EPOXY NOVOLAK POLYMER CONCRETE NO. 265 Sauereisen Epoxy NovolaK Polymer PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Concrete No. 265 is a castable for the Application time chemical-resistant construction of sumps, Working time at 70oF 30 Minutes dikes, containment areas, trenches, Initial set at 70oF 18 hours walls, floors, and structural support Density (ASTM C-580) 142.8 pcf (2.3 gm/cm3) columns or bases. No. 265 has been Compressive strength (C-579) 7 days 16,125 psi (1,133 kg/cm2) specifically formulated for foundation con- Maximum service temperature 250oF (121.1oC) struction and should be installed with Modulus of elasticity (ASTM C-580) 1.78 x 106 psi (1.2 x 105 kg/cm2) proper reinforcement. Mixing and form- Flexural strength (ASTM C-580) 3,900 psi (274 kg/cm2) ing methods are similar to those used for Shrinkage (ASTM C-531) 7 days 0.090% Portland cement installations. Tensile strength (ASTM C-307) 2,260 psi (159 kg/cm2) Epoxy NovolaK Polymer Concrete can Physical properties were determined on specimens prepared under laboratory conditions using also be used as a monolithic topping to applicable ASTM procedures. Actual field conditions may vary and yield different results; therefore, rehabilitate chemically deteriorated con- data are subject to reasonable deviation. crete or to protect new construction. This Shading the substrate and using ice Old Concrete - Concrete must be dry, firm system incorporates Sauereisen water to cool mixing equipment is not and structurally sound as specified by the ConoWeld No. 501 primer to promote a uncommon. In extreme temperatures it architect/engineer. Surfaces should be strong bond. may be necessary to postpone the appli- made free of oil, grease, water, and other cation or apply during cooler hours. contaminants that may inhibit bond. CHARACTERISTICS Reinforcement This can be achieved by chemical clean- Resistant to a wide range of solvents, When applying Epoxy NovolaK Polymer ing. All structural cracks must be oils, acids and acid salts (except Concrete No. 265, appropriate corrosion repaired. Abrasive blast or high-pressure hydrofluoric) over a pH range of resistant reinforcement must be incorpo- water blast concrete to remove laitance 0.0 to 14.0 rated. All monolithic applications must be and obtain uniform sound substrate. Maximum service temperature of affixed to the substrate by rebar anchors. 250oF (121.1oC). Consult Sauereisen for recommenda- Brick - Remove oil, grease, water, and Fast chemical set - less down time. tions. other contaminants that may inhibit bond. Low porosity. Abrasive blast or hydroblast mortar joints Surface Preparation to a depth of 1/2 inch to remove all loose AREA PREPARATION Foundation Construction - The founda- material and provide a clean, firm surface. tion base should be constructed with appropriate materials to support the engi- If abrasive or high-pressure water blasting Temperature of Working Area neering design and loads. No. 265 must is used as the method of surface prepa- Maintain a temperature of 60o-85oF on not be applied over standing water or ration, all sand and/or debris must be air, substrate, Aggregate, Liquid, and loose soil. removed by thoroughly vacuuming the Hardener components during mixing, area with an industrial vacuum cleaner. If application, and cure. The monolithic Refer to SSPC-SP13/NACE 6 "Surface surface does not have desired profile or components and substrate should be Preparation of Concrete" for detailed degree of cleanliness, repeat surface maintained at 60oF to 85oF for 48 hours guidelines. preparation procedure. prior to beginning work. New Concrete - Surfaces should be At temperatures below 60oF, the applica- EXPANSION/CONTROL made free of oil, grease, water, and other tion becomes more difficult and curing is contaminants that may inhibit bond. This JOINTS retarded. can be achieved by chemical cleaning. Joints are to be provided on 14 ft. center- Above 85oF, the material working time Abrasive blast or high-pressure water lines, around all fixed objects, peripheries decreases. It is recommended that the blast concrete to remove laitance and of rooms and over all points of movement material components be stored in a cool- obtain uniform surface texture. in the base slab. The joint should then be er area prior to mixing. filled with the appropriate expansion joint filler. Consult Sauereisen for recommen- dations. APPLICATION The release agent will prevent No. 265 cure has been achieved. Do not allow from adhering to the screeds or forms, water or chemicals on the material sur- but should not leave a residue on the Mixing face for a minimum of 48 hours. For tem- freshly cast material. o Primer No. 501: Refer to product data peratures below 70 F, cure a minimum of sheet for detailed mixing instructions. 