LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1 LATICRETE Park North
Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA
Telephone: +1.203.393.0010, ext. 235
Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788, ext. 235
Fax: +1.203.393.1948
E-mail: technicalservices@laticrete.com
Web site: http://www.laticrete.com
LATICRETE SpectraLOCK 2000 IG is a highly chemical resistant industrial grade epoxy grout for: ceramic tile, pavers, floor brick, packing house tile, and stone. LATICRETE SpectraLOCK 2000 IG is supplied as factory proportioned kits consisting of epoxy resin, hardener, and chemical resistant silica filler.
Usage—Use in corrosive environments such as:
Industrial—bakeries, dairies, cheese factories, breweries, CIP rooms, meat packing plants, soft drink plants, confectioneries, canneries, distilleries, pharmaceutical factories, veterinary hospitals, clinics and kennels.
Commercial—institutional kitchens, fast food restaurants, cafeterias, laboratories, supermarkets.
- High chemical resistance
- Improved temperature resistance
- Maximum physical strength
- Highly resistant to bacteria attack
- Exceeds ANSI 118.3 (Epoxy) and ANSI 118.5 (Furan) performance requirements
- Water cleanable
- Grout may remain in pail while grouting
- Fast curing
- Cures at low temperature
# 2 Unit Pail Kit (Complete Unit – Grey and Black)
Unit Net Weight 28.5 lb (12.96 kg) 48 Pails Per Pallet
# 2 Unit Pail (Liquid Only)
Unit Net Weight 10.5 lb (4.8 kg) 48 Pails Per Pallet
# 4 Unit Carton (Liquid Only)
Unit Weight 16 lb (7.3 kg) 56 Cartons Per Pallet
Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for two (2) years.
- Maximum chemical resistance is achieved in seven (7) days at 70°F (21°C). Protect from exposure to strong chemicals until fully cured; at colder temperatures it takes longer to achieve full cure
- Grouts for ceramic tile, pavers, brick and stone are not replacements for waterproofing membranes. When a waterproofing membrane is required, use a LATICRETE Waterproofing Membrane (see Section 10 FILING SYSTEM)
- Please consult with LATICRETE Technical Services for specific recommendations, if grout will be exposed to chemicals other than those indicated on the chemical resistant chart
Consult MSDS for more safety information.
- Protect finished work from chemical exposure, dirt and traffic until fully cured
- Until cured, LATICRETE SpectraLOCK 2000 IG may irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and or prolonged contact with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water
- Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause cancer or serious lung problems. Avoid breathing dust. Wear a respirator in dusty areas
- Keep out of reach of children
Applicable Standards ANSI A118.3, ANSI A118.5 (American)
| EVALUATION PER ANSI A118.3 |
| PROPERTY |
VALUE |
| TEST/ NO. |
EVALUATION |
REQUIREMENT |
| Water Cleanability (E5.1) |
Pass |
80 min. |
| Initial Setting Time (E5.2) |
Pass |
> 2.0 hrs. |
| Service Setting Time (E5.2) |
Pass |
< 7 days |
| Shrinkage (E5.3) |
0.07% |
< 0.25% |
| Sag(E5.4) |
Pass |
no change |
| Quarry Shear Bonds (E5.5) |
2200 PSI (15.2 MPa)* |
> 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) |
| Compressive Strength (E5.6) |
8300 PSI (57.2 MPa) |
> 3500 psi (24 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength (E5.7) |
3000 PSI (20.7 MPa) |
> 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) |
| Thermal Shock (E5.8) |
2100 PSI (14.5 MPa) |
> 500 psi (3.4 MPa) |
* Tile Failed During Test TCA-061-93
| EVALUATION PER ANSI A118.5 |
| Property |
Test Method |
Evaluation |
Grout Requirement Silica |
| Compressive Strength |
ASTM C579 |
8300 PSI (57.2 MPa) |
3000 psi (21 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM C307 |
3000 PSI (20.7 MPa) |
400 psi (2.75 MPa) |
| Absorption |
ASTM C413 |
0.19% |
Max. 1% |
| Modulus of Rupture |
ASTM C580 |
5300 psi (37 MPa) |
600 psi (4.1 MPa) |
| Initial Set, Hours |
ASTM C308 |
2 |
Max 5 |
| Final Set, Days |
ASTM C308 |
6 |
Max 7 |
| Linear Shrinkage |
ASTM C531 |
0.06% |
Max. 1% |
| Working Time Minutes |
ASTM C308 |
80 |
Min. 10 |
| Bond Strength |
ASTM C321 |
Pass* |
150 psi (1 MPa) |
* Brick Failed During Test
| SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE** |
| Intermittent Exposure |
up to 360°F/182°C |
| Constant Exposure |
up to 185°F/80°C |
**Service Temperature Exposure defined as: Intermittent—where hot materials, liquids or steam come in contact with grout for a short time.
