Product Data Sheet

Edition 29/05/2017
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Sikadur-42

Sikadur®-42
3-part, high performance, pourable epoxy grouting system
Product Sikadur®-42 is a three-component, high performance, high precision, low
exothermic, pourable, and solvent-free, and epoxy grouting system. For use at
Description ambient temperatures between +10°C to +35ºC
Uses High-Strength grouting and fixing of:
 Starter bars
 Anchors
Construction

 Fasteners
 Tie rods
 Crash barrier posts
 Fence and railing posts
Under-grouting and bedding of :
 Base plates
 Machine bases, Seat base-plates for light and heavy machinery including
heavy impact and vibratory machinery, reciprocating engines compressors,
pumps, presses etc
 Bridge bearings
 Mechanical Joints (i.e road/bridge/deck types etc)
Sleeper-less, direct rail fixing:
 Crane tracks
 Light rail and permanent way in tunnels
 Light rail and permanent way over bridges
Characteristics /  High Early Strength
Advantages  Ready-to –mix, pre batched units
 Non-shrink
 Corrosion and chemically resistant
 Stress and impact resistance
 High Compressive Strength
 High Vibration resistance
 Low coefficient of thermal expansion

Product Data
Appearance/ Colour Concrete Grey
Colours Part A: Clear
Part B: Transparent Pale Yellow
Part C: grey
Part A+B+C mixed: Concrete grey
Packaging 15 kg ( A+B+C) : Pre-batched unit
Part A: 2.00 kg plastic container
Part B: 1.00 kg plastic container
Part C: 12.00 kg bag
Storage 12 months from date of production if stored properly in original unopened, sealed
and undamaged packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +10°C and
+35°C. Protect from direct sunshine.

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Technical Data
Chemical Base Epoxy resin.
Mixed Density 2000 kg/m3 at +27°C
Layer Thickness Minimum grout depth: 10mm
Maximum grout depth: 40mm
When using multiple units, one after the other. Do not mix the following unit until the
previous one has been used in order to avoid a reduction in handling time.
Thermal Stability Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): (According to ASTM D-648)
HDT = +54°C (7 days / +30°C)
Effective Bearing Area > 85% (According to ASTM C 1339)

Mechanical / Physical
Properties
Compressive Strength (According to ASTM C 579)
Curing time Curing temperature(+30°C)
1 day ~40 N/mm²
3 days ~50 N/mm²
7 days ~65 N/mm²

Flexural Strength ~25 N/mm² (7 days / +30°C) (According to EN 196)

Tensile Strength ~12 N/mm² (7 days / +30°C) (According to ASTM D 638)

Bond Strength > 11 N/mm2 (concrete failure) (slant shear) (According to ASTM C882)

System Information
Application Details
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Consumption / Dosage 2000kg/m
Substrate Quality Verify the substrate strength (concrete, masonry, natural stone).
The substrate surface (all types) must be clean and free from contaminants such as
dirt, oil, grease, existing surface treatments and coatings etc.
Steel substrates must be de-rusted similar to Sa 2.5.
The substrate must be sound and all loose particles must be removed.
Substrate Preparation Concrete, mortar, stone, bricks:
Substrates must be sound, clean and free from laitance, grease, oils, old surface
treatments or coatings and all loose or friable particles must be removed to achieve
a laitance and contaminant free, open textured surface.
Steel:
Must be cleaned and prepared thoroughly to an acceptable quality i.e. by blast
cleaning and vacuum. Avoid dew point conditions.
Application Conditions
/ Limitations
Substrate Temperature +10°C min. / +35°C max.
Ambient Temperature +10°C min. / +35°C max.
Material Temperature Sikadur-42 must be applied at temperatures between +15°C and +35°C.
Application
Instructions

Mixing Part A : B : C = 2 : 1 : 12 by weight (Standard)

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Mixing Time Pre-batched units:
Mix components A and B in the component A pail for approx. 30-60 seconds with a
paddle type mixer to a low speed drill (300-450 rpm). Avoid aeration while mixing
until the material becomes uniformly blended in colour and viscosity. Place the
mixed epoxy into an appropriate mixing vessel. Slowly add the contents of
component C (to keep air entrapment at a minimum) dependent on flow
requirements (observe the correct mixing ratio) and mix until uniform and
homogeneous. (approx. 3 min)

Mix only that quantity which can be used within its pot life.

Application Method / Forming:

Tools The consistency of the Sikadur®-42 epoxy grout system requires the use of
permanent or temporary forms to contain the material around base plates, for
example. In order to prevent leakage or seepage, all of these formers must be
sealed. Apply polyethylene film or wax to all forms to prevent adhesion of the grout.
Prepare the formwork to maintain more than 100 mm liquid head to facilitate
placement. A grout box equipped with an inclined trough attached to the form will
enhance the grout flow and minimize air encapsulation.
Pour the mixed grout into the prepared forms from one or two sides only, to
eliminate air entrapment. Maintain the liquid head to ensure intimate contact to the
base plate. Place sufficient epoxy grout in the forms to rise slightly above the
underside (3 mm) of the base plate. The minimum void depth beneath the base
plates shall be 25 mm. Where the void beneath the base plate is greater than 75
mm, place the epoxy grout in successive 40 mm lifts or less, once the preceding lift
has cooled.
Once hardened check the adhesion by tapping with a hammer.

Working at high temperatures:

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It is recommended when working with Sikadur -42 at high temperatures that the
following guidelines should be observed:

 Prior to use store the unmixed materials in a cool, preferably

temperature controlled environment, avoiding exposure to direct
sunlight or other heat sources.
 Refer to the data sheet of the specific product and closely follow the
instructions in the section “storage conditions”.
 Keep all equipment cool, arranging shade and protection where
necessary. It is especially important to keep cool all surfaces that will
come into direct contact with the material.
 Try to avoid application during the hottest times of the day.
 Provide sufficient material, plant and labour to ensure that the
application is a continuous process and that the grout does not stop
moving during flow application process.

Important Note: When both the materials and/or the substrates are too hot, the
potlife will decrease dramatically!

Please refer to Method statement on use Epoxy Grouting for details

Cleaning of Tools Sweep excess grout into appropriate containers for disposal before it has hardened.
Dispose of in accordance with applicable local regulations. Uncured material can be
removed with Sika® Colma Cleaner. Cured material can only be removed
mechanically.
Pot life (According to FIP 5.1)
Mixing Ratio +30°C Test quantity
2 : 1 : 12 15 minutes 100 g mass

The pot life begins when the resin and hardener are mixed. It is shorter at high
temperatures and longer at low temperatures. The greater the quantity mixed, the
shorter the pot life. To obtain longer workability at high temperatures, the mixed
adhesive may be divided into portions. Another method is to chill parts A+B and C
before mixing them (i.e. only when application temperatures are above +20°C).

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 Minimum substrate temperature: +10°C. The material must be conditioned by being
Notes on stored in an area with an ambient temperature between +10°and +30°C for a
Application / minimum of 48 h before using. Do not thin with solvents. Solvents will prevent
Limitations proper curing and change mechanical properties.

Sikadur®-42 is a vapour barrier when cured. Minimum grout depth: 25 mm.

Maximum grout depth: 40 mm per lift. Component C must be kept dry. For specific
bolt grouting applications please refer to Sika Technical Services. For proper
seating, allow the grout to rise above the bottom (3 mm) of the base plate.

Avoid splitting pre batched units to mix. Mix complete units only. Cold ambient,
substrate or material temperatures will influence the curing and flow characteristics
of Sikadur®-42. Do not subject cured epoxy grout to sudden temperature changes
especially during early curing stages. Contact Sika Technical Services for control
joint spacing on large base plate grouting projects.

Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Construction

Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
Information physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders
are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product
concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

Sika India Pvt. Ltd. Phone +91 33 2447 2448/2449

Commercial Complex II Telefax +91 33 2468 8688/2665
620, Diamond Harbour Road www. sika.in
Kolkata, 700 034, India [email protected]

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