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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Industrial Additives Features
- Specific Features
Hydrophobic
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applications
- Mineral Renders & Plasters
- One Component Cementitious Waterproofing Membrane
- Tile Grouts
- Application Details
Processing
For the production of ready-mixed dry mortars, such as adhesives and patching compounds, blend VINNAPAS® 5518 H with the other dry ingredients in appropriate equipment. Temperatures should not be allowed to rise excessively during mixing because otherwise the dispersible polymer powder could agglomerate by virtue of its thermoplastic properties. The mortar is prepared for use by adding the recommended amount of water and mixing mechanically or by hand. Since hand mixing generates little shear force, we recommend allowing the fresh mortar to slake for 5 minutes and then stirring it again. This is usually unnecessary where mechanical mixers are employed.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White to light beige powder
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
- Properties
- VINNAPAS® 5518 H is a copolymer powder based on vinyl acetate and ethylene and is dispersible in water.
- VINNAPAS® 5518 H is a polymeric binder and also provides a strong hydrophobic effect.
- Blended with inorganic binders, the powder will provide very good workability with VINNAPAS® 5518 H have improved adhesion, flexibility, deformability and abrasion resistance.
- As a result of the powder's special composition, mortars modified with VINNAPAS® 5518 H will have lasting water repellency and lowered water absorption.
- VINNAPAS® 5518 H will not have any effect on water-vapor transmission at common dosages.
- VINNAPAS® 5518 H contains a fine mineral filler as an antiblocking agent.
- VINNAPAS® 5518 H is a hard dispersible powder with a strong hydrophobic effect.
- It has no effect on rheology.
- Mortars modified with VINNAPAS® 5518 H exhibit very good workability and attain high strength when cured.
- Additionally VINNAPAS® 5518 H provides hydrophobicity within the hardened mortar. It is especially suitable for grout mortars.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Minimum Film Forming Temperature | 4 | °C | DIN ISO 2115 |
| Protective Colloid (Emulsifier System) | Polyvinyl alcohol | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Ash Content (at 1000°C) | max. 12.5 | % | Specific Method |
| Bulk Density | 425 - 575 | kg/m³ | DIN EN ISO 60 |
| Particle Size (min. 400µm) | max. 4 | % | DIN EN ISO 4610 |
| Solids Content | min. 98 | % | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
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- Packaging Information
VINNAPAS® 5518 H is supplied in 25 kg paper bags, Big Bags or bulk on request.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 6 Months
- Storage Information
During storage, protect the product from contact with moisture. Prolonged storage at temperatures above 30°C, especially in combination with pressure, humidity or exposure to sunlight, may result in blocking. Carefully seal any open containers and store them under suitable conditions. We recommend storing the product in a warehouse that provides cool and dry conditions. Do not store the product for more than six months, starting from the date at which it was received.