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Chemical Anchor - Technical Data Sheet

Advantages | Application Equipment | Description | Handling Instructions
  Important Considerations | Instructions for Use | Other Accessories | Packaging
Precautions | Properties | Storage | Uses | Working Loads

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Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH

Uses

• Ideal for setting starter bars, dowels, holding down bolts and anchoring in general where a permanent, high strength application is required.

• Suitable for anchoring close to concrete edges, or areas where vibration or anchor abrasion can be a problem.

• Can be used in wet or damp environments including waste water treatment facilities and food processing areas.

• May be used in conjunction with Hollow masonry or brick applications, where high shear and tensile strength application is required.

• Suitable for use with a variety of anchor rods, including threaded rod and rods of different composition including galvanised, stainless steel, brass and zinc plated.

Advantages

• Early development of initial hardness, minimises maintenance disruption.

• Pre-weighed, quality controlled materials ensure consistency and reduce risk of site errors

• Two pack colour coding gives visual check on correct mixing.

• Unaffected by a wide range of acids, alkalis and industrial chemicals.

• Natural grey colour sympathetic to aesthetic requirements.

• Provides good adhesion where anchor abrasion or vibration exists.

• Easy and economical to use.

• Solvent free.

• Tough and durable.

• Obtains maximum anchoring integrity by creating a chemical bond that becomes part of the concrete.

• Does not shrink whilst curing. Therefore does not rely on expansion to achieve its holding strength.

• Creates a membrane around bolts or anchors that is corrosion proof.

• Can be used in solid concrete, cavity walls or light weight concrete when used in conjunction with sieves, starter bars, wall tiles etc as applicable.

Description

Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH is part of Svenic Australia's range of structural adhesives and grouts for use in the construction industry. It combines ease of mixing and application with a two-component, epoxy paste consistency, structural adhesive/filler. It cures, with minimal shrinkage, at temperatures above 5°C to a very strong, dense solid.
The mixed material is applied to a suitably prepared surface and quickly cures to form a complete impermeable repair unaffected by many forms of chemical attack.
It is supplied as a two pack colour coded material in preweighed quantities ready for on-site mixing and use.

Properties

Data quoted typical for this product but does not constitute a specification.

Important Considerations

The material containing the cartridges should be heated by placing in hot water (not boiling) where temperatures do not exceed 5°C. This will improve product flow, assist in less pressure being applied to the gun and will ensure proper curing. Excessive gun pressure can result as incorrect metering and mixing, and consequent curing.

The cured material can fracture under load conditions when applied too thinly. As such, care should be taken to ensure the material is not applied too thinly. The possibility that the material will fracture or break under load increases the thinner the material is applied.

To maintain maximum holding strength, where anchors are to be embedded deeper than normal, it is recommended that the minimum concrete substrate thickness should be increased to 1.25 times the depth.

Designer considerations include, but are not limited to, an assessment of the concrete strength at the location of the anchor. The designer should consider the degree of compaction, the concretes age and its curing conditions.

Instructions for Use

Preparation

All grease, oil, chemical contamination, dust, laitance and loose concrete must be removed by scabbling or light bush hammering to provide a sound substrate.

All concrete must be at least 28 days old prior to treatment. Steel surfaces should be grit blasted to white metal. Surfaces which show any traces of oil must be degreased with a chemical degreaser prior to grit blasting.

Mixing

Thoroughly mix resin (white) and hardener (black) until an even grey colour is obtained. Before a new cartridge kit is introduced into the hole, dispense the first part (at least 20 ml) of the cartridge into a cup etc, until the resin and hardener is of a homogenous and consistent, even grey colour.

Application

Apply the mixed Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH with either a manual or air operated bi-mixer caulking gun. Bonded surfaces should be held rigidly together until the Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH has set.

Cleaning

All tools and equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with solvent such as Xylene. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.

CAUTION: Some solvents contain potentially harmful chemicals like Toluene. They should only be used in well ventilated areas. Avoid direct skin contact. For further information, refer to the specific instruction sheet on the solvent used.

Packaging

Note: Bulk drums available of each resin and hardener.

Application Equipment

Other Accessories

Additional Static Mixers available.

Working Loads - Concrete

Storage

Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH has a shelf life of 12 months when stored in a dry place at 25°C in unopened containers.

Keep cartridges closed tightly when not in use.

Do not interchange "D" plugs or in other way contaminate "A" Components with "B" or vice versa. Do not store in conditions of excessive heat or cold.

Precautions

Health and safety

Prolonged and repeated skin contact with epoxy resins and curing agents may cause dermatitis in persons sensitive to these products. Gloves, barrier creams, protective clothing and eye protection should be worn when handling these products. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting - give lots of water. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes.

If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. Material Safety Data Sheets are available. Read Material Safety Data Sheets, Technical Data Sheet and label carefully before first use of any product

Fire

Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH is non-flammable

Handling Instructions

Refer to the material safety data sheet (MSDS) before handling the product. Follow instructions for safe handling.

Avoid direct skin contact. Gloves and overalls should be worn. Should direct contact occur, wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Do not use solvents to remove product from skin.

Respirators should be worn in confined areas or in the case of prolonged exposure to vapours. Contaminated clothing should be laundered as soon as possible.

Statement of Responsibility
The information given in this publication is based on the present state of our knowledge. Buyers and users must make their own assessment of our product under their own conditions for their own requirements.

No responsibility is accepted save those non-excludable conditions stated or implied by any Federal or State Legislation or law of a territory.

CONTACT POINT

Peter Coundouris General Manager Svenic Australia (Contact Information below)

OTHER CONTACT

Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26