Product Data Sheet

Edition01/08/17
Version no: 01
SikaLatex

SikaLatex
Water resistant bonding agent and Mortar improver

Product
Description A high quality, synthetic polymer emulsion for adding to cement mortars where good
adhesion and water resistance are required.
Construction

Uses Where substantially increased physical qualities of cement mortars are required,
such as:
Thin layer patching mortars
Renders
Floor screeds
Concrete repair mortars
Abrasion resistant lining
Tile fixing mortars
Masonry mortars
Characteristics / SikaLatex is simply added to the mixing water to provide the following properties:
Advantages
Increased adhesion strengths
Reduced shrinkage
Greater flexibility
Excellent water resistance
Increased abrasion resistance
Improved chemical resistance
Non-toxic
Non-corrosive
SikaLatex does not re-emulsify, even under highly alkaline conditions

Product Data
Form
Appearance / Colour Liquid Milky white
Packaging 5, 25 and 200 litre Containers.
Storage
Storage Conditions / 12 months in original, unopened container. Store in a dry area between +5°C and
Shelf-Life +35°C. Protect from direct sunlight.

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Technical Data
Density 1,01 +0.03 kg/litre
pH - Value 11.4± 1

Application Details
Consumption / Dosage Added to the mixing water within the range 1:1 to 1:4 depending on application.
Substrate Preparation / Concrete surfaces should be clean, sound and free from oil, grease, or other
Priming surface contaminants. Remove cement laitance and all loosely adhering particles
using suitable mechanical means. Absorbent surfaces should be saturated
thoroughly with water. Remove all standing water.

Application
Conditions /
Limitations
Substrate Temperature Min. 5°C – Max. 30°C
Ambient Temperature Min. 5°C – Max. 35°C

Application
Instructions
Mixing (Ratio/Dosage) Application

For all applications apart from sprayed on renders, a bonding bridge should be
brushed into the prepared surface.

1. Bonding Bridge
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Cement : Sand : Liquid (1 part SikaLatex + part water) = 1 : 1 : 1 (by volume) or
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Cement : Sand : Liquid (1 part SikaLatex + part water) = 1.5 : 2 : 1 (by weight)
Apply the slurry onto the pre-wetted substrate in 1-2mm thickness and apply the
subsequent mortar renders immediately (wet onto wet application).

2. Repair Mortars

Portland cement 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg
Sand 125 kg (+25 kg) 125 kg (+25 kg) 125 kg
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SikaLatex 7 lt 9 lt 7-9 lt
Water 12 lt 9 lt 9 lt
Admixture - - 2 lt Sika Rapid-2
Yield Approx.. 90 lt Approx.. 90 lt Approx.. 100 lt

Remarks Up to 25 kg of Sikadur Aggregates Apply within 10-20

should be added where the minutes at 25°C.
thickness per layer exceeds 12mm Sika Rapid-2 is
chloride free and
does not attack the
reinforcement

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 3. Flooring, Adhesive and Grouting mortars
Mix / Application Heavy duty floor, Adhesive mortar SBR modified
patch repair for bonding tiles, grout, sealing
mortar for slip bricks, cracks and
industrial floors coping stones, stabilising un-
kerbs etc bonded screeds

Portland cement 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg
Sand 75 kg 125 kg 125 kg
Aggregate 75 kg (2.3 -5 mm) 7-9 lt -
SikaLatex
® 4 -6 lt 9 lt 7-9 lt
Water 12 lt 9 lt 9 lt
Others - - 0.25kg Intraplast-Z
Yield Approx.. 100 lt Approx.. 90 lt Approx.. 95 lt

Remarks Screeds with For thin sections May be pumped.

increasing use zone 4 Use promptly.
thickness require sand. Keep Wherever possible
a lower water content at saturate surfaces
consumption of a minimum
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SikaLatex

Important Note
The above mixes are for guidance and based on the use of sharp, well
graded aggregates and dry sand. Trials with the materials to be used are
recommended
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For Optimum results, always ensure that the correct SikaLatex : Water
ratio is used as shown in the tables above.
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Depending on the application and performance required, SikaLatex
may be added to the clean mixing water within the range of 1:1 to 1:4.
Aggregate Grading Aggregates should be sharp, well graded and thoroughly washed. Sand particle
sizes should correspond to the thickness of mortarto be applied and required
surface finish.
Thickness/Application Grading
<2 mm 0 – 0.5mm
2 – 10 mm 0 – 1.0mm
10 – 25mm 0 – 2.3mm
>25mm 0 – 5.0mm
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Application Method / SikaLatex is generally added to the clean mixing water within the range 1:1 to 1:4.
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Tools For all applications, apart from sprayed on renders, a bonding coat of SikaLatex
water 1:1 mixed with fresh cement, should be brushed into the prepared surface.
Subsequently, mortar application must be carried out whilst the bonding coat is still
wet.
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Cleaning of Tools Remove uncured SikaLatex from tools and equipment with water. Cured material
can only be removed mechanically.
Notes on Application /
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Limits Do not use SikaLatex and water as a bonding agent, always add cement.
Renderings and floor toppings should be allowed to cure correctly
Avoid excessive air-entrainment through over mixing
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Normal concrete mixers are not suitable for the SikaLatex mortars; the higher
performance forced action paddle type mixers are recommended
Always keep the water:cement ratio to a minimum to enable correct working and
compaction, A w/c ratio of less than 0.4 is advisable
Mortar toppings should be finished by wood float or steel trowel. Care should be
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taken to prevent rapid drying of SikaLatex mortars by the use of ploythene, damp
hessian or concrete curing compounds.
Maximum layer thickness per application should not exceed 40mm. Ensure
hardened layers are mechanically “keyed”, wetted and grouted

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 Curing Details
Curing Treatment Protect from wind and direct sunlight for at least 24 hours after application. For
continuous submersion applications, allow the treated surface to cure for at least 48
hours before submerging.

Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Local Restrictions Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

Health and Safety

Information
Legal Notes
The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
Construction

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and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates
and actual site conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or
of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal
relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any
written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The proprietary rights of
third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms
of sale and delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the
Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on
request .

Sika Abyssinia Chemicals Manufacturing PLC Tel: +251 116182605

2nd Floor, Gulf Aziz Building Fax: +251 911 522674
Bole Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia e-mail: Sikaabyssinia@et.sika.com
P.O. Box 1596-1110,

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