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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
- Epoxy novolac based vinyl ester resin, silica based
- Free chlorine and chlorine bleaches, Hydrogen Peroxide, Nitric, Sulfuric and Chromic Acids
- Primarily used in brick and tile linings in Pulp and Paper Industry
- ASTM C395 compliant
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Typical Uses
Chemester® Mortar is an epoxy novolac based vinyl ester mortar designed for use in the pulp and paper industry, as well as the metal working, chemical and food process industries for joining chemical resistant brick and tiles. Applications in the pulp and paper industry include bleach make up tanks, chlorine dioxide towers and preretention tubs, washers and floors.
- Application of The Chemester Mortar
Pointing Mortar : Use standard wall pointing techniques for both new construction, as well as repair of old joints. For new construction with portland cement joints, rake out the joints to a depth of 1/4” (6.4 mm.) minimum and point with Chemester® Mortar. For repointing work, remove deteriorating mortar down to sound substrate or a minimum depth of 1/4” (6.4 mm.) and point with Chemester® Mortar.
Setting Bed : When using Chemester® Mortar as a bed joint over an asphalt membrane, apply a coat of ATLAS® Barrier Sealant Base (without accelerator) over the membrane and allow it to dry. Typical drying times of ATLAS® Barrier Sealant Base are 2-1/2 hours at 65°F (18°C) or 1 hour at 85°F (29°C). 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 10 to 15 minutes at 75°F (24°C).
Tile and Brick Joints : Install the mortar using conventional bricklaying techniques. Apply mortar to two sides of the brick forming a “V” profile. Place 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.
Full Joint Tile Chests and Walls : Install the mortar using conventional techniques. Apply mortar to the sides of the tile or brick forming a “V” profile. Place tile or brick to attain a 1/4” (6.4 mm.) to 3/8” (9.5 mm.) wide joint. Strike excess mortar before the mortar begins to set.
Overhead : Install the mortar using conventional techniques.
Typical Working & Setting Times of The Chemester® Mortar
Temperature Working Time Setting Time 60°F (16°C) 45-55 min. 60-80 min. 70°F (21°C) 25-30 min. 40-45 min. 80°F (27°C) 18-22 min. 25-35 min. 90°F 32°C) 5-10 min. 15-20 min. - Mixing of The Chemester Mortar
The mix ratio of Chemester® Mortar varies depending upon the application:
- A ratio of 100 parts Resin to 350 parts Powder, by weight, is suggested for repointing joints and as a setting bed or full joint mortar for masonry floors and walls.
- A ratio of 100 parts Resin to 400 parts Powder, by weight, is suggested for new construction of tile chest / towers.
- A ratio of 100 parts Resin to 300 parts Powder to 5 parts ATLAS T-ADDITIVE, by weight, is suggested for any overhead pointing, full joint and bed joint installations. The ATLAS T-ADDITIVE enhances the holding characteris-tics without affecting the working time of the mortar.
Stir the contents of the resin container prior to blending. Mix components by hand using a clean, dry, plastic or metal container and a mason’s trowel. For larger batch sizes, a KOL type mixer with a 5-gallon capacity may be used. The mixing speed should be between 60 and 75 RPM. Proportionally increase or decrease resin and powder quantities to attain larger or smaller batch sizes.
Note : The amount of the powder may be varied slightly to obtain the desired consistency. Decreasing the powder component will decrease the estimated unit coverage and will affect the cure times of the mortar. The amount of powder must be within 5%, by weight, of the suggested amount.
Mix Ratio of 100 parts Resin to 350 parts Powder, by weight, is suggested for repointing joints and as a setting bed or full joint mortar for masonry floors and walls.
The following mixing instructions are for a batch size of 4 lb. 8 oz. (2.0 kg.) or 0.04 ft3 (1.1 liters).
- Place 1 lb. (454 g.) or 14.2 fluid ounces (0.42 liters) of Chemester® Mortar Resin in a mixing container.
- Add approximately 3 lb. 8 oz. (1.6 kg.) or 46 fluid ounces (1.36 liters) of Chemester® Mortar Powder.
- Mix the components for approximately two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.
Mix Ratio, by Weight
Chemester® Mortar Resin 100 parts 1 lb. (454 g.) Chemester® Mortar Powder 350 parts 3 lb. 8 oz. (1.6 kg.) Mix Ratio, by Volume
Chemester® Mortar Resin 100 parts 14.2 fl. oz. (0.42 liters) Chemester® Mortar Powder 323 parts 46 fl. oz. (1.36 liters) Mix Ratio of 100 parts Resin to 400 parts Powder, by weight, is suggested for new construction of tile chest / towers.
The following mixing instructions are for a batch size of 5 lb. (2.3 kg.) or 0.04 ft3 (1.1 liters).
- Place 1 lb. (454 g.) or 14.2 fluid ounces (0.42 liters) of Chemester® Mortar Resin in a mixing container.
- Add approximately 4 lb. (1.8 kg.) or 53 fluid ounces (1.56 liters) of Chemester® Mortar Powder.
- Mix the components for approximately two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.
