Sikadur®-42 PC

Epoxy resin

12 months from date of production

Stored properly in original, unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

~2 200 kg/m³ (A + B + C)

Product cured and tested at temperatures indicated.
Test specimen size: 50 * 50 * 50 mm

Water penetration depth

Component A : B : C = 5 : 1 : 39 by weight
Solid / liquid = 6.5 : 1 by weight

Minimum grout depth: 10 mm
Maximum grout depth: 100 mm

Sikadur®-42 PC must be applied at temperatures between +20 °C and +35 °C
Condition the material by also storing at this temperature for 48 hours before use.

+20 °C min. / +40 °C max.

Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3 °C above dew point to avoid condensation

+20 °C min. / +40 °C max.

≤ 4 % pbw

(200 g, adiabatic testing)

The potlife begins when the resin and hardener are mixed. It is shorter at high temperatures and longer at low temperatures. The greater the quantity mixed, the shorter the potlife. To obtain longer workability at high temperatures, the mixed adhesive may be divided into portions. Another method is to chill components A + B and C before mixing them (that is only when application temperatures are above +20 °C).

~2.2 kg /m²/mm

This figure is theoretical and does not include for any additional material required due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level and
wastage etc..

Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days (dependent on minimum strength requirements).
Verify the substrate strength (concrete, natural stone etc.).
The substrate surface (all types) must be clean, dry and free from contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, existing surface treatments and coatings etc.
Steel substrates must be de-rusted to a standard equivalent to Sa 2.5.
The substrate must be sound and all loose particles must be removed.
Substrate must be dry or mat damp and free from any standing water, ice etc.

Concrete, mortar, stone:
Substrates must be sound, dry, clean and free from laitance, ice, standing water, grease, oils, old surface treatments or coatings and all loose or friable particles must be removed to achieve a laitance and contaminant free, open textured surface.
Steel:
Must be cleaned and prepared thoroughly to an acceptable quality standard equivalent to SA 2.5 by blastcleaning and vacuum. Avoid dew point conditions.
Surface and base plate contact area must be clean and sound. For best results, the substrate shall be dry. Remove dust, laitance, oils, grease, curing compounds, impregnations, waxes, foreign particles, coatings, and disintegrated materials by mechanical means, chipping with a chisel, blastcleaning etc.
All anchor pockets or sleeves must be free of water.
Apply grout immediately to prevent re-oxidizing / rust formation.
 

Pre-batched units:
Mix components A and B in the component A pail for approximately 30 - 60 seconds with a paddle attached to a low speed drill (300 - 450 rpm). Avoid aeration while mixing until the material becomes uniformly blended in colour and viscosity. Place the mixed epoxy into an appropriate mixing vessel. Slowly add the component C and mix until uniform and homogeneous (approximately 3 minutes).
Mix only that quantity which can be used within its potlife.

Never mix component A and B without adding component C (as the exothermic reaction between A and B alone generates excess heat)
Leave Sikadur®-42 PC in the mixing vessel until the majority of entrained air bubbles have dispersed.

Sweep excess grout into appropriate containers for disposal before it has hardened.
Dispose of in accordance with applicable local regulations.
Uncured material can be removed with Sika Colma Cleaner. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.