ARALDITE® CA 80

• Easy to blend in pre-weighed kits
• Excellent moisture tolerance during cure
• High density aids displacement of water
• Solvent free
• Excellent adhesion to major materials of construction
• Negligible shrinkage and low creep
• Tensile and compressive strength superior to concrete
• Good chemical and water resistance

• Easy to blend in pre-weighed kits
• Excellent moisture tolerance during cure
• High density aids displacement of water
• Solvent free
• Excellent adhesion to major materials of construction
• Negligible shrinkage and low creep
• Tensile and compressive strength superior to concrete
• Good chemical and water resistance

For the grouting of:

• vertical bolts
• bridge bearing pads
• bridge nosings 

(graded sand must be added to the latter to form a suitable mortar - See mix ratio for details).

Bedding of machinery and rails (graded sand may be added to form a suitable mortar - See mix ratio for details). Capping and extending of concrete piles. Bonding new to old concrete.

For the grouting of

• Vertical bolts
• Bridge bearing pads
• Bridge nosings

(graded sand must be added to the latter to form a suitable mortar - See mix ratio for details). Bedding of machinery and rails (graded sand may be added to form a suitable mortar. Capping and extending of concrete piles. Bonding new to old concrete.

• Minimum application temperature
  • Cure will not proceed to completion if the temperature is below 10°C°C. Material may be applied at temperatures down to 5°C, but cannot be brought into service until the temperature has exceeded 10°C for at least 48 hours.
• Surface preparation - Complete durable adhesion can only be achieved if the surfaces to be bonded are properly pretreated. In all cases except for concrete, the pretreatment procedure should be to Degrease, abrade and
• Degrease again. For concrete the final degreasing procedure can be omitted but all loose material and dust must be removed.
• Degreasing - The removal of all traces of dirt, oil and grease can be achieved by using a solvent such as Eposolve CE 70, acetone, trichloroethane, etc. Methylated spirits, petrol and paint thinners are un- suitable. Concrete should be degreased by washing with a strong detergent solution. Note: Most solvents are highly flammable. The prescribed safety precautions must always be taken.
• Abrading - Grit-blasting is the ideal pretreatment for metallic and non-metallic surfaces. If grit blasting is impractical or cannot be carried out, alternative pretreatments include abrading thoroughly with a grinder, needle gun, scabbler, emery cloth or similar.
• Mixing - Thoroughly blend Part A and Part B components mechanically or by hand in a clean mixing container. Full kits can be mixed in the Part A container. Mortar formulations should either use whole bags of sand or ensure the sand is uniformly mixed before addition to the Part A / Part B blend. During final mixing check the sides and bottom of the mixing container to ensure thorough mixing. Mixing should be complete within 5 minutes, and the mix then applied to the job as quickly as possible.

The product has a shelf life of at least one year provided that it is stored at 5-35°C in a dry place and in sealed original containers.

• Before commencing work make sure that there is a good supply of:
  • Clean overalls, rubber gloves, thin cotton inner gloves and goggles or face shields
  • Barrier cream
  • Waterless hand cleaner
  • Absorbent paper towels or clean rags
  • Water
  • Apply barrier cream to exposed skin areas
•  During work:
  • If material comes into contact with skin, wipe off immediately with paper or rags and wash with water (use waterless hand cleaner if necessary).
  • Do not use solvents to wash skin.
  • If overalls or inside of gloves become contaminated, remove as soon as practicable and replace with clean overalls and gloves.
  • Reapply barrier cream after washing.
  • If the material is used in fully confined spaces, a means of removing any fumes must be provided. A respirator is not necessary.