Masterflow 400: High Strength, Free Flowing Epoxy Grout

Masterflow®400
High strength, free flowing epoxy grout
Description Typical properties

Masterflow®400 is a solvent free epoxy resin grout Pot life: at 25°C 70 min
at 40°C 40 min
formulated to withstand static and dynamic loads in
Compressive strength (ASTM C579- 7 days 104 N/mm²
a wide variety of applications. 91):
Flexural strength (BS 6319 Part 3 7 days 27.5N/mm²
® 1983):
Masterflow 400 is suitable for an application Tensile strength (BS 6319 Part 7): 7 days 15 N/mm²
thickness range of 10-80mm. The product is three Density: 2000 kg/m³
Cure: at 25°C 7 Days
component and easily mixed on site, to a pourable at 40°C 3 Days
consistency. Co-efficient of thermal expansion 8 x 10-5/°C
(ASTM C531-95):
Secant modulus of elasticity 28 days 9300N/mm²
Typical applications (ASTM C580-93):
• Crane and transporter rails.
• New and old machine base plates. Composition
• Structural filling of holes and cavities in concrete. Bisphenol A epoxy resin base, a low viscosity liquid
• Industrial equipment and machinery subject to reactor and a graded aggregate which, when mixed,
static or dynamic forces. form an easily pourable and mobile precision grout.
• Equipment where chemical and acid spillage
occurs. Chemical resistance
The resistance of Masterflow®400 to most common
Advantages corrosive chemicals is excellent:
• No priming required. • Dilute and concentrated alkalis
• Excellent flow characteristics. • Most dilute acids
• Long pot-life. • Oil and petrol
• High tensile, flexural and compressive strength. • Ammonia
• Excellent adhesion to steel and concrete. • Formaldehyde
• Rapid installation and strength gain. • Saline solutions
• High resistance to dynamic loads and chemical • Mineral oil, vegetable and animal fats
attack.
Application procedure
• Non-shrink and tolerant of damp surfaces.
Surface preparation
As with all epoxy resin applications the quality of
Packaging / yield
surface preparation has a direct effect on the
Masterflow®400 is supplied in 15kg, which yields 7.5
performance and durability of the system. Concrete
litres.
surfaces should be sound, dimensionally stable,
clean, free from laitance, paint, oil, grease, mould
release agent and residual curing compound.
Masterflow®400
A rough surface is preferable. Metal surfaces or Storage
components to be bedded, should be free from any Store under cover out of direct sunlight and protect
rust, scaling or paint. Formwork if used should be from extremes of temperature. In tropical climates
wrapped in polythene to ensure a clean release. the product must be stored in an air-conditioned
environment. Shelf life is up to one year when stored
Mixing in unopened containers as above. Failure to comply
Do not split packs or alter the ratio of resin with the recommended storage conditions may result
components in any way. Mix with a slow speed drill in premature deterioration of the product or
and paddle. Add the contents of the reactor packaging. For specific storage advice consult
container to the base component in a suitable mixing BASF CC SA Technical Services Department.
vessel, ensuring complete transfer of both resin
components. Safety precautions
As with all chemical products, care should be taken
Mix for one minute before slowly adding the during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes,
aggregate and continue mixing until a flowing, mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be
pourable lump free consistency is achieved. Mixing tainted with vapour until product is fully cured or
for too long can entrain air. dried). Treat splashes to skin and eyes
immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek medical
Placing attention. Reseal containers after use. For specific
Place immediately after mixing, into the prepared storage and disposal instructions refer to the
area in such a manner that it has the shortest Material Safety Data Sheet.
distance to flow. For long pours a suitable head of
pressure may be required. Ensure the area to be Note
grouted is not completely sealed, and any displaced Field service, where provided, does not constitute
air can be expelled. Pour continuously from one supervisory responsibility. For additional information
side only. contact your local BASF CC SA representative.
BASF CC SA reserves the right to have the true
Allow the grout to set prior to removal of formwork cause of any difficulty determined by accepted test
(normally after 6 hours). Where placement exceeds methods.
depths of 80mm, application should be carried out in
layers. The second layer to be applied after 6 hours. Quality and care
All products originating from BASF CC Dubai, UAE
Equipment care facility are manufactured under a management
Clean all equipment promptly with Cleaning Solvent system independently certified to conform to the
No2. Any excess cured material will have to be requirements of the quality, environmental and
mechanically removed. occupational health & safety standards ISO 9000,
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
03/95 BASF CC SA Revised 10/2006
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is
given or implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the
competence of any labour involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals South Africa (Pty) Ltd
P.O. Box 420, Westonaria, 1780 61 Brunton Circle, Founders Hill, Modderfontein, 1645
11 Pullinger Street, Westonaria, 1779 P O Box 75845, Garden View, 2047
Tel: +27 11 754 1343 Phone +27-11-452 6557
Fax: +27 11 754 1105 Fax +27-11-452 3595
e-mail: basfcc@mweb.co.za e-mail: basf cc@mweb.co.za

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