POLEPOX-LATEX
POLEPOX-LATEX is a water-based Latex for adding to cement mortars where good adhesion and water resistance are required.
USAGE AREAS
- Thin-layer repair mortars.
- Plasters.
- Floor screeds.
- Concrete repair mortars.
- Abrasion resistant lining.
- Ceramic bonding mortars.
- Wall Mortars.
ADVANTAGES
The product is simply added to the cement mixing water to provide the following properties:
- Excellent adhesion.
- Reduction of shrinkage.
- More elasticity.
- Excellent water impermeability.
- Increasing abrasion resistance.
- Improving chemical resistance.
- Non-corrosive, does not damage the equipment.
- Ready to use.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Surface Preparation: Concrete surfaces should be clean, sound and free from oil, grease, cement laitance and all loosely adhering particles. The surface should be in a saturated surface dry (SSD) condition.
- Mixing: Pre-mix POLEPOX-LATEX and clean water, then add cement and sand until desired consistency is achieved. Mix for at least 3 minutes until a homogeneous mixture is achieved.
- Application: For all applications apart from sprayed on renders, a bonding bridge should be brushed into the prepared surface.
- Bonding Bridge:
- By Volume: Cement : Sand : Liquid (1 part Latex + 1 part Water) = 1 : 1 : 1.
- By Weight: Cement : Sand : Liquid (1 part Latex + 1 part Water) = 1.5 : 2 : 1.
- Apply the Slurry onto the pre-wetted substrate in 1-2 mm thickness and apply the subsequent mortar renders immediately (wet onto wet application).
MIX DESIGN EXAMPLES
- Repair Mortars: 50 kg Portland cement + 125 kg sand + 7 L POLEPOX-LATEX + 12 L fresh water (to get 90 L) OR 50 kg Portland cement + 125 kg sand + 9 L POLEPOX-LATEX + 9 L fresh water (to get 90 L). Add up to 25 kg of suitable aggregates where thickness per layer exceeds 12 mm.
- Heavy Duty / Industrial Patch Repair: 50 kg Portland cement + 75 kg sand + 75 kg (2.3-5 mm) aggregate + 4-6 L POLEPOX-LATEX + 12 L fresh water (to get 100 L). Screeds with increasing thickness require lower POLEPOX-LATEX consumption.
- Adhesive Mortar (Tiles, etc.): 50 kg Portland cement + 75 kg sand + 9 L POLEPOX-LATEX + 9 L fresh water (to get 90 L).
TECHNICAL DATA
Physical Constants Values Shade / Colors White homogeneous emulsion Chemical Structure Styrene Butadiene Emulsion (SBR) Density (20°C) 1.015 +/- 0.01 kg/liter pH 8.0 - 12.0 Freezing Point -5°C Shelf Life 12 months from production date Availability 5 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, and 1000 kg plastic cans
AGGREGATE GRADING
Thickness / Application Grading < 2 mm 0 - 0.5 mm 2 - 10 mm 0 - 1.0 mm 10 - 25 mm 0 - 2.3 mm > 25 mm 0 - 5.0 mm
CLEANING AND SAFETY
- Clean all equipment and tools with water immediately after use.
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated location far from heat and direct sunlight. Refer to the most recent MSDS for safety-related data.
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