epidermix® 316 epoxy tar adhesive and grout

• Cold applied, no heating equipment required
• Resistant to certain solvents and chemicals
• Pourable and self levelling
• Fast setting and curing time – minimises down time

Any surface to which epidermix^® 316 is to be applied to must be clean, dry and mechanically sound. If slot has been formed by means of saw cutting, all dust, dirt, laitance, slurry and water must be removed from the joint. The joint must be flushed out with clean water, and standing water must be flushed out with dry, oil free compressed air and allowed to dry.

When applying epidermix^® 316 to steel, aluminium and coated alloys, the surface must be clean, free of rust, oil, millscale and any other foreign matter. For maximum adhesion bare metal surfaces should be abraded by means of sand blasting.

Encapsulated cable slot, and guide light cavity (no movement) 

epidermix^® 316 can be applied directly into the prepared saw cut or cable slot, fully encapsulating the cable when no movement is anticipated.

Isolated cable slot and guide light cavity (movement) 

When cables are required to be isolated from the epidermix 316 slot sealing compound. The cable should be laid loose at the bottom of the slot or recess and covered with  duracord that is a minimum of 25% bigger than the slot. The epidermix^® 316 is then applied over the backing cord to fill the slot or cavity.

To ensure that epidermix^® 316 performs correctly the slot width should be designed as follows:

Masking tape applied to the adjacent slot edges will protect them from over run, spillage and smearing and enable slots to be finished to a neat line. The masking tape should be applied after the slot or light cavity has been prepared, prior to the product being poured. The masking tape must be removed after all finishing/tooling has been completed but before the material has set. 

If the geometry of the slot or cavity dictates that a backing rod is required or if the cable needs to be isolated from the sealing compound , insert the appropriate size duracord, into the slot to the correct depth. 

epidermix^® 316 must be mixed in the correct proportions and packs should not be split or diluted. Separately stir the contents of both containers well, then add the activator to the base component and mix thoroughly with a slow speed drill or mixer with a flat paddle. 

In slots and cavities: By volume, dependent on slot or cavity geometry.

As an adhesive: Spreading: 1 L/m²/mm thickness.

After mixing pour the epidermix^® 316 into the prepared slot utilising an appropriate pouring device with spout, nozzle or funnel.

If required the surface of slot or cavity can be smoothed of with a clean putty knife or spatula, as soon as the epidermix^® 316 has been poured.

Tools and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before the material has set, with abe^® super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.

Two-component, pour grade, solvent free, epoxy tar, slot sealing compound.

The sealing compound will be epidermix^® 316 a two component, pour grade, solvent free, amine cured epoxy tar, applied in accordance with the recommendations of a.b.e.^® 

epidermix^® 316 is supplied in a 2 litre containers.

This product has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry cool place in the original packaging. In more extreme conditions this period might be shortened.

Wet epidermix^® 316 is toxic. Always ventilate the working area well during application and drying. Avoid flames in the vicinity of uncured epidermix^® 316. Always wear gloves when working with the material and avoid excessive inhalation and skin contact. If material in splashed in the eye, wash with copious quantities of clean water and seek medical attention. 

This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.^® endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot accept any liability for application – because a.b.e.^® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.^® products are applied.

Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total
requirements.

a.b.e.^® has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over the years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction
technology.