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Product Data Sheet

Edition No. 04 (October 2015)


SikaCem Bond

SikaCem Bond
(Formerly Sika® Latex)
Bonding agent

Product Description A synthetic rubber emulsion for addition to cement mortars where good adhesion
and water resistance are required.
Construction

Uses SikaCem Bond is a high quality emulsion which substantially increases the
qualities of cement mortars, such as:
 Thin layer patching mortars
 Rendering
 Floor screeds
 Concrete repair mortars
 Abrasion resistant lining
 Tile fixing mortars
 Masonry mortars
 Bonding agent between old and new concrete
Characteristics / SikaCem bond is simply added to the mixing water to provide the following
Advantages beneficial properties:
 Excellent adhesion
 Reduced shrinkage
 Greater elasticity
 Excellent water resistance
 Increased abrasion resistance
 Improved chemical resistance
 Non-toxic
Note: SikaCem Bond does not re-emulsify, even in high alkaline conditions.
Technical data
Type Styrene butadiene liquid
Color White
Specific gravity Approx. 1.01 kg/L
Storage Dry, cool, shaded place
Shelf life 1 year if stored in unopened original container
Packaging 20 kg can
200 kg drum

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Instruction for use
Dosage Added to the mixing water within the range of 1:1 – 1:4 depending on application.
Consumption figures are given in the table:

Latex : Water

1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4


w/c ratio 0.5 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.5 0.8
1:1 2.3 3.0 1.5 2.1 1.1 1.5 0.9 1.2

Cement : sand
1:2 1.4 1.9 0.9 1.3 0.7 1.0 0.6 0.8
1:3 1.1 1.5 0.7 1.0 0.5 0.8 0.4 0.6
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Consumption of SikaCem Bond in kg/m per cm thickness
Surface preparation Concrete surfaces should be clean, sound, and free from oil, grease, cement,
laitance, and all loosely adhering particles.
Construction

Absorbent surfaces should be saturated thoroughly.


Aggregates should be well-graded and thoroughly washed.
Sand particle sizes should correspond to thickness of mortar to be applied and
required surface finish.
Thickness Sand size
5 – 15 mm 0 – 3.0 mm
Over 15 mm 0 – 7.0 mm
Application For all applications a bonding coat of SikaCem Bond – water 1:1 mixed with
cement and/or sand should be brushed into the prepared surface.
Subsequent mortar application must be carried our whilst the bonding coat is still
wet.
Special notes Rendering, floor toppings should be allowed to cure correctly.
Avoid excessive air-entrainment through over-mixing.
Do not use SikaCem Bond as a bonding agent without adding cement.
Handling precautions  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
 Wear protective gloves and eye protection during work.
 If skin contact occurs, wash skin thoroughly.
 If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with warm water and seek medical attention
without delay.
Legal notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the
application and end-use of Sika’s 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 of our terms and conditions of sale. Users should 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 Philippines, Inc.


888 Unit A & B,
Marcos Alvarez Ave., Talon V, Tel. No.: +(632) 806-2875
Las Piñas City 1747 Fax No.: +(632) 806-2883
Philippines Website: phl.sika.com

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