Product Data Sheet

Edition 1, 2018
Version no. 1

Sikadur®-42 MP Slow
3-part, multi purpose epoxy grouting system

Product Sikadur®-42 MP Slow is a three-component, multi purpose, moisture tolerant, epoxy

grouting system. For use at temperatures between +20°C and +40ºC.
Construction

Description
Uses High-strength grouting and fixing of:
„ Starter bars
„ Anchors
„ 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
„ Moisture tolerant
„ Non-shrink
„ Corrosion and chemically resistant
„ Stress and impact resistant
„ High compressive strength
„ High vibration resistance
„ Low coefficient of thermal expansion

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Tests
Approval / Standards Testing according to EN 1504-6.

Product Data

Form
Appearance / Colour Concrete Grey
Packaging 12 kg (A+B+C): pre-batched unit, pallets of 252 kg (21 x 12 kg)
Bulk packaging (not pre-batched):
144 kg (A+B+C)
Component C (Sikadur-514) bag for 24kg units, pallets of 960 kg (40 x 24 kg)

Storage
Storage Conditions/ 24 months from date of production if stored properly in original and unopened,
Shelf-Life sealed and undamaged packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C
and +30°C. Protect from direct sun light.

Technical Data
Chemical Base Epoxy resin.
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Density 2’130 kg/m (A+B+C)
Layer Thickness Minimum grout depth: 10 mm
Maximum grout depth: 150 mm
Temperature 20°-30°C 30°-40°C
Layer Thickness max. 150mm 100mm*
* no reduction of fillers; apply only with Mixing Ratio A : B : C = 5 : 1 : (30-36)
Change of Volume Creep:
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4.14 N/mm (600 psi) / 31’500 N (+60°C) 0.9% (According to ASTM C1181)
2.76 N/mm2 (400 psi) / 21’000 N (+60°C) 0.11% (According to ASTM C1181)
API requirements: 0.5% with 2.76 N/mm2 load
Linear Shrinkage: -0.032% (According to ASTM C531)
Linear Shrinkage: -0.02% (According to EN 52450)
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Thermal Expansion 2.1 x 10 mm/mm/°C (Temp. range -30°C - +30°C) (According to ASTM C531)
-5
Coefficient 3.8 x 10 mm/mm/°C (Temp. range +24°C - +100°C)
-5
2.6 x 10 mm/mm/°C (Temp. range -20°C - +60°C) (According to EN 1770)
Water Absorption 0.055% (7 days) (According to ASTM C413)
Coefficient W
Thermal Stability Heat Deflection Temperature HDT:
HDT = +54°C (7 days / +23°C) (According to ISO 75)
Effective Bearing Area > 90% (According to ASTM C 1339)

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Mechanical / Physical
Properties
Compressive Strength (According to ASTM C-579)
Curing time +23°C +30°C +40°C
2 2 2
1 day ~ 89 N/mm ~ 90 N/mm ~ 93 N/mm
2 2 2
3 days ~ 95 N/mm ~ 97 N/mm ~ 98 N/mm
2 2 2
7 days ~ 100 N/mm ~ 102 N/mm ~ 110 N/mm
2 2 2
28 days ~ 105 N/mm ~ 109 N/mm ~ 116 N/mm

Product cured and tested at temperatures indicated.

Test specimen size: 50 * 50 * 50mm
(According to ASTM D695-96)
Curing time +23°C +30°C +40°C
2 2 2
6h -- N/mm -- N/mm ~ 22 N/mm
2 2 2
12 h ~ 37 N/mm ~ 82 N/mm ~ 97 N/mm
2 2 2
1 day ~ 83 N/mm ~ 93 N/mm ~ 142 N/mm
2 2 2
3 days ~ 124 N/mm ~ 122 N/mm ~ 148 N/mm
2 2 2
7 days ~ 127 N/mm ~ 126 N/mm ~ 150 N/mm
2 2 2
28 days ~ 130 N/mm ~ 130 N/mm ~ 154 N/mm

Product cured and tested at temperatures indicated.

Test specimen size: 12.7 * 12.7 * 25.4mm
2
Flexural Strength ~ 37 N/mm (According to ASTM C580)
2
~ 42 N/mm (According to EN 53452)
2
~ 32 N/mm (According to ISO 196)
2
Tensile Strength ~ 15 N/mm (According to ASTM D638)
2
~ 18 N/mm (According to ISO 527)
2
~ 15 N/mm (According to ASTM C 307)
2
Bond Strength > 36 N/mm (concrete failure) (slant shear) (According to ASTM C882)
(According to According to ISO 4624, EN 1542 and EN 12188)
2
~ 11 N/mm (on steel)
> 3.5 N/mm2 (concrete failure)
2
E-Modulus ~ 12’500 N/mm (Tangent modulus of elasticity in bending) (ASTM C580)
2
~ 20’000 N/mm (Compressive) (According to ASTM D695-96)
2
~ 15’000 N/mm (Flexural) (According to EN 53452)
Elongation ~ 1.6% (ASTM D638)
Elongation at Break 0.1 + 0.05% (7 days at +23°C) (According to ISO 75)
Strength Development Confirm the strength development by producing cubes on site and testing them for
compressive and flexural strength.
Thermal Compatibility No delamination / pass (According to ASTM C884)
Exotherm Peak 41°C (at +23°C) (According to ASTM D 2471)

