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REDBAC Non-Hazardous Quick Fill Grout (K-020)
GENERAL PURPOSE, VERY FLOWABLE, NON-CORROSIVE EPOXY GROUT
- Grouting machine bases
- Setting anchor bolts
- Setting leveling wedges
- Setting sole plates
- Repairing deteriorated foundations
- Enhancing concrete surfaces
NONHAZ QFG is a DOT, non-corrosive version of our REDBAC Quick-Fill Grout. It has been specifically formulated to address environmental, workplace safety, and shipping concerns. NONHAZ QFG is a two-component, 100% solids, flowable epoxy resin system for applications requiring high strength, vibration control, and chemical resistance. REDBAC NONHAZ QFG does not contain BGE – butyl glycidyl ether – or nonyl phenol.
CURE TIME
The cure time (the time before the grout is strong enough for use) will also depend on the air temperature and the temperature of the floor and machinery being grouted. The average cure time from the last pour to machinery start-up will be 8 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). In cool weather, the grout will cure and develop strength more slowly than in hot weather. Remember that the temperature of the foundation concrete must be taken into account along with the air temperature when assessing the cure time needed.
| MIXED VISCOSITY, cP or mPa.s | 10,000 | ASTM D 2196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY, g/cm3 | 1.73 | ASTM D 792 | ||
| MAXIMUM DEPTH OF POUR, in (cm) (May be re-poured up to 6 in. or 15.2 cm) |
1 | (2.54) | ||
| COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) | 15,000 | (103) | ASTM D 695 | |
| After | 4 h | 4,000 | (28) | |
| 24 h | 9,200 | (63) | ||
| 3 days | 13,000 | (90) | ||
| COMPRESSIVE MODULUS, psi (MPa) | 348,000 | (2,400) | ASTM D 695 | |
| TENSILE STRENGTH, psi (MPa) | 3,900 | (27) | ASTM D 638 | |
| TENSILE MODULUS, psi (MPa) | 362,000 | (2,497) | ASTM D 638 | |
| ELONGATION @ BREAK, % | 1.0 | ASTM D 638 | ||
| HEAT DISTORTION TEMPERATURE, °F (°C) | 133 | (56) | ASTM D 648 | |
| MAX CONTINUOUS SERVICE TEMPERATURE, °F (°C) | 175 | (79) | ||
| COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION, in/in/°F | 2.0 x 10-5 | ASTM D 696 | ||
| HARDNESS, Shore D | 86 | ASTM D 2240 | ||
| WATER ABSORPTION (30 days @ 72 °F or 22 °C), % | 0.48 | ASTM D 570 | ||
| CREEP (24 h @ 600 psi or 4 MPa) @ 150 °F (66 °C) | 1.98 x 10-2 | ASTM C 1181 | ||
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONCRETE PREPARATION
Remove all oil, grease, or contaminated concrete. Chip the surface down to sound aggregate. The concrete must be dry and have no water in the anchor bolt holes. Light acid etching surface preparation procedures may result in poor bond and should be avoided. Do not prime or seal concrete surfaces.
FORMING
Standard wood or metal forming may be used. The forms should be protected with heavy coats of paste wax, grease, or form release agent. Wrapping the forms with heavy plastic is acceptable. The forms must be caulked and sealed to a liquid-tight condition.
When placing forms for grouting, it is absolutely necessary that the top of the forms be at least half way up the sides of the base plate or machine base. Placing the grout just to the bottom of the base plate will result in an improper grout job. If the forms cannot be placed half way up the side of the machine base, the minimum distance is 3/4 inch above the bottom of the machine base.
The forms should be placed between 2 and 6 inches (5.1-15.2 cm) away from the perimeter of the machine base to allow for the air to escape and to provide for a grout shoulder around the base plate.
PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
Base plates or sole plates to be grouted should be sand blasted to a “white metal” condition. If it is impossible to grout within 24 hours of sand blasting, the surfaces should be primed with a high-quality primer. Do not use porch and deck enamel or red-lead primer.
MIXING THE GROUT
2 Component Grouts (Resin & Hardener) - Open both containers and pour the entire contents of the small can (hardener) into the large container (resin). Mix with mixing paddle in a low speed drill until a uniform color appears (3 to 4 minutes). DO NOT ADD ANY WATER.
WORKING/POURING/TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES
Working time/pouring time will depend on grout temperature and ambient temperature. The average working time, at 72 °F (22 °C) is 20-25 minutes. Pouring time and viscosity decrease as temperature increases. Care should be taken to insure that the entire kit is poured before the working time elapses. In other words, do not mix more than you can pour during the working time.
Always sweep (pour) from one side of the base toward the other to eliminate entrapped air. The storage temperature of the unmixed kits of REDBAC NONHAZ QFG will greatly affect both the ease of pouring and the cure time. For best results, REDBAC NONHAZ QFG kits should be stored in a warm room for at least 24 hours before use.
During cold weather (below 50°F or 10°C), it is important that the foundation be enclosed and maintained above 50?F. The cure time of the grout will be longer during cold weather and it is important that the grouted area be kept warm (above 50°F) until the grout has cured completely. Do not pour if the grout is below 50 °F. Conversely in hot weather, do not mix and pour in direct sunlight. Cover or “tent” operations to prevent grout from setting up too fast, which usually leads to excessive shrinkage and/or cracking.
CLEAN-UP
Uncured REDBAC grouts can be removed from tools and equipment with COPPS ENVIRO KLEEN or isopropyl alcohol, xylol or ketones.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Avoid breathing of vapors. Forced local exhaust is recommended to effectively minimize exposure. NIOSH approved, organic vapor respirators and forced exhaust are recommended in confined areas, or when conditions (such as heated polymers, sanding) may cause high vapor concentrations. DO NOT WELD ON, BURN, OR TORCH ON OR NEAR ANY EPOXY MATERIAL. Hazardous vapor is released when an epoxy is burned. Avoid skin or eye contact. Wash skin with soap and water if contact occurs. If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes and obtain medical attention. Read and understand all cautions on can labels and material safety data sheets before using this material.
PACKAGING/KIT VOLUMES
K-020-22 = 352 in.3 = 5,768 cm3
K-020-50 = 800 in.3 = 13,110 cm3
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
Copps Industries, Inc. gives no warranty, express or implied, and all products are sold upon condition that purchasers will make their own tests to determine the quality and suitability of the product. Copps Industries, Inc. shall be in no way responsible for the proper use and service of the product. The information given in this publication is considered to be accurate and reliable and is provided as a service only. Physical properties shown are typical. Actual properties are dependent on curing conditions and degree of cure. Any information or suggestions given are without warranty of any kind and purchasers are solely responsible for any loss arising from the use of such information or suggestions. No information or suggestions given by us shall be deemed to be a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights.
TB#4020 (01/09/09)