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MAPEKER RAPID SET FLEX
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Cement-based rapidsetting adhesive for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of ceramic and porcelain tiles and non-moisture sensitive natural stone CLASSIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH EN 12004 Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex is an improved (2), fast setting (F) cementitious (C) adhesive classified as C2F. Available in grey or white. Conformity of Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex is declared in ITT certificates n° 25050215/Gi (TUM) issued by the Technische Universität München laboratory (Germany). WHERE TO USE Interior and exterior bonding of ceramic and porcelain tiles and mosaics and natural stone materials that are not sensitive to moisture. Use Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex white for the installation of light coloured natural stone. Spot bonding of insulating materials such as expanded polystyrene and polyurethane, gypsum board, glass and rock wool, wood-cement panels, formed-concrete blocks, sound-deadening panels etc. Some application examples • apid installation or renovation in areas subjected to R pedestrian traffic. • apid repair work in bathrooms, showers, kitchens, R terraces and balconies. • nstalling marble and other natural stone not sensitive I to moisture. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex is a powder composed of a mixture of special cements, selectively-graded aggregates, synthetic resins and setting accelerators that develop high bond strength only 3 hours after setting. For this reason floor and wall installations can be completed very quickly. Floors can be walked on after only 3 hours and are ready for general traffic after 24 hours. Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex when hardened is frost-proof and water resistant. RECOMMENDATIONS • On walls or floors subject to flexing or vibration (wooden or cement-fibre boards, gypsum boards, cement boards etc.) use a highly flexible adhesive (for example Keraquick mixed with Latex Plus). • Mechanically abrade anhydrite screeds and prime with Eco Prim T or Primer G. • On gypsum boards use flexible adhesives (for example Mapegrip D2 / Keraflex). • On gypsum walls or gypsum plasters, apply a coat of Primer G before fixing with cement-based adhesives. • On metal surfaces use Keralastic. • apid installation onto rigid plywood overlaid floors R (min. 15 mm ply). • For bonding expanded polystyrene insulating panels with a protective film use Mapegrip D2. • nderfloor Heating Installations. U • Plywood overlaid floors must use a minimum of

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15 mm WBP or marine grade plywood and be fixed at maximum 300 mm centres in all directions to provide a rigid substrate. • ot suitable for use on plywood direct to N joists or for floating floors. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Preparing the substrate Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex can be applied to all stable substrates that are free of oils, grease, waxes and that are sound and free of loose plaster, laitance and crazing. Damp cement screeds can noticeably prolong the setting time of Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex. Gypsum plasters must be perfectly dry (min. 4 weeks), sufficiently hard and free of dust. It is...

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TECHNICAL DATA (typical values) In compliance with: – EN 12004 C2F – European UEAtc directive – DIN 18156 - Part 2 – American ANSI A 118.4 - 1992 – Canadian 71 GP 30 M type 2 PRODUCT IDENTITY Type: dark grey and white Bulk density (kg/m³): APPLICATION DATA (at +23°C - 50% R.H.) Mixing ratio: Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex Grey and White 100 parts of powder with 23-25 parts by weight of water very viscous paste Setting time: Application temperature range: Open time: Adjustability time: Ready for traffic on dry support: Cure time on dry support: FINAL PERFORMANCES Damp resistance: Ageing resistance:...

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STORAGE Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex should be stored in a dry place, where it will have a maximum shelf life of 12 months in the original unopened packaging. The product complies with the conditions of Regulation (EC) N° 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex XVII, item 47 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION Mapeker Rapid-Set Flex is an irritant containing cement that when in contact with sweat or other body fluids causes irritant alkaline reactions and allergic reactions to those predisposed. It is recommended to use protective gloves and goggles and to take the usual precautions for...

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