Parex Epoxy Mortar E Fine Grade

Epoxy resin, selected fillers and aggregate. 

24 months

In unopened containers when kept in dry conditions at a temperature between 5°C and 45°C. Storage at higher temperatures and high humidity may reduce shelf life.

~1950 kg/m³

Note: typical Mortar Properties at 20°C.

~27 N/mm² at 7 days

~16 N/mm² at 7 days

~10 N/mm² (placed on concrete)

Fully cured Parex Epoxy Mortar E Fine Grade is classified as non-flammable.
Should fire occur, extinguish with CO₂ or foam.

20mm to feather edge

Beware of condensation.

Substrate temperature during application must be at least +3 °C above dew point.

Substrates must be dry or matt damp (no standing water).

~45 minutes

Each 10 kg pack will yield approximately 5 litres of mixed material.

CONCRETE, MASONRY, MORTAR AND STONE

Concrete and mortar must be at least 28 days old. Substrates must be sound, clean, dry or matt damp with no standing water. Substrates must also be free from contamination such as ice, dirt, oil, grease, coatings, laitance, efflorescence, surface treatments and loose friable material.

STEEL

Surfaces must be sound, clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, coatings and loose friable material.

WOOD

Surfaces must be sound, clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, coatings and loose friable material.

Reduced adhesion performance

Surface contamination such as dust and loose material, including that caused during substrate preparation, can reduce the Product's performance. Thoroughly clean all substrate surfaces before application of the product by vacuum or dust removal equipment.

CONCRETE, MASONRY, MORTAR AND STONE

Suitable techniques for substrate preparation include the following:

• Abrasive blast cleaning.
• Needle gunning.
• Light scabbling.
• Bush hammering.
• Grinding.

Prepare the substrate mechanically using a suitable technique. The substrate shall have an open textured, gripping surface profile.

STEEL

Suitable techniques for substrate preparation include the following:

• Abrasive blast cleaning.
• Rotating wire brush.
• Grinding.

Prepare the substrate mechanically using a suitable technique. The substrate has a bright metal finish with a surface profile to satisfy the necessary tensile adhesion strength requirement.

WOOD

Prepare the substrate by planing, sanding or using other suitable equipment.

Maintaining workability and handling time.

When using multiple units during application, do not mix the following unit until the previous one has been used.

PRE-BATCHED UNITS

• Mix full units only. Prior to mixing all parts, mix Part A (resin) briefly using a mixing spindle attached to a slow speed electric mixer (maximum 300 rpm). Add Part A to Part B (hardener) and mix Parts A+B continuously for at least 3 minutes until a uniformly coloured smooth consistency mix has been achieved.
• While mixing Parts A + B, gradually add Part C (filler/aggregate).
• IMPORTANT: Do not mix excessively. Mix until a uniform consistency is achieved.
• To ensure thorough mixing pour materials into a clean container and mix again for approximately 1 minute.

For larger quantities, place the mixed resin system into a suitable forced action mixer such as the Mixal. Start to mix and slowly add the filler. When all the filler has been added, mix for a further two minutes until an even colour is achieved.

REPAIR

Preconditions:

Prior to application, confirm dew point conditions before and during application.

• On damp prepared concrete substrates, always work the Product well into the substrate.
• Use Sikadur®-32+ as a primer to improve the bond.
• Place temporary formwork as required.
• Apply mixed material to the prepared surfaces with a spatula, trowel or by gloved hand.
• A smooth surface finish may be achieved using a steel trowel moistened with Solvent. 

For repairs greater than 20 mm deep, the Product must be applied in layers.

• Scratch the surface of the freshly applied intermediate layer to form a key for the subsequent layer.
• Apply successive layers once the previous layer has hardened.
• If the time between layers is going to be more than 2 days, blind the wet mortar to excess with quartz sand immediately after application. 

JOINT FILLING AND CRACK SEALING

• Use Sikadur®-32+ as a primer to improve the bond.
• Apply mixed material to the prepared surfaces with a spatula or trowel.

Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.