72 hours prior to water or chemical expo- Forms are to be completely sealed and sure. rendered watertight with heavy consisten- Epoxy NovolaK Polymer Concrete cy pliable caulking. Seal forms placed No. 265 is packaged in pre-measured over rough surfaces. Do not apply poly- units of Aggregate, Liquid, and Hardener PACKAGING mer concrete over standing water. components. Mixing should be done mechanically with a slow-speed mortar No. 265 Regular unit: The form and screed systems should be mixer. The mixing equipment must be Hardener: 3.5 lbs. in a can strong enough to retain No. 265 in place clean and free of Portland cement or without deformation. Forms and screeds other contaminants. Liquid: 15.2 lbs. in plastic pail may be removed after set has occurred and No. 265 has sufficient strength to Remix both Liquid and Hardener prior to Aggregate: 150 lbs. (3-50 lb. bags) support itself. combining components. Empty contents of the Liquid into a clean, dry mixing con- Unit weight is approximately 168.7 lbs. Tamping methods or pencil vibration are tainer. Empty contents of Hardener into suitable for distributing the material. Use Liquid and mix thoroughly with a "Jiffy" a trowel or screed board to level the poly- mixer blade and drill motor until blended No. 265 Large unit: mer concrete flush with the top of the for at least one minute. Empty liquids Hardener: 5.9 lbs. in a can form. Trowel finish within 15 minutes into a clean, dry mortar mixer. Add after mixing. Avoid imposing loads until a aggregate component gradually while Liquid: 25.3 lbs. in plastic pail mixing to a uniform consistency. final set has been achieved. Aggregate: 250 lbs. (5-50 lb. bags) Mix only complete batches. Material COVERAGE which has begun to set must be discard- Unit weight is approximately 281.2 lbs. ed. Do not try to retemper the material. ConoWeld No. 501 Do not add solvent, additive or adulterant 2 CLEAN-UP to any component or mixed material. 1 gallon unit 200 ft @ 8 mils thick 2 All equipment should be cleaned by Remove the entire batch from the mixer 3 gallon unit 600 ft @ 8 mils thick scrubbing with a stiff brush and acetone, when mixing is completed to prevent N-methyl pyrol or MEK at the end of each build-up in the equipment. While pouring Epoxy NovolaK Polymer Concrete working period or when build-up becomes one batch, another should be mixed in No. 265 3 pronounced. A mixture of sand and sol- order to eliminate delays and to permit Regular unit yields 1.2 ft vent aids in cleanup. Consult Sauereisen continuous operation. Large unit yields 1.98 ft3 for recommendation. Installation ConoWeld No. 501 No. 265 must be cast at a minimum 1-1/2 SHELF LIFE Apply primer at a nominal thickness of 5- inches thick. A 1-1/2 inch thickness of 10 mils using a short nap roller with a No. 265 will require approximately 18 ConoWeld and Epoxy NovolaK Polymer non-degradable core or by nylon brush. pounds of material per square foot.* Concrete have a shelf life of one year Epoxy NovolaK Polymer Concrete No. when stored in unopened, tightly sealed 265 can be placed immediately after *Quantity estimations do not include losses containers in a dry location at 70oF. If application of Primer. Polymer Concrete during application or normal density variations. there is a doubt as to the quality of the should be applied while the primer is materials, consult a Sauereisen represen- tacky. If topcoat time exceeds six hours, SETTING/CURING tative. consult Sauereisen. The No. 265 will take an initial set in 18 CAUTION Polymer Concrete No. 265 hours at 70oF. Proper curing of No. 265 When casting No. 265, forms should be is critical to the serviceability of the com- Consult Material Safety Data Sheets and constructed of firmly braced wood or pleted structure; therefore, the substrate container label Caution Statements for metal, which has been given a light coat- and the material temperatures should not ing of release agent. hazards in handling these materials. be allowed to fall below 60oF until final . WARRANTY We warrant that our goods will conform to the description contained in the order, and that we have good title to all goods sold. 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