Nitobond PC constructive solutions
Thixotropic epoxy adhesive
Uses Mechanical properties
Bonding segmented concrete bridges / structures to speed > 3000 mm2
Squeezability
up construction and provide a structural and water resistant (FIP 5.4)
joint. Can be used for pointing Stone masonry joints to retain
Compressive @ 24 hours ≥ 60N/mm2
structural integrity .
Strength (FIP 5.6) @ 7days ≥ 75N/mm2
Advantages
Tensile bending strength Concrete failure
Excellent squeezability
(FIP 5.14)
High bond strength
Shear Strength ≥ 12N/mm2
Fast cure
(FIP 5.15)
Tolerant to damp surfaces
Application instructions
Wide range of temperature applications
Standards compliance Surface Preparation
Nitobond PC fully conforms to meets the FIP specifications. Concrete should be mechanically sound and free from contami-
nation, such as free water, mould, oil or grease, laitence and
Description dust. Grit blasting is recommended. Sections to be bonded
Nitobond PC thixotropic epoxy adhesive is a 2 pack solvent should be checked for good alignment. A ‘dry run’ before the
free epoxy resin system consisting of a off white base and black first application of the adhesive is recommended to ensure
hardener in preweighed quantities for easy onsite mixing. The correct timing.
product is available in three grades : Mixing
Nitobond PC20 - Fast set for application between 50C to
The base and hardener into a suitable container shall be emp-
200 C
tied and mixed with a paddle and slow speed heavy duty drill,
Nitobond PC 30 - Medium Fast set for application between
ensuring the sides are scraped down. A uniform grey colour
150C to 300C
should be obtained after mixing thoroughly.
Nitobond PC40 - Slow set for application between 250C
to 400C Application
Technical Support The mixed adhesive is applied to both surfaces to be bonded
with a serrated trowel or other suitable spreader.
Fosroc provides a technical advisory service supported by a
team of specialists in the field. The joint should be closed immediately, if this is not achieved
the surface of the adhesive should be slightly scratched imme-
Properties
diately prior to closing the joint to expose fresh adhesive. The
Colour Base - Off White joint must be closed within the open time of the adhesive. On
Hardener - Black site monitoring of the operation using lapped asbestos cement
Mixed - Grey panels is recommended.
Specific gravity at 300C 1.85 ± 0.05 Cleaning of Application Equipment
Cure characteristics Tools and equipment should be cleaned immediately after use
Recommended Pot life ** Open with Nitoflor Sol.
Application (Mins.) Time
Temperature (Mins.) Estimating
Nitobond PC20 50C-200C 30 at 200C 60 at 200C Packaging
Nitobond PC30 150C-300C 30 at 300C 60 at 300C 6 Kg standard packs.
Nitobond PC40 250C-400C 30 at 400C 60 at 400C Coverage
Nitobond PC
** for 100 g of mixed material Approximately 1.63m2/pack at 2 mm thickness
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Nitobond PC
Storage Fire
Shelf Life Nitobond PC base and hardener are nonflammable. Nitoflor
Sol is flammable. Do not use near naked flames. No smoking.
12 months if stored below 350C in unopened containers.
Flash Points :
Precautions
Nitobond PC Base 1000C
Health and Safety
(Abel open cup )
Some people are sensitive to epoxy resin system and may Nitobond PC Hardener 1000C
develop dermatitis. Direct contact with eyes will cause irrita- (Abel open cup )
tion and may cause serious damage if left untreated. Any eye Nitoflor Sol Solvent 330C
contamination should be washed thoroughly with water and (Abel closed cup
immediate medical attention should be sought. Gloves, bar-
method IP 33 )
rier creams and eye protection should always be used when
handling Nitobond PC and Nitoflor Sol. Additional information
If contact with skin occurs, a resin removing cream should be Nitobond PC is a part of wide range of adhesives, repair materi-
used, followed by washing with soap and water. Solvent shall als, sealing and waterproofing compounds, grouts and flooring
not be used. products manufactured by Fosroc for the construction industry.
Separate datasheet is available on these products.
Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms
and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation specification or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
Berger Fosroc Limited
Corporate Address:
‘Berger House’, House # 08, Road # 02, Sector # 03, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh.
telephone( Hunting) : +880248953665, fax : +880248951350,
e-mail : [Link]@[Link], website : [Link]
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