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ARDAL EPOCOLOR

Epoxy grout and adhesive, chemicals resistance, highly recommended for pools, easy to clean

Uses

  • ARDAL EPOCOLOR is a 2-part epoxy grouting compound and adhesive for use on interior/exterior floors and walls. Ideal for installations where hygiene, chemical resistance and mechanical strength are critical (industrial premises, food processing areas, laboratories, hospitals, swimming pools, bathrooms, etc.). Good resistance to heavy loads and high-pressure cleaning without cracking or damaging.
  • Suitable for joints from 2 to 15mm.
  • New building, repair and renovation.
  • Suitable for joints between ceramic tiles, mosaics, natural stone*, marble*, terracotta tiles*.
  • According to existing building regulations joint width should be at least 5mm.
 
* preliminary tests should be carried out to check possible surface staining.

Benefits

  • For use on exterior/interior floors and walls
  • High chemical resistance to strong acids, heavy traffic and high-pressure cleaning
  • Can be used to restore damaged joints
  • Fixing and grouting mosaics in swimming pools on concrete and cement substrates
  • Easy spreading and clean off using warm water
  • Can be used to fix tiles to specific substrates (metal, polyester).

Properties

Physical:

 
Aspect
paste
Colour
white, grey, charcoal
Specific gravity
1.6
Pot life*
approx. 30-40 minutes
Final cure*
fixing tiles – 12 hours
grouting – 6 hours
Set to pedestrian traffic*
4-8 hours
Set to traffic*
16-24 hours
Compressive strength
± 65 MPa
Tensile strength
± 25 MPa
Temperature resistance
from -40° to +100°C
Shear strength
± 14 MPa
 
* at +23°C and 50% relative humidity.
 
Chemical resistance of ARDAL EPOCOLOR
 
The tolerance tests were carried out on cured samples, which were placed for up to 10 weeks into each product listed below.

 +   =  excellent resistance (no deterioration or damage of the sample)
(+)  =  limited resistance (resists in case of temporary projection)
  -    =  non resistant (sample deterioration within < 24 hours).

 

(Bi) 2-ethylhexyl phthalate
+
Glycols
+
1,1,1 trichloroethane
+
Spindle  oil
+
Amyl acetate
(+)
Motor oil
+
Butyl acetate
(+)
Paraffin oil
+
Methyl glycol acetate
(+)
Turpentine oil
+
Acetone
(+)
Hydraulic oil
+
Acetic acid, 10%, 5%
+
Silicon oil
+
Glacial acetic acid
-
Vegetable oil
+
Boric acid  3%
+
Concentrated sodium hydroxide
+
Concentrated chlorhydric acid
+
Isopropyl acetate
(+)
Chromic acid 10%
+
Concentrated alkaline detergent
+
Citric acid  20%
+
Soda
+
Accumulator acid
+
Methanol
+
Acid oil
+
Methylisobutylcetone
(+)
Lactic acid 10%, 20%, 5 %
+
Disinfecting cleaner AP3
+
Wine acid 10%
+
Sanitary cleaner
+
Formic acid 10%
(+)
Multi-use cleaner
+
Formic acid 3%, 5%
+
Hydrogen peroxide 30%
+
Fat acids at temperatures below 50°C
(+)
Phenol 1% in water
+
Nitric acid 10%, 20%
+
Phenol 20% in water
-
Nitric acid 50%
-
Dibutyl phthalate
+
Oxalic acid 10% in water
+
Propanol
+
Phosphoric acid 30%
+
Semi-hexane
+
Sulphuric acid 30%, 50%, 70%
+
Ammonium solution
+
Sulphuric acid 98%
-
Sodium acetate solution 20%
+
Butanol or butyl alcohol
+
Calcium hydroxide solution 20%
+
Isopropylic alcohol
+
Potassium carbonate solution 20%
+
Benzoic aldehyde
(+)
Sodium carbonate solution 18%
+
Benzene
(+)
Ammonium carbonate solution 10%, 50% 
+
Beer
+
Aluminium chloride solution 10%
+
Butanone or methyl ethyl ketone
(+)
Barium chloride solution 10%, 40%
+
Butyl glycol
+
Calcium chloride solution 20%, 40%
+
Diesel fuel
+
Magnesium chloride solution 35%
+
Chloroform
-
Sodium chloride solution
+
Ammonium chloride
+
Zinc chloride solution 50%
+
Ethyl chloride
(+)
Discolouring chloride solution 15%
+
Methylene chloride
-
Ammonium nitrate solution 50%
+
Cola
+
Silver nitrate solution 1%
+
Cresol 60 % in water
-
Calcium nitrate solution 50%
+
Cyclohexane
+
Potassium permanganate solution 5%
+
Cyclohexanol
(+)
Potassium persulphate solution 50%
+
Dioxane
+
Aluminium sulphate solution 40%
+
Dimethylformamide
-
Ammonium sulphate solution 50%
+
Diglycol
+
Ferrous sulphate solution 30%
+
Diglycolmethyl phthalate
+
Sodium sulphate solution
+
Dimethyl phthalate
+
Sodium sulphate solution 20%
+
Dioctyl phthalate
+
Zinc tetrachloride solution 20%
+
Chlorinated water
+
Sugar solution 10%
+
Water containing CO2
+
Copper sulphate 15%
+
Gas
+
Tetrachloroethylene
+
Acetic ester
(+)
Carbon tetrachloride
(+)
Ethanol
+
Tetrahydrofurane
-
Ether
(+)
Toluene
(+)
Petroleum ether
+
Trichloroethylene
+
Ethylene glycol
+
Triethanolamine
+
Formalin
+
Triisobutyl
+
Fuel, light and heavy mazout
+
Wine
+
Furfural
+
White spirit
+
Glycerine
+
Xylene
(+)
1,2 propylene glycol
+
 
