original film has hardened, it must requirements. abe Construction
be worn.
be roughened before application of the Chemicals has a wealth of technical
new layer of epoxy. and practical experience built up over
Cured epidermix 116 is inert and
New concrete must be placed within the years in the company’s pursuit of
harmless.
open time cited, under ‘Properties of excellence in building and construction
Thin Film Set’. technology.
CURING OF NEW CONCRETE
Care must be taken to see that the new
concrete is adequately cured, as in
good concreting practice. This curing is
particularly vital where thin concrete
layers are involved, and should be
continued for at least
5 - 7 days, before application of
epidermix 116
CLEANING
abe super brush cleaner before
dried/cured.
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE
HUMIDITY
Temperature accelerates or retards time
to use. Compressive strength of specimens bonded with epidermix 116 using mortar of different strengths. Mortar surfaces are either
sandblasted or not sandblasted prior to application of epidermix 116. GE is control sample with no epidermix 116.
11605 Rev: 01-05-08
a.b.e. is an ISO 9001 : 2000 Registered Company.
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited P.O. Box 23053, Isipingo, 4110 7 Wilcox Road, Isipingo, 4133 Tel. (031) 913 5400
