MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI

High-strength, rapid setting, shrinkage compensated, fibre reinforced, structural repair

mortar with active corrosion inhibition

DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES*

MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI is a single component, Typical properties when tested at 2.8l water/20kg
extra high-strength, high modulus, shrinkage powder
compensated structural repair mortar that meets the
requirements of the new European Norm EN 1504 - Appearance Grey powder
3 class R4. MasterEmaco S 5410 CI contains Application thickness 10-50 mm /layer
Portland cement, graded sands, selected polymer Overhead Max Not more than
30mm/layer
fibres and special additives to significantly reduce
the risk and incidence of shrinkage cracking. When Density Approx. 2.2 g/cm3
mixed with water, it forms a highly thixotropic mortar Mixing water per 20kg bag Approx. 2.4 – 2.8 litres
that can easily be spray or trowel applied.
Working time Approx 30 minutes
Application Temperature Between +5 and +35°C
RECOMMENDED USES (support and material)
MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI is used for the structural Compressive strength EN 1260
repair of concrete elements such as: - after 3 hours ≥15 MPa
- after 1 day ≥15-30 MPa
• Columns, piers and cross beams of all bridges - after 7 days ≥ 40 MPa
- after 28 days ≥ 60 MPa
• Cooling towers and chimneys and other industrial
environments E-Modulus (28 days) EN1504-3 ≥ 20 GPa
• Tunnels, pipes, outfalls and all below ground Adhesion (28 days) EN 1504-3 ≥ 2 MPa
construction especially in harsh ground
Adhesion after Freeze/Thaw EN 1504-3 ≥ 2 MPa
conditions
Adhesion after Thunder/Shower EN ≥ 2 MPa
1504-3
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Adhesion after Adhesion after dry ≥ 2 MPa
cycling EN 1504-3
• Versatile – Can be applied in extreme
environments where active corrosion inhibition is Capillary absorption – E N 13 05 7 ≤ 0.5 kg/m2h0.5
required. Rapid chloride permeability Approx 300 coulombs
ASTM C 1202:2012 (very low)
• Shrinkage compensation systems and fibre
reinforcement – Minimize crack tendency.
• Highly thixotropic – Can be applied up to 50
APPLICATION
mm without the need of secondary reinforcement.
Surface preparation - Concrete must be fully cured
• High early and ultimate strengths – Matches with a minimum direct tensile strength of 1.5 MPa. All
high strength concrete found in structures. loose traces of concrete or mortar, dust, grease oil, etc.
• Outstanding workability – Easy placing and must be removed. Damaged or contaminated concrete
finishing for applicators. shall be removed to obtain a keyed aggregate exposed
surface. Non-impact / vibrating cleaning methods, e.g.
• High modulus and excellent adhesion – grit or high pressure water blasting are recommended.
Ensuring load transfer in structural repair. Cut the edges of the repair vertically to a minimum
• No primer required – Allows rapid application at depth of 10 mm. Clean all exposed reinforcement to a
reduced cost. bright steel condition and apply MasterEmaco 8100 AP
• Very low permeability to water and chlorides zinc rich primer to exposed cleaned steel and allow to
- Protection of reinforcing steel. dry. Ensure concrete substrate is free of dust and pre-
saturated for a minimum of 4 hours prior to commencing
with the installation.
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Mixing - Only full bags are mixed. Damaged or CURING
opened bags should not be used. Mix
The following curing methods are advised:
MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI in a forced action pan
Polyethylene film, damp cloths, MasterKure® curing
mixer, or with a helical paddle attached to a low
agents.
speed (300-600rpm) mixer for 3 minutes until a lump
free, plastic consistency is achieved. Only use clean
water. Mixing water needed: 2.4 to 2.8 litres per ESTIMATING DATA
20kg bag depending upon consistency
One 20kg bag will yield approximately 10 litres of
required. Allow the mortar to rest for 2 - 3 minutes
mortar. Approx. 2.2 kg of mixed product per m2 per
and then remix briefly, adjusting the consistency
mm layer thickness. This consumption is theoretical
when required, without exceeding the maximum
and depends on the roughness of the
water demand.
support amount of rebar, wastage etc, for which
Priming Concrete - No special primer is required.
reason it should be verified in each particular job by
Thoroughly saturate the surface of the concrete to
means of “in situ” tests.
provide a saturated surface dry condition.
Poor quality concrete may require soaking for a
significant length of time. Any surface water PACKAGING
should be removed using an oil free compressed
airiest. MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI is available in 20kg bags.
Mortar application - The minimum
temperatures must be maintained during SHELF-LIFE
application and for at least 24 hours thereafter for Store in cool and dry warehouse conditions.
optimum curing of the product. The prepared Shelf life in these conditions is 12 months from
substrate should be pre-soaked, preferably for date of manufacture in unopened original bags.
24 hours, but at least 2 hours before applying
MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI. The surface must be
saturated surface dry, but without standing water. PRECAUTIONS
MasterEmaco® S 5410 CI can be spray or hand For the full health and safety hazard information and
applied. Apply mixed product directly to the how to safely handle and use this product, please
prepared damp substrate. Spraying the material make sure that you obtain a copy of the BASF
with the necessary pressure will ensure good Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from our office.
adhesion of the material. A thin scraper coat or
contact layer before building up to the required
thickness, wet on wet, will improve adhesion
especially in case of hand application. Apply to the
desired layer thickness of 10 to max 50 mm and
level using a screeding bar, trowel or wooden board.
Can be applied in thicker layers in smaller patches
or where additional reinforcement is present.
Smoothing with a trowel or finishing by float
or sponge can be done as soon as the mortar
has begun to stiffen.
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* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.

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Revision Date: 02/06/2017