Technical Reference Sheet 1403 PK

Status:02.09

M4 EP- Thixotropic, high strength, non-flow, epoxy

bedding and repair mortar

DESCRIPTION & FEATURE

M4 EP is a 100 % Solids, two component, aggregates filled epoxy mortar.

It is a NON-SAG gel (thixotropic paste) with excellent adhesion, high strength, with excellent physical properties and easy to use as versatile general purpose adhesive mortar.

M4 EP is a stiff but easily workable compound that can be applied by trowel, spatula or knife. It cures to give high mechanical properties typical of epoxy compounds. It is resistant to oils, greases, petroleum, salts, many acids and alkalis and most commonly met corrosive media. It does not shrink on curing, and is designed to be used when cured from below freezing point to 60°C. Its impact resistance, and mechanical strength is greater than that of concrete.

Chemical resistant

Insensitive to moisture during application, cure or whilst in service

Applicable at low temperatures

Excellent adhesion to most building materials even when damp

High abrasion resistance

Approved for use in contact with potable water

High early strength

High tensile and flexural strength

Supplied in factory proportioned units

Easily applied

Shrink free

FIELD OF APPLICATION:

Bedding bridge beams or steel bridge bearings.

Repairing surface defects or to honeycombing

concrete in horizontal, vertical or overhead situations.

Fixing slip bricks to concrete.

Securing bolts into walls.

Dowel bars anchoring.

As a gap filling adhesive.

Filling bolt pockets.

Bedding tiles.

Repairing concrete posts in-situ.

Fixing of surface ports for crack injection.

M4 EP

Technical data

Type M4EP

Color Cement grey

Form Thixotropic paste

Density g/cm³ 1.71 app

Flash point N/A

Compressive strength to BS 6319 PART 2

N/mm² 61 @ 7 days

Flexural strength (BS 6319)

N/mm² 23.2 @ 7 days

Tensile strength (BS 6319)

N/mm² 9.7 @ 7 days

Adhesion to concrete

N/mm² 3.5 (Concrete failure)

Adhesion to steel N/mm² 19.9 (app.)

Application Temperature (min.-

max.)

°C

10 to 45 ( ambient & substrate temperature)

Cure time Days 3 to 7 days ( full cure)

POT life 25°C 40°C

Hr:min Hr:min

1:45 00:45

Tack free time 25°C 40°C

Hr:min Hr:min

7:00 02:30

INDUSTRIAL FLOORING

M4 EP- Thixotropic, high strength, non-flow, epoxy bedding and repair mortar

Application procedure Preparation: All loose particles, laitance, dust and grease etc., must be removed prior to application of M4 EP. Mixing: The 3kg pack has been designed to be readily mixed by trowel. Where more than one pack is to be mixed at a time, a portable mixer is suitable. Application: Knife or trowel M4 EP to the required level using the minimum of solvent on the trowel to aid workability. The surface may be finished smooth by use of a paint brush dipped in CLEANING SOLVENT NO. 2. Where a very deep recess is to be filled, it may be necessary to build up in layers. Repairs may be camouflaged if required by covering surface with cement powder before full cure is affected. Working temperature: M4EP will cure at temperatures as low as 0°C, although at low temperatures cure is retarded. Coverage 3kg is sufficient to cover 1.1 m² at 1.5mm thickness. Equipment care Clean with CLEANING SOLVENT NO. 2 immediately after use. PHYSIOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR, SAFETY MEASURES, LABELLING AND DISPOSAL: The above products are physiologically harmless after curing. Please refer to the EC Safety Data Sheet for more information on safety measures, product labeling and disposal. The VBG 23 accident prevention regulations on the application of coatings "Verarbeiten von Beschichtungsstoffen", and data sheet M017 "Lösungsmittel" (Solvents) of the German Berufsgenossenschaft der Chemischen Industrie (Government Safety Organisation of the Chemical Industry) must be observed. Always wear protective goggles and nitrile gloves during application. Storage Store under cover out of direct sunlight and protect from extremes of temperature. In tropical climates the product must be stored in an air conditioned environment. Failure to comply with the recommended storage conditions may result in premature deterioration of the product or packaging. For specific storage advice consult PAGEL’s representative.

STANDARD / APPROVALS: Testing according to ASTM C881M-02 Type 1, Grade 3 and Class B+C Testing according to EN 1504-4

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: M4 EP has excellent resistance to the following: most aqueous systems, sewage, urine, fresh water, sea water, diluted and concentrated alkalis, diluted acids, sulphur gases, mineral, vegetable and animal oils and fats, ammonia and formaldehyde.

PACKAGING: Supplied in: 3 Kg pre weight unit

Factory: PLOT NO.1-A MISC. ZONE, VALUE ADDITION CITY, SAHIANWALA ROAD, KHURRIANWALA, FAISALABAD, 37630, PAKISTAN , FON: +92418507212/13, FAX: +92418507214, WEB: www.pagelpakistan.com , E-mail: info@pagel-pk.com

Information provided in this leaflet, supplied by our applications consulting service and

contained in other recommendations is based on exhaustive research work and extensive

experience. It is, however, without liability on our part, in particular with regard to third

parties proprietary rights, and does not relieve the user of the responsibility for verifying

that the products and processes are suitable for the intended application. The given

testing dates were found out when having a temperature of 20 °C and mean average

values and analysis. Deviations are possible when delivery takes place. Our customer

service staff will be glad to provide assistance at any time. We appreciate the interest

you have shown in our products. This technical data sheet supersedes previously issued

information.