SikaLatex®
SikaLatex® is a synthetic rubber emulsion that is used as admixture for cementitious bonding bridges and high quality site-mix mortars.
- Extremely good adhesion
- Reduced shrinkage
- Greater elasticity
- Excellent water resistance
- Increased abrasion resistance
- Improved chemical resistance
- Non-toxic
- User Friendly
Usage
SikaLatex® is used as bonding agent and site-mix mortar admixture for the following applications:- Thin layer patching mortars
- Floor screeds
- Renders
- Concrete repair mortars
- Abrasion resistant linings
- Tile fixing mortars
- Masonry mortars
Advantages
The main advantages of SikaLatex® are:- Extremely good adhesion
- Reduced shrinkage
- Greater elasticity
- Excellent water resistance
- Increased abrasion resistance
- Improved chemical resistance
- Non-toxic
- User Friendly
Packaging
5 Lit Pail / 25 Lit Pail / 200 Lit PE Drum
Colour
White liquid
Product Details
Composition
Styrene butadiene rubber emulsion
Shelf life
12 months
Storage conditions
Store properly in undamaged original sealed packaging, in dry cool conditions at temperatures between 5 °C and 30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, frost and contamination.
Density
0.997-1.037 kg/l
pH-Value
8.0 - 9.5
Total Chloride Ion Content
≤ 0.1 %
Application
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Surface Preparation
Concrete surfaces should be clean, sound and free from oil grease, cement laiance and all loosely adhering particles. Absorbent surfaces should be saturated throughly but no ponding.
Materials
Aggregates should be well graded and throughly washed. Sand particle shizes should correspond to the thickness of mortar to be applied and required surface finish.
- Up to 2 mm thick 0-0.5 mm
- 2-5 mm 0-1.0 mm
- 5-15 mm 0-3.0 mm
- over 15 mm 0-6.0 mm
1. Bonding coat for rendering/ Bonding between old and new concrete.
Solution: SikaLatex® : Water = 1 : 1 (By Volume)
Dry Mix: Cement : Fine Sand = 1 : 1 of Cement only (By Volume)
Application: Add the dry sand and cement mixture to the Latex Water Solution and mix until as even creamy consistency is achieved. Apply the Latex slurry to the prewetted substrate in 1-2 mm thickness and place new concrete or mortar rendeimmediately.
2. Repair Mortar
Solution: SikaLatex® : Water = 1 : 1 (By Volume) , For coat under 10 mm.
SikaLatex® : Water = 1 : 2 (By Volume) , For coat above 10 mm.
Dry Mix: Cement : Sand vary from 1 : 1 (to) 1 : 3 (By Volume)
Granular Size: Fine (or) coarse sand depend on layer thickness
Consumption: 0.7-2.3 kg/m² per cm thickness
3.Floor Screeds, Intermediate coat for water resistant
Solution: SikaLatex® : Water = 1 : 1 (to) 1 : 3 (By Volume) , depend on wearing resistance requirement.
Dry Mix: Cement : Sand = 1 : 2 (to) 1 : 3 (By Volume)
Granular Size: Coarse sand (0-max 6 mm) according coat thickness
Consumption: 0.4-1.9 kg/m² per cm thickness
Important Recommendation
Cleaning
Clean all tools and equipment with clean water immediately after use.