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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