adhesive mixed 1:1 with water, or predampening
DESCRIPTION
Hydrolox A6 is a two part latex based adhesive and with water. Free water on the surface will reduce
sealant, specifically formulated for the bedding and the bond.
laying of both ceramic and resinous floor tiles, and
Mixing
use as an economical, hard wearing joint sealant.
Hydrolox A6 should be mixed with a Hydrolox
The combination of high rubber and low water
Liquid content equal to 27% volume to weight, e.g.
content produces a flexible product with exceptional
6.75 litres liquid to one bag of Hydrolox Powder.
adhesion to most materials with negligible
Always add the powder to the liquid while mixing
shrinkage.
slowly to avoid lumps. Mix by hand or slow speed
electric drill. Only mix that quantity of material that
ADVANTAGES
can be used within the pot life, approximately 30
Good adhesion
High strength minutes at 20掳C. Do not attempt to rework or re-
Non staining
temper any partially set adhesive.
Economical
Durable
Application as an adhesive
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply the mixed Hydrolox A6 to the substrate using
Typical Properties
a notched trowel to give a finished bed thickness of I
SET TIMES @ 20掳C
to 3 mm. Place the clean tiles directly onto this
INITIAL 30 minutes
screeded bed within 15 minutes of application of the
FINAL 120 minutes
adhesive. Leave the joints open at the required width
PREPARATION using suitable spacers. Lay an area over which one
All contacted surfaces must be free of oil, grease can reach before bedding the tiles with a straight
or other contamination which may inhibit bond. edge or float until the adhesive partly fills the joint.
Any cracked or weakened concrete should be Any adhesive which is extruded from the joint can be
removed and repaired to provide a solid scraped off or cut back with a knife after it has set.
foundation.
Application as a sealant
Priming Place the mixed Hydrolox A6 into a gun or container
In most instances priming is not required. Where suitable for pouring the sealant into the joint. Take
the substrate is very porous, adhesion will be care not to overfill the joint. Any excess on the
improved by priming with a slurry of surface may be cut off flush with the surface after the
initial cure. Use disposable equipment to minimise
clean up.
CURING PRECAUTIONS
Protect the freshly laid tiles from premature drying Where temperatures less than 10掳C or greater than 35掳C are
out by covering with polythene film for the first 24 encountered, contact our Technical Staff for specific advice.
hours. Hydrolox A6 is non toxic, but it is alkaline in nature. Any contact
Avoid heavy traffic over the joint for 48 hours with eyes or skin should be washed off with clean water.
Protective gloves and clothing should be worn.
CLEAN UP
Ensure that the concrete is at least 28 days old before using
Clean all equipment with water immediately after
Hydrolox A6 as the joint sealant, to avoid excessive joint
use. Partially set adhesive may be removed from the
movement.
surface of the tiles using a damp cloth. All set
adhesive should be left for 24 hours to avoid NOTE
disturbing the freshly laid tiles. Material safety data sheets for these and all Aftek products are
available on request. Read the MSDS and product label
ESTIMATING
carefully before using.
Packaging
All reasonable care is taken in the compilation of this data
Hydrolox A6 is supplied as a two part product
sheet. All recommendations regarding use are made without
comprising 20lt pails containing Part A and 25kg
guarantee as the conditions of use are beyond the control of
bags of Part B.
the manufacturer.
Estimating Data
ALLIED PRODUCTS
A 25 kg bag of Hydrolox A6 Powder mixed with 6.75
Aftek manufactures a broad range of construction products
litres of Hydrolox A6 Liquid produces 15 litres of
including:
adhesive which will cover 5 square metres at an
Grouts
average of 3 mm thick.
Coatings
A scabbled surface will reduce the area covered by a
Admixtures
kit.
Adhesives
STORAGE
Sealants
Hydrolox A6 Part A is a natural rubber latex which
Floor Toppings
must stored away from extremes of temperature.
Floor Leveling Compounds
Storage below 5掳C or above 35掳C will reduce the
Concrete Repair
shelf life. Hydrolox A6 Part B is based on a hydraulic
setting high alumina cement and must be kept in a
sealed bag in a dry area.
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