 

 

Shelf life:

Up to 6 month in original closed packaging, stored in cool and dry place.

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Application

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Tiles should be fixed according to professional rules and standards. Ensure that the tiling adhesive has set and dried before grouting. Make sure the joints are dry and free from tiling adhesive or cement, in order to obtain good adhesion and uniform grout colour. If necessary, scrape and remove dust with vaccum cleaner.
 
APPLICATION
Blending must be made just before application. Mix manually or using a low speed electric drill and mixing paddle Part A (resin) with Part B (hardener) until a uniform mixture is obtained. Pot life: 30-40 minutes at +20°C. This time is longer at lower temperatures and shorter at higher temperatures.
At temperatures below +15°C, the compound should be warmed before mixing, place the container in heated room, warm it in a water bath. The blend will be more fluid and easier to apply.

TILE FIXING
Spread the adhesive on the substrate with a suitable notched trowel working no more than 1 m² at a time. Use one side or double side application method depending on a tile size. Position the tiles on adhesive within specified open time and press / tap or roll over them to ensure a perfect transfer. Once the tiling adhesive is firm proceed to grouting. Average consumption is of 1-4 kg/m².
 
GROUTING
Spread the grout with an epoxy compatible trowel or squeegee. Work the grout into the joints and make sure they are fully filled with grout leaving no voids.
Renovation of old joints: minimum joint depth must be ≥ 2mm.
Smooth the joints, then remove grout surplus during application using hard rubber spatula. 
Any remaining material can be cleaned off using an emulsifying pad and a little hot water, working in circular movements without pressure, to emulsify the grout residues on the surface of the tiles. Use a soft sponge to wipe the water off the tiles. Water must be changed frequently and the sponge kept clean. Final cleaning must be carried out using warm water after partial hardening of joints (20 to 45 minutes after grout application depending on subfloor temperature). Clean the surface of the tiles using soft rubber spatula or sponge.
Ready for pedestrian traffic: after 16 hours at +20°C. At lower temperatures this time is longer.
Final mechanical strength and resistance are obtained after 4 days at +20°C and 8 days at +10°C.
 
AVERAGE COVERAGE (grouting)
 
Indicative consumption
Tile size (cm)
Joint width (mm)
Average consumption (kg/m²)
 
Can be calculated as follows:
 
joint depth (mm)
x joint width (mm)
x joint length m² (m)
x specific gravity of the grout
__________________
=
coverage in kg/m²
15 x 15 x 0.5
3
0.35
20 x 20 x 0.7
3
0.35
5 x 5 x 0.4
2
0.50
4.2 x 4.2 x 0.6
1.5
0.60
10 x 10 x 0.9
3
0.80
15 x 15 x 1,2
5
1.10
24.5 x 12 x 0.8
5
0.80
24 x 11.5 x 1.5
8
2.30
24 x 11.5 x 1.5
10
2.70
24 x 11.5 x 2
8
2.90
24 x 11.5 x 2
10
3.60
24 x 11.5 x 2.5
8
3.60
24 x 11.5 x 2.5
10
4.50
 

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Packaging

Presentation Bar code Bostik code
kit - silver grey - 5 kg 3549211705719 170571
kit - white - 5 kg 3549211649853 164985
kit - grey - 5 kg 3549211649723 164972

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