Ceramic, Tile and Natural Stone Adhesive/Fixing Mortar Additive A
A concentrated mixture of additives for the manufacture or "on the site preparation" of cementitious adhesives for tile, ceramic and stone installation. Portland cement, sand, marble powder and softHARC A are mixed with sufficient water to prepare the adhesive.
Properties and Advantages:
· Provides excellent bonding power.
· Strong tackiness helps to hold heavy stones in position on the wall.
· Sufficient time for application.
· Much less storage space, compared to conventional adhesives.
· Much less transportation cost, compared to conventional adhesives.
· Fresh adhesive mixture can be prepared when it is required.
· Amount of SoftHARC A can be modified to obtain optimum results.
· More economical than conventional adhesives.
· Anti-bacterial protection.
Recommended formulation : To 1 bag of Portland cement (50 Kg), add:
1- 75 Kg Silica sand 2- 25 Kg Fine marble powder (calcium carbonate) 3- 1 Packet of SoftHARC A (1 Kg) 4- Water; sufficient for the required consistency.
Mix cement, sand, marble powder and SoftHARC A with water thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Preferably use a cement mixer.
Chimical properties :
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Appearance
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White powder
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pH
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6 - 7 (2 % dispersion in water)
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Chloride
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None
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Packing : 20 x 1 Kg polyethylene bags in a cardboard box. Also available in bulk.
Handling and storage : Preferably use the whole bag at one time. Once opened, the contents of the bag must be protected from humidity if not used immediately. Sealed packs can be stored at temperatures between 0 to 30 oC for one year. Do not expose the packages to direct sun light for long periods.
Health concerns :
· Avoid inhaling the fine powder particles.
· Keep away from children and animals.
Disclaimer : The information given here based on our best knowledge and laboratory studies as well as our field experience. No responsibility can be acceptedby the manufacturer where the conditions of uses are beyond our control.
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