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Egrout S50
Egrout S50
Electrochemically compatible with cathodic protection For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should
anode systems be used. When quantities up to 60 kg are used, a slow speed
drill fitted with a high shear mixer is suitable. Larger quantities
Description will require a high shear vane mixer. Do not use a colloidal
impeller mixer.
eGrout S50 is supplied as a ready to use dry powder. The
addition of a controlled amount of clean water will produce a To enable the grouting operation to be carried out continuously,
grout for placing into voids. it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity and labour are
available. The use of a grout holding tank with provision to
eGrout S50 is a blend of Portland cements, graded
gently agitate the grout may be required.
aggregates and additives. The low water requirement
produces a grout of high strength with good workability. Consistency of grout mix
At a water:powder ratio of 0.14 at 20°C: eGrout S50 can be placed in a single pour.
Test method Typical result Pump eGrout S50 from one point only to eliminate the
Compressive strength : 10 N/mm at 1 day
2 entrapment of air. For pumping advice please contact Fosroc.
(BS 1881 Part 116) 40 N/mm2 at 7 days
Curing
50 N/mm2 at 28 days
Expansion characteristics After grouting all exposed areas should be cured by covering
(ASTM C827-87) : Up to 2% @ 24 hours with polythene sheet securely taped down at all edges or
Electrical Resistivity using a suitable Fosroc curing compound such as
@28days : 5,000 - 6,500 Ohm-cm Rendercure*† .
eGrout S50*
eGrout S50*
Cleaning Storage
eGrout S50 should be removed from all tools and equipment Shelf life
with clean water immediately after use.
eGrout S50 has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry store
Cured product can be removed mechanically or with in sealed bags.
Fosroc Acid Etch*†.
Storage conditions
Sampling procedure
Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Storage at
Cementitious grouts cannot be tested as concrete. Special high temperature may reduce shelf life.
sampling procedures are required, refer to your local Fosroc
office for further details. Precautions
Estimating
Supply
eGrout S50 : 20 kg bags
Yield
Hand placement : 10 litres/20 kg bag
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard
Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s
responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.
Head Office
Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: agf@fosroc.com
LLC Regional offices
Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449 email: abudhabi@fosroc.com
Post Box 657, Dubai Bahrain, YBA Kanoo telephone: 17735454 fax: 17732828 email: bahrain@fosroc.com
United Arab Emirates Kuwait, Boodai telephone: 4817618 fax: 4832124 email: kuwait@fosroc.com
Oman, Al Amana telephone: 24815080 fax: 24817554 email: oman@fosroc.com
Qatar, Tadmur telephone: 4500607 fax: 4500543 email: qatar@fosroc.com
www.fosroc.com
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