LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1 LATICRETE Park North
Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA
Tel: (203) 393-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 243-4788
Fax: (203) 393-1684
E-mail: technicalservices@laticrete.com
Web site: http://www.laticrete.com
LATAPOXY 2000 Industrial Grout is a highly chemical resistant industrial grade epoxy grout for: ceramic tile, pavers, floor brick, packing house tile and stone. LATAPOXY 2000 Industrial Grout is supplied as factory proportioned kits consisting of epoxy resin, hardener, and chemical resistant silica filler.
Usage—Use in corrosive environments such as:
Industrial—bakeries, dairies, cheese factories, breweries, CIP rooms, meat packing plants, soft drink plants, confectioneries, canneries, distilleries, pharmaceutical factories, veterinary, hospitals, clinics and kennels.
Commercial—institutional kitchens, fast food restaurants, cafeterias, laboratories, supermarkets.
- High chemical resistance
- Improved temperature resistance
- Maximum physical strength
- Highly resistant to bacteria attack
- Exceeds ANSI 118.3 (Epoxy) and ANSI 118.5 (Furan) performance requirements
- Water cleanable
- Fast curing
- Cures at low temperature
# 2 Unit Pail Kit (Complete Unit)
Unit Net Weight 26 lb (11.8 kg) 48 Pails Per Pallet
# 2 Unit Pail (Liquid Only)
Unit Net Weight 11 lb (4.9 kg) 48 Pails Per Pallet
#4 Unit Carton (Liquid Only)
Unit Weight 16 lb (7.3 kg) 56 Cartons Per Pallet
Colors: LATAPOXY 2000 PART C Filler Powder best used with the following grout colors: 22, 24, 35, 46. Custom colors available on request.
Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for two (2) years.
- Maximum chemical resistance is achieved in seven (7) days at 70°F/21°C. Protect from exposure to strong chemicals until fully cured; at colder temperatures it takes longer to achieve full cure.
- Grouts for ceramic tile, pavers, brick and stone are not replacements for waterproofing membranes. When a waterproofing membrane is required, use LATICRETE 9235 Waterproofing Membrane (see Section 10 FILING SYSTEM).
- Not for use with Bright White or light colored grouts.
- Please consult with LATICRETE Technical Services for specific recommendations, if grout will be exposed to chemicals other than those indicated on the chemical resistant chart.
- Not for use in areas subjected to enzymatic and/or rinse cleaners.
Consult MSDS for more safety information.
- Protect finished work from chemical exposure, dirt and traffic until fully cured.
- Until cured, LATAPOXY® 2000 Industrial Grout may irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and or prolonged contact with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water.
- Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause cancer or serious lung problems. Avoid breathing dust. Wear a respirator in dusty areas.
- Keep out of reach of children.
ANSI A118.3, ANSI A118.5 (American)
EVALUATION PER ANSI A118.3–1999 |
PROPERTY |
VALUE |
TEST/ NO. |
EVALUATION |
REQUIREMENT |
| Water Cleanability (E5.1) |
Pass |
80 min. |
| Initial Setting Time (E5.2) |
Pass |
> 2.0 hrs. |
| Service Setting Time (E5.2) |
Pass |
< 7 days |
Shrinkage (E5.3) |
0.07% |
< 0.25% |
| Sag(E5.4) |
Pass |
no change |
Quarry Shear Bonds (E5.5) |
1000 PSI (6.9MPa)* |
> 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) |
Compressive Strength (E5.6) |
15500 PSI (107 MPa) |
> 3500 psi (24 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength (E5.7) |
2600 PSI (18MPa) |
> 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) |
| Thermal Shock (E5.8) |
500 PSI (3.4MPa) |
> 500 psi (3.4 MPa) |
* Tile Failed During Test TCA-061-93
EVALUATION PER ANSI A118.5–1999 |
Property |
Test Method |
Evaluation |
Grout Requirement Silica |
| Compressive Strength |
ASTM C579 |
14700 PSI (101MPa) |
3000 psi (21 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM C307 |
2577 PSI (17.7 MPa) |
400 psi (2.75 MPa) |
| Absorption |
ASTM C413 |
0.16% |
Max. 1% |
| Modulus of Rupture |
ASTM C580 |
5300 psi (37 MPa) |
600 psi (4.1 MPa) |
| Initial Set, Hours |
ASTM C308 |
4 |
Max. 5 |
| Final Set, Days |
ASTM C308 |
2 |
Max. 7 |
| Linear Shrinkage |
ASTM C531 |
0.27% |
Max. 1% |
| Working Time Minutes |
ASTM C308 |
35 |
Min. 10 |
| Bond Strength |
ASTM C321 |
Pass* |
150 psi (1 MPa) |
* Brick Failed During Test TCA-089-13
SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE** |
| Intermittent Exposure |
up to 360°F /182°C |
| Constant Exposure |
up to 185°F /80°C |
** Service Temperature Exposure defined as: Intermittent—where hot materials, liquids or steam come in contact with grout for a short time.