Mix Ratio, by Weight
Chemester® Mortar Resin 100 parts 1 lb. (454 g.) Chemester® Mortar Powder 400 parts 4 lb. (1.8 kg.) Mix Ratio, by Volume
Chemester® Mortar Resin 100 parts 14.2 fl. oz. (0.42 liters) Chemester® Mortar Powder 371 parts 53 fl. oz. (1.56 liters) Mix Ratio of 100 parts Resin to 300 parts Powder to 5 parts ATLAS T-ADDITIVE, by weight, is suggested for any overhead pointing, full joint and bed joint installations.
The following mixing instructions are for a batch size of 4 lb. 1 oz. (1.8 kg.) or 0.03 ft3 (0.9 liters).
- Place 1 lb. (454 g.) or 14.2 fluid ounces (0.42 liters) of Chemester® Mortar Resin in a mixing container.
- Add approximately 3 lb. (1.4 kg.) or 40 fluid ounces (1.17 liters) of Chemester® Mortar Powder.
- Mix the components for approximately two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.
- Slowly add approximately 0.8 oz. (22 g.) or 5 fluid ounces (0.15 liters) of ATLAS T-ADDITIVE. The amount of ATLAS T-ADDITIVE may be increased or decreased to attain desired working characteristic or consistency.
- Continue mixing for approximately two minutes or until all the ATLAS T-ADDITIVE is thoroughly dispersed.
Mix Ratio, by Weight
Chemester® Mortar Resin 100 parts 1 lb. (454 g.) Chemester® Mortar Powder 300 parts 3 lb. (1.4 kg.) Atlas T-Additive 5 parts 0.8 oz. (22 g.) Mix Ratio, by Volume
Chemester® Mortar Resin 100 parts 14.2 fl. oz. (0.42 liters) Chemester® Mortar Powder 278 parts 40 fl. oz. (1.17 liters) Atlas T-Additive 36 parts 5 fl. oz. (0.15 liters) Waxing of Brick For Floors
Chemester® Mortar can stain red shale brick during installation. Paraffin wax can be applied to the surface face of the brick to eliminate staining. 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. Allow approximately 24 hours at 65of (18°C) or 12 hours at 85of (29°C) minimum cure time before steam cleaning
- Cleaning Of Tools and Equipment
Solvents, such as methyl ethyl ketone, toluene or xylene 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 wastes in accordance with the directions in the Safety Data Sheets and govern-ment regulations.
Properties
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.99 | g./cc. | ASTM C905 |
| Bond Strength (7 days, 25°C) | Brick Fails | — | ASTM C321 |
| Tensile Strength (7 days, 25°C) | 1750.0 | psi. | ASTM C307 |
| Compressive Strength (7 days, 25°C) | 14200.0 | psi. | ASTM C579 |
| Flexural Strength (7 days, 25°C) | 3950.0 | psi. | ASTM C580 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.6 x 10⁻⁵ | in./in./°F | ASTM C531 |
| Water Absorption | 0.47 | % | ASTM C413 |
| Temperature Resistance (Immersion CIO₂ Tower) | 82 - 104 | °C | — |
| Linear Shrinkage | 0.42 | % | ASTM C531 |
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.
Note : Odors from uncured Chemester® Mortar will contaminate certain food, beverage and pharmaceutical products. Removal of these products is necessary during the installation and cure of the material. Evacuate odors to exterior environment and restrict odors from circulating throughout the building.
Packaging & Availability
- Available Colors
Chemester® Mortar is available in white or black.
- Packaging and Coverage
Chemester® Mortar
40 lb. (18.1 kg.) Unit Consisting of:
- One - 1-gal. can of Resin (8 lb. [3.6 kg.])
- One - bag of Powder (32 lb. [14.5 kg.])
210 lb. (95.3 kg.) Unit Consisting of:
- One - 5-gal. pail of Resin (42 lb. [18.1 kg.])
- Three - bags of Powder (56 lb. [27.2 kg.]) ea.
ATLAS® T-ADDITIVE*
- One - 6.7 oz. (190 g.) can per 40 lb. unit
- Five - 6.7 oz. (190 g.) cans per 210 lb. unit
Thixotropic additive for overhead application.
ATLAS® Barrier Sealant Base**
- 1-gallon (6 lb. [2.7 kg.]) can
- Coverage: Approx. 300 sq. ft. (27.9 m2) per can
- 5-gallon (29 lb. 10 oz. [13.4 kg.]) pail
- Coverage: Approx. 1,480 sq. ft. (137 m2) per pail
**Barrier coat over asphalt membrane.
Storage & Handling
- Temperature During Application
Store Chemester® 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 and Chemester® Mortar are between 65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C). Minimum temperature for installation is 60°F (16°C).
- Storage and Shelf Life
Store all materials in a cool, dry environment. Keep all materials out of direct sunlight. Chemester® Mortar Resin must be stored between 40°F (4°C) and 60°F (16°C). Protect from freezing. In un-opened original containers, Chemester® Mortar Resin has a shelf life of approximately four months. Chemester® Mortar Powder has a shelf life of approximately six months. ATLAS T-ADDITIVE has a shelf life of approximately one year.