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SikaCeram® RTG

Abrasion and Chemical Resistant Epoxy Tile Grout

SikaCeram® RTG is a high performance solvent-free, 3-component tile grouting mortar with good chemical and abrasion resistance, based on an epoxy resin and selected quartz fillers. Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

  • Easily workable consistency
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • High mechanical strength
  • Good resistance to chemicals
  • Not supporting bacterial growth in wet areas
  • Excellent adhesion to ceramic and porcelain tiles without primer
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Usage

SikaCeram® RTG is used for rigid, waterproof and chemical resistant sealing of joints in ceramic wall and floor coverings, which are subjected to chemical and mechanical attack:
  • Food and beverage industries
  • Medical and therapeutic rooms
  • Laboratories
  • Storage tanks
  • Toilet facilities
  • Steam and water-jet cleaning industrial washing facilities.
 

Advantages

  • Easily workable consistency
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • High mechanical strength
  • Good resistance to chemicals
  • Not supporting bacterial growth in wet areas
  • Excellent adhesion to ceramic and porcelain tiles without primer

Packaging

Standard unit: 12.5 kg

Component A

Component B

Component C

Component A+B+C

3.95 kg

1.05 kg

7.5 kg

12.5 kg

Colour

Colours available:  RAL 1013

Other RAL colours available on request based on minimum order quantity.

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

SikaCeram® RTG follows the requirements of ANSI 118.3 for compressive strength.
Product Information

Shelf life

24 months from production date if stored properly in original unopened packaging.

Storage conditions

Stored properly in original, unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

Density

~1.84 kg/l

Maximum Grain Size

~0.2 mm
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

~25 N/mm2 (1d / +23 °C)

(ASTM C579)

~50 N/mm2 (7d / +23 °C)

Tensile Adhesion Strength

≥ 1.5 N/mm2 (or concrete failure)

(EN 1881)

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

(A + B) : C = 1 : 1 to 1.5 depends on required flowability and joint width.

Ambient Air Temperature

+10 °C min. / +35 °C max.

Substrate Temperature

+10 °C min. / +35 °C max.

Pot Life

~25 min (+20 °C)

Applied Product Ready for Use

  • Light foot traffic after 24 h*
  • Ready for use after 7 d*

* Values refer to laboratory conditions +23 °C and r.h. 50%

Above times are approximate and will be affected by changing the substrate and ambient conditions, particularly the temperature and relative humidity.
Application steps

MIXING

Stir part A mechanically. When all of part B has been added to part A, mix continuously for 2 minutes until a uniform mix has been achieved and slowly add the part C. Mix until a uniform and lump free consistency.

    

Wall application (vertical surfaces):

In case the thixotropy of the material need to be improved, addition of 0.5 to 3.0% Extender T (Thickening Agent for Resin Systems) is possible. Stir part A mechanically. Add Extender T to component A, and stir for 2 minutes then add component B to A, mix continuously for 2 minutes until a uniform mix has been achieved and slowly add the part C. Mix until obtain a uniform and lump free consistency.

For more details please contact Sika Technical Department.

APPLICATION

Apply SikaCeram® RTG into the joints using a trowel or a rubber squeegee, or pour SikaCeram® RTG onto the floor, raking it out in order to fill the joints and smoothing it off provisionally. After half an hour (at +20 °C), remove the surplus material with Thinner solvent, using a wet sponge.

SikaCeram® RTG can't be emulsified or cleaned with water.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

As long as the product has not hardened, use Thinner solvent for tools and warm water and soap for skin. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.

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