Constant—where grout is subjected to continuous heat such as under a bakery oven.
| Working Time |
35 minutes |
| Wet Density |
112 lbs/ft3 (1800 kg/m3) |
CURE TIME |
FLOOR TEMPERATURE |
TIME TO LIGHT TRAFFIC* |
TIME TO HEAVY TRAFFIC** |
FULL CURE*** |
40°F (4°C) |
24 Hours |
48 Hours |
7 Days |
50°F (10°C) |
20 Hours |
32 Hours |
7 Days |
60°F (16°C) |
16 Hours |
24 Hours |
7 Days |
70°F (21°C) |
5 Hours |
10 Hours |
5 Days |
80°F (27°C) |
4 Hours |
7 Hours |
1 Day |
90°F (32.2°C) |
2 Hours |
3 Hours |
12 Hours |
* Foot Traffic
** Place Equipment
*** Exposure to Chemical and Heat
Chemical Resistance* Chart |
Chemical Name |
Continuous Exposure |
Inter-mittent Exposure |
Splash Exposure |
| Food Acids |
|
|
|
Lactic to 10 % |
R |
R |
R |
Acetic to 10% |
R |
R |
R |
Formic to 5 % |
R |
R |
R |
Citric to 50% |
R |
R |
R |
Tartaric to 50% |
R |
R |
R |
Tannic to 50% |
R |
R |
R |
| Oleic to 100% |
R |
R |
R |
| Phosphoric to 80% |
R |
R |
R |
| Mineral Acids |
|
|
|
| Hydroflouric acid** 10% |
R |
R |
R |
| Sulfuric to 50%** |
R |
R |
R |
| Nitric to 30%** |
R |
R |
R |
| Hydrochloric to** 36.5% |
R |
R |
R |
| Corrosive Cleaners |
|
|
|
| Sodium Hypochlorite** (Bleach) 3% |
R |
R |
R |
| Sodium Hydroxide (Saturated) |
R |
R |
R |
| Solvents |
|
|
|
| Xylene |
R |
R |
R |
| Ethyl Alcohol |
R |
R |
R |
| Mineral Spirits |
R |
R |
R |
| Toluene |
R |
R |
R |
| Methylene Chloride |
NR |
NR |
NR |
| Gasoline |
R |
R |
R |
* Chemical Resistance defined as:
Splash—minor spill wiped up quickly such as in a laboratory.
Intermittent—Exposure to chemicals where clean up takes place several times a day such as in a commercial kitchen.
Continuous—heavy exposure to chemicals where clean up is less frequent such as in an industrial food plant.
R=Recommended, NR=Not Recommended. Chemical Resistance determined in accordance with ASTM C267–1999.
** Long Exposure will cause color change.
Specifications subject to change without notification. Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field performance will depend on installation methods and site conditions.
Before starting to grout remove spacers and debris in grout and remove dust and dirt using a damp sponge. Do not leave water standing in joints. Do not clean tiles with acid cleaners. Substrate temperature must be between 45°F (7°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Note: Temperature will affect working properties of LATAPOXY® 2000 Industrial Grout. Warm temperatures will speed curing and shorten working time. Cool temperatures will slow curing and require longer time to traffic. Store LATAPOXY 2000 Industrial Grout at 70°F (21°C) for 24 hours prior to use.
Pour LATAPOXY 2000 Industrial Grout Part A and Part B into a clean mixing pail and mix thoroughly by hand or with a slow speed mixer (<300 RPM) until liquids are completely blended.
Note: For vertical installations add LATICRETE Part D Non-Sag Additive at this time. Add LATAPOXY 2000 Part C Filler Powder and mix until uniformly blended.
Immediately pour entire contents of pail onto a flat surface (Do Not Leave in Pail). Spread with a sharp, firm rubber grout float. Work the grout paste into the joints until completely filled. Use diagonal strokes to pack the joints. Insure that joint is filled and grout is not just sitting on top (i.e. "bridging the joint").
Remove excess grout from the face of the tiles with the edge of the grout float. Hold the float at a 90° angle and pull it diagonally across the joints and tile to avoid pulling out the material. Clean using a white nylon pad and plenty of cool, clean water. For detailed application instructions and coverage information refer to Data Sheet 631.5 Intl.
LATICRETE® and LATAPOXY materials are available worldwide.
For distributor information, call:
Toll Free: 800.243.4788
Telephone: 203.393.0010
For on-line distributor information, visit LATICRETE at www.laticrete.com.
Contact a LATICRETE Distributor in your area.
See 10. FILING SYSTEM
| DS 230.13: |
LATICRETE Product Warranty |
A component of:
| DS 230.12: |
LATICRETE 10 Year Systems Warranty |
LATICRETE and LATAPOXY grouts require routine cleaning with a neutral pH soap and water. All other LATICRETE and LATAPOXY materials require no maintenance but installation performance and durability may depend on properly maintaining products supplied by other manufacturers.
Information is available by calling the LATICRETE Technical Service Hotline (hours 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST):
Toll Free: 800.243.4788, ext. 235
Telephone: 203.393.0010, ext. 235
Fax: 203.393.1948
To acquire technical and safety lsiterature, please visit our website at www.laticrete.com.
Additional product information is available on our website at www.laticrete.com. The following is a list of related documents:
| DS 230.12: |
LATICRETE 10 Year System Warranty |
| DS 230.13: |
LATICRETE Product Warranty |
| DS 236.0: |
LATICRETE 9235 Waterproofing Membrane |
| DS 631.5 Intl: |
How to Install LATAPOXY Adhesives and Grouts |
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