Arabian Chemical Industries ISOLITH

Product families

Other characteristics

Product Type

• Adhesive, Bonding Agent
• Adhesive
• Bonding Agent

Application Area

Masonry

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Masonry, Stone

Markets

Building & Construction

Packing

ISOLITH is packed in 25-kg paper bag.

Advantages

Polymer – rich, high bond strength; Slip-resistant; Tropical grade formula – good wet open time; Water-resistant – adhesion not affected by prolonged contact with water.; Thin or thick bed application; Available in cement gray or off white color

Shelf LIfe

Twelve months when stored in dry covered warehouse condition. Keep bags away from direct sunlight.

Technology

Ready-to-Use Products

Specification

ISOLITH conforms with the requirements of ANSI A118.1, BS 5980 and BS EN 12004 (NOTE: BS 5980 has beenwithdrawn and superseded by BS EN 12004).

Safety and Health

Cement may cause skin irritation when wet. Avoid inhaling powder. Use dust mask and gloves. Skincontamination should be washed clean with water and soap.

Use Direction

Surface preparation - surface to be tiled must be clean, sound, and free from dust, dirt, loose paint, sealers, curing compound, oil, grease. Etc. Recommended methods for preparing concrete are by washing with water and detergent, wire brushing. Etc. Surface should be damp prior to applying isolith. New concrete and/ or plaster should be dimensionally stable andsufficiently cured so that no drying shrinkage or movement will occur.; Control joints - control joints should be installed where tile abuts restraining structures such as wall, columns and directly over cold/control joints in base concrete. Interior installations shall have control joints spaced a maximum 7 x 7 meters. Exterior areas shall have control joints spaced maximum of 6 x 6 meters.; Mixing - one bag of isolith (25 kg.) will require 6.25-6.75 kg of cool, clean water. For volumetric proportioning, use 1 part water and 2.5 part powder. First, pour the water in a suitable mixing container, then add powder. Mix using an electricdrill fitted with a paddle running at low speed until a uniform creamy consistency is achieved. Allow to stand for 5minutes then remix. Apply immediately within the indicated open time. (note: it is highly recommended to mix small quantities sufficient to cover 1 square meter at a time. For thick bed, water can be reduced to desired consistency).; Fixing - apply mixed isolith with a trowel onto the substrate using scraping motion to work the material into good contact with the substrate. Only as much material should be applied as can be covered with tile within 20 - 30 minutes whileadhesive is still tacky. For large tiles with lugs on the back, comb additional adhesive on the back of each piece. Thiswill ensurefull bed and allow easy leveling. Always provide at least2mm space around every tile. Place tile in adhesive. Press down with a twisting motion until it feels solid. Beat tile with a rubber mallet or piece of woodblock to ensure proper bonding and leveling. Excess adhesive shall be removed and cleaned from the surface of thetile with a wet cloth or sponge while the adhesive is still fresh. Allow adhesive to self-cure for at least 24-hours prior togrouting with isojoint tile grout. (note: as a general rule, excess adhesive should be squeezed-out from the joint filling the sides of each tile one third of the depth).

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Certifications and Compliance

ISO 9001

Ready to Use Product Features

• Anti-Slip
• Bondability
• Water Resistant