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SPECIFICATION
BS 5980:1980 Draft CEN:prEN 12004-1997
BS 5385: PART 4: 1992, SECTION 9
DESCRIPTION
Perma R - Tone Filler - WD is a three component product consisting of water dispersible epoxy base and reactor and filler. It only needs on site mixing of the three ingredients to get an uniform consistency smooth paste which is used for filling the joints. It is also used for filling the joints between stones marbles, cut stones etc. Conventional cement based joint filler are not strong enough, they have the tendency of promoting the growth of bacterial colonies and the epoxy based tile joint fillers do not satisfy the hygienic standards laid down by the food and the pharmaceutical industry. R - Tone Filler - WD is available in selected shades, giving an ample choice of creating the desired pattern with matching or contrast shade of R - Tone Filler - WD with the shade of tiles.
PRIMARY USES
Perma R - Tone Filler - WD is used for filling tile joints in areas where utmost hygienic conditions are desired where utmost hygienic conditions are desired. It is recommended in joint filling of tiles in hospitals, operation theatres, Pharmaceuticals Industry and food processing industry.
GUIDE TO APPLICATION
Ensure that the tile joints are clean and dry. Mix the base and the reactor components of RTF-WD and add the filler components. Mix thoroughly to obtain an uniform consistency smooth paste. Fill this paste in the tile joints and finish it smooth. Anu excesses or spillages on the tile surface can be cleaned out with a wet cloth or sponge when the product is till wet. As a standard practice tile joint filling is done 24 hrs after laying the tiles with adhesives.
ADVANTAGES
1. Available in selected shades-Ivory, Creamy yellow, Golden yellow, Creamy pink, Frosty Brown, Copper Cloud, Pista Green, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Terracotta Brown, Silver Grey, Leafy Green, Ocean Blue and many more.
2. Joints become strong and hygienic.
3. No staining of the joints.
4. Makes the tiled area germproof.
PROPERTIES
| Density | 1650 kg /m3 |
| Pot Life of paste | 60 min at 35 C |
| Form | Three component |
| Color | Available in selected shades |
| Temperature Resistance |
Prolonged -30 - 70 C Intermittent upto 100 C |
| Water Absorption | NIL |
| Tensile Adhesion | Epoxy Grout |
|
Dry > 4.5 KN Wet > 3.6 KN |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
RTF - WD has excellent resistance to the following chemicals: hydrocarbon solvents, oils, fats, diesel, fuel, sugar solution, salt and several acids.
| CHEMICAL | EPOXY GROUT |
| Acetic Acid (10%) acetone | * |
| Acetyl bromide, benzene, butyl acetate | * |
| Carbon Disulphide, carbon tetrachloride | * |
| Chloroform, chromic acid, Ethyl alcohol | * |
| Formic acid, lime juice, nitric acid (10%) | * |
| Phenol, sulpheric acid (45%) | * |
| Acetic acid (5%), ammonium bromide | ** |
| (5%), household ammonia, hydrobromic | ** |
| Acid, hydrochloric acid (dil), Lactic acid | ** |
| (3%), Methanol, phospheric acid (10%) | ** |
| Sodium Hydroxide | ** |
| Aluminium bromide, aluminium fluoride | *** |
| Baking soda, barium hydroxide, beer | *** |
| Boric acid, n-butanol, calcium chloride | *** |
| calcium hydroxide, carbonates, carbonic | *** |
| acid, castor oil, chlorides, chlorinated | *** |
| paraffin, citric acid, coconut oil, cotton | *** |
| seed oil, diesel oil, dilute detergents, | *** |
| Ethanol, ethylene glycol, fats, ferric | *** |
| chloride, fish oil fluorides (except HF) | *** |
| Gasoline, ground nut oil, heptane | *** |
| kerosene, linseed oil, lubricating oils, | |
| Milk, nitrates, olive oil, oleic acid | *** |
| Palm kernel oil, palm oil, paraffin wax, | *** |
| pine oil, polypropylene glycol, potassium | |
| Hydrooxide, proprietory sterilising agents, | *** |
| Silicates, sodium carbonate, sodium | |
| chloride, sodium hypochlorite soln | |
| (15%) available chlorine), soya bean oil, | *** |
| sugars, sulphates, sunflower seed oil | *** |
| tannic acid, tetrahydronahpthalene, | *** |
| 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane, vegetable oils, | *** |
| water, white spirit | *** |
|
splash contact only contact for max. 24 hrs before washing off Prolonged contact |
* ** *** |
COVERAGE
20 sq ft. kg if the joint width is 8mm and tile size is 12" x 12"
A table is available in the shade card of C - Tone filler which gives coverage for various sizes tile in different joint widths. Coverage specified in sq ft per pack of 1/2 kg. The same coverage chart can be used to assess the quantites of RTF - WD required for an area.
PACKING
Perma R - Tone Filled - WD is available in 1 kg and in 10 kg packing.
SHELF LIFE
Perma R - Tone Filler - WD has a shelf life of 6 mths if stored in manufacturers original packing in cool and dry place away from moisture and heat.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
All “PERMA” branded products are manufactured under strict quality control supervision as per exact manufacturing specification. Should you find the behaviour of the product varying from the claims in the data sheets please stop the use of the product and contact the nearest Perma staff or distributor.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Perma branded products when used in accordance with its current published directions for use performs as per its data sheets / catalogue. The manufacturer and the distributor will not be responsible for other materials and conditions of inferior workmanship.