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Two-component acid-resistant epoxy grout (available in 20 colours) for joints of at least 3 mm. Can also be used as an adhesive CLASSIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH EN 13888 Kerapoxy is a reaction resin (R) grout (G) classified as RG. CLASSIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH EN 12004 Kerapoxy is an improved (2) reaction resin adhesive (R) and slip resistant (T) classified as R2T. Conformity of Kerapoxy is declared in ITT certificate n° 25040322/Gi (TUM) issued by the Technische Universität München laboratory (Germany) and in ITT certificates n° 2008-B-2748/7.1, 2008-B-2748/8.1 and 2008-B-2748/9.1 issued by the Institute MPA Dresden (Germany). WHERE TO USE Indoor and outdoor grouting of ceramic tile and natural stone floors and walls. Also suitable for acid-resistant bonding and rapid setting of ceramic tiles, stone materials, fibre-cement, concrete and any other building material on all types of substrates normally used in construction. Kerapoxy allows you to create floors, walls and worktops, etc. in compliance with the HACCP system and the requirements of EC Regulation No. 852/2004 regarding hygiene and foodstuffs. Some application examples • routing floors and walls in the food industry G (dairies, abattoirs, breweries, wine-cellars, conserved-food plants, etc.), shops and areas where hygiene is required (ice-cream shops, butchers, fish vendors, etc.).

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Grouting of single fired tile wall with a float Finishing of single fired tile wall with a Scotch-Brite® pad Finishing of single fired tile wall with a sponge • routing industrial floors and walls G (electrical industries, tanneries, battery rooms, paper-mills, etc.), where high mechanical resistance and resistance to acid attack is required. • routing swimming pools; particularly G suitable for basins containing salt or thermal water. • routing tanks containing aggressive G chemicals (purification plants, etc.). • routing ceramic tiles on laboratory G benches, kitchen work surfaces, etc. •...

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF CERAMIC TILING GROUTED WITH KERAPOXY* PRODUCT Group Acids Name Acetic acid Hydrochloric acid Chromic acid Citric acid Formic acid Lactic acid Nitric acid Pure oleic acid Phosphoric acid Sulphuric acid Tannic acid Tartaric acid Oxalic acid Ammonia in solution Caustic soda Sodium hypochlorite in solution: active chlorine active chlorine Potassium permanganate Potassium hydroxide Sodium bisulphite Sodium hyposulphite Calcium chloride Ferric chloride Sodium chloride Sodium chromate Sugar Aluminium sulphate Petrol, fuels Turpentine Diesel fuel Tar oil Olive oil Light fuel...

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TECHNICAL DATA (typical values) In compliance with: PRODUCT IDENTITY component A thick paste dense liquid Density (g/cm³): Brookfield viscosity (mPa·s) EC1 R Plus - very low emission APPLICATION DATA (at +23°C and 50% R.H.) Mix ratio: thick paste Application temperature: Open time (as an adhesive): Adjustability time (as an adhesive): Set to light foot traffic: Finishing a porcelain tiled floor with single-brushed power float or rubber squeegee FINAL PERFORMANCE Shear adhesion strength according to EN 12003 (N/mm²): – initial: – after water immersion: – after thermal shock: Flexural...

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FORMULA FOR THE COVERAGE CALCULATION: (A + B) kg x C x D x 1.6 = (A x B) m² An example of a grouted battery room = length of tile (mm) = width of tile (mm) = thickness of tile (mm) = width of joint (mm) For sizes not covered by the table, our website www.mapei.com has a calculator available to estimate consumption rates according to the size of the tiles and the width of the joints. are left on the tile surface because it will be very difficult to remove. It is therefore necessary to frequently rinse the sponge with clean water during the cleaning process. When finishing large floor surface...

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SPACE BLUE CROCUS BLUE N.B.: Due to the printing processes involved, the colours should be taken as merely indicative of the shades of the actual product COLOURS Kerapoxy is available in 20 colours from the “MAPEI Coloured Grouts” range. STORAGE Kerapoxy can be stored 24 months in a dry place in original packaging. Store component A at a temperature of at least +10°C to avoid crystallisation which, however, can be reversed by warming. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND APPLICATION Kerapoxy part A is irritant for skin and eyes. Both part A and B may cause sensitisation if they come in...

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