• Betofix HQ2

    Article No. 055425

    Betofix HQ2

    Swellable packing mortar


    Product variants
    Variant table
    Variant
    0554 | grey
    Size / Quantity
    25 kg

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    Technical Data Sheet
    Safety Data Sheet
    Declaration of performance
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    Product specifications

    Flexural tensile strength (28 days) ≥ 7.0 N/mm²
    Compressive strength 1 day: ≥ 10 N/mm²
    7 days: ≥ 35 N/mm²
    28 days: ≥ 40 N/mm²
    Dynamic E-modulus ≥ 25000 N/mm²
    Bulk density of fresh mortar Approx. 2.2 kg/dm³
    Maximum grain size 2 mm
    Capillary water uptake ≤ 0.5 kg/(m²•h0.5)
    Degree of swelling (24 h) Approx. 1.0% by volume
    Water requirement Approx. 12%, equivalent to 3.0 l/25 kg

    The stated values represent typical product characteristics and are not to be construed as binding product specifications.

    Product details Application Usage / application examples Notes

    Field of application

    • For use on floors/walls indoors and outdoors
    • Interior and exterior use
    • Mineral substrates in dry, damp and wet areas
    • Packing and mounting mortar for connecting machines, iron and concrete structures as well as wood elements
    • Filling joints between precast units, pre-fab elements and basement slabs
    • Filling cavities
    • Installation of special components
    • Production of sealing coves

    Properties

    • Early strength
    • Swelling capable
    • Water impermeable
    • Resistant to frost
    • Preparation
      • Preparations

        Concrete surface:
        Stable, clean, dust-free
        Observe the applicable technical regulations for the following parameters:
        - Adhesive pull strength of the substrate
        - Minimum roughness/roughness depth

        Pre-wet the substrate so that it is slightly moist.

    • Application
      • Application temperature: min. 5 °C max. 30 °C
      • Mortar cover / Filling knife / Trowel application / Jointing iron

      • Fill and pack joints so that they are free of cavities.

        Remove any mortar that projects or is pushed out before it hardens and smooth down joints.

         

    • Working tools / cleaning
      • Mortar cover / Filling knife / Trowel application / Jointing iron

      • Mixing tool, trowel, smoothing trowel, jointing iron

        Clean tools with water while the material is still fresh.

    • Storage / shelf life
      • Protect form moisture
      • Shelf-life 12 months

      • If stored in an unopened container and in a dry place, the product will keep for approx. 12 months.

    • Usage
      • 2.0 kg / mm thick layer / m²

      • Approx. 2.0 kg/m²/mm coating thickness, or approx. 2.0 kg/dm³

    • General information

      • Low chromate content in accordance with Directive 2003/53/EC.

        The characteristic data of the product were calculated under laboratory conditions at 20°C and 65% relative humidity.

        Alkaline binders may cause a dissolution process on non-ferrous metals.

    • Disposal instructions

      • Larger quantities of leftover product should be disposed of in the original containers in accordance with the applicable regulations. Completely empty, clean containers should be recycled. Do not dispose of together with household waste. Do not allow to enter the sewage system. Do not empty into drains.

    • Safety / regulations

      • For further information on the safety aspects of transporting, storing and handling the product and on disposal and environmental matters, please see the current Safety Data Sheet.