MasterEmaco® 2525

Solvent free epoxy binder, structural adhesive and general purpose primer.

DESCRIPTION MasterEmaco 2525 with Filler F1

MasterEmaco 2525 is a solvent free, high Consistency Fluid Grout
performance, versatile epoxy binder that can be used F1 Filler for 1L of Binder 2 Litres
to produce a range of epoxy resin based mortars or Compressive strength @ 7D 80MPa
as a primer for both flooring and waterproofing
products. MasterEmaco 2525 can be applied to both Tensile strength @ 7D 50MPa
dry and damp surfaces and adheres to most Consistency Flowable Mortar
substrates after proper preparation. F1 Filler for 1L of Binder 3 Litres
RECOMMENDED USES Compressive strength @ 7D 75MPa
• Structural bonding of new to old concrete Tensile strength @ 7D 42MPa
• Production of epoxy resin mortars for floor Consistency Thixotropic Mortar
toppings F1 Filler for 1L of Binder 4 Litres
• Production of epoxy resin mortars to grout bolt Compressive strength 64MPa
holes Tensile strength 36MPa
• Steel bonding
• Rapid structural repair of concrete
Paste for Precast Segment Bonding
• Grouting dowels
Mixed Density, (kg/L) 1.70 ± 0.1
• Segmental bonding mortar
• Priming of concrete floors prior to applying Pot Life in Minutes (ASTM C881:
Mastertop Flooring Systems and MasterSeal 2010) : @ 23ºC 30
Membrane Systems to achieve structural bond @ 4ºC 120
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Compressive Strength @ 7D (N/mm2): 70
• Adheres to wet or damp surfaces - Wide Tensile Strength @ 7D (N/mm2) 14
application area from mortars to primers and ASTM C307 :
adhesives.
• Solvent free - Low VOC and non-shrink Bond Strength @ 7D (N/mm2) >6
• Pre-proportioned packaging - No job site errors (Pull Off by Dyna Tester), :
• Multi-purpose binder - Many uses Slant Shear Bond Strength, @ 7D > 33
(N/mm2) BS EN 12615: 1999,
• Low viscosity - Easy to apply as primer
• High abrasion and chemical resistance - Can Chemical Resistance
be used as wearing surface
MasterEmaco 2525 resists most common organic
• Approved to AS/NZS 4020:2002 - Suitable for
contact with Potable Water and inorganic acids in diluted form, also resistant to
alkalis, water, oils, grease, etc.
• Cures hard at low temperatures - Wide
application range PROPERTIES
PERFORMANCE DATA
Part A Part B Mixed
MasterEmaco 2525 Supply Liquid Liquid Liquid
Compressive Strength: @ 1D - 58 MPa Form
@ 7D - 95 MPa Colour Clear Amber Amber
Compressive Modulus: 3.4 GPa
Flexural strength: @ 7D - 40 MPa Mix Ratio 3:1 pbv
Tensile strength: @ 7D- 60 MPa Density (Mixed) 1.1kg/L
Heat deflection temp: 80°C
Compressive modulus: 3.4 GPa
Application Temperature: 4°C - 35°C
Bond strength: >2.5 MPa(concrete
failure)
Abrasion Resistance 0.24mm/30 mins.
(ASTM C779)
MasterEmaco® 2525
fully cure before the subsequent topping is applied
when used as a primer, seed with F1 or F5 Filler.
APPLICATION
Curing
Surface preparation
Cure time will vary depending on the ambient
Remove all grease, oil, dust, residual curing temperature, quantity mixed and placed, and the rate
compound, mould release agent or other contaminant of sand addition. MasterEmaco 2525 will have fully
that could impair adhesion. Laitance should cured after 7 days at 23°C.
preferably be removed by light sweep blasting or
hydro-jetting. Mechanical wire brushing may be ESTIMATING DATA
appropriate for small areas.
Spalled concrete should be cut back to sound Filler Per 1L
Consistency Total Yield
concrete and made good with MasterEmaco 2525 of Binder
mortar. Conventional concrete curing compounds Grout 2 litres 2.25 litres
should be removed before application.
Flowable Mortar 3 litres 3 litres
Mixing
Proportion part kits accurately mixing only what can Thixotropic Mortar 4 litres 4 litres
be used in less than 30 minutes. Thoroughly stir Part Segmental bonding mortar
A, add Part B (3:1 parts by volume respectively) and
blend thoroughly using a slow speed mixer fitted with PTA 3.75L PTB 1.25L Filler F1A
a suitable paddle. When being used as a grout or 17.5Kg
mortar, only clean kiln dried sand may be mixed in. Priming: coverage 4-6m²/litre.
The maximum aggregate size should approximate to Wet to dry bonding concrete: approximately 4m²/litre
1/3 of the minimum required depth. Add MasterTop depending on profile of concrete.
X1 color packs into floor screeds to ensure color
throughout flooring system. The following mix ratios PACKAGING
are given as a guide. Consideration should be given MasterEmaco 2525 comes in 5 litre kit sizes
to the volume of mortar and potential problems
associated with exothermic reactions. SHELF LIFE
Application MasterEmaco 2525 can be stored in tightly closed
The MasterEmaco2525 mortar or grout may be original containers for 24 months at moderate
placed on to the surface using standard grouting or temperature.
trowelling techniques. PRECAUTIONS
Note: The surface needs to be primed when using For the full health and safety hazard information and
"dry" mortars. Use MasterEmaco2525 Binder only to how to safely handle and use this product, please
prime and apply wet on wet, when aggregate ratio is make sure that you obtain a copy of the BASF
over 1-3, resin to aggregate. If using as a bonding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from our office
material for new to old concrete or for adhering
or our website.
MasterTop 330 ensure that the MasterEmaco 2525
is still tacking at time of new concrete or mortar is
applied. If MasterEmaco 2525 has the possibility to

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