Adhesives Mortars
GRAFIX FLEX
Technical Data Sheet Material Safety Form
FLEX GRANITE-CERAMIC ADHESIVE MORTAR

 
Product Description:
It is a cement based, flexible, high performance granite-ceramic adhesive mortar with reduced slip feature, long working time. 

It is suitable for TS EN 12004 I C2TE class

C: Cement based
2: High performance 
T: Reduced slip
E: Extended working time

Public Works Pos No: 04.013/1 - 04.013/4

Areas of Use:
Indoor and outdoor,
On horizontal and vertical surfaces,
On surfaces such as concrete, plaster, screed,
Places with high density of people (places such as shopping-business centers, hospitals, schools)
Where sudden temperature changes are high,
In wet areas such as baths, saunas, water tanks and terraces,
It is used for bonding coating materials such as floor and wall ceramics, glass brick, glass mosaic, granite, natural granite, large size ceramic, porcelain ceramic, clinker, decorative brick, natural stone, marble.

Features:
High adhesion strength and flexibility.
Long working time and easy applicability.
It is resistant to water, moisture and frost.
It does not slip in vertical applications.
It allows laying from top to bottom.

Technical Specifications:
Appearance: Gray Powder
Application Temperature: + 5ºC to + 35ºC
Water Mixing Ratio: 6,5-8,0 Liter / Bag
Rest Time of Mortar: 5-10 min.
Pot Life: 1-2 hours
Slip: <0.5 mm
Open Time: 30 min.
Ready to Use: On the wall: 8 hrs. Floor: 24 hrs.
Adhesion Strength: ≥ 1 N / mm²
Reaction to Fire: A1
Temperature Resistance: -25 C to + 80 C
The above values are given for +23 ºC and 50% relative humidity.

Pre-Application Preparation
Must be taken care that the application surface is cured and solid.
The application surface should be free from materials that prevent adhesion such as dust, oil, paint.
Sub-surfaces such as cracked plasters and weak surfaces that are not strong enough to carry the application should be cleaned from the application surface. The floors that require repair should be repaired with special repair mortars at least 3-4 days before the adhesive is applied. The application surface should be wetted and care should be taken to keep it moist. If the surface is very absorbent, it is recommended to use a primer on the surface.

Application
25 kg Grafix Flex, Flex Granite-Ceramic Adhesive Mortar is poured into a container filled with approximately 6.5-8.0 liters of water and mixed with a low-speed mixer or trowel until a lump-free mixture is obtained. During the mixture, any additives not specified in the application instructions should not be added. The prepared mortar is 5-10 minutes. Let it rest for maturity and again 1-2 minutes. It should be mixed until it becomes homogeneous. In-pot mixture should be consumed within 1-2 hours. The prepared mortar is spread on the surface with a notched trowel with the appropriate tooth size.
On the combed mortar, coating materials such as tiles-ceramics are applied for 20-30 minutes. (This period may vary depending on the ambient conditions of the application).
Adhesion should not be done on the expired mortar, the mortar should be scraped off the surface, and a new mortar should be applied again. With the help of a rubber hammer, the coating materials are tamped and well placed and adhered. In outdoor applications, it can be mixed with Allmax Latex to provide a stronger adhesion. Grouting should be done after 8 hours on the wall and 1 day on the floor.


Warnings
Avoid application at temperatures below + 5ºC and above + 35ºC.
Newly completed applications should be protected against adverse weather effects such as direct sunlight, excessive air flow, high air temperature (above + 35ºC), rain and frost in the first days. Avoid direct contact with water within the first 24 hours of the completed application. Never add powder and water to the expired or crusted mortar in the container. Wash all tools and application equipment with clean water immediately after use.

Consumption: 3-5 kg/m²
The amount of consumption is the values calculated theoretically in the laboratory environment; We recommend that consumption control sample application be made before the application.

Packing: 25 kg craft bags.

Storage and Shelf Life
It should be stored in its unopened original package, in a cool and dry environment, protected from frost. For short term storage, maximum 3 palettes should be placed on top of each other and the shipment should be made on a first in, first out system. Palettes should not be stacked on top of each other during long term storage. It is 12 months from the date of production under suitable storage conditions. Opened packages should be stored under appropriate storage conditions and used within one week. 

Safety Advices
For more detailed information, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
Responsibility: 
The application instructions and technical values given in this technical document are based entirely on our scientific and practical knowledge. These values may vary depending on the ambient conditions. Allmax Construction Chemicals reserves the right to make changes in products in line with technological developments. Allmax Yapı Kimyasalları cannot be held responsible for the results that may arise out of written recommendations regarding where and how the product will be used and / or due to incorrect use. Therefore, when using Allmax Construction Chemicals products, make sure that you use the right product in the right place. Allmax Construction Chemicals is only responsible for the quality of the product.