Constant—where grout is subjected to continuous heat such as under a bakery oven.
| Working Time |
80 minutes |
| Wet Density |
93.6 lbs/ft3 (1500 kg/m3 ) |
| CURE TIME |
| FLOOR TEMPERATURE |
TIME TO LIGHT TRAFFIC* |
TIME TO HEAVY TRAFFIC** |
FULL CURE*** |
| 40°F (4°C) |
24 Hours |
48 Hours |
7 Days |
| 50°F (10°C) |
20 Hours |
32 Hours |
7 Days |
| 60°F (16°C) |
16 Hours |
24 Hours |
7 Days |
| 70°F (21°C) |
5 Hours |
10 Hours |
5 Days |
| 80°F (27°C) |
4 Hours |
7 Hours |
1 Day |
| 90°F (32.2°C) |
2 Hours |
3 Hour |
12 Hours |
* Foot Traffic
** Place Equipment
*** Exposure to Chemical and Heat
| Chemical Resistance* Chart |
| Chemical Name |
Continuous Exposure |
Inter-mittent Exposure |
Splash Exposure |
| Food Acids |
|
|
|
| Lactic to 10% |
R |
R |
R |
| Acetic to 10% |
R |
R |
R |
| Formic to 5% |
R |
R |
R |
| Citric to 50% |
R |
R |
R |
| Tartaric to 50% |
R |
R |
R |
| Tannic to 50% |
R |
R |
R |
| Oleic to 100% |
R |
R |
R |
| Phosphoric to 80% |
R |
R |
R |
| Mineral Acids |
|
|
|
| Hydroflouric acid** 10% |
R |
R |
R |
| Sulfuric to 50%** |
R |
R |
R |
| Nitric to 30%** |
R |
R |
R |
| Hydrochloric to** 36.5% |
R |
R |
R |
| Corrosive Cleaners |
|
|
|
| Sodium Hypochlorite** (Bleach) 3% |
R |
R |
R |
| Sodium Hydroxide (Saturated) |
R |
R |
R |
| Solvents |
|
|
|
| Xylene |
R |
R |
R |
| Ethyl Alcohol |
R |
R |
R |
| Mineral Spirits |
R |
R |
R |
| Toluene |
R |
R |
R |
| Methylene Chloride |
NR |
NR |
NR |
| Gasoline |
R |
R |
R |
*Chemical Resistance defined as:
Splash - minor spill wiped up quickly such as in a laboratory.
Intermittent - Exposure to chemicals where clean up takes place several times a day such as in a commercial kitchen.
Continuous - heavy exposure to chemicals where clean up is less frequent such as in an industrial food plant.
R=Recommended, NR=Not Recommended. Chemical Resistance determined in accordance with ASTM C267.
** Long Exposure will cause color change.
Specifications subject to change without notification. Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field performance will depend on installation methods and site conditions.
Before starting to grout remove spacers and debris in grout joints and remove dust and dirt using a damp sponge. Allow to dry. Do not leave water standing in joints. Do not clean tiles with acid cleaners. Substrate temperature must be between 45°F (7°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Note: Temperature will affect working properties of LATICRETE® SpectraLOCK® 2000 IG. Warm temperatures will speed curing and shorten working time. Cool temperatures will slow curing and require longer time to traffic. Store LATICRETE SpectraLOCK 2000 IG (including Part C) at 70°F (21°C) for 24 hours prior to use.
Pour LATICRETE SpectraLOCK 2000 IG Part A and Part B into a clean mixing pail and mix thoroughly with a drill mixer until liquids are completely blended. Add all of the Part C powder. The mix will look thick at the beginning. Whip it thoroughly with high speed mixer (>450 rpm) until uniformly blended (Minimum 2 Minutes) This will aerate the grout to very fluffy mix.
Grout may remain in the bucket while grouting. Spread the grout with sharp, firm rubber grout float. Work the grout paste into the joints. Insure the joint is filled and grout is not sitting on top. Remove excess grout from the face of the tiles with the edge of the grout float. Hold the float at 90° angle and pull it diagonally across the joints and tile to avoid pulling out the material.
Initial Cleaning – USE INITIAL WASH CLEANING ADDITIVE!
Once grout has been spread, wait approximately 15–minutes at 70°F (21°C) prior to beginning initial wash. Add Initial Wash cleaning additive to 2 gals (7.6 l) of clean water and mix until fully dissolved. Do not mix cleaning additive with grout. Wipe grout joints and tile surface with a white nylon pad and plenty of water (with the cleaning additive) using a circular motion. Drag a damp clean sponge diagonally over the scrubbed surface to remove grout residue.
Final Cleaning – USE FINAL WASH CLEANING ADDITIVE!
Wait at least 90 minutes at 70°F (21°C) for the final wash using the same procedure as in the initial wash. Prepare another two gallons of clean water and add the Final Wash cleaning additive and mix until fully dissolved. In the final wash avoid contact with the grout – clean tile surface only.
LATICRETE® and LATAPOXY® materials are available worldwide.
For distributor information, call:
Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788
Telephone: +1.203.393.0010
For on-line distributor information, visit LATICRETE at www.laticrete.com.
Contact a LATICRETE Distributor in your area.
See 10. FILING SYSTEM
DS 230.13: LATICRETE Product Warranty
A component of:
DS 025.0: LATICRETE 25 Year System Warranty
LATICRETE and LATAPOXY grouts require routine cleaning with a neutral pH soap and water. Contact the cleaner manufacturer if another cleaner type will be used to ensure compatibility with the grout. All other LATICRETE and LATAPOXY materials require no maintenance but installation performance and durability may depend on properly maintaining products supplied by other manufacturers.
Information is available by calling the LATICRETE Technical Service Hotline (hours 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST):
Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788, ext. 235
Telephone: +1.203.393.0010, ext. 235
Fax: +1.203.393.1948
To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our website at www.laticrete.com.
Additional product information is available on our website at www.laticrete.com. The following is a list of related documents:
DS 230.13: LATICRETE Product Warranty
DS 025.0: LATICRETE 25 Year System Warranty
DS 236.0: LATICRETE 9235 Waterproofing Membrane
DS 663.0: LATICRETE Hydro Ban™
LATICRETE International, Inc.
One LATICRETE Park North, Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA • 1.800.243.4788 • +1.203.393.0010 • www.laticrete.com
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