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System
Information

Application Details
Substrate Quality Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days (dependent on minimum strength
requirements).
Verify the substrate strength (concrete, natural stone etc.).
The substrate surface (all types) must be clean, dry and free from contaminants
such as dirt, oil, grease, existing surface treatments and coatings etc.
Steel substrates must be de-rusted to a standard equivalent to Sa 2.5.
The substrate must be sound and all loose particles must be removed.
Substrate must be dry or mat damp and free from any standing water, ice etc.
Substrate Preparation Concrete, mortar, stone:
Substrates must be sound, dry, clean and free from laitance, ice, standing water,
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 standard
equivalent to SA 2.5 i.e. by blastcleaning and vacuum. Avoid dew point conditions.
Surface and base plate contact area must be clean and sound. For best results, the
substrate shall be dry. Remove dust, laitance, oils, grease, curing compounds,
impregnations, waxes, foreign particles, coatings, and disintegrated materials by
mechanical means, i.e. chipping with a chisel, blastcleaning etc.
All anchor pockets or sleeves must be free of water. Apply grout immediately to
prevent re-oxidizing / rust formation.
For optimum results:
When grouting areas or equipment that is sensitive to vibration, it is recommended
that the contact surfaces are prepared according to the latest edition of the
American Petroleum Institute’s Recommended Practice 686 “Machinery Installation
and Installation Design”, Chapter 5.

Application
Conditions /
Limitations
Substrate Temperature +20°C min. / +40°C max.
Ambient Temperature +20°C min. / +40°C max.
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Material Temperature Sikadur -42 MP Slow must be applied at temperatures between +20°C and +30°C
Condition the material by also storing at this temperature for 48 hours before use.
Substrate Moisture ≤ 4 % pbw
Content
Dew Point Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3°C above dew point to
avoid condensation.

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Application
Instructions
Mixing Part A : B : C = 5 : 1 : 30 by weight (Standard)
Solid / liquid = 5 : 1 by weight
Possibility to adjust the Mixing ratio, depending on Flowability:
Part A : B : C = 5 : 1 : (27-36) by weight
Solid / liquid = (4.5 – 6) : 1 by weight
Mixing Time Pre-batched units:
Mix components A and B in the component A pail for 3 min
with a paddle attached 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. 5 min)
Mix only that quantity which can be used within its potlife.
Bulk packing (not pre-batched):
First, stir each component thoroughly. Add the components in
the correct proportions into a suitable mixing pail. Mix the
components. Use an electric low speed mixer etc as above for
the pre-batched units.
Never mix Component A and B without adding component C
(as the exothermic reaction between A and B alone generates
excess heat)
Leave Sikadur®-42 MP Slow to stand in the normal mixing
vessel until the majority of entrained air bubbles have
dispersed.
Application Method / Forming:
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Tools The consistency of the Sikadur -42 MP Slow 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-
plate shall be 12 mm. Where the void beneath the base plate is greater than 150
mm, place the epoxy grout in successive 150 mm lifts or less, once the preceding
lift has cooled.
Once hardened check the adhesion by tapping with a hammer.
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.
Potlife (200 g, adiabatic testing)
+23°C +40°C
5 : 1 : 30
100-110 minutes 45-50 minutes

The potlife 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 potlife. 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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Notes on Application / Minimum substrate temperature: +20°C. The material must be conditioned by being
Limitations stored in an area with an ambient temperature between +20°and +30°C for a
minimum of 48 h before using. Do not thin with solvents. Solvents will prevent
proper curing and change mechanical properties.
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Sikadur -42 MP Slow is a vapour barrier when cured. Minimum grout depth: 10 mm.
Maximum grout depth: 150 mm per lift. The last lift must be kept at 50 mm.
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 prebatched units to mix. Mix complete units only. Cold ambient,
substrate or material temperatures will influence the curing and flow characteristics
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of Sikadur -42 MP Slow. 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.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Local Restrictions Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

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.

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Sika Manufacturing Nigeria LTD

10, Western Industrial Avenue,
Isheri Riverview Estate Tel.:+234 80 90 44 22 21
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway nga.sika.com
Nigeria

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