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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
- Furan resin, 100% carbon-filled
- Low temperature application available to 34°F (1°C)
- Food and food by-products, organic and inorganic acids, solvents, alkalis, Hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide
- Resistant to 350°F (177°C)
- ASTM C395, ANSI A118.5 compliant
- USDA certifiable
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Waxing of The Brick
For applications where staining would be objectionable, paraffin wax must be applied to the surface face of the brick. Factory waxed brick are available. The wax coating and excess mortar are removed from the surface of the brick by steam cleaning. Use a minimum 60 psi. nozzle pressure for cleaning. Refer to the “Typical Working & Setting Times” chart for the minimum cure time before steam cleaning. For most industrial applications, such as tanks, sumps and containment dikes, a wax coating is not applied to the surface face of the brick. The residual material does not affect the performance of the brick lining system.
- Application of The Carbo-alkor Mortar
CARBO-Alkor® Mortar can be used as a mortar for chemical resistant brick construction, a bed joint over an impervious membrane or with RED FURNANE® SETTING BED (Data Sheet 5-55PI).
Bed Joint : Apply the mortar with a 3/16” V-notched trowel held at a 45 degree angle. Place a sufficient amount of mortar to provide a continuous bond coat to the specified thickness. Do not apply more mortar than can be covered in 20 to 30 minutes at 75of (24°C) or before the mortar begins to set. Refer to the “Typical Working & Setting Times” chart.
Brick And Tile Joints : Install the mortar using conventional bricklaying techniques. Apply the mortar to two sides of the brick forming a “V” profile. Place the brick on the setting bed and slide it into place to attain a 1/8” (3.2 mm.) wide joint. Strike excess mortar before the mortar begins to set.
Furan Catalyst Lt
FURAN CATALYST LT Powder blended with CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Powder is required for installations when the temperature of the substrate, air and masonry units are between 34of (1°C) and 60of (16°C). The CARBO-Alkor® Mortar components and FURAN CATALYST LT Powder should be stored at the working conditions for a maximum of 24 hours prior to use. The minimum temperature for installation is 34of (1°C). Refer to the “Typical Mix Ratios” chart. Quantities listed in the chart are starting points and may be slightly modified t°Conform to job site conditions. NEVER MIX FURAN CATALYST LT POWDER DIRECTLY WITH THE CARBO-Alkor® Mortar RESIN.MIXING of THE CARBO-ALKOR
Mortar with Furan Catalyst Lt Powder
The following mixing instructions are for a batch size of 11 lb. (5.0 kg.):
- Determine the ambient temperature and corresponding amounts of CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Powder and FURAN CATALYST LT Powder from the “Typical Mix Ratios” chart.
- In a clean, dry 5-gallon plastic pail combine FURAN CATALYST LT Powder and CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Powder. Mix thoroughly for approximately two minutes
- Place 52 fluid ounces (1.54 liters) of CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Resin in a second 5-gallon plastic pail in the 5-gallon capacity mechanical mixer.
- Slowly add the blended powder as prepared in Step (2).
- Mix the combined components for approximately two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.
Typical Mix Ratios - Furan Catalyst Lt
Temperature Alkor® Mortar
ResinAlkor® Mortar
PowderFURAN CATALYST
LT Powder34°F (1°C) 4 lb. (1.8 kg.)
52 fl. oz. (1.54 liters)
100 parts by weight5 lb. 4 oz. (2.4 kg.)
89 fl. oz. (2.6 liters)
131 parts by weight1 lb. 12 oz. (794 g.)
30 fl. oz. (0.9 liters)
44 parts by weight40°F (4°C) 4 lb. (1.8 kg.)
52 fl. oz. (1.54 liters)
100 parts by weight5 lb. 10 oz. (2.5 kg.)
89 fl. oz. (2.6 liters)
140 parts by weight1 lb. 12 oz. (794 g.)
30 fl. oz. (0.9 liters)
44 parts by weight50°F (10°C) 4 lb. (1.8 kg.)
52 fl. oz. (1.54 liters)
100 parts by weight5 lb. 15 oz. (2.7 kg.)
101 fl. oz. (3.0 liters)
149 parts by weight1 lb. (454 g.)
18 fl. oz. (0.5 liters)
26 parts by weight60°F (16°C) 4 lb. (1.8 kg.)
52 fl. oz. (1.54 liters)
100 parts by weight6 lb. 5 oz. (2.8 kg.)
107 fl. oz. (3.5 liters)
157 parts by weight12 oz. (317 g.)
12 fl. oz. (0.4 liters)
18 parts by weightTypical Working & Setting Times of The Furan Catalyst Lt
Temperature Working Time Support Foot Traffic Cure Before Steam Cleaning
34°F (1°C) 15-20 min. 20-24 hours 48 hours 40°F (4°C) 15-20 min. 14-18 hours 48 hours 50°F (10°C) 15-20 min. 8-10 hours 24 hours 60°F (16°C) 15-20 min. 5-7 hours 24 hours - Typical Uses
CARBO-Alkor® Mortar is recommended for floors, containment dikes, sumps, trenches and tanks requiring the chemical, physical or thermal resistance of masonry construction. With its broad range of chemical resistance and 350°F (177°C) temperature resistance, CARBO-Alkor® Mortar is ideal for the chemical processing and metal treatment industries. It is an excellent mortar for food processing, food preparation and beverage and pharmaceutical facilities that sanitize with caustic and acid-based solutions.
- Mixing Of The Carbo-Alkor Mortar
Mixing of the components should be with a KOL type mixer with a 5-gallon capacity. The mixing speed should be between 60 and 75 RPM. Stir the contents of the resin container prior to blending. The amount of the powder may be varied slightly to obtain the desired consistency. Proportionally increase or decrease component quantities to attain larger or smaller batch sizes.
The following instructions are for a batch size between 11 lb. (5.0 kg.) to 11 lb. 10 oz. (5.3 kg.):
- Place 52 fluid ounces (1.54 liters) of the CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Resin in the 5-gallon capacity mechanical mixer.
- Slowly add 7 lb. (3.2 kg.) to 7 lb. 10 oz. (3.5 kg.) of CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Powder to obtain desired consistency.
- CARBO-Alkor® Mortar Powder
Weight Approximate Volume
7 lb. (3.2 kg.) 119 fluid ounces (3.5 liters)
7 lb. 10 oz. (3.5 kg.) 130 fluid ounces (3.8 liters)
- Mix the combined components for approx. two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.
- Cleaning Of Tools and Equipment
Solvents, such as methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, xylene or ethyl alcohol, will remove the materials referred to in this Data Sheet from mixing tools and equipment if cleaning is done immediately after use. Fully hardened material will have to be removed by mechanical means. Dispose of residues and solvent wastes in accordance with the directions in the Material Safety Data Sheets and government regulations
Properties
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Resistance
CARBO-Alkor® Mortar is resistant tofood and food by-products, organic acids, solvents, oils, greases and salts. It is also resistant to many inorganic acids and alkalies including hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide. Refer to the chemical resistance chart for specific information. CARBO-Alkor® Mortar complies with the specifications of ASTM C395 and ANSI A118.5 for chemical resistant furan resin mortars.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.57 | g./cc. | ASTM C905 |
| Bond Strength (7 days, 25°C) | Brick fails | — | ASTM C321 |
| Tensile Strength (7 days, 25°C) | 900.0 | psi. | ASTM C307 |
| Compressive Strength (7 days, 25°C) | 7700.0 | psi. | ASTM C579 |
| Flexural Strength (7 days, 25°C) | 2300.0 | psi. | ASTM C580 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.5 x 10⁻⁵ | in./in./°F | ASTM C531 |
| Water Absorption | 0.2 | % | ASTM C413 |
| Temperature Resistance (Continual) | 177.0 | °C | — |
| Linear Shrinkage | 0.5 | % | ASTM C531 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- Product Specification
The mortar shall be CARBO-Alkor® Mortar as manufactured by Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. and be certifiable for use in USDA inspected facilities and comply with the requirements of ASTM C395 and ANSI A118.5. The mortar shall consist of a furfuryl alcohol (furan) resin binder with 100% carbon powder and be resistant to organic acids, organic solvents, sodium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid.
Safety & Health
- Precautions
The materials referred to in this Data Sheet are for Industrial Use Only. They contain materials that present handling and potential health hazards.
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
CARBO-Alkor® Mortar is available in black only
- Packaging and Coverage
CARBO-Alkor® Mortar
- 139 lb. 4 oz. (63.2 kg.) Unit Consisting of:
- One - 5-gal. pail of Resin (48 lb. [21.8 kg.])
- Two - bags of Powder (45 lb. 10 oz. [20.7 kg.]) ea.
FURAN CATALYST LT Powder
- 20 lb. (9.1 kg.) bag
- 139 lb. 4 oz. (63.2 kg.) Unit Consisting of:
Storage & Handling
- Temperature During Application
Store CARBO-Alkor® Mortar at 70°F (21°C) to 80°F (27°C) for 24 hours prior to use. The best working characteristics of the materials will be attained when the temperature of the substrate, air, masonry units and CARBO-Alkor® Mortar components are between 70°F (21°C) and 85°F (29°C). The minimum temperature for installation is 60°F (16°C). FURAN CATALYST LT Powder is required for installations when the temperature of the substrate, air and masonry units are between 34°F (1°C) and 60°F (16°C).
- Storage and Shelf Life
Store all components in a cool, dry environment. Keep out of direct sunlight. Ideal storage temperature is 75°F (24°C.). Protect from freezing. In unopened original containers, the materials referred to in this Data Sheet have a shelf life of approximately one year