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High performance high grab polymer modified cementitious adhesive with no vertical slip and extended open time for ceramic tiles and stone material CLASSIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH EN 12004 Keraflex is an improved (2) slip resistant (T) cementitious adhesive (C) with extended open time (E) classified as C2TE. Keraflex is CE marked, as declared in ITT certificate N° 25040476/Gi (TUM) issued by the Technische Universität München laboratory (Germany). WHERE TO USE Interior and exterior bonding of ceramic tiles porcelain, stone materials and mosaics on floors and walls. Also suitable for spot bonding of insulating materials such as expanded polystyrene, rock and glass wool, Eraclit® (wood-cement panels), sound-deadening/ reduction panels, etc. Some application examples • Bonding ceramic tiles, natural stone and mosaics on the following substrates: – cement rendered walls; – interior aerated concrete block walls; – gypsum or anhydrite after having first applied Primer G or Eco Prim T; – underfloor heating installations; – cement screeds; – interior painted walls, as long as the paint is firmly anchored and resistant to alkalis; – waterproof membranes of Mapelastic, Mapegum WPS or Mapelastic AquaDefense. • Tile on tile of existing flooring with tiles up to 300x300 mm.

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• Bonding small format tiles in swimming pools and water features. • Bonding tiles to floors subject to heavy loading. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Keraflex is a grey or white powder composed of cement and graded aggregates. It contains a high quantity of synthetic resins and special additives. A mortar with the following features is obtained when mixed with water: • Easily workable. • Highly thixotropic; Keraflex can be applied on a vertical surfaces without slump or tile slip, even with heavy tiles. • Perfect adhesion to all materials normally used in building. • Hardens with minimal...

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TECHNICAL DATA (typical values) In compliance with: – European EN 12004 such as C2TE – ISO 13007-1 such as C2TE – American ANSI A 1184-1999 – Canadian 71 GP 30 M type 2 PRODUCT IDENTITY Type: Bulk density (kg/m³): EC1 R Plus - very low emission COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES OF THE MIXTURE (at +23°C and 50% R.H.) Mixing ratio: 100 parts Keraflex Grey with 26-28 parts water by weight 100 parts Keraflex White with 24-26 parts water by weight creamy paste Application temperature range: Adjustability time: Ready for grouting on walls: Ready for grouting on floors: Set to light foot traffic: FINAL...

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Cleaning Tools and containers should be cleaned with plenty of water while Keraflex is still wet. Surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth, before the adhesive dries. CONSUMPTION Bonding ceramic tiles – Mosaics and small sizes in general (trowel n. 4): – Normal sizes (trowel n. 5): – Large sizes, exterior floors (trowel n. 6): PACKAGING Keraflex white and grey are available in 20 kg paper bags, 5 kg alupak bags. PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE. WARNING Although the technical details and recommendations contained in this product data sheet correspond to the best of our knowledge and...

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