Product Data Sheet

Edition 01/01/2014
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Sikadur®-31

Sikadur®-31
2-part thixotropic epoxy adhesive

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Product Sikadur -31 is a solvent-free, moisture tolerant, thixotropic, two part structural
adhesive and repair mortar, based on epoxy resins and special fillers, designed for
Description use at temperatures between +10°C and +40°C.
Construction

Uses As a structural adhesive for:

 Concrete elements
 Hard natural stone
 Ceramics, fibre cement
 Mortar, Bricks, Blocks, Masonry etc.
 Steel, Iron, Aluminium
 Wood
 Polyester, Epoxy
 Glass
As a fast setting repair mortar for:
 Corners and edges
 Hole and void filling
 Joint arrises
Joint filling and crack sealing:
 Rigid joint filling
 Crack filling and sealing (non moving)
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Characteristics / Sikadur -31 has the following advantages:
Advantages  Easy to mix and apply
 Suitable for dry and damp concrete surfaces
 Very good adhesion to most construction materials
 High strength adhesive
 Thixotropic: non-sag and suitable for vertical and overhead application
 Solvent free
 Hardens without shrinkage
 Different coloured components (for mixing control)
 No primer needed
 High initial and ultimate strengths
 Good abrasion resistance
 Adhesive and filler in one
 Impermeable to liquids and water vapour
 Good chemical resistance

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Tests
Approval / Standards Conforms to ASTM C 881-78, Type I, Grade 3, Class B+C.

Product Data

Form
Colour of System Grey Paste
Packaging 3 kg (A+B) Pre-batched unit
Part A: 2.00 kg plastic container
Part B: 1.00 kg plastic container

Storage
Storage Conditions / 12 months from date of production if stored properly in original unopened, sealed
Shelf-Life and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and
+40°C. Protect from direct sun light.

Technical Data
Chemical Base Epoxy resin.
Mixed Density 1.90 ± 0.05 kg/l at 30 ºC
Sag Flow On vertical surfaces it is non-sag up to 10 mm thickness.
(According to FIP 5.3 with measurement according to ASTM D2730)
Layer Thickness 30 mm max.
When using multiple units, one after the other. Do not mix the following unit until
the previous one has been used in order to avoid a reduction in handling time.
Change of Volume Shrinkage / Creep:
Hardens without shrinkage.

Mechanical / Physical
Properties
Compressive Strength (According to ASTM C-579)
Curing time +30°C
2
1 day 25 - 30 N/mm
2
3 days 35 - 45 N/mm
2
7 days 50 - 60 N/mm
2
14 days 60 - 70 N/mm

Bond Strength (According to ASTM C 882)

Curing time Temperature Substrate Bond strength
2*
7 days +30°C Concrete dry 8 - 10 N/mm

*100% concrete failure.

Flexural Strength (According to DIN EN 196)
Curing time +30°C
2
1 day 10 - 15 N/mm
2
3 days 15 - 20 N/mm
2
7 days 20 - 25 N/mm
2
14 days 25 - 30 N/mm

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Tensile strength (According to ISO 527)

Curing time +30°C

2
3 days 5 - 8 N/mm
2
7 days 8 - 10 N/mm
2
14 days 10 - 15 N/mm

System
Information

Application Details
Substrate Quality Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days (depends on minimal requirement
of strengths).
Verify the substrate strength (concrete, masonry, natural stone).
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 similar to Sa 2.5.
The substrate must be sound and all loose particles must be removed.
Substrate Preparation Concrete, mortar, stone, bricks:
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 i.e. by blast
cleaning and vacuum. Avoid dew point conditions.
Other surfaces (polyester, epoxy, glass, ceramic):
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On these substrates pre-apply Sikafloorr -156 (primer) and then, “wet on wet“ apply
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Sikadur -31.

Application
Conditions /
Limitations
Substrate Temperature +10°C min. / +40°C max.
Ambient Temperature +10°C min. / +40°C max.
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Material Temperature Sikadur -31 must be at a temperature of between +10°C and +40°C.
Substrate Moisture When applied to mat moisture concrete, brush the adhesive well into substrate.
Content
Dew Point Beware of condensation!
Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3°C above dew point.

Application
Instructions
Mixing Part A : Part B = 2 : 1 (by weight)
Mixing Time Pre-batched units:
Mix parts A+B together for at least 3 minutes with a mixing spindle attached to a
slow speed electric drill
(max. 600 rpm) until the material becomes smooth in consistency and a uniform
grey colour. Avoid aeration while mixing. Then, pour the whole mix into a clean
container and stir again for approx. 1 more minute at low speed to keep air
entrapment at a minimum. Mix only that quantity which can be used within its
potlife.
Application Method / When using a thin layer adhesive, apply the mixed adhesive to the prepared
Tools surface with a spatula, trowel, notched trowel, (or with hands protected by gloves).

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 When applying as a repair mortar use some formwork.
When using for bonding metal profiles onto vertical surfaces ,support and press
uniformly using props for at least 12 hours, depending on the thickness applied
(not more than 5 mm) and the room temperature.
Once hardened check the adhesion by tapping with a hammer.
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Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika Colma Cleaner immediately
after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.
Potlife 100 g mass (According to FIP 5.1 and 5.2)
+30°C ≥45
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 parts A+B before
mixing them (not below +5°C).
Construction

Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
Information physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders
are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product
concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

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