Application Areas
ELOTEX® 60W is a redispersible binder for the basic modification of mortar and plaster systems, based
on cement, hydrated lime or gypsum binders.
Main application areas
- Base coat plasters
- Finishing plasters, skim coats
- Standard tile adhesives, ISO 13007 C1
- Standard tile grouts, ISO 13007 CG1
- Non structural repair mortar
Key Properties
During processing
- Good redispersibility
- Reduced water demand
- Excellent rheology and workability
- Good open time performance
In the cured state
- Increased adhesive bond strength
- Increased cohesion
- Increased surface abrasion resistance
- Avoids crack formation
Powder Processing
ELOTEX® redispersible powders can be blended in all commercial positive mixers with other dry additives to produce finished products in powder form. Since ELOTEX® redispersible powders exhibit thermoplastic behaviour, mixing times should be as short as possible, and significant temperature rise caused by strong shear forces should be avoided. All hydraulically and non-hydraulically curing dry mixtures with ELOTEX® redispersible powder may be easily mixed with water before application.
For mixing finished products in powder form, one usually places the required amount of mixing water in a suitable vessel and adds the powder mixture under agitation. Too intensive agitation of the mixture may result in unwanted air inclusion. Before application, one should allow the mixture to stand for a short time.
Depending on the properties of the other additives, the standing time will be in the range of approx. 1-5 minutes.
Packaging & Storage
Standard packaging: 25 kg paper sacks with polyethylene liners.
Other types of packaging such as Big Bags or silo wagons are possible on request.
As a basic rule, it is recommended to store ELOTEX® redispersible powder in a dry location at temperatures below 25°C and to process within six months. Sacks that are stored under pressure, damaged or left open for an extended period tend to cause blocking of the redispersible